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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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Cheapest long haul holiday destinations announced

The UK’s Post Office® has just published their ‘long haul costs barometer’ which reveals the best value holiday destinations based on 32 locations across the world. A basket of 12…

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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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Vietnam unveiled as the fastest growing tourist destination

When the Post Office recently revealed their list of the fastest growing currencies in the UK, I was not surprised to see which destination was at number one – Vietnam!…

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Top 10 Fastest growing holiday destinations revealed

The Post Office has revealed their fastest growing currencies list for UK travellers during the summer of 2012, which is a good indicator of the popularity of destinations. The respected…

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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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Tuk Tuks to appear on the streets of Hanoi

As a traveller, the first thing that hits you about Hanoi is the frenetic pace of the traffic; roads are difficult to cross and the roar of mopeds and cars…

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Prepare to be inspired by the Paralympic Games 2012

With London and the UK still on a high after a fantastic summer of celebrations and partying, the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games are about to get under way. The fourteenth…

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All non-white boats banned from sailing in Halong Bay

I had to check the date when I read this new post about the non-white boats being banned from sailing in Halong Bay in Vietnam. Since 1 May (not 1…

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PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Shortlist Revealed

Update: Travel Writing Competition 2012

Cheapest long haul holiday destinations announced

China and Vietnam Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Lunar Festival 2012

Vietnam unveiled as the fastest growing tourist destination

Top 10 Fastest growing holiday destinations revealed

World Tourism Day 2012 to Focus on Sustainable Travel

Tuk Tuks to appear on the streets of Hanoi

Prepare to be inspired by the Paralympic Games 2012

All non-white boats banned from sailing in Halong Bay

The Can-Am Maverick X3 Canoe Outfit You Need Is Available at Kemimoto

How to Use a Free VPN for Cheaper Flights: Unlocking Affordable Adventures

8 Essential Spanish Phrases Every Traveler Needs to Know Now!

Exploring the Beauty of Malta

Discovering Morocco’s Majestic Deserts

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