The Arabian Sea, Russia’s far east, lunch on a sunny Balearic beach? These experts - travel writers, poets, journalists, authors, guidebook publishers - can’t wait to get on the move again. In this Guardian Travel article they share the destinations they are dreaming of traveling to as soon as they can.

 

 

 

How to get a goodwill gesture from a travel company The phrase “goodwill gesture” has been thrown around a lot in the travel industry during the pandemic. When airlines refund fares for canceled flights or when cruise lines offer 125 percent credits, they act as if they’re doing travelers a favor — something they don’t have to do but are doing anyway. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott answers the question, what is a goodwill gesture, and how do you get one?

UK's Ordnance Survey to Launch Mapping App in Australia Ordnance Survey, the UK’s national mapping agency, is launching its first app in Australia. The free app, aimed at walkers, cyclists, and campers, lets users plot detailed walking, running and cycling routes, and also follow ones laid down by others. This Guardian article looks at how this project aims to help outdoor enthusiasts plan walks, cycles and hikes on and off beaten path.

Travelling with Disabilities: Tips and Advice for a Smooth Trip When You Have Accessibility Needs From booking and packing to flying, there are many things to consider when travelling with extra accessibility needs. From Euronews, here are some things you'll need to consider when planning your next trip.

The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors  Conde Nast Traveler reached out to authors to see what travel books have made a mark on them—an even more meaningful question in a year when travel was extraordinarily limited for most. They asked which books, regardless of genre, changed the way they considered a certain culture or place or people; the books that inspired them both to write and to get out into the world themselves. Here is their list of the best travel books of all time.

     Want to take the anxiety out of solo travel? Empowered by Stoic wisdom,        Eva Rome encounters challenges—both inner and outer—that make her the globetrotting expert you can trust. Written especially for reluctant solo travelers, but good for any temperament. Thought-provoking, insightful, and funny!

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Culinary Travel Experiences Around the World
You can learn a lot about a destination through its cuisine. Here is a selection of our culinary travel experiences around the world.

Relaxing Places to Travel Alone: Water Destinations
Water destinations are some of the most relaxing places to travel alone. Here are some great options from which to choose.

A Solo Road Trip: You Can Do It & It Will Be Fabulous!
A solo road trip may sound challenging to some but here’s why you can do it, why you would want to and the tips you need to make it safe.

 

5 Principles of Solo Travel Safety + 5 Tips From a Cat
Here are the 5 fundamental principles of solo travel safety plus 5 lessons we can learn from the behavior of my cat.

Grounded! The Perfect Time to Learn Something New
Not traveling has its pros and cons. On the pro side, it’s given me the chance to learn something new. The really new thing is kicksledding.