Ghana’s Secret Garden
Short-listed for the 2021 PureTravel Writing Award, Brittany Tadesse tells us of the a visit to Ghana, and finding unexpected treasures: Through the unsuspecting fishing village of Dodowa, behind the…
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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.
Turtle Town
Short-listed for the 2021 PureTravel Writing Award, Sharon Penwell tells us of the problems finding out of season accommodation in rural Mexico: “Cuantos!?” hollered the cheery gap-toothed head-scarved Senora at…
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PureTravel’s YouTube channel approaches 3,000,000 views
We wouldn’t have believed it if you’d have told us in 2008, as we head off into the world with our clunky video cameras, that our YouTube views would reach…
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Breathless
Shortlisted in the 2021 PureTravel Travel Writing competition, Raven Patzke describes the terror and thrill of scuba diving in the azure waters of Fiji. I wanted a taste. I shut…
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With every Indian cloud, there is a silver…
Shortlisted in the 2021 PureTravel Travel Writing competition, Kinga Litvnska describes experiences of India. Sticky air hangs over the city like an iron curtain. Immersed in their daily juggle amidst…
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In my culture
Great travel writing at PureTravel.com. Astrid Okello writes for us about her experiences in Japan & Kenya: “Afurika! Afurika!” Two young boys shout, pointing to my direction as they enter…
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Visiting the US Open
The biggest match in professional tennis is known as the US Open, or United States Open Tennis Championships. The US Open has served as the Grand Slam’s fourth and final…
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Jackson Bonnen Lists Four Tips for a Pre- College Road Trip
With college right around the corner, many students are preparing for their big move. If you’re planning on attending school in a different town or city, a road trip is…
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Chartering A Yacht: How To Enjoy Your Singapore Vacation
Singapore is a popular destination in Southeast Asia. It combines a bustling city with lovely natural resources. This country also has a vast coastline with several beaches that tourists love…
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New Jersey Travelogue: Your friendly guide to finding the right summer home for the dream holiday
Ocean City, New Jersey, located in Cape May County, has a lot to offer, including gorgeous beaches, famous boardwalk, and some of the best eateries in the country serving iconic…
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