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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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How Do Travel Agents Get Paid? The Secrets behind Their Income Streams

  • January 31, 2025
  • Robert
Travel agents play a crucial role in helping people plan and execute memorable trips, but many travelers wonder, how do travel agents get paid? The answer lies in a combination…
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The Big Four and Buttered Popcorn

  • January 31, 2025
  • Robert
By SJ Parsons Shortlisted in the 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition A deep rumble reverberated through the ground I lay on, pulsated through my body, and pounded in my chest before…
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Essential Safety and Warmth Tips for Ice Fishing

  • January 31, 2025
  • Robert
Ice fishing is considered among the most thrilling winter pastimes, but like any other sport, staying warm and safe to have fun is essential. The conditions on frozen lakes are harsh; they…
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3 Tips for Taking Up DIY Projects

  • January 24, 2025
  • Robert
Starting DIY projects can be super fun, creative, and even a little therapeutic. Whether you’re building a bookshelf, painting a mural, or repurposing old furniture, doing it yourself is a…
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The Hidden treasure of Lough Eske

  • January 24, 2025
  • Robert
by Fay Martin Shortlisted for the 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition Surrounded by pure opulence, I decided that this was perhaps one of the most striking hotels I had ever stepped…
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Learn key tips for RV rental in the USA

  • January 23, 2025
  • Robert
A recreational vehicle is one of the most beloved options for those Americans and non-national tourists nowadays. Why? Well, it begins around the freedom you feel when driving by the…
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Choosing Life

  • January 17, 2025
  • Robert
By Aisling Larkin Shortlisted in the 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition For a split second, time stands still. Painted faces stretch comically wide in grinning ecstasy, heads turn in anticipation towards…
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The Best Hot Water Lagoons in Iceland

  • January 16, 2025
  • Robert
Iceland, often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” is renowned for its dramatic landscapes of glaciers, volcanoes, geysers, and, of course, its geothermal waters. These natural hot…
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Fading echos of the past

  • January 10, 2025
  • Robert
by Jamie van Eesteren Shortlisted for the 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition The bonfire blazed brightly beneath the Milky Way, which stretched like a celestial river flowing across the clear night…
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Are Last-Minute Bookings Cheaper or More Expensive? What Private Jet Travelers Should Know

  • January 10, 2025
  • Robert
When you think of luxury travel, booking a private jet at the last minute might sound like the ultimate in convenience and spontaneity. It’s perfect for anyone who values flexibility—being…
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