A travel influencer can be described as a person who has the ability to influence the behaviour or opinions of others within the area of travel and tourism. Influencing is a popular and powerful method of marketing, whether this be intentional (i.e. through the use of sponsored posts or adverts) or unintentional (through an influencer […]
Over the past few years I have had an overwhelming response to my post The Reality of Gambian Men. So in response I thought it would be useful to provide a place where women can name and shame the men who have cheated them and to share their stories to help other women in similar […]
https://unsplash.com/photos/QPOaQ2Kp80c With the amount of history the United Kingdom possesses, it is no surprise to discover that there are some highly unusual sights and activities to see. Whether it be the rolling hills of Ireland, the valleys of Wales, the mysteries of Scotland or histories on England, there is bound to be something to […]
Many of us think that the idea to celebrate Halloween originated in the United States, but this is not true. All Saints’ Eve originated in Ireland. Halloween came from the Celtic holiday called Samhain which was considered to be a celebration of the transition period from summer to autumn. Celts believed that during the festival […]
Rome is one of Europe’s biggest cities, sprawling out from its majestic centre for miles in all directions. Rather like the city of ancient times, it’s still a place that inspires wonder and awe for all who visit. Though the Italian economy might be going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment, […]
A lot of people think they need to leave the country to do some traveling. After all, with so many amazing places around Europe, it can be tempting to make a trip. But you should consider the wonderful places we have here in the UK. After all, the cities are so popular that millions visit […]
Dental tourism can be defined by the act of venturing outside one’s home country seeking dental attention, as well as a vacation. Dental care is a key component in maintaining general health, and neglected gums and teeth can lead to all kinds of conditions that may otherwise be prevented. Unfortunately, in the UK, US and […]
If you follow the blog regularly you will know that I have recently completed my PhD research and am now starting to publish papers along with my forthcoming book to be published by CABI addressing the concept of TEFL Tourism (if you don’t follow the blog regularly then you know now!). As part of my means […]
Animals are a fascination for many tourists across the world. Yes, you can see a lion in a zoo, but often the public enjoyment of seeing this predator sleeping behind bars in a small pen, is not appealing. Instead we are given the so-called ‘eco-sustainable’ tourism where we can see the lion in its natural […]
Ten years ago I visited the beautiful, yet complicated country that is South Africa. I have some very fond memories, yet it was also a shock to experience a country that was so fundamentally different from where I live in the UK. Whilst there is so much for a tourist to do in South Africa, […]
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