Monthly Archives: September 2010

TripAdvisor is breaking businesses

The Guardian reported last week that “as many as 700 owners of guesthouses, B&Bs and hotels are joining forces over what they see as unfair reports” on TripAdivsor.

The first European ecotourism conference is soon to begin in Pärnu, Estonia

The importance of balancing sustainability and profitability is the primary underlying theme of the first European Ecotourism Conference, being held from 26 to 30 September, 2010, in Pärnu, Estonia.

5 things to do in Tuscany in the fall

Autumn is my favourite season of the year. Sure the spring in Tuscany is beautiful, with the flowers, and the warm sun and the bright green fields, but autumn in Tuscany is magic.

Homeward Bound – Skipping Through Italy

I’d worked hard to fund the ride home. Never before while on the road had I felt suf­fi­ciently flush as to splash out on a fresh deli­cious pizza, or a mouth-wateringly fla­vour­some ice-cream, or a expertly-prepared cap­pu­cino on an almost-daily basis!

Eco-hostels around the world

The way we travel is changing, with more of us than ever using environmentally-conscious services as our awareness grows about travel’s impact on the earth.

On a freighter in the Pacific

By the time you read this, we should be aboard the MV Hanjin Madrid, a container ship traveling from the Seattle to Yokohama, Japan.  

The Lasting Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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WINNER OF THE BACKDOOR: The day after Spain held aloft the 2010 World Cup trophy, we found ourselves listening to South African talkback radio during a long drive down towards the country’s picturesque Eastern Cape.

Tips on ride-sharing in Canada

On Sunday I was planning a day trip to Ottawa to see a friend. The bus was going to cost me around 60 plus dollars (around £40). Or I could lift share. Remembering that PickupPal are Canada-based, I decided this was a good place give it a try.

Hosting a sports “mega-event”: Promises, promises.

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SECOND PLACE THE BACKDOOR: When I was in London on July 6 of 2005, the city was celebrating. After a long bidding campaign to host the 2012 summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee had declared it the winner.