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AFAR Magazine
I’ve had a subscription to AFAR Magazine for a while now. It’s a really interesting (paper!) magazine about experiential travel. In this video, the initiators explain how they started: You can get a free issue on their website. Worth checking out, if you’re into Local Travel!
Viking village in Denmark makes a difference
No culture is more grossly misunderstood and under-appreciated than the Vikings. Few people realize that the Vikings, though they led simple lifestyles, were amazingly effective and advanced. Circular forts, for example, are among the most impressive examples of Viking construction technique. Harald Blåtand Gormsen constructed two unique circular forts around 980 AD in Denmark. The […]
Top five picks for volunteer holidays
According to The International Ecotourism Society, volunteer travel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism market. Environmentally and socially aware travellers now require more from their overseas trips than lounging on a beach and checking out the local watering holes. As a result, the number of initiatives that combine traditional sightseeing with helping […]
The laid-back local life of Curitiba, Brazil
For travellers in search of the good life in Brazil, the city of Curitiba is the natural choice. Over the last few decades, it has transformed itself from a provincial capital into one of the most important economic centres in the country. Today, Curitiba has almost 2 million inhabitants and is considered a model Brazilian […]
Real Gunyah-style local travel experiences
In light of Responsible Travel Week 2011, we at Gunyah – specialists in short-duration experiential packages for independent travellers eager to connect with local people – have selected our favourite local travel experiences. We want to inspire travellers to seek out more meaningful travel experiences, the kinds that can only come through real contact with […]
Going green and staying local, New York style
EscapeMaker.com, a guide to local getaways around New York City, is planning to host its first “Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo” in Brooklyn, NY. Presented by Amtrak© and Zipcar©, the Expo will feature over 50 getaway destinations, from counties to local farms, resorts and bed & breakfasts – within a day’s drive or […]
Campaign for a word-of-mouth adventure guide
You know those great places you hear about from a friend of a friend? Independent, individual and personal. Run by friendly people who live locally, breathe your passion for a certain activity and know the best spots. Hard to find aren’t they? If you have been lucky enough to find one, then join Much Better […]
The local arts of Luang Prabang, Laos
Long known as one of Southeast Asia’s most visually stunning cities, Luang Prabang, Laos, is replete with uncommonly beautiful sights, not the least of which are the resplendent palaces and golden-roofed wats (temples) associated with this former royal capital. Now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and must-see destination for anyone fascinated by the remarkable […]