Congratulations to Liz Campbell for her #NATJA Bronze Award in Historical Travel for her #Roamancing article, 'Lycia, Türkiye – Where the Dead are Always with Us'! Well done, and well deserved! https://roamancing.com/2025/03/lycia-turkiye/

A nod of congratulation to the other NATJA winners too!

#HistoryTravel

Lycia, Türkiye – Where the Dead are Always with Us

With Lycia, Türkiye's rich cultural history that has visitors exploring the ancient tombs of the Lycian people (an indigenous group from southwestern Anatolia) overtop of Greco-Roman ruins, and paying homage to Saint Nicholas, it perfectly normal for our Islamic guide to call upon Archangel Michael for assistance with the weather, as in Islam, Michael has dominion over natural phenomena. The dead here in Lycia, Türkiye are after all always with us.

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I was encouraged to reflect on #ConsciousTravel today. For me, part of slowing my travels down and being conscious in my travels is in taking the time to really learn about the places I visit. As such, I really enjoyed this article by Liz Campbell, as it does that - helps us to learn about the culture, in this case Japan's culture, and teaches us how to demonstrate our respect for that culture.

https://roamancing.com/2026/01/shrines-and-temples-in-japan/

#Travel #CulturalRespect #Roamancing

What’s the difference between shrines and temples in Japan?

Marvelling at Japan's tradition of courtesy and respect, Liz explores the sacred believes that shape this country through the shrines and temples in Japan.

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You can also read more in my story on #Uthando, that was a finalist for the Best Tourism Story for Positive Change in TMAC's 2024 Awards: https://roamancing.com/2024/11/heart-of-south-africa-with-uthando/

#Roamancing #ResponsibleTourism #FairTrade

Connecting with the Heart of South Africa with Uthando

Africa sings to my heart & soul, but never have I seen so much love than that spread by the Philanthropic Educational Excursions of Uthando South Africa. Responsible Tourism & Fair Trade at the heart of all they do.

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With so much to do and see in #London, #England, it is hard to know where to start. Here's Anne's guide to 3-days in London: https://roamancing.com/2025/09/london-calling-3-days-in-london-england/

What would your #VisitLondon guide include?

#travel #roamancing

London Calling, 3-Days in London, England

In answer to London calling, Anne begins her European holiday by exploring the capital of jolly old England. Here are her picks for 3-days in London, England.

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Love that a visit to downtown #Oslo brings with it a culture of art, peace, sauna, and history - all within a short walk.

https://roamancing.com/2025/10/1-day-in-oslo-norway/

#Norway #VisitOslo #roamancing #travel

1-Day in Oslo, Norway: Port of Call on Northern Europe City Escapes Cruise - Roamancing Travel & Culture Magazine

Anne's itinerary for 1-day in Oslo, Norway on her Northern Europe City Escapes Cruise brings her from peace to anger, with thrills & laughter along the way.

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The best kind of Saturday night! A #sunset #paddle with my #cat in the beautifully tranquil setting that is #Pukaskwa National Park! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLc0Aoj2zO0

#LifeIsGood! So glad my wee #AdventureCat chose me!

#ParksCanada #DiscoverOntario #ExploreCanada #Roamancing

Paddleboarding with my Cat in Pukaskwa National Park!

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Come hug it out in the Eastern Townships

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For those looking for a fun, relaxing and free day filled with #music and warmth for one another, tomorrow (Saturday July 12th) is Symphony In The Park at Deer Lake in #BurnabyBC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efZRprprIAg

For details on this year's Symphony in the Park: https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/events/symphony-park-featuring-vso

#ExploreCanada #ExploreBC #VancouverBC #SummerFestival #Roamancing

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Symphony in the Park at Deer Lake Park

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It is always fantastic to celebrate being named as the finalists in an award’s program, but so much more so when they are for stories that are important to us as they do good, work towards #DEI, help to share the history of historically marginalised communities & support #Indigenous futures. Those are the stories that we are celebrating as finalists in the 2024 TMAC Awards & the stories that #Roamancing was designed for - stories of hope to make the world a better place.

https://roamancing.com/2025/05/finalists-in-the-tmac-2024-awards-for-dei-storytelling/

Celebrating Roamancing Writers Named as Finalists in the TMAC 2024 Awards for Indigenous, DEI & Tourism for Positive Change Storytelling

Roamancing writers Erica Hargreave and Jacqueline Louie named as finalists in the TMAC 2024 Awards for Indigenous, DEI and Tourism for Positive Change Storytelling.

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