‘TRAVEL’ Archives
WHAT NEXT FOR ELECTRIC CARS?
WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE UK? By GORDON FOAT. In the UK, 25 Mitsubishi and 20 smart electric cars have been evaluated for the past year as part of the UK Technology Strategy Board’s £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator programme. Despite initial scepticism surrounding the capability of EVs and concerns [...]
SAFETY IN AFRICA
INTERVIEW: JENNY BOWEN Travelling to Africa can be an amazing adventure, but it does come with a few risks, so how can you ensure you are safe when holidaying there? Jenny Bowen is from Sense Africa.
HORSE PERSONALITIES
INTERVIEW: SHONA DUFF Alberta is the wildwest of Canada a beautiful landscape where man a horse live and work together. Anchor D ranch in Kananaskis Country has around a hundred head of horses and according to Shona Duff, the head wrangler they all have their own unique personality and place in the herd hierarchy.
HOW TO TRACK A LION
By Jenny Bowen Lion-watching is always high up on people's lists when they come to Africa. Here are some golden tips for your unforgettable lion encounter: 1. Get out in the early morning or the late evening as this is when lions are most active. It is also cooler making conditions more comfortable for you. 2. Once you [...]
BE GREEN ON HOLIDAY
By CHANTAL COOKE Don’t forget the environment just because you are on holiday! Many of us take great care to recycle, reduce waste, use our cars less, donate to charity, buy fair-trade etc in our everyday lives but turn into “monsters of consumption and waste” when we’re on holiday. So here are some top tips to ensure that [...]
ECO HOLIDAYS
INTERVIEW: PAMELA NOVICKSA Is there any such thing as a truly eco holiday? Pamela Novicksa, author of the “No Nonsense Guide To Tourism” isn’t convinced.
AFRICAN SAFARI
INTERVIEW: JENNY BOWEN They’re likely to be large, close, and wondering what you’re doing in their territory. So how can you prevent drawing unwanted attention to yourself while admiring the animals on an African safari? Jenny Bowen from Sense Africa has some tips to help you relax and enjoy your adventure.
TRAVEL WRITING
INTERVIEW: KATE SIMON Travelling the world, seeing exotic places – and getting paid. The life of the travel writer seems like the dream job. So how easy is it to become a travel writer? Kate Simon is the travel editor of the Independent on Sunday and leader of Kate Simon’s Travel Writing Workshop.
ECO AIR TRAVEL
INTERVIEW: CHARLES CHAMPION With aviation considered one of the most environmentally unfriendly ways to travel, and with campaigns to stop us flying plus legislation trying to reduce emissions, what is air travel likely to look like in 2050. Charles Champion is from Airbus.
PACKING FOR AFRICA
INTERVIEW: JENNY BOWEN Hot days to cold nights, deadly bugs to ferocious animals - what do you pack on a holiday to Africa? Jenny Bowen, from Sense Africa, has the answers.
