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The Best from TBU this week and our Travel Bloggers of the Month

As always, it’s been a busy week for TBU. We’ve been confirming events and locations and final venue in Porto for the conference. Trust us, you’re not going to be disappointed! We've also launched a new website especially for the conference: www.tbuporto.com



It’s also been a busy week on the site with some brilliant posts and videos being shared. We’ve also had loads…

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Added by Monica stott on July 6, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

What Lonely Planet Forgot - How to Train India

Lonely Planet is good for many things, but what it lacks is attention to detail; especially when it comes to transportation. One of the most important things to have on a trip through India is a good sense of transportation, and the Indian railway system is your best choice. Providing the vague but helpful “Getting…

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Added by Lindsay Anne Williams on April 13, 2012 at 8:56am — No Comments

An Underground Coffee House

When I was 18, I had an argument with my father that it shouldn’t matter who you know, but rather what you know. I’m still an optimist and a wee bit naive, but I wouldn’t argue that today. I’d say both matter.

Underground Coffee House

The Best Coffee…

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Added by Karen Chronister on April 16, 2012 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Portugal, Canada, Himalaya – or Canada, New Zealand and Spain?

Sometimes it´s hard to come to a decision: we´re still in the process of planning our trips during our sabbatical – it´s not that easy when you have the whole world where to go...! We know what we´d like to experience – some loneliness, feeling bored in a certain way, to…

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Added by Susanne und Dirk on April 24, 2012 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

My Top 10 Urban Dictionary Travel Terms

Traveller or tourist? Are you travelling or are you travelling? Is there a difference? It would appear so. Depending on who you meet the definition by opinion changes; and as we work collectively closer toward finding that perfect answer, people have come up with some interesting …

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Added by Lindsay Anne Williams on April 29, 2012 at 5:01am — No Comments

Bratislava: hrad, pivo a viac

Bratislava is one of my favorite city in Central Europe where some of my close friends live too. I started to know this city 6 years ago and then I keep coming at least once a year.. I missed last year so I said lets go back and meet my friends there..…

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Added by giampiero calabrese on April 23, 2012 at 7:18pm — No Comments

Remembering Djenne

Djenne is the most wonderful town of Maly, with her rich history and her incredible big mud mosque. Now Mali has really great prblems and the coun try is shared in two pieces. I hope the new masters preserve the treasure of Djenne. I wish to remeber with an interesting images' Gallery.…

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Added by Marco Cavallini on April 22, 2012 at 11:04pm — No Comments

January Sale On TBU11 Blogger Tickets

 

To help celebrate the New Year, we are reducing the price on tickets for TBU11 in Manchester next March.

 

  • Blogger Tickets: were £49, now £33 
  • Corporate…
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Added by Oliver Gradwell on January 5, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Canadian Tourism Commission Sign Up As A Platinum Sponsor For TBU11

 

 

 

The Canadian Tourism Commission is delighted to be attending and supporting  the inaugural Travel Bloggers Unite Conference in Manchester in 2011.

 

We’re the land of friendly folks, exotic landscapes, vibrant cities, multi-cultural people and extraordinary experiences—from ice bergs, polar bears, the Northern Lights and the Arctic to…

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Added by Oliver Gradwell on December 17, 2010 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

WIN YOUR PLACE ON THE RICKSHAW RUN

The Rickshaw Run - “two weeks across India in a glorified lawnmower”



No tourist sites, no guides, no road signs, and sometimes no roads either. The Rickshaw Run is not sensible, and it's certainly not safe. And that's exactly what makes it an adventure!



The Rickshaw Run is about adventure and saving the world – teams taking part in the Rickshaw Run…

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Added by Oliver Gradwell on December 17, 2010 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

The Adventurists - Sponsors of TBU11

We're coming to Travel Bloggers Unite to learn how blogging can help with our fight to make the world less boring, and save a bit of it as well. Plus to announce the winners of our absolute corker of a prize...

The Adventurists are UK based purveyors of…

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Added by Oliver Gradwell on December 18, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

WIN A VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE IN ROMANIA

Travel Bloggers Unite have joined forces with UK based Volunteering Company, Oyster Worldwide to bring TBU11 delegates a brilliant volunteering opportunity.

 

At TBU11 in Manchester, one lucky delegate will win…

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Added by Oliver Gradwell on December 20, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

TWO MORE "HOW TO" EXPERTS FOR TBU11

We are delighted to announce our final two experts for TBU11 in Manchester next March.…




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Added by Oliver Gradwell on October 30, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Quick Guide to Voluntourism

This post was originally published on my blog, Miles of Abbie.


According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, voluntourism is…

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Added by Abbie Mood on September 2, 2010 at 3:44am — No Comments

8 Ways To Write Quick Blog Posts

Successful travel blogging never occurrs in a vacuum. Only 1/3rd of a successful travel blogger's time is spent writing.


They're not usually sitting down in a quiet room with a pad and paper to write. They're reading, commenting, networking, and spending a good majority of their time interacting online with people who have similar passions.…
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Added by Oliver Gradwell on August 30, 2010 at 9:37am — No Comments

How to Eat Breakfast In Paris for About $5 A Day

I love breakfast in Paris, especially in the Autumn when leaves are skittering across the pavement and everyone is sporting elegant scarves and fabulous boots. I like sitting in a cafe or coffee shop by a large window, watching the world go by as I sip and nibble my way through breakfast.



Parisian food is justly famous for its quality, taste, diversity, and, alas, price. But there are ways to eat well in Paris without breaking the bank.…



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Added by Krista Bjorn on August 31, 2010 at 3:32pm — 3 Comments

Photo Essay: Day of Solidarity Parade, Caminata de la Solidaridad, in Bogotá

Every year in August, for the past 30 years, Colombia sets aside a day of solidarity. It is a day of remembrance for all those affected by the civil strife that still afflicts parts of the country. There are big fund raisers to collect money to send to the victims. As part of this day, Bogota puts on a big parade which is peppered with folkloric…
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Added by Jeff Jung on August 30, 2010 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

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