Articles taggés avec ‘travel’

Travel… or “home sweet home”?

Saturday 21 February 2009

What is the best way to discover a country from the … inside?
Try home exchanges!
An interesting way to better understand how people live, eat, cook, their TV programs, books, music. And feel like a friend borrowing someone’s house, rather than a guest.

Its cheaper too! Several websites can help you find your match  : have a look on one of the most important ones, Homelink International, over 50 years old! Or Intervac, too.
Geenee, a new player, doesn’t offer too many destinations but it’s really interesting with its 360° views and a forum… it also has a sort of community approach while other websites look more like catalogs. You can also visit Switchome or exchangeourhouses

And don’t forget to take time to visit and discover local artisans, craftspeople and markets. Then, you’ll really feel “at home”!

Would you like to meet Captain Cousteau?

Wednesday 4 February 2009

Google Earth is offering you this opportunity! The oceans just for you on videos, pictures and google maps. Ocean floor and surface data from marine experts : BBC, National Geographic and Cousteau Foundation comments are waiting for you at Google Earth 5.0!