Hidden Rome by pedal power - Part Two
Cloister at the Santi Quattro Basilica
My Rome innocence lost in the vibrancy of the previous day, it was time to see the more hidden sights of this ancient metropolis. This time by bicycle.
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Positive Voices in Travel - Ethan Gelber, The Travel Word
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This is the first in a series of profiles of people I believe are positive voices in travel. I will be talking to people from all sorts of areas and backgrounds to help map out the landscape of travel that is kind to the planet and the creatures that inhabit it. First up is Ethan Gelber from The Travel Word.
Read MoreVery local travel - Jurassic Park in my backyard
With the summer holidays upon us in the northern hemisphere, many dream of travelling to new and exotic destinations. I love visiting new places, exploring the unknown and having experiences you could never have at home. But what if there was something else, something really exciting hiding virtually in your backyard? How well do you really know your area?
Read MoreSandele Eco-Retreat: A Spirited Bubble of Sustainability
Arriving at Sandele Eco-Retreat and Learning Centre near Kartong in southern Gambia is like being swallowed up in a little cocoon where the outside world ceases to exist for a while. Nestled behind the dunes on a forested stretch of coast, you wouldn’t guess it was there, neither from the road or the beach. This is exactly as intended – to blend in with surroundings both physically and conceptually.
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