Written on November 23, 2011
The first in a series of articles by Stephen Chapman about a recent food and drink themed trip to Virginia Beach.
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Written on November 10, 2011
THE SHADOWS are beginning to lengthen in the east as we crawl along the 105 mile stretch. Newscasters succeeded in filling it with camera toting city dwellers today after proclaiming it the weekend for “peak fall colours”
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Written on October 9, 2011
I’M EMBARKING on my first press trip as a MatadorU student next month to Virginia Beach. It’s an all expenses paid four-day trip that will not only be a fascinating insight on a new destination for me, but also a look at what a press trip actually involves
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This article has been written as part of the MatadorU Travel Writing Course. To get started visit the MatadorU Registration page. TODAY I will write. It’s that simple. I will wake up, make breakfast, and then I will write.
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Written on April 17, 2011
Travelling the green route from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland has been covered a number of times on leading green travel website Greentraveller.
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Written on February 11, 2011
Exploring the relationship between different faiths and religions is a confusing exercise. Each religion and its followers often claim to follow the one true faith, the one pathway to salvation that exists
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Written on January 21, 2011
A great deal of things seem to be slowing down and returning to their roots these days. A new generation is rediscovering a lot of the artistry that was lost to the fast-paced technological revolution.
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Written on December 13, 2010
Chase Jarvis was clearly ahead of the curve when it comes to championing the merits of smartphone photography. He believes, “the best camera is the one that’s with you”.
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Written on December 13, 2010
The second Tribewanted project in John Obey, Sierra Leone is officially open for business. This latest report from the community (and other related videos) demonstrate how Tribewanted is once again pushing the boundaries of tourism in a very positive way.
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Written on September 30, 2010
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.
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Driving south to Virginia Beach
The first in a series of articles by Stephen Chapman about a recent food and drink themed trip to Virginia Beach.
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Admiring the Fall colours of Shenandoah, VA, USA
THE SHADOWS are beginning to lengthen in the east as we crawl along the 105 mile stretch. Newscasters succeeded in filling it with camera toting city dwellers today after proclaiming it the weekend for “peak fall colours”
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Why I joined MatadorU
I’M EMBARKING on my first press trip as a MatadorU student next month to Virginia Beach. It’s an all expenses paid four-day trip that will not only be a fascinating insight on a new destination for me, but also a look at what a press trip actually involves
Continue Reading »
The Sweet Taste of My Mango Memory
This article has been written as part of the MatadorU Travel Writing Course. To get started visit the MatadorU Registration page. TODAY I will write. It’s that simple. I will wake up, make breakfast, and then I will write.
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A critical look at the London to Dublin Sail Rail journey
Travelling the green route from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland has been covered a number of times on leading green travel website Greentraveller.
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Why there cannot be just one true faith
Exploring the relationship between different faiths and religions is a confusing exercise. Each religion and its followers often claim to follow the one true faith, the one pathway to salvation that exists
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The slow photography movement
A great deal of things seem to be slowing down and returning to their roots these days. A new generation is rediscovering a lot of the artistry that was lost to the fast-paced technological revolution.
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Smartphone photography takes off [video]
Chase Jarvis was clearly ahead of the curve when it comes to championing the merits of smartphone photography. He believes, “the best camera is the one that’s with you”.
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Tribewanted John Obey is open for business [video]
The second Tribewanted project in John Obey, Sierra Leone is officially open for business. This latest report from the community (and other related videos) demonstrate how Tribewanted is once again pushing the boundaries of tourism in a very positive way.
Continue Reading »
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.
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