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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When local cultures aren’t so great
Travel exposes us to many strange sights and experiences. By setting foot beyond our own borders we might explore palaces and temples that we’ve seen before in movies; we might meet people of races we’ve never encountered and see their colourful national dress; we’ll probably hear many languages that we don’t understand. Most of our […]
Can a tourist highlight be a local experience?
On our Spotted by Locals blogs, locals in 38 Europe cities write about their personal favorite spots. Usually, these are very much “insider” tips that you won’t find in the regular guidebooks. Sometimes (very rarely), a local (“Spotter” as we call them) has a very special story about a “highlight” in their city and writes […]
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 […]
Local Travel inspiration – Stockholm tips by locals!
Every month, I share some of the latest tips from one of our (currently) 38 Spotted by Locals blogs – with you. Today: tips by our locals from Stockholm (Sweden). 1) Bauer – A trendy bar in a trendy neighborhood with great cocktails (pictured above) Stockholm local Anna Ostman: “What the interior decorators were on when […]
Culturezest – share food at your house with visitors
A while ago I found out about a fantastic local travel tool / website called CultureZest. Culturezest is a not for profit website where you can sign up to have a meal at somebody’s house, or invite people at your house. Obviously, sharing food is a great way to experience a new culture and meet […]
Experiential travel with your smartphone!
There are tons of travel apps that tell you where to go to see the highlights of a city or country. It’s quite difficult to find an app though that helps you experience destinations like a local. Lately, a few very cool experiential travel apps were launched – I encourage you to check them out […]
Local Travel inspiration – Vienna tips by locals!
Every month, I share some of the latest tips from one of our (currently) 38 Spotted by Locals blogs – with you. Today: tips by our locals from Vienna (Austria)! 1) Das H.A.P.P.Y Kuchenloch – An art project to promote cakes! (pictured above) Vienna local Diana Pereira: “With me motto “Let them eat cake” very […]