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Robert

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Robert has worked in travel for over 35 years, running tour operators in Pakistan, Italy & the UK, writing guide books and articles and running a conservation charity that fights species extinction and habitat loss worldwide. He's trekked coast to coast across Borneo, climbed to 6,500 metres in the Himalayas, travelled the the length of the Silk Road and been chased out of a bar in Lesotho by a Warthog.
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An Ethiopian Epiphany

  • January 11, 2024
  • Robert
by Joanna Griffin Runner Up in the 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition The celebrations begin early on this, the holiest day of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian calendar— Timkat, the Epiphany. Deep in the…
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The 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition – Entry details

  • January 4, 2024
  • Robert
The theme for our 2024 Travel Writing Competiton is: My Greatest Journey. It could be about an epic train trip, bus ride, hike or horse ride. It could be about…
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One Moment in Time

  • January 4, 2024
  • Robert
By Moira Smart Runner Up in the 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition Have you ever watched a spectacular scene unfold and wished life had a pause button to capture the moment…
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Glancing over my shoulder on the Alta Via 1

  • December 18, 2023
  • Robert
By Ottoline Spearman. News spreads fast on the trail, especially bad news. I will myself to concentrate on the soft crunch of boots on scree, punctuated by short, sharp breaths.…
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The 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition – The Results

  • December 1, 2023
  • Robert
Many thanks to the hundreds of writers who entered our 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition.  It’s been a tough job, initially narrowing the entries to just ten for our head judge Jeremy Lazell…
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Whales and Burials

  • December 1, 2023
  • Robert
Congratulations to Rebecca Malkewicz for becoming our 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition Winner. Her brilliant article is published below, together with the comments of our Head judge Jeremy Lazell. Whales and…
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5 Reasons to have a Marriage Certificate Translation

  • August 22, 2023
  • Robert
In a world that is increasingly globalised, legal documents such as marriage certificates are not just pieces of paper; they are your ticket to numerous transactions and official processes. When…
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How to Book a US Visa Appointment: What is the Visa Interview Wait Time?

  • August 22, 2023
  • Robert
Learn to book for a US visa appointment after submitting a visa application and how long you have to wait to attend the interview to be issued with the visa.
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The Rise And Rise Of Craft Beer Across The Planet

  • August 22, 2023
  • Robert
Welcome to the world of craft beer, a realm of diverse flavors and exciting innovation. This isn’t your usual watering hole filled with generic ales, but an enlightening journey at…
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Close Encounters with Tanzania’s Wildlife on a Specialist Camping Safari

  • August 22, 2023
  • Robert
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania stands as a testament to nature’s unparalleled beauty and the raw intensity of the African wilderness. A journey through this iconic landscape is a…
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