A sample of 1,000 questions from fast growing travel question and answer site IKnowAGreatPlace.com reveals what’s on travellers’ minds
Traffic at travel community www.IKnowAGreatPlace.com is growing at 25% per month with over 20,000 visitors in August. The site reveals, in a snapshot in time, what’s on travellers’ minds and reflects the wonderful idiosyncrasies of those preparing to holiday and those already in their destination. With answers provided by fellow travellers, the local community in the destination and a panel of travel experts even the most obscure questions get answered. Currently the top Q and A themes are: EXPERIENCE INFLATION: Travellers demanding bigger experiences. Travel is about testing goals, adventure, rejuvenation and discovery not just places and things. Questions asked include: Can you get married in Antarctica? See answers Is it safe to go camping in British Colombia or will I get eaten by bears? See answers What are the top 3 things to do in NY? Are there any "secret" places to go that aren't touristy? We go for 8 nights in October. See answers Can anyone recommend an authentic Hamman in Istanbul? Preferably not too hard core or painful? See answers HOME COMFORTS: The comfort of familiar things far from home and the search for old favourites and experiences that make us nostalgic for our childhood holidays. Questions asked include: Where can I buy Marmite in Phnom Penh? See answers Who makes the best pasties and ice cream in St Ives? See answers REBELLIOUS TOURISTS: They don't want to stay in a soulless chain hotel. They don’t want to wear wristbands and join the line for the breakfast buffet. They want intimacy, authenticity and to get out and explore their destination. Questions asked include: I'm planning a trip to Prague in January, does anyone know of any cool boutique, reasonably priced, centrally located guesthouses to stay in? See answers Planning a trip to the Caribbean this winter, any tips on the best island to go to if we don't want all-inclusive hotels? See answers Visiting Abergavenny for the food festival. Can anyone recommend a cosy bolthole for a couple for a few days? See answers Can anybody recommend a decent hostel in New York City? See answers THE FRANKLY BIZARRE: Our community can answer any question. From yoga positions to dietary requirements and fear of flying all questions get the reassurance, good humour and expertise they deserve! Recent classics include: What has eaten my goldfish, from a pond in Suffolk? 11 fair sized goldfish all had heads eaten some had bodies half eaten, during the day? See answers Where can I get roasted or roast full leg of lamb in Ghatkoper, Mumbai? See answers I’m extremely scared of flying going to Oz with Royal Brunei but there’s no alcohol on board. Is there any way around can I get help with fear? See answers CAMPING & FESTIVALS: Simple living, time in a field with some entertainment thrown in has been the big holiday habit of summer 2010. Newbie parents, festie fairies and glampers have been busy asking about how to make the most of their time under canvas: I'm having my first ever camping experience, at a festival in Kent, next weekend - any insider tips on things to take to get me through? See answers Any recommendations for campsites in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall that would be good for a summer weekend away with a baby? See answers We are cycling the coast from Newhaven to Edinburgh - + our dog! Any tips on good, cheap campsites, places to visit, pubs with good ale? See answers THE UK: This summer we’ve been bonkers about Blighty – asking more questions about the UK than any other destination. After the UK, Italy, New Zealand, Vietnam and Morocco are the most asked about destinations: Can anyone recommend a good VW camper van rental for hols in the UK plus any good coasts for touring? See answers Where’s the best naturism beach in Cornwall? See answers Any tips on romantic restaurants in Venice? See answers My in-laws want to travel to New Zealand, how would you plan 3 weeks to take in as much as possible, without wearing out two 70 year olds? See answers I want to go surfing in Morocco, where is a great location and easily accessible? See answers What’s the best way to travel through Vietnam north to south or vice versa? See answers And if you’re just looking for holiday inspiration you’ll find over 22,000 photos on www.IKnowAGreatPlace.com as well as tips, blogs, and the option to search for travel companions. For more Questions and Answers click here: - Ends -
