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…
Melbourne, a grisly view from a bridge: Father throws 4 year old daughter off the city’s West Gate bridge
A horrific act that Australians are at a complete loss…
South Australia: from heavenly summer days to the living hell of a heatwave
A couple of weeks ago we were holed up writing…
Taking in the atmosphere at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide
Lance Armstrong was looking good last night in his comeback…
Your chance to chat to an insider
Another series of live chats with local experts is starting…
To haggle or not to haggle?
You’re browsing a souq in the Middle East and a…
1001 Travel Writer Tips: here is Tip # 1002 from a travel writer
If you’re an aspiring travel writer looking for advice on…
My desert island blogs: the coolest travel blogs on the web
These are the coolest travel blogs as far as I’m…
What makes a travel blog cool
What makes a travel blog cool for you? And why?…
The best job in the world? It turns out it’s not mine after all…
Travel writers frequently get told they have the most enviable…
Bespoke breaks: tailored trip planning with Triporati
So who has used Triporati? I’m curious to know. Terence…
Best time to visit Australia? It may be summer, but don’t head Down Under
How well do you research the best times of year…
The best new retro-luxe train journeys
You want to take a luxurious train trip in retro-chic…