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Summary of David's World Cup South Africa 2010
Summary of David's World Cup South Africa 2010. diversetraveller. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe. Loading. 4 videos. Loading. Alert icon. You need Adobe Flash Player to watch this video. Download it from Adobe. Alert icon. Close. Upgrade to the latest...
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Tasting Istria - pig to pršut
The weather on our third day was a disappointment, after the previous day reminded us that Summer was on it's way. The heavy rain that followed us from Livade to Buzet ruined our day, the day we were due to go truffle hunting. As we were having lunch...
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Tasting Istria - signature food and wine
We were warmly greeted at Konoba Astarea by chef Nino Kernjus . Konoba Astarea is a traditional inn run by the Kernjus family, located in the small village of in Brtonigla, near Buje. Nino Ker njus O nce again, slo w-cooking took place , as our meals...
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Get an Eiffel of Blackpool
As one in five of us are likely to stay in the UK, for our summer holidays, this year, seasides towns are doing their upmost to woe us. Forget the re-branding of Margate (The Apprentice 2009), and say a warm Bonjour to Blackpool. Blackpool is reinventing...
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Tasting Istria - from sea to plate
Next on our gastronomical tour was the tiny fishing village of Banjole, specifically the small tavern “Batelina”. T ravel bloggers ready to eat. Batelina is a seafood restaurant owned by chef David Skoko. Soon after sitting comfortably, our table was...
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Tasting Istria - one bite one sip
When I think about Eastern European food, images of heavy stews, boiled potatoes and slabs of flavourless meats come to mind. However, a four day trip to Istria showed me I had much to learn. Gastronomic Istria Food features very prominently in Istrian...
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The DiverseTraveller.com team: meet Claire Fisher
I manage Diverse Traveller with a small group of volunteers, such as today's interviewee Clare Fisher who joined Diverse Traveller in 2007. Since then Clare has been the administrator of the Diverse Traveller facebook group. Diverse Traveller: Hi Claire,...
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Inspiration
This book was one of three that served as my inspiration for Diverse Traveller. I love the fact that there really is a story for every woman, everything from 'A Celt in London' to Building a school to Tanzania, and covers 60 countries. The stories inspired...
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The perfect travel companion
Now we all have friends, and family, to whom we have said we must go on holiday together soon'. because you'll have know them for a while, and they are your bestest friends, you're thinking that a holiday with them cannot go wrong. Take it from me it...
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Point of No Return, Ouidah in Republic of Benin
Point of No Return, Ouidah in Republic of Benin. A slave monument. Point of No Return, Ouidah in Republic of Benin. A slave monument.
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Paloma Faith - Just Be (Acoustic Session)
Just Be, as featured on ITV's 'Drama Lives on ITV' new season trailer. Just Be (Acoustic Session) taken from the Deluxe Edition of Paloma's new album "Fall To Grace" which is available now. Order the album now from: Amazon: Standard http://amzn.to/ykpIkZ...
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No longer in-flight wireless virgin
Lucky me got free on board wireless. USA low cost carrier Air Tran have been running a promotion trying to get it's passengers to use their onboard wifi service. To day was the last day, so here I am aboard flight 364 from Atlanta to New York writing...
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Holidaymakers advised "don't bring it back"
When we’re in an exotic location, it can be fun to scour interesting markets and unusual shops for unique gourmet items that could transform your dinner at home, or make a fantastic and unusual gift for a friend. In reality bringing illegal foods into...
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5. Celebrating Women Travel Writers
If you have have published a travel book, of any kind, and are a member of the Diverse Traveller community, please let me know and I will add your book to our list. OR ... If you are a new author and want to share your story from idea to publication with...
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Hello From SAY: Media HQ!
The TypePad team has had a great time in San Francisco at SAY: Media HQ this week! We're all working together to make TypePad better than ever. See if you can spot the sneak peek in the photos above! We hope you have a great weekend! We'll see you all...
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Quick update: my last day in Istria, Croatia
Picture: Colourful view from Motovun hilltop. Sadly, today is my last day in Istria. The last four days have been a whirlwind of fine dining (wait till you see the pictures), local wine appreciation (and there was a lot of drinking), seduction by olive...
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Course: Writing where the money is presented by Jurgen Wolff
Date: March 28th, 2009 Time: 9.00am to 12.30pm Venue: Regents College, Central London Presenter: Jurgen Wolff Some of the key points covered on this course regarding non-fiction books: the best time to approach a publisher how to sell your non-fiction...
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Paris - the City of Arguments
Admittedly, I got back from The Netherlands less than a week ago, but next Tuesday (March 31st) I am off to Paris (France not Ohio USA). A day trip I booked in January via Eurostar for £59, when the days were short, wet and very grey. I decided it was...
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Stylishly cheap travel - part one
Not surprisingly, I am reading many more articles about travelling on the cheap, and while many have great suggestions such as: Travel to countries whose currencies are still weak against the pound (e.g Turkey, Egypt, Australia & South Africa) Search...
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Foto Friday - Time to Chill Out!
Reminded by Sheffield city graffiti and signs to chill out
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Review: AmplifiedJourney.hk - Music while you drive
There are many websites helping us help travellers plan our routes, but now there's one that will not only plan your route but will provide you with a tailored (to your favourite genre) music playlist. New UK-based website Amplified Journeys* does just...
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Positive side of the 'Door of no return,' in Cape Coast, Ghana
his the more positive view of the 'Door of no return,' in Cape Coast, Ghana. This the side walked through by descendants of slaves to signify that they have returned 'home.' This the more positive view of the 'Door of no return,' in Cape Coast, Ghana....
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Lausanne - Lake Geneva. Switzerland
Lausanne - Lake Geneva. Switzerland
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Lausanne - Evening Sun on Lake Geneva
Lausanne - Evening Sun on Lake Geneva
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Travel Quote: Travellers into storytellers
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