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Category Archives: Tourism
Trans-Global Express
If you love train travel as much as I do, I’m certain that you will enjoy this charming, award-winning film about international train travel. Alan Dransfield had an inspiration for “Trans-Global Express” and here is his story: “A tapestry of … Continue reading
Geography Is Destiny
I am an open Geography nerd and have been since childhood. One of my most treasured possessions as a kid was my globe. And, my favorite game was actually called “Geography”. So, it will come as no surprise that I … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Maps, Middle East, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged Geography, YouTube
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Obvious travel advice and more
Obvious travel advice, including “Mindset matters more than where you go”, and “Don’t confuse scarcity with value. A really good afternoon in the park (a really good one) is maybe about as good as it gets.” I recently purchased what may be … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA
Tagged guidebooks, Moleskine, Mutter Museum
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How not to blend in
With the return of mass U.S. tourism in Europe, there has been renewed chatter on social media about how American tourists stand out. After more than four decades of travel in Europe, I’ve accepted that I will never completely blend … Continue reading
Mapping Meaningful Travel
Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainability within the tourism industry, announce the launch of its “Get on the Map” campaign, a month-long initiative running from October 1 through October 31, 2024. The campaign is designed to inspire … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Maps, South America, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA
Tagged adventure travel, Cartography, sustainable tourism
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Iceland in a nutshell
It’s been a hot minute since I indulged my Iceland obsession, so here’s a marvelous video that will have you packing your bags for a Winter trip to the otherworldly travel paradise. SNÆFELLSNES – ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL by Alessandro … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Maps, Photography, Tourism
Tagged glaciers, Iceland, Snaefellsnes
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Below down under
I’ve been pondering a trip to Antarctica ever since I sat by a beach near the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island and saw a sign that pointed south reading “South Pole 4897 km”. Now, 4897 km is no short … Continue reading
Puffling
Regular visitors to TBTP will be aware that I am enamored with all things Iceland. Of course that includes the unofficial symbol of the country the puffin. In coastal cities in Iceland, including on the Vestmannaeyjar islands, it’s common to … Continue reading
Magic Lantern
These days Prague is another victim of European over-tourism, but 30 years ago it still was a place of history and mystery. I recently saw the marvelous 1993 documentary below that has had me waxing nostalgic for the Prague that … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Film, History, Libraries, Museums, Theater, Tourism
Tagged Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Franz Kafka, Prague
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Autumn is a second spring…
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.– ALBERT CAMUS Whether one calls it Autumn or Fall, the Autumn Equinox is nearly here. Americans can’t agree on much, but most love the seasonal changing of the … Continue reading
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