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From Phoenicians to Picasso: How to explore the best of Malaga’s history
In Malaga, thousands of years of Mediterranean history collide in Costa del Sol’s most underrated city break destination. From fermented Phoenician fish sauce (Garum, anyone?) to Moorish castles and Picasso paintings, here’s how to explore Malaga’s history on a...
How community conservation is saving the Belize Barrier Reef
In Belize, marine charity Fragments of Hope is leading pioneering community conservation efforts to save the Belize Barrier Reef. Here’s how they’re saving corals, and how you can visit the Belize Barrier Reef to see their conservation efforts in person. By...
The Zapatistas of Chiapas, Mexico: How to Visit the Zapatista Movement
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
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 Island has some of...
Smuggling, Sailing and Sustainability: A Tall Ship Journey Along the Cornish Coast with VentureSail Holidays
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
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
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 - including...
Exploring Europe’s Smallest Countries – Which Microstates Should I visit?
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...
The Last Cigar Rollers of Suchitoto
At 66 years old, Gladys is the youngest cigar roller in Suchitoto. Her story is one of guerilla fighters, war, and cigar rolling in El Salvador. The Cigar Ladies are well known in Suchitoto, El Salvador. The small town in the highlands north of the...