green travel

Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture.

The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and… read full article

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Isabelle's Travel Guide shares some holiday tips for the travelers planning to visit Lisbon, Portugal. She also recommends to stay at the Hotel Borges, a 2-star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center.

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One of the most beautiful parts of the world, and one of the most threatened by climate change and rising sea levels, is the archipelago of the Maldives.

This string of islands, atolls and coral reefs in the middle of the Indian Ocean… read full article

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So what exactly do I mean by Environmentally-Friendly?

Well, this list relates to nations that take the problem of a warming planet very seriously, rather than just their Politicians moaning about it at Global Summits and never taking any practical action. For “Greenies” out there… read full article

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1. Spain

Spain, with its culture, beaches and favourable climate has been for years an almost ubiquitous tourist trap. But all is not rosy in the land of España. Much of the southern parts of the country are… read full article

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Next Thursday, October 15th, is Blog Action Day and the Venere Travel Blog is happy to take part in the event.

Blog Action Day is a global initiative which aims at raising awareness and create discussion about an… read full article

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One of the most vibrant natural heritage sites in the world, Madeira is a much sought after eco-tourism destination.

Its forests and reserves are home to some of the rarest plants, flowers and animals in the world. With dense woodlands, like… read full article

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Pet-Friendly Airways

Travel On The Dollar lists the 5 most pet-friendly airlines of 2009 according to Petfinder.com. The five air companies are United Airlines,  American Airlines, which specializes in transporting zoo animals, the budget-friendly Aitran, JetBlue Airways, which offers… read full article

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Often called the ‘floating garden of the Atlantic',  Madeira is probably one of the most exhaustive nature reserves in the world.

This UNESCO World Natural Heritage location has everything from the ocean to waterfalls and mountain springs, from golden sand beaches to black… read full article

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The Lake District, is one of England's most popular holiday destinations.

Located in the north western region of the country this rural area stretches around thirty four miles across. Numerous eras of glaciations has created this unique geography that has been immortalized in the poems of… read full article

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Sitting in the northern Atlantic Ocean the Madeira Islands is a Macaronesian archipelago that has been included in the UNESCO list of World Natural Heritage sites.

Macaronesia refers to the bio-geographical region off the coasts of Europe and Africa and includes five archipelagoes, three of which… read full article

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Renting a bike for your stay in Paris is an especially good idea if you’re going to be there for more than two weeks.

And while the process of buying and selling back your bicycle from a shop can be a hassle if you… read full article

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Paris Food Culture

BootsnAll Travel takes you to a foodie tour of Paris with stops at the Rungis fresh food market, the 200-year-old Au Grand Richelieu bakery, and the Hidden Kitchen underground restaurant.

Hotel Room of the Future

The Sydney Morning Herald presents room number… read full article

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Go by plane, train, or coach - not car or boat

Because of all the protests at Airports in the UK recently, many people have got the impression that haring all over the place by cruise liner or green hire car will somehow lower their emission… read full article

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Yes, so we've got city tours, beach tours, river tours, cruises, gastronomical holidays (which just means "culturally-based eating" by the way), but what about occupations for one of mankind's most forgotten parts, his humble legs? Hiking is not only healthy and great for physique, it's rewarding, exciting, and is… read full article

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