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Category Archives: Destinations

Thinking of going on holiday to North Korea?

An undercover reporter’s film about North Korea reveals hunger, poverty and other suffering on a scale that should put you off about going there on vacation.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 27, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, Destinations, North KoreaTags:North Korea1 Comment on Thinking of going on holiday to North Korea?

Festival hits high notes under the Tuscan sun

Tuscany’s summer cultural festival has become a highlight of the region, especially for the town of Cortona, attracting everyone from the curious to Hollywood celebs.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 25, 2011Posted inBlog, Destinations, Drink, ItalyTags:Food, Italy, Relais + Chateaux, Tuscany, WineLeave a comment on Festival hits high notes under the Tuscan sun

Snowed under by northern winter holiday deals

Whether it’s skiing on the slopes or looking at them as you whizz past in a train, European winter holiday deals are hot. Japan is luring skiers back too.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 19, 2011Posted inBlog, Deals, Destinations, Europe, FranceTags:FranceLeave a comment on Snowed under by northern winter holiday deals

Despite Greek drama, tourists on their way

Greece might be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons but tourism is looking up. The Arab Spring deters travellers from the Middle East and looking instead for summer on the other side of the Med.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 16, 2011Posted inBlog, Destinations, Europe, GreeceTags:Athens, Greece7 Comments on Despite Greek drama, tourists on their way

Painkiller is not your usual Tiki Bar

Manhattan is not your typical island and Painkiller is not your usual Tiki Bar. The dark brooding streets on the now trendy Lower East Side hold deep secrets poured into cocktail glasses.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 13, 2011Posted inBlog, Destinations, Drink, North America, United StatesTags:Drink, Guest posts, New York, USA10 Comments on Painkiller is not your usual Tiki Bar

Tourists beckoned back to Egypt

Tourists are being encouraged to go back to Egypt, even though the political situation is far from settled following the ouster of president Hosni Mubarak.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 10, 2011Posted inBlog, Destinations, Egypt, Middle EastTags:Egypt2 Comments on Tourists beckoned back to Egypt

The story behind some of Asia’s cheap street eats

Eating super cheap street food in Asia is part of the destination appeal for tourists – but behind the sizzling oil is a dire reality of poor nutrition for millions. Mercy Corps is out to change that.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 7, 2011Posted inAsia, Blog, Destinations, FoodTags:Asia, Food, Indonesia, Jakarta5 Comments on The story behind some of Asia’s cheap street eats

Market delights in the city of Wellington

Gotta hand it to Wellington – it’s morphed into one cool capital city. The City Market on the waterfront is a destination full of robust flavours and boasting fabulous produce.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 5, 2011Posted inAustralasia, Blog, Destinations, Food, New Zealand, ShoppingTags:Coffee, Food, Fresh, Markets, New Zealand, Shopping, Wellington2 Comments on Market delights in the city of Wellington

Planking worldwide still a straight-up trend

What the plank?! After several weeks the worldwide planking craze is still viral and this blog is getting about 50 clicks a day from people wanting to know the world’s best spots to lie ram-rod horizontal and amuse your friends.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 5, 2011Posted inAustralasia, Blog, Destinations, Rest of the WorldTags:Australia, New ZealandLeave a comment on Planking worldwide still a straight-up trend

Peaceful regions of Afghanistan talk tourism

It’s a sign of peace returning to a war-torn nation. Believe it or not, at least two regions of Afghanistan are gearing up for tourists.

Posted bytraveltasterJune 2, 2011Posted inAfghanistan, Asia, Blog, DestinationsTags:Asia4 Comments on Peaceful regions of Afghanistan talk tourism

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