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The Zapatistas of Chiapas, Mexico: How to Visit the Zapatista Movement

The Zapatistas of Chiapas, Mexico: How to Visit the Zapatista Movement

by Richard Collett | Dec 9, 2022 | Borders, Mexico, Stories

In the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation has waged a guerilla war against the Mexican state since 1994. I journeyed to San Cristobal de las Casas in search of the elusive Zapatista movement. Here’s how I visited the Zapatista...
Atauro Island: The Tropical Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of

Atauro Island: The Tropical Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of

by Richard Collett | May 19, 2022 | East Timor, Stories

With white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and a burgeoning community-based tourism scene, Atauro Island is the tropical you’ve probably never heard of. This guide to East Timor’s Atauro Island was updated 20th May 2022. By Richard Collett “Atauro...
Smuggling, Sailing and Sustainability: A Tall Ship Journey Along the Cornish Coast with VentureSail Holidays

Smuggling, Sailing and Sustainability: A Tall Ship Journey Along the Cornish Coast with VentureSail Holidays

by Richard Collett | May 15, 2022 | Stories, United Kingdom

Along Britain’s dramatic southwest coast, historic tall ship sailing journeys offer a sustainable way to uncover Cornwall’s smuggling past and maritime heritage. This trip was provided courtesy of VentureSail Holidays. All opinions expressed are those of the author...
Visiting a Micronation: The Principality of the Hutt River

Visiting a Micronation: The Principality of the Hutt River

by Richard Collett | May 11, 2022 | Australia, Borders, Stories

Editors Note: Unfortunately, the Principality of the Hutt River closed its doors for good in January 2020 following the death of Prince Leonard and pressure from the Australian government seeking to reclaim unpaid taxes. Richard Collett 2022.  I had driven hundreds of...
Dark Tourism in Cornwall

Dark Tourism in Cornwall

by Richard Collett | Apr 17, 2021 | Stories, Travel Guides, United Kingdom

Cornwall is the staycation destination of choice for many Brits – but while most head to this county for beaches and relatively warmer weather, there’s much more to Cornwall than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll talk about dark tourism in Cornwall –...
Exploring Europe’s Smallest Countries – Which Microstates Should I visit?

Exploring Europe’s Smallest Countries – Which Microstates Should I visit?

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...
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