Blog Posts
The posts are archived. Mainly from my site “Cool Travel Guide” where I wrote about our travels before 2010 when we started Grantourismo Travels.
Due to the age of these posts, some may be missing images…
Want to get cosy?
Do you want to trade links? If you’re a travel…
Tips on avoiding disappointment when you travel – from travellers & travel bloggers
Here are some tips on how to avoid being disappointed…
Avoiding disappointment on the road: reflections from travellers like you
I wanted to share with you some more reflections from…
Disappointment on the road: how I attempt to avoid it
Here’s my response to an invitation from Eric over at…
Disappointment on the road: When places don’t live up to your expectations
“Expectation is a dangerous thing. The higher the expectations, the…
Sydney beyond the cliches and hidden gems – not!
A travel story ‘Sydney Beyond the cliches: Hidden Gems’ is…
Road Warriors: Bloggers in Motion – travel challenges revealed at Enduring Wanderlust
“Blogging has exploded over the past few years, opening the…
‘Don’t believe the hype’: tales of Hollandaise in Tetra Paks and other travel research disasters
As I’m way too busy writing books at the moment…
10 things we love about Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
“More to Dubai than Glamour Alone”: when an answer becomes a story
I find it curious how reporters work sometimes. I answered…
Full-time retail vs freelance writing?
You probably think there is no comparison, right? The freelancer…
Blogging: the protocols of posting comments
A flurry of comments from a reader on a topic…