{"id":871713,"date":"2022-12-04T23:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T22:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=871713"},"modified":"2023-01-05T03:33:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T02:33:56","slug":"editors-pick-read-our-12-favourite-travel-stories-from-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/editors-pick-read-our-12-favourite-travel-stories-from-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Editor\u2019s Pick: read our 12 favourite travel stories from 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We love telling great travel stories, and you love reading them. So with the year coming to an end, we thought we\u2019d highlight 12 of the best interviews, destination guides and travel stories from 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded with brilliant travel tips, inspiring tales and funny stories from our Travel Directors, these stories will motivate, educate and make you laugh. Maybe you read them, maybe you missed them \u2013 whatever the case, use these pieces as inspiration to fuel your travel dreams in 2023 and beyond. Read on to discover our 12 favourite travel stories from 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/11\/palermo-sicily-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-871666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/palermo-sicily-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/palermo-sicily-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/palermo-sicily-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-ways-you-can-travel-more-sustainably-in-2022\">9 ways you can travel more sustainably in 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability is front of mind for many of us, and so we wrote this handy guide with nine simple yet thoughtful suggestions for how our guests can travel more sustainably. From buying locally made, low-impact souvenirs to taking longer trips, read the full travel story for serious tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-sustainably-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/costa-rica-eco-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica Eco Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-things-travel-can-help-teach-you-about-yourself-in-2022\">11 things travel can help teach you about yourself in 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel makes us richer, not in money but through the experiences we have and the journey of reflection. Our writer Katie says: \u201cAs one of life\u2019s greatest teachers, travel can help improve your mental health by revealing your strengths, challenging your limits, and showing you what\u2019s really important to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/what-travel-teaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/RS27307_170220_TTC_DAY5_GNOMONFARM_18275-1024x682-2.jpg\" alt=\"Food travel with Trafalgar\" class=\"wp-image-871275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/RS27307_170220_TTC_DAY5_GNOMONFARM_18275-1024x682-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/RS27307_170220_TTC_DAY5_GNOMONFARM_18275-1024x682-2-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-27-acts-of-kindness-you-can-do-on-a-trafalgar-trip\">27 acts of kindness you can do on a Trafalgar trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Carry out an act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.<\/em> <\/p><cite><em>Diana, Princess of Wales<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t the world be a better place if we were all a little more conscious of those around us and stopped to offer small gestures to strangers? From learning people\u2019s names to tipping your waiters, we rounded up 27 simple acts of kindness you can do on a Trafalgar trip to help spread the good vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/27-random-acts-of-kindness-you-can-do-on-your-next-trafalgar-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-pocket-guide-to-travel-to-australia-in-2022\">A pocket guide to travel to Australia in 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture yourself petting kangaroos and hugging koalas, or swimming in warm salty waters off beautiful beaches? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a> is an aspirational destination for many, topping the list on many travel bucket lists. The country reopened to visitors in 2022, so if you didn\u2019t make it down under in 2022, maybe you can start making plans for 2023 or beyond and finally snap that photo of you beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-to-australia-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/australian-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Australian Highlights<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/Sunset-on-the-Chace-Arkapena-Station-SA-Mandatory-credit-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-861716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sunset-on-the-Chace-Arkapena-Station-SA-Mandatory-credit-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sunset-on-the-Chace-Arkapena-Station-SA-Mandatory-credit-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sunset-on-the-Chace-Arkapena-Station-SA-Mandatory-credit-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-carol-the-trafalgar-guest-who-s-been-on-40-tours-and-counting\">Meet Carol, the Trafalgar guest who&#8217;s been on 40 tours and counting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, 40 trips with Trafalgar! We love Carol, and Carol loves travel. The 78-year-old American has made travel more than her passion.&nbsp;The retired school teacher is on a mission to see the world. Interviewing her was one of our favourite travel stories for 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/carol-trafalgar-guest-40-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-going-it-alone-meet-10-time-solo-traveller-candy\">Going it alone: meet 10-time solo traveller, Candy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another guest we loved interviewing this year was Candy. Hailing from the Philippines, Candy is an inspiration for solo travellers and has joined us on 10 tours \u2013 all solo! Read about her adventures, passion for exploring, and top tips for other people eager to give solo travel a shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/solo-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/IMG_0297.JPG-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_0297.JPG-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_0297.JPG-1-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_0297.JPG-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-ultimate-bucket-list-experiences-to-do-before-you-die-as-chosen-by-you\">13 ultimate bucket list experiences to do before you die, as chosen by you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one knows travel like you guys, our fans and guests, so we asked on Facebook for the most unforgettable, ultimate bucket list experiences that really are worth the hype. Here are the 13 bucket list experiences, chosen by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/ultimate-bucket-list-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-brief-history-of-italy-s-long-standing-love-affair-with-pasta\">A brief history of Italy&#8217;s long-standing love affair with pasta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy is pasta, pasta is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a>. Loved around the world, one of our favourite travel stories this year dives into everyone\u2019s favourite carbohydrate. Learn about the Italian\u2019s love affair with this eternal ingredient. The long and complex history of pasta stretches back beyond the Middle Ages, so buckle up and learn more about the humble carb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/history-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Best of Italy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/tomato-pasta-dish-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-871063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomato-pasta-dish-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomato-pasta-dish-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomato-pasta-dish.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-quizzed-our-travel-directors-on-the-weirdest-foods-they-ve-braved-on-their-travels\">We quizzed our Travel Directors on the weirdest foods they&#8217;ve braved on their travels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From deep-fried scorpions to mac n\u2019 cheese soft-serve, we quizzed our globe-trotting Travel Directors to find out what strange snacks and local delicacies they\u2019ve tried and tasted on their travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/weirdest-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-director-javier-on-how-to-eat-tapas-like-a-local\">Travel Director, Javier, on how to eat tapas like a local<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tapas are the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish<\/a> food culture. For us outsiders, we might not quite understand the culture around tapas, what to order and how to eat it. So we asked Madrid local and Trafalgar Travel Director Javier Galvez to share with us how to enjoy these small dishes like a Spanish local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/eat-tapas-like-a-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Best of Spain<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/10\/My-group-eating-Tapas-in-San-Sebastian-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-871399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/My-group-eating-Tapas-in-San-Sebastian-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/My-group-eating-Tapas-in-San-Sebastian-330x149.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/My-group-eating-Tapas-in-San-Sebastian.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-off-the-beaten-track-destinations-you-should-add-to-your-bucket-list-in-2023\">10 off-the-beaten track destinations you should add to your bucket list in 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our top travel stories in the past couple of months highlighted 10 unique spots to avoid the crowds and explore underrated destinations. From remote destinations like Sighnaghi in Georgia to the hard-to-get-to locations like the Inkaterra Forest in the Amazon, find out where you can go with Trafalgar and blaze your own trail in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/off-the-beaten-track-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beyond-venice-and-rome-explore-these-off-the-beaten-track-italian-towns-with-trafalgar\">Beyond Venice and Rome: Explore these off-the-beaten-track Italian towns with Trafalgar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about travel is the lesser-known, unexpected surprises. While you have to visit Venice and Rome, we love sharing travel stories about these off-the-radar destinations and experiences that make a trip so much more memorable. Inspire your wanderlust with these six off-the-beaten-track Italian towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/italian-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>READ THE ARTICLE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Northern Italy including Cinque Terre<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/11\/lake-maggiore-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Maggiore Italy\" class=\"wp-image-871621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lake-maggiore-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lake-maggiore-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lake-maggiore.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So, those are our 12 favourite travel stories from 2022. Let us know which one was your favourite in the comments\u2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-want-more-read-12-more-real-word-travel-stories-from-2022\"><em>Want more? Read 12 more Real Word travel stories from 2022<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-without-your-partner-in-a-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do if your partner doesn\u2019t want to travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/30-years-of-memories-longest-serving-trafalgar-travel-directors-reveal-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30+ years of memories: Trafalgar&#8217;s Travel Directors reveal all<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-national-parks-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We asked, you answered: these are the best National Parks in the USA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-coach-travel-changed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From then to now: how coach travel has changed over 75 years<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We asked, you answered: THIS is the trip our guests would do over, and over again<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/reasons-to-travel-to-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 reasons to travel to Switzerland outside of the ski season<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-director-diaries-24-hours-in-norway-lasse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Director Diaries: 24 hours in Norway with Lasse<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/local-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beyond the tourist traps: How Trafalgar helps you feel connected to local culture<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-director-letizia-heritage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Director Letizia, on why she&#8217;s proud to share her Italian heritage with guests<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here are the 10 best places to see the northern lights<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-destination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why it&#8217;s OK to visit the same travel destination twice<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/food-etiquette-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 extraordinary food etiquette rules from around the world<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We love telling great travel stories, and you love reading them. 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