Monthly Archives: October 2011

3 day trips from Madrid – minus the tourists

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Petina Watkins | 4 Comments

While visiting Madrid, you join the crowds of tourists flocking to places like Segovia, Toledo and Ávila. Spectacular spots, but unfortunately the whole world thinks so too. Wouldn’t it be great if you knew of some sights that didn’t overflow … Read More →

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Our pocketvillage Fan of the Week: Gisela Kreysern

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Petina Watkins | Leave a comment

For this week’s ‘pocketvillage fan of the week‘, please say hello to Gisela Kreysern from Wellington, New Zealand. We asked her 5 questions to find out more about her: 1. Fave City in the world: Wellington 2. City or village? … Read More →

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Ela’s Interactive West Africa Journey: #9 Ela sums up her trip

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Carina | 3 Comments

Dear Readers, Ela’s Interactive West Africa Journey finally came to an end! Ela traveled through Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo. During her travels she stopped in Dakar, Thiès, Tambacounda, Kidira (border town Senegal – Mali), Kayes, Bamako, Ségou, … Read More →

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Arctic Circle Adventure: Five must-do experiences

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Petina Watkins | 5 Comments

Yes it’s cold. Snowy too. But visiting Sweden’s Arctic Circle in the winter is one of those trips you will remember. I knew it would be for me as soon as we landed at Kiruna Airport. As Robert unhooked our … Read More →

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