Is it Safe to Travel to the Balkans?

Balkans travel safety at Mehmed in Višegrad

In a few days, I’m going to be flying to the Balkans, where the Adventure Next conference will be taking place in Ohrid, Macedonia. In addition to attending the conference, I’ll be renting a car and visiting some of the nearby countries, many of which I haven’t been to before. Safety is a big concern …

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The Global Travel Conspiracy, Episode 38 – Responsible Travel

Jamie Sweeting is the President of the Planeterra Foundation and the VP of Sustainability at G Adventures. We talk about the nature of responsible travel and ways which the tourism industry are increasing their sustainability. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

This Week in Travel – Episode 205

This week’s guest is Mary Jo Manzanares from TBEX and TravelingWithMJ and the new “Where Else To Go” podcast. This Week’s News: Four men thrown off American Airlines flight because they ‘looked too Muslim’ A Man Has Been Held In A Turkish Airport For A Year United Airlines adding another seat to each row in …

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The Global Travel Conspiracy, Episode 37 – A Safety Message

Back from Ethiopia, I wanted to share an experience I had there which could have ended badly. Everything worked out in the end, but it really brings home the issues of safety, preparation and having insurance when traveling. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Everything Wrong With the Animaniacs Nations of the World Song

If you grew up during the ’90s, or if you were just around for it, you might remember a catchy tune sung by Yakko Warner of the Animaniacs. That song recounted all the nations of the world in one fast-paced list. If you have never heard Yakko’s World before, take a listen right now. It …

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Visiting Erta Ale: The Hike to Hell and Back

Ethiopia is a wonderful country with pleasant temperatures and friendly people. I enjoyed the food, the people, and the sites I visited on my recent trip there. I’ll certainly be returning at some point in the future. However, every rule has an exception. The Danakil Depression, which is in the northeastern corner of the country …

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Aksum, Ethiopia

Aksum, Ethiopia World Heritage Site

Aksum is the most significant pilgrimage site in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and one of the largest tourist attractions in the country. Aksum is important for several reasons: It was the seat of the Axumite Empire, which reached its peak in the first millennium. The Axumite Civilization was one of the largest and most important …

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