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Urban Adventures and the Local Travel Movement
Local travel is what we do. It’s the backbone of our operations, and a fundamental aspect of our day-to-day business. As a strong believer in and practicer of responsible travel, Urban Adventures is committed to its core tenets, which include local travel. As a proud member of the Local Travel Movement, Urban Adventures strives to [...]
The benefits of Local Travel in the hills of northern Thailand
The ‘mountain people’ otherwise known as the hill tribes of northern Thailand, came from neighbouring Laos, Burma and China to settle in the remote highlands of northern Thailand hundreds of years ago. Their primitive way of life, as subsistence farmers living off the land in the remote mountain forests, is a cultural curiosity for the [...]
Local Travel Inspiration – Prague travel tips by Locals!
It’s a new month and new year and therefore time for some new tips from one of our 41 Spotted by Locals blogs. These blogs are filled with representative and frequently updated tips from the locals! Today: Tips by our Locals from Prague 1.) Galerie Rudolfinum “This is a high-class gallery. In my opinion [...]
The Travel Word’s best local travel pictures of the year 2011
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. And with it the grace of another 44 incredible Photos of the Week. We are nevertheless once again proud to present our Photos of the Year – the travel pictures of the year 2011 that most captured the imagination of The Travel Word team and a [...]
Traveling with a Local Bedouin across the Arabian Sands of Oman
Oman is a country with an amazing array of activities and sights. Tours of some of the country’s highlights are certainly not to be missed: from the Grand Mosque in the city of Muscat to the forts and canyon-like scenery of the Nizwa region. There is something for everyone in Oman, whether on a self-drive [...]
Local travelling with Knok
We love to travel locally. We love to discover local restaurants and bakeries. We love to live like locals. And that’s what the Local Travel Movement aims at doing. There is a difference between a tourist and a traveller. And the concept of home swap is just apt for this discussion. At first, the idea of [...]
Go Local Iceland linking up with great partners
Yes, we’re proud to announce that we happen to meet and get connected to great people on our journey to support the Local Travel Movement in Iceland and spread the idea of GOING LOCAL in Iceland. Now it’s time to share the overview of those, we’ve got hooked up to and we encourage you to [...]
Local Travel Inspiration – Rotterdam tips by Locals!
This month’s city in focus, is Rotterdam, from one of our 38 Spotted by Locals blogs. Here you’ll find a small selection of great tips from Rotterdam Locals. 1.) Het Broodwinkeltje – A regular bakery, selling meats, cheeses, fresh juices and sandwiches too. According to Local Alexander Geijzendorffer, this bakery isn’t extremely special, but still [...]
Going local in Chile!
Traditional tourism, sitting on a comfortable bus and taking pictures of the main landmarks of a place can certainly be fun and interesting. But there’s nothing better than going in deeper into the local culture of a destination and exploring off the beaten path. At least that’s what I try to do whenever I travel [...]
Local Travel Inspiration – Sofia tips by Locals!
It’s a new month and therefore time for some new tips from one of our 38 Spotted by Locals blogs. These blogs are filled with representative and frequently updated tips from the locals! Today: Tips by our Locals from Sofia (Bulgaria). 1.) Sedgwick Shop – is a unique second hand shop in that it [...]