June 2015: Showing your the best travel inspiration from travel blogs around the world. Let's get active, eat well, learn something and see the best art & design. Let's Go!
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"We are inundated with advice on where to travel to, but seldom we ask why we go and how we might become more fulfilled by doing so."


It's one of the key messages we focus on over at The Travel Tester. We believe that if you spend a bit more time understanding why you need another holiday and what exactly you want to get out of it, you can make a better choice in choosing a destination that will bring you the exact experiences you want (and perhaps even nééd). That means not only more value for money... but also more value for life!

We've gathered the best blogs, contests and other interesting projects from June for you in this newsletter and hope that they inspire you to really think about those things that make you happy, give you energy and make you enjoy life just a bit more.  

Start by simply asking yourself:

What experiences do I want to have next month?


We'd love to hear from you,

- Nick and Nienke
London Sightseeing
Something we did ourselves in June: Nienke's brother came to visit and we spend some quality time while getting our 'cultural fix':  we went to see a concert (Death Cab for Cutie), a play (American Buffalo) and a movie (Jurassic Park) on top of our sightseeing! A great week!


Shout Out of the Month

 
The Ripple Movement Kickstarter
We've told you before about The Ripple Movement: A travel media collaborative that initiates social changes through storytelling. 

Besides a live map where you can follow the projecteers, there will be an online magazine, an ebook with bundles stories, a free-admission exhibition in London and much more in the future. 

For this to materialize, WE NEED YOUR HELP. We've just launched our Crowdfunding Campaign on Kickstarter, so please have a look, check out the video and our individual projects and support us in any way you can. We appreciate your help!


Amazing Prizes to WIN

 
British tea company Dragonfly Tea paired up with the British Guild of Travel Writers to publish a sensory guidebook of Britain

The book lets you enjoy the country’s best views with a perfectly paired, limited edition, tea type. It is aimed to encourage people to slow down and soak in their surroundings.... and you can WIN A COPY on The Travel Tester by simply leaving a comment and confirm your participation in the form on the blog. 
Our Global Mappin Pinterest Party is all about Natural Living this week. We’ll be sharing some tips how live more naturally and how to feel better by using natural products on our Global Mappin Board. 

This week we partnered with Enjoy Life Oils to bring you an amazing summer natural living prize pack... and you can read all about HOW TO WIN here.

Best Around The Web

Every day, we browse through 500+ travel blogs to find the most inspiring and practical travel articles for you to read. Whether you live to GET ACTIVE, LEARN SOMETHING, EAT WELL or SEE ART AND DESIGN on your travels, We're sure there is something of interest for you here. 

So sit back, click, and enjoy this month's best of the web:

Let's Get Active

Let's Eat Well

  • Russian Cuisine: 6 Top Foods To Try in Russia || by Victoria from Pommie Travels
  • Grow it, blend it, taste it – experiencing South African wine at Stellenbosch wineries || by Sarah from Live Share Travel
  • Favorite Dutch Foods of Travel Bloggers || by Alex & Bell from Wanderlust Marriage
  • Making Macarons in Paris || by Jennifer from Luxe Adventure Traveler
  • When in Rome: 16 delicious dishes known only to locals || by Kash from Budget Traveller
  • How to Plan your own Prosecco Tour in Italy (for a sip of the cost) || by Jo from Indiana Jo
  • Dragonfly Tea Party: Experience the UK with all your Senses || by Nienke from The Travel Tester
  • Gourmet Goodness from New Zealand at Sacred Cafe in London, England || by Nienke from The Travel Tester
     

Let's Learn Something

  • How To Be A Responsible Traveller || by Laurel from Monkeys and Mountains
  • Why Costa Brava, Spain is Good for Slow Travel || by Dave and Deb from The Planet D
  • For International Yoga Day: What is Yoga? || by Mariellen from Breathe Dream Go
  • The Medieval Ruins of Donnington Castle, England || by Dean from The Road to Anywhere
  • The Coca Leaf Magic in Peru || by Juno from Runaway Juno
  • Being Buddhist in Thailand: Technology AND Mindfulness? || by Luke from Travel Write Sing
  • Staying in a Mongolian Yurt — What It’s Like? || by Nellie from Wild Junket
  • What to do in Freiburg for a Day: Handpicked One Day in Freiburg City Guide || by Nienke of The Travel Tester

Let's See Art & Design

  • 1850’s San Francisco: Paris Of The Pacific Walking Tour || by Janis from Traveling with the Jones
  • Capsule Hotels: A Worthwhile Cultural Experience? || by Lawrence on Vagabond Journey
  • The Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam || by Elizabeth from The Museum Times
  • The Crazy, Genious Architecture of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona || by Amanda from A Dangarous Business
  • Porto in Portugal, in 40 pictures & 20 songs || by Kash from Budget Traveller
  • 25 of My Favourite Buildings in Europe || by Karen from Europe A La Carte
  • Creative Travel in Barcelona: Make Your Own Mosaic at Mosaiccos Art Workshop! || by Elena from Creativ Elena
  • Outdoor Sculptures: Reflections of Stellenbosch, South Africa || by Michael from Time Travel Turtle
We hope all these contests, tips and links to these brilliant travel articles will keep you inspired for the next month. If you have any (travel) questions, let us know. Have a fantastic rest of your day!!

Love,
Nienke & Nick


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