2012 Archives - Pure Travel

PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Shortlist Revealed

We at the PureTravel office have been deliberating the shortlist for this year’s Travel Writing Competition. And with 400 fantastic entries received it was a tough choice, but after a…

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Update: Travel Writing Competition 2012

We at PureTravel would like to extend a HUGE thanks to all those that entered this year’s Travel Writing Competition – the response has been absolutely enormous with 400 entries…

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World Events and Festivals

Global James Bond Day: How to Live Like Bond

Friday 5 October 2012 has been declared ‘Global James Bond Day’ to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first Bond Film – Dr. No. It’s hard to believe that…

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World Events and Festivals

China and Vietnam Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Lunar Festival 2012

China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan are preparing to celebrate the mid-autumn festival this Sunday the 30th of September. For China this represents what is being dubbed as the “Super…

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World Events and Festivals

Top 5 Beer Festivals Around The World This Autumn

The leaves turn red, the chill sets in, the food and drink of choice changes; yes autumn is now upon us! And with it comes some of the biggest beer…

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News

World Tourism Day 2012 to Focus on Sustainable Travel

Travel sparks the imagination and drives adventurers to explore outside of their own country. The whole idea of worldwide travel is meeting new people, immersing yourself in the local cultures…

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Destination Inspiration

Cheapest Cities in Asia

Asia is an enormously diverse continent that provides an abundance of fascinating tourist destinations and amazing experiences for even the most hard-to-please travel connoisseur. More importantly, in these tough economic…

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10 Totally FREE Things to do in London

The city of London is packed with museums, parks and galleries and all the places listed here are completely free to visit! All you need is a comfortable pair of…

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Where’s hot right now? 6 Guaranteed hotspots

If you’re fed up with the weather and long for some sun (that bright yellow blob in the sky not often seen in the UK) or if you want to…

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Celebrate the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

The famous Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is an ancient traditional event held every June in the town of Tai O on Lantau Island. This year the sleepy fishing town…

2012

PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Shortlist Revealed

Update: Travel Writing Competition 2012

Global James Bond Day: How to Live Like Bond

China and Vietnam Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Lunar Festival 2012

Top 5 Beer Festivals Around The World This Autumn

World Tourism Day 2012 to Focus on Sustainable Travel

Cheapest Cities in Asia

10 Totally FREE Things to do in London

Where’s hot right now? 6 Guaranteed hotspots

Celebrate the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

5 Best Neighborhoods to Move to in Houston, Texas

11 Essential Hiking Safety Tips

Camping Equipment Guide: 7 Must-have essentials

Moving to Toronto – tips for families on schools

Make Your Paris Trip Exciting – Trying New Foods such as Foie Gras