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Photo of the Week: The Children of Yakel Village, Tanna, Vanuatu
IN JANUARY 2012, THIS IMAGE WAS SELECTED AS A JUDGES’ FAVOURITE IN THE TRAVEL WORD’S PHOTO OF THE YEAR 2011. Living what some outsiders would consider a feral existence is normal to the children of...
View ArticleVideo Spotlight: One Day on Earth
As part of a new feature here on The Travel Word, we’re delighted to bring you our pick of some of the best travel and global-responsibility videos that have been doing the rounds on the internet. In...
View ArticleVideo Spotlight: The Economics of Happiness
The Economics of Happiness is a recently released documentary that examines some of the most powerful forces that hold sway over our lives. The world, it seems, is moving in two irreconcilable...
View ArticleHappy New Year 2012!
Gëzuar vitin e ri عام سعيد shnorhavor nor tari sretna nova godina bon any nou ni ti yuun !gâi !gâxal ¦asa kurib faaveri Aa Ahareh hääd uut aastat З новым годам bonne année გილოცავთ ახალ წელს...
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Lost for Words: Translating Culture
In Brazil (and other places), if you bring all of your fingers and your thumb together with your hand pointing upward, and then move your hand up and down at the wrist, this means 'What are you talking...
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Slow Down and Go Local: Responsible Tourism Week 2012 – February 13-19
It’s back! And it is expected to be better than ever. The fourth annual Responsible Tourism Week is scheduled to run from February 13 to 19, 2012. Hosted by Planeta.com, it is touted as “a free...
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Beyond Books in Tanzania: Part I
This article was published by our friends at Africa.com, who have agreed to its republication here. View the original article on their Africa.com Blog. “Books are a very important way to knowledge and...
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When Cooking Becomes an Experience… in Burkina Faso
“Taxi, madam, taxi, taxi!” It’s the first thing I hear when I get off the bus. I have just arrived in Bobo Dioulasso, the second-largest town in Burkina Faso. It’s hectic and hot and I have no idea...
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Xhosa: Embracing Love Through a South African Language
This article was published by our friends at Africa.com, who have agreed to its republication here. View the original article on their Africa.com Blog. No matter where you are in the world, sometimes...
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How Literature Inspires Travel – by John Shors
This article was published by our friends at Adventure Travel News, who have agreed to its republication here. View the original article on their Adventure Travel News Blog. One of the great blessings...
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Photo of the Week: A Gondolier on the Job, Venice, Italy
This picture, showing a gondolier during a work break, was taken near St. Mark’s Square, one of the main tourist spots in Venice, Italy. Although the area is always bustling, with people rushing around...
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How Do You Meet Locals While Travelling?
A major highlight of travel is always the people we meet along the way, especially local inhabitants. Local people burst the tourist bubble and offer valuable insight and access to incredible...
View ArticleHappy New Year 2013
Here it is: ‘Happy New Year’ in as many languages as we could assemble. If something’s missing or not quite right, please let us know so that we can get it right next year! . Gëzuar vitin e ri عام سعيد...
View ArticleHappy New Year 2014 – A Ployglot’s Pleasure
Here it is: ‘Happy New Year’ in as many languages as we could assemble. If something’s missing or not quite right, please let us know so that we can correct it next year! . Gëzuar vitin e ri عام سعيد...
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A Life-Changing Experience Challenge in Ghana
With every trip we take, we bring home stories: how we saw the Northern Lights from the airplane on our way to Reykjavik, Iceland; how it felt like we were being showered with stars as we snuggled into...
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