Travel Industry Journal

  New York based writer Jennifer Cody Epstein has just published her first novel “A Painter from Shanghai” based on the life of Chinese painter Pan Yuliang. The book traces Pan Yuliang’s tumultuous life and her relentless pursuit of artistic fulfillment against the backdrop of seismic political and social change in the China of the […]

by jason jobson via pierce mattie public relations
With all the “reality” shows that run the networks these days, it is so refreshing to discover a novel that you can dive into as a distraction to all the noise around us. Yes, thats right - remember books? I know you can read!! I recently tore […]

Ryanair confirmed on Thursday it would sue the European Commission for not tackling the French government over reduced domestic airport charges which the airline believes favour Air France.
“Ryanair … today lodged a case in the European Court of First Instance against the European Commission’s failure to act on Ryanair’s complaint about 1 billion euros […]

Vans Sites and Camping Grounds in Canberra
Address: Kunzea Street, O’Connor ACT 2602Ph: (02) 6247 5466Offer:Website:Canberra Motor Village
About Canberra Motor Village
According to the minimalist text on their website, Canberra Motor Village is more than just accommodation - it’s a self contained holiday village, offering a variety of accommodation styles to suit all budgets and […]

Can you walk to the drugstore from your house? Your hotel? We stumbled upon a nifty site called Walk Score that will tell you in seconds flat.
The site plugs itself as a resource for real estate buyers, but we think it’s also invaluable for travelers when picking a hotel or […]

Mark Ovenden’s new book, Transit Maps of the World, a is vibrant 144-page tip of the hat to the world’s urban train systems. From the unusual Hamburg diagram, which lacks curves, to the pitchfork prongs of Buenos Aires, Oveden navigates the history of maps as they have evolved over time. After paging through the […]

Can’t decide whether you want to safari in Africa or scuba dive in a coral reef? Well, one tour company offers a unique scuba sea safari that should satisfy your craving for both land and sea adventures.
One Earth Safaris offers “scuba sea safaris” between Zanzibar, Pemba Island, and Kenya, (where sharks and humpback whales are […]

Campsite and Camping Grounds on Lake Hume
Address: RMB 5033 Riverina Hwy Lake Hume 3691Ph: (02) 6026 4677Offer: Wicked offer of $15/site (please provide proof of your Wicked Camper RentalWebsite:Lake Hume Tourist Park
Lake Hume Tourist Park is a Caravan Park near Albury-Wodonga in NSW offering powered and unpowered campsites and camping grounds. Located on the […]

Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park
Address: 20 Gommera St, Blacksmiths, NSW 2281Ph: (02) 4971 2858Offer: Campsites from $17ppWebsite:Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park
Who doesn’t like the beach? You? Stop reading then…
Ok, I didn’t think it was you… Good thing, too, cos you’re in for a treat if you need a place to park your van overnight whilst cruising through […]

Here’s a new trend in eco-travel: GoLoco, an online “personal public transportation network” that allows members to seamlessly arrange travel plans, share cars, and split expenses, thus reducing our CO2 emissions and making traveling a lot easier (and fun!).
How it works: Sign up for GoLoco. Once you have an account, post your travel itinerary. […]