Travel Notes

23/06/2024

Where are you off to this summer?

Travel smarter with the official Travel Notes Online Guide to Travel. Practical tips, travel itineraries, and tourism hacks to make your journeys unforgettable.

16/06/2024

Gelsenkirchen, located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, is known primarily as a centre for the energy industry and for its football club, FC Schalke 04.

While it may not have the same tourist appeal as some of Germany’s larger cities, Gelsenkirchen offers a unique blend of industrial heritage, green spaces, and cultural experiences.

Football fans visiting Gelsenkirchen may prefer to stay in nearby Essen.

Gelsenkirchen hosts three group matches and a Round of 16 game. Serbia vs England, Spain vs Italy, Georgia vs Portugal.

15/06/2024

Cologne is a beautiful city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene. Whether you're into historical landmarks, enjoying the local cuisine, or shopping, Cologne has plenty for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Cologne hosts four group matches and a Round of 16 game. Hungary vs Switzerland, Scotland vs Switzerland, Belgium vs Romania.

15/06/2024

Rich in history, culture, and beautiful architecture, visiting Munich is a fantastic experience as it's a city that beautifully blends historic charm with modern amenities.

Munich hosts four group matches, a Round of 16 game and a semi-final. Germany vs Scotland, Romania vs Ukraine, Slovenia vs Serbia, Denmark vs Serbia.

27/01/2024

Currently upgrading the Travel-Write section on Travel Notes.

Immerse yourself in the world of discovery as we unravel travel secrets and craft compelling narratives that transport readers to distant lands on Travel-Write.

25/11/2023

The 2024 Travel Notes Calendar is out.

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03/08/2023

https://travelnotes.org/pics/Americas/09-Lake_Titicaca_Reed_Boats.htm

Visitors to Lake Titicaca can take boat trips out to the totora reed islands, where the Uros people live.

28/07/2023

https://travelnotes.org/pics/Americas/07-Piggy_Went_to_Market.htm

Travel in Ecuador often means making the effort to arrive in certain towns on market day, or the night before.

03/05/2023

https://traveltwip.com/blog/europe-travel-and-tours-what-to-see-and-do-in-europe

When visiting Europe it can be tempting to see everything in one trip. Focus on a few key destinations and allow time to relax and enjoy the experience.

02/05/2023

https://traveltwip.com/blog/asia-travel-and-tours-what-to-see-and-do-in-asia

From ancient temples and bustling cities to stunning natural landscapes and delicious street food, Asia offers endless possibilities for travel and exploration.

01/05/2023

https://traveltwip.com/blog/africa-travel-and-tours-what-to-see-and-do-in-africa

Africa is an expansive continent with a wealth of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and exciting adventures just waiting for the curious traveller to explore.

26/11/2022

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Thanks to the seven thousand people who bought last year's calendar. This year it's a limited edition. Three Hundred only. Well, after three hundred we'll raise the price to $500, so that should limit sales: or make me rich.

24/08/2022

A Destination Management Company (DMC) - not to be confused with a Destination Marketing Organization, or convention and visitors bureau - specialises in the planning and implementation of various forms of travel and tourism events for its clients.

https://traveltwip.com/blog/destination-management-companies-why-you-should-use-one

A Destination Management Company (DMC) specialises in the planning and implementation of various forms of travel and tourism events for its clients.

07/06/2022

https://traveltwip.com/blog/us-state-fairs-agricultural-competition-in-a-carnival-atmosphere

In the United States of America, State Fairs are still considered a summer highlight for many; and not just for various foods on a stick or deep-fried ice-cream.

In the United States of America, state fairs are still considered a summer highlight for many; and not just for various foods on a stick or deep-fried ice-cream.

19/05/2022

https://traveltwip.com/blog/top-tips-for-successful-destination-marketing-online

The first goal of a DMO Website is to get people interested in visiting the destination; hence the website is often re-branded as 'Visit' or 'Explore' 'Destination'.

30/01/2022

https://travelnotes.org/magun/Northern_Capitals/index.htm Visiting Beijing and Harbin.

Japan invaded Manchuria in the early 1940s, and the Soviets followed in 1945. Some of the dome-shaped architecture still remains from the Russian period.

27/01/2022

Nice to meet some of the people again; if only in words.

Buying train tickets in China can often be a problem with five-day waits and people camped at the station. And what if you can't speak the Chinese language?

25/01/2022

Without skipping a beat. https://travelnotes.org/magun/Colonial_Gateway/index.htm

No-one stood still for a moment in Hong Kong. I had to get a visa for China.

Between the modern financial offices of Central Hong Kong, old trams still trundled along Des Voeux Road. No-one stood still. I had to get a visa for China.

24/01/2022

Keeping to schedule. Chapter Three has been revised.

Taiwan was a brief stop en-route from Seoul to Hong Kong. They found it amusing that I was heading for China.

23/01/2022

Chapter Two is upgraded. https://travelnotes.org/magun/Kimchi/index.htm

The Olympic ceremony was on in Seoul, and the event was being transmitted live to the on-board television above the driver.

22/01/2022

Chapter One of the Nomadic Gatherings Online Edition has been revised for mobile. https://travelnotes.org/magun/Taking_Off/index.htm

To Japan and a healthy tourist industry. I was often the only blond foreigner surrounded by ceremonious Japanese tour-guides and flocks of homely punters.

21/09/2021

While many Alpine descents around Switzerland may have been cancelled in 2021 due to continued Covid-19 fears in some areas, this was not the case in Mels, canton St Gallen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11cla8WW_no

While many Alpine descents around Switzerland may have been cancelled in 2021 due to continued Covid-19 fears in some areas, this was not the case in Mels, c...

06/03/2021

Dreaming of travel post Covid? https://dearmoon.earth/

For the Mission to the Moon in 2023

11/10/2020

https://meta-travel.com/blogs/entry/How-to-Improve-Travel-Marketing-for-Community-Members

Greetings Travel Fans, I hope you're well at this somewhat difficult time for Travel in the Time of Covid-19. We're still getting new members on an almost daily basis, since the recent dat

24/07/2020

https://meta-travel.com/blogs/entry/Travel-in-the-Time-of-Covid-19

To bring the Meta-Travel Tourism Associates Community Website up to speed in post lockdown 2020, we've had to drop a number of database tables and outdated modules. Some old content may h

17/03/2019

Travel Pics sold a Shower Curtain on FineArtAmerica.com!

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10/03/2019

Travel Pics sold a Coffee Mug - Small (11 oz.) on FineArtAmerica.com!

Thank-you to the buyer from Dublin. Tea or Coffee? https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=44f5939924e628af0a510ed91ccc1432

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02/12/2018

2019 Travel Notes Calendar

The 2019 Travel Notes Calendar is out. https://tnot.es/2019

Cover Photo: Air Berlin Over Switzerland - January: Mahjong in Guangzhou - February: Hill 60 Cratered Landscape - March: Songkran in Vientiane, Laos - April: New Five Pound Notes - May: Upper Barrakka Saluting Battery, Malta - June: Grossmunster, Wasserkirche and Munsterbrucke in Zurich - July: Verb...

07/11/2018

Best All Season Tyres for 2018

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If you do a lot of all-season driving in Europe, like I do, you may want to consider fitting one of these. I prefer all season tyres to buying a set of winter tyres and changing them for summer tyres in the spring.

01/11/2018

http://pics.travelnotes.org/featured/lest-we-forget-1914-1918-travel-pics.html

Lest We Forget - 1914-1918 by Travel Pics