Articles by James Ellis
About James
Equally at home bungee jumping, trekking or partying with the best - but always with an eye on green and sustainable tourism - James Ellis is a journalist, photographer, trainer and consultant who specialises in the travel industry. The former travel editor of Metro newspaper, he has written several guidebooks is a regular contributor to various newspapers, magazines and websites.
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Some like it hot
Never one to shirk the tough jobs, James Ellis explores the Algarve's endless different beaches to shortlist a top ten. Read more »
Tea Break
Relaxing with a cuppa is one thing, but getting in amongst the tea-leaves is a different thing entirely. Catherine Quinn discovers life on a Kenyan tea plantation. Read more »
Tags: Lake Navaisha, Nairobi, tea, Tea Hotel
The Hamptons of The Bronx
James Ellis heads to The Bronx to find a little piece of New England in New York Read more »
NoFlyZone
Coasting from coast to coast
How do you get from the east coast of England to the west? Try walking says James Ellis Read more »
Tags: hiking, Lake District, rambling, walking, Yorkshire Dales
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Shopping without dropping
Help with your shopping bags; get smart with laundry; e-notes on the go with no PC required Read more »
Recent Articles
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Underwater Love in Aqaba
With some of the world’s best dive-sites Aqaba’s coast is a hidden treasure. Rachel Smith decides to sink before she can swim.
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Norway – the sights to sea
Norway is a lovely country, but there is rather a lot of it – especially if you try to see it by road. Taking a ferry or a train offers respite but this is certainly one country worth seeing by cruise ship.
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Spoiled Brat
Bratislava’s ‘Spa Island’ will have you carefree and caked in hot mud within minutes of arrival. Catherine Quinn plunges into the relaxing thermal waters.
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Avenida da Liberdade – LisbonNoFlyZone
Coasting from coast to coastGlobeSwotter
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Khao San Road – BangkokGlobeSwotter
The Cook IslandsUpgrade
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Orchard Road – SingaporeUpgrade
Motor luggage and stash sandalsStreetlife
Nevsky Prospect – St PetersburgNoFlyZone
How to… go to Beijing by trainGlobeSwotter
GlobeSwotter… ReykjavikNoFlyZone
Romance on the Orient ExpressUpgrade
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Weird meals on wheelsStreetlife
Champs-Elysees – Paris