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My Hike with a Bergen View
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since the end of May, I have spent my time working as an intern for Ethical Travel Portal at their office in Bergen. In the three months that I have been in Bergen I already have seen a lot of the city, but today I got the opportunity to see the city from a local perspective giving me an insight to the Bergen view on things. Normally, I work at their...
Meet Local Expert | Bojana Sekulic, Montenegro
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guided hiking tours are my way to support my local community making sure that the tourists from all over the world have a unique experience. After gaining my degree in economics at the University of Montenegro in Podgorica, I did various office jobs. One of the jobs I did was in a tourist agency, where we worked on various EU projects, developing new national and regional products for the market. That...
Norway Fast Facts
Norway is a serene country full of sustainability, clean air and marvellous scenery. Here are some fascinating facts for you to know and impress your friends, co-workers, family or travel companions with. Oslo, Norway’s capital won the award for the European Green Capital of 2019. This is an award based on a capital cities contribution towards the environment. Oslo is a sustainable city and if you visit you’ll notice how...
Weather To Go Norway
Norway has a softer climate in comparison to other countries in the world which hold a similar latitude noted by VisitNorway . Likewise, depending on the location in Norway the temperature can slightly deviate. Generally, it’s the same across its coastal regions with more or less mild winters. However inland parts of Norway have colder winters with plenty of snow and also experience hot dry summers. The seasons in Norway are...
Oslo | Airport to the City
Don't worry about finding transport from Oslo airport. Upon collecting your luggage your departure from the airport to the city can be swift and conducted with a fair amount of ease. As there are several methods of transport you can take such as the train, coach or taxi. No matter whatever journey you take you will be graced by the stunning scenery welcoming you into Oslo. Below are details on...
Romania A travel back in time!
It´s been a while since I experienced Romania. The feeling of traveling back in time. It might sound like a cliché, but a short getaway to a destination full of – to me – unfamiliar traditional livelihoods, is just what I dreamt of. I found it in a region of Apuseni mountains in Romania. Jeanett Andrea Søderstrøm Jeanett travelled in September 2016 with Ethical Travel Portal to the Apuseni mountains in Romania to...
Going local in rural Romania
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I just got the best idea: You have to go and see my father! This juice is made with his organic vegetables and he makes chutneys from the bottom as well as other typical dishes from Western Romania.” Andrada stands in front of us and waves eagerly with her arms. It’s got dark since we came to her guesthouse Casa Țara Beiușului, but the lamp in the sealing casts a light...
Pu Luong – A Trip To Remember
I was lucky enough to travel to Pu Luong one of the under-the-radar destinations in Northern Vietnam. Isolate in rough off-road areas, Pu Luong has been overshadowed by a more popular destination Mai Chau. This time I ventured a bit further to explore more hidden parts and the authenticity. A 4-hour drive took me to Mai Chau. I guess that the scenery is the first reason visitors flood to Mai Chau....
Cycling Northern Vietnam
We all know how cycling can be good for you giving you great health benefits. This could range from greater cardiovascular endurance, joint mobility and many others. It is also an eco-friendly mode form of transport producing no emissions. By travelling by cycle you get to explore places off the beaten path. Being able to explore and stop anywhere you like. The perfect place to do this is Northern Vietnam. This...
A Cotton Trail Adventure in The Gambia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I have just returned from a trip upriver in The Gambia with my husband. The time before this we visited Footseps ecolodge, we heard about a new tour arranged called The Cotton Trail. Over the next year, we decided we’d like to do the tour and booked the first guest spot on it. We knew that Ethical travel portal and Linda had done a lot of planning, more than we...
Kora19 | International Fundraising Page
Taking part in the epic mountain bike challenge across Kathmandu on Saturday 20th July? The Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge is the biggest mass ride in the Himalaya where national and international riders conduct a personal challenge of trails of 50km, 75km and 100km around Kathmandu Valley. This ride is now in its ninth year and the biggest ride in the Himalaya with five simultaneous locations. THERE IS NO FEE FOR PARTICIPATION! IDEALLY, the...
Meet a Local Expert | Michael Borio, Bavaria, Germany
For Michael Borio, being a tour guide is not only living a passion through the work he does, but it is also much more. It is a personal commitment and his life mission to contribute to the sustainable development of the region, creating a deeper understanding of history and culture of Bavaria by engaging visitors on all levels. First is his rich knowledge of history, geography, culture, art, economy and contemporary...
Vale la pena di divertirsi con croupier reali nei casinò della Repubblica Italiana?
I giochi d'azzardo con croupier dal vivo sono sale allestite con tavoli finti. L'intrattenimento è regolato da agenti di risorse - persone in carne e ossa, croupier provenienti dai tradizionali club terrestri. Il tutto avviene per mezzo di telecamere. In particolare, riprendono la rotazione della roulette, la distribuzione delle carte, il lancio dei dadi. Il vantaggio di questo layout risiede nella prospettiva di osservare da una prospettiva umana le loro...
Responsible tourism study tour
This is a unique “behind the scenes” study trip exploring responsible tourism in The Gambia. You'll meet passionate people involved in a range of small-scale community projects, visit their enterprises, and learn from their experiences. Throughout the trip, sustainable tourism experts will accompany you and lead your way! Did you know? The Gambia was one of the first countries to develop a national responsible tourism policy? The founder of ETP joined...