green travel
Nov
08
By Grace A.
Bulgaria proves that a country need not be large to be diverse and interesting. Its interesting geographic location has made it home to various ancient civilizations and varying natural and climatic conditions.

Tracing its history back almost thirteen centuries Bulgaria is… read full article
Nov
06
By Lucas Gray
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… read full article
Oct
16
By Marion
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.

Enchanted Traveler… read full article
Oct
15
By Will Joce
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… read full article
Oct
15
By Paul Crompton
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… read full article
Oct
15
By Paul Crompton
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 at… read full article
Oct
09
By Marion
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… read full article
Jul
29
By Grace A.
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… read full article
Jul
10
By Marion
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… read full article
Jun
20
By Grace A.
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… read full article
Jun
01
By Grace A.
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… read full article
May
25
By Grace A.
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… read full article
Apr
28
By Esteban Serrano
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… read full article
Apr
24
By Marion

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… read full article
Apr
07
By Paul Crompton

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… read full article