by Richard Collett | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Republic of Kenya attracts thousands of tourists each year – making tourism one of the largest economic contributors in the country (at least, before there was a worldwide pandemic!). But with tourism about to explode across the world (in a few...
by Richard Collett | Mar 16, 2021 | Oman, Travel Guides
Muscat is the heritage filled capital of Oman, a country that could well be the most underrated in the Middle East! With a long Corniche that’s perfect rambling, fiery Arabian sunsets and an array of museums, forts and souks to explore, there’s a lot going...
by Richard Collett | Mar 1, 2021 | France
Monte Carlo, the capital of Europe’s second smallest micronation, is a playground for casino-lovers. But there’s more to this tiny capital than meets the eye. From picturesque landscapes to mountains views and oceans vistas, here are Monte Carlo’s...
by Richard Collett | Jan 19, 2021 | FROM THE ROAD
There are plenty of spots in Las Vegas that aren’t given as much attention as they deserve. While gambling and drinking are huge pulls to the strip, there are also interesting places that evoke the imagination or provide a little taste of the celebrity lifestyle....
by Richard Collett | Aug 27, 2020 | FROM THE ROAD, Travel Guides
The special administrative region of Macau off the southern tip of China has developed something of a name for itself in recent years. This former Portuguese colony was returned to the hands of the People’s Republic on the eve of the new millennium and with it a new...
by Richard Collett | Aug 25, 2020 | FROM THE ROAD
The holiday habits of Brits have changed a lot over the last 50 or so years. The word staycation did not exist in the middle of the 20th century, as most people couldn’t afford the luxury of international air travel. This meant that most people who wanted to get...
by Richard Collett | Jul 13, 2020 | Borders, Stories, Travel Guides
The days of travel as we remember might be over (at least for the time being) and while it’s been a while since I posted on the blog here at Travel Tramp, travel is certainly not something I’ve forgotten about! The blog posts have undeniably slowed down, while I’ve...
by Richard Collett | Jun 28, 2020 | FROM THE ROAD
Ah, sushi. Few dishes are as well-known around the world as this traditional Japanese dish, so much so that chefs from all over the world have tried to incorporate some kind of fusion sushi dish into their own menus. That said, not a lot of people know the history...
by Richard Collett | Feb 21, 2020 | FROM THE ROAD, Philippines
Woodworm or Oyster? As part of Travel Tramp’s new Weird Eats series, I sample the unusual Filipino delicacy known as Tamilok. Part woodworm, part oyster, Tamilok is a rightly bizarre culinary treat. “It tastes like chicken”, says Rey as he leads our group...
by Richard Collett | Feb 10, 2020 | FROM THE ROAD
The Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is a destination like no other. Due to a long period of isolation, the heritage of the kingdom is well preserved. If it’s true authenticity that you’re after, then Bhutan is for you! During your trip, you’ll...
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