Europe a la Carte BlogEurope a la Carte BlogIf you would like to find out more about the real Europe, read and comment at this blog. We can help you get a better flavour of your European destination. Visit less well know destinations and avoid the tourist traps. Articles
Guest interview - Tracy DeLuca of Travel Betty
2008-04-09 07:11:00 Tracy Deluca is the author of the Travel Betty blog which “encourages fearless independent travel for women”. Tracy believes “travel is freedom”. 1 What is the aim of your blog? Travel is a passion of mine and I put a lot of time and effort into researching destinations. I realized that I had a ... More About: Blogs , Interview , Guest
Historic Scotland Free Weekend 12 - 13 April 2008
2008-04-07 18:49:00 Elcho Castle, Perthshire It’s Historic Scotland ’s annual free weekend 12 - 13 April 2008. There’s free entry to historic properties all over Scotland. As well as favourites such as Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle, why not venture a little off the beaten track to some less well known castles? Elcho Castle is a well preserved 16th century ... More About: Culture , Architecture , Free
Europe Travel Blog Carnival 7 April 2008
2008-04-07 09:36:00 Welcome to the second Europe Travel Blog Carnival . I hope that you be entertained, informed and inspired by the following posts relating to travel in Europe. Activities Rouge-Bleu: A Newbie Vine Farmer in Provence posted at Diary of 1, recommends, “If traveling in the south of France, don’t miss Jean-Marc’s vineyard in Provence - ... More About: April
Travel books - the wackier the better?
2008-04-06 20:13:00 Bellagio, Lake Como I read an article today about the different types of travel writing which reckoned that the more bizarre the topic the more likely the book was to get the necessary publicity to become popular. I have to say that Round Ireland with a Fridge about an guy hitchhiking around Ireland with a ... More About: Travel , Books
Travel Alltop - all the top travel stories
2008-04-05 11:21:00 When I was reading the Twitter updates of my friends in the travel sector I came across a link to Travel Alltop a collection of stories from all the top travel sites and blogs in the web. Well imagine my delight when I spotted the Europe a la Carte blog near the top of the ... More About: Stories
Seven tips for successful live blogging
2008-04-04 11:09:00 Our recent live blog using Coveritlive was certainly an interesting experience. However after reflection and feedback I’ve come to some conclusions. 1 Publicise the live blog well, ensuring all publicity has correct time and working links. 2 Explain how a live blog works, that a screen will display within the blog post at the start ... More About: Tips , Blogging , Live
Thousands of extra £19 Travelodge rooms
2008-04-02 16:10:00 Travelodge will be offering 1000s of additional rooms on their £19 advance booking, non refundable Saver rate, available for booking from 06:00 tomorrow, 3 April 2008 until 7 April for stays during May. With two Bank Holidays coming up in May, this could be an opportunity for a budget short break. Family rooms at Travelodge can ... More About: United Kingdom , Accommodation , Extra , Travelodge
Do travel brands matter to you?
2008-04-02 16:00:00 Are you loyal to any travel brands? I began to wonder about this issue as I wrote my post about the citizenM concept hotel for Wandalust today. I suppose I can only answer for myself. My greatest travel brand loyalty probably lies with the Travel odge budget hotel chain. This is mostly based on price as ... More About: Matter , Brands , Travelodge
Online travel booking experience - Live Blog Thursday 3 April 20:00 BST 200
2008-03-29 12:57:00 Booking travel online can be confusing and complicated. Darren of Travel Rants and I will be co-hosting a live blog on Thursday evening to discuss the online travel booking experience. We’d love you input whether you are a consumer, a travel company who take bookings online or a designer of online travel booking ... More About: April , Blog , Experience , Live
The modern day equivalent of a public flogging?
2008-03-28 14:45:00 From next month “flogging” or misleading commercial blogging will be outlawed by the European Union. Under the new rules companies who post glowing reviews of their own products or services or pay others to enhance their reputation. will be liable to prosection. It’ll be interesting to see if transgressors will be tracked and prosecuted. It ... More About: Travel Tips , Public , Blogs , Modern
Nominate your favourite travel blogs
2008-03-25 14:50:00 Nominations have opened for the 2008 Travvies. It’s up to you the readers of travel blogs to nominate your favourites. There are several categories: Best Travel Blog Best Single-Author Travel Blog Best Group-Written Travel Blog Best Destination or Trip Narrative Blog Best Informative/Practical Travel Blog Best Photography on a Travel Blog Best Big Media Blog Best Podcast or Video Blog So think back over the ... More About: Blogs
Restaurant Review - Ship Inn, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders
2008-03-24 18:58:00 We had lunch at the Ship Inn in Eyemouth, in the Scottish Borders today. The Ship Inn is on the waterfront at Eyemouth harbour, tel 01890 750224. The restaurant area of the bar is pleasantly decorated and there were vases of fresh flowers on the window sills. There are plain pine tables and harbour views ... More About: Scotland , Restaurants , Restaurant , Review
Anyone for authentic Glasgow afternoon tea?
2008-03-24 10:25:00 Afternoon tea consisting of jam sandwiches, teacakes, chocolate wafers, scones, pancakes and Irn Bru trifle. I’m surprised that deep fried Mars Bars are not on the menu. Scone by mararie The Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel has enraged advocates of healthy eating and attempts to change the high calore and fat content of the Scottish diet with the introduction ... More About: Scotland , Afternoon , Afternoon tea
Berwick breakers
2008-03-22 18:06:00 The waves at Spittal beach, Berwick upon Tweed in the north east of England looked more like Atlantic breakers this afternoon. I’ve never seen such big waves in the 2 years I’ve lived in Berwick. I was expecting to see surfers there. Breakers at Spittal beach, Berwick upon Tweed It was amazing to watch the foam cascading ...
Wintry Easter Walk in Scottish Borders
2008-03-22 12:02:00 I was back on home territory in the Scotland in the Borders area this morning, braving the elements, with a walk along the River Tweed from Union Bridge and around the woodland walk at Paxton House. View of Union Bridge from riverside walk There was a period of steady hailstones leading to an accumulation of around one ... More About: Easter , Walking , Walk
The Hirsel, Coldstream, Scottish Borders
2008-03-21 14:59:00 Yesterday I visited The Hirsel Country Park in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders . The park is part of a country estate owned by the Home family since 1611. There are various walk around the park, including around the lake. I really enjoyed watching the Highland cattle and their calves. Unfortunately the calves were too far ... More About: Scotland , Scottish Borders
I?m the new Wandalust blogger
2008-03-20 12:52:00 I’m about to sign up as the new Wandalust blogger. Wandalust aims to give you the very best in travel and destination information from a UK perspective. Sounds like a pretty tall order but I’ll do my best. My first challenge will be to master the Moveable Type blogging platform as I’m used to ... More About: Blogger , United Kingdom
Are you a twitterer?
2008-03-18 12:54:00 I’ve registered with Twitter . I regard it as a mini blog, where I can write snippets about what I’m doing and what’s happening in my travel business. You can follow me on Twitter by receiving updates. Twitter allows visitors to see that my travel business is run by a real person, giving the site ... More About: Small Business
A White Easter in the UK?
2008-03-18 09:52:00 Snow and biting winds are forecast during the Easter Weekend. It’ll be bad news for attractions which are opening over the Easter holiday as I don’t see many visitors venturing out in these conditions. I was suprised when I read that it’s more likely to snow at Easter than Christmas. If you’re ... More About: United Kingdom , White
Guest interview - Neala Schwartzberg of OffbeatTravel.com
2008-03-15 14:31:00 I read Neala’s comment that there should be a category for travel information sites in the Travelmole 2008 Web Awards. I was curious about her site called OffbeatTravel as I thought Neala must be thinking along similar lines to me about getting off the beaten track during your trips. 1 What is the ... More About: Small Business , Interview , Guest
Why bother with User Generated Reviews?
2008-03-13 10:32:00 I read a post today by Phil Caines, one of the organisers of the Travel Blogger Summit in Berlin last week, describing the Newsweek report on the growing disillusionment among consumers with user generated reviews. I think that there’s too much emphasis on user generated reviews. If you’re going on a trip where you’ll spend ... More About: Reviews , Accommodation , User
Live blog - introduction to ?Best of Britain off the beaten track? blogging
2008-03-12 22:27:00 My first live blogging session will be on Saturday 15 March at 14.00 GMT. I’ll be introducing my proposed ‘Best of Britain off the beaten track” blogging tour. You just need to come to this blog post at 2pm on Saturday and the box below, within the blog post, will act like an ... More About: United Kingdom , Blogging , Blog , Live
Introduction to ?Best of Britain off the beaten track? blogging tour
2008-03-12 22:27:00 Would you like to show my around the hidden gems where you live? It could be anything - street art, an urban or rural walk, a characterful pub, an interesting museum or exhibition. I’d like to highlight just how much there is to do and see in the UK once you venture, even slightly ... More About: United Kingdom , Britain , Blogging , Tour , Introduction
How to beat high UK hotel rates
2008-03-12 14:29:00 It’s official the UK has the most expensive hotel rates in the whole of Europe. The highest increase in rates were both in Scotland, with an average annual increase of hotel prices in Aberdeen of 34% and 21% in Inverness. The average nightly price of a hotel room in the UK now stands ... More About: Hotel , Accommodation , High , Beat , Rates
Live Blog about the ?Best of Britain off the beaten track? blogging tour
2008-03-11 13:18:00 I’ll be hosting a live blogging event at 14:00 GMT on Saturday 15 March. Would you like to guide me off the beaten track in your locale on my proposed “Best of Britain off the beaten track” blogging tour of the UK? It’s British Tour ism Week and I believe more needs to be done to ... More About: United Kingdom , Blogging , Blog
My photo shortlisted for Schmap Scotland Guide
2008-03-11 12:20:00 My photo of Duddingston Loch in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh has been short listed for inclusion in the 2008 Schmap Scotland Guide. The Schmaps guides offer a dynamic, interactive integration of maps and guides content. Duddingston Loch, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh The photo is part of my Edinburgh: Off the beaten track guide where I describe things to do ... More About: Photo , Seat , Walking
£59 Leisure Breaks at Ramada Jarvis
2008-03-11 11:59:00 Ramada Jarvis has Leisure Breaks from £59 per night for a double/twin room including full breakfast at a selection of their 40 UK hotels. You need to stay for a minimum of 2 nights and the offer is subject to availability. North Inch, Perth There’s a fair selection of rooms at the £59 rate including Perth ...
Fund your travels with Youplanet?
2008-03-10 20:43:00 We’d all love to travel more but there are generally budget restrictions. Youplanet are offering an Ambassador programme where you can earn money whilst travelling by selling Youplanet placement to restaurants, hotels and experience providers. Suppliers who sign up as partners pay 120 euros a year to promote their business within the travel community and ... More About: Travels , Fund
How much influence do travel agents have?
2008-03-10 11:27:00 MPs are urging travel agents to encourage UK residents to holiday on home shores. I’m not too sure how realistic this is. Many peoples idea of a holiday still entails a flight to somewhere sunny and that’s been the core of many travel agents businesses. I think travel agents are already under enormous ... More About: Travel , United Kingdom , Agents , Influence
Is easyJetholiday?s price guarantee meaningless?
More articles from this author:2008-03-10 10:45:00 On my return flight with Easyjet last week, I glanced through the in flight magazine and was dismayed by the easyJetHoliday three page spread advert. One page described the tale of woe of a couple who’d put together their own holiday, spending all evening looking for hotels which caused the computer to crash ... More About: Air Travel , Accommodation , Price 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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