Travel in general is a very positive thing, both for the traveller and for the destinations they visit, but what happens when the sheer level of tourism threatens the very places travellers love? What happens when overtourism becomes a burden to a destination? And what can travellers do to help solve the problem of overtourism?
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Is Airbnb Unethical And Irresponsible?
Airbnb is now a staple fixture in any travellers accommodation choices, but is the company really as ethical or responsible as it says it is? Are travellers unwittingly contributing to unsustainable tourism practices by using Airbnb and helping to destroy the places they are visiting? With the company facing such a huge backlash, the question really needs to be asked should travellers be using Airbnb at all?
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Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
A Colossus Odyssey.
An epic quest to find the resting place of one of the ancient wonders of the world, the Colossus of Rhodes.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Getting Lost In The Footsteps Of The Knights Of Rhodes.
Taking the time to explore Rhodes beyond the touristy facade led me to delving into the history of the knights Templar in the the oldest living medieval town in Europe.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
What Happens When A Backpacker Goes On An All Inclusive Holiday?
I have travelled the world now for over 20 years years, with over a hundred countries on almost every continent under my belt. It is safe to say I’m an experienced traveller. Yet in all that time, with all those countries, I have never really been on a traditional package holiday. Find out what happened when I accepted a challenge by Mark Warner Holidays and arrived at a package resort.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
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