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Why Couchsurfing is great for language learners

Written on May 13, 2010

I’m sure I’ve said this before, but I really can’t emphasis this point enough: Couchsurfing.com is fantastic for language learners.

Dancing Matt goes local

Written on March 31, 2010

Dancing Matt is back. He’s just released a new video in conjunction with the World Cup in South Africa. It’s not his best perhaps, but I still love Dancing Matt. Who doesn’t?

What travel networks are doing wrong

Written on February 20, 2010

Vicky Baker extracts some conclusions on what travel networks are doing wrong from the reader comments on her recent Guardian Travel Blog

My year without flying (thanks to the outstanding Argentinian buses)

Written on February 10, 2010

Argentinian buses have certainly become more expensive over recent years but they still remain the best I have ever experienced.

Locals only: travel writers beware

Written on October 7, 2009

What do you do when a hotel specifically tells you they do not want to be included within your article/book/website?

In defence of guidebooks

Written on June 19, 2009

I’ve been thinking a lot about guidebooks recently. When I say a lot, I mean all day, every day, for the past four months.

Do expat’s offer the best local tips?

Written on June 19, 2009

I’ve been commissioning a lot of longterm expats on the guidebook project I’m currently working on. For this type of work, this is the ideal vantage point.

Going local in Deptford, UK?

Written on May 11, 2009

Vicky Baker comments on the media backlash that followed a New York Times article encouraging tourists to visit London’s South East.

San Pedro prison closes to tourism

Written on April 29, 2009

Tours have been run on and off for years, but this time the (totally unofficial) organisers pushed it too far.

WAYN: The relaunch

Written on April 22, 2009

The WAYN guys have realised that to keep profiles active they can’t rest on their laurels. Not in this field.

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