A message to Edinburgh University from Kenya
written by Ric Lander on April 6, 2011
Justin Kenrick is is involved in Portobello Transition Town and a lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Glasgow. He sent us this message to explain why he couldn’t join us at our Grassroots Climate Exchange.
A story from Kenya
This is a story about a different kind of community, one in the Global South. A different kind of community to the ones we are working in in the Global North as we try to build resilience before the economic and ecological dam breaks completely.
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The Last Transition Travel event this term is going to be grand!
written by Justina on March 10, 2011
The end of the second term is quickly approaching. Transition Travel Team surely has something to offer if you and your friends want to have some extraordinary fun to celebrate the end of school year!
Win a Veg bag every week!
written by Justina on February 4, 2011
This February we will be giving away some nice, fresh, organic, healthy and extremely tasty vegetables… Yummy!
Learn more about fair travel and enjoy fresh vegetables for free!
Interested? Sign our Fair Travel pledge here and there’s a chance you’ll enjoy your free vegetables as soon as the following week! And this will continue until the end of February.. Vegetable madness!!!
Not sure why your travel choices matter? We think we have all the answers here… Don’t we? Let us know by filling in the form at the bottom of the page and we’ll give you an answer
Don’t be upset if you don’t win a veg bag this time… Many more exciting prizes are on the way! Moreover, everyone who signs-up gets this:
That’s your personal Guide to more sustainable travelling! Get inspired by destinations and ideas and learn more about low-impact travelling.
Bon voyage!
Fancy a free holiday?
written by Justina on November 30, 2010
By signing our Fair Travel Pledge you are entered into a draw to win a great holiday at Comrie Croft for yourself and 3 friends! The lucky winner will be announced tomorrow, 1st December. Don’t miss your chance!
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Going home for Christmas?
written by Irina Nedelcu on November 16, 2010
Need help planning your journey home for Christmas? Not sure where to start, what route to take, what are the cheapest options? Visit Going Home for Christmas Stall tomorrow Wednesday 17 Nov and Thursday 18 Nov outside the George Square Lecture Theatre from 12-3pm.
Beer of the British Isles
written by Irina Nedelcu on October 28, 2010
Bristo Hall was packed last Friday for a celebration of independent breweries and low carbon travel!
Over 8o people showed up and enjoyed sample beer from four corners of the British Isles to the sounds of lovely fiddle music. There was a bit of beer history involved – a speaker from the Campaign for Real Ale spoke about the links between local ale and the distinctiveness of different parts of the UK.
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Videoconferencing made easy
written by Irina Nedelcu on June 24, 2010
A free online tool is now availble for anyone who needs it. Tinychat is a new site for making free, disposable chat rooms with live audio and video.
Time for camping
written by Irina Nedelcu on June 22, 2010
There’s no better time to enjoy sleeping alongside nature than during summer. The Scottish scenery makes camping ideal.
Taking the train means half price admission to museums
written by Irina Nedelcu on May 27, 2010
There’s a new travel program around called Culture Connect. Taking the train from London to Paris or Brussels guarantees 2 for 1 admission to some of the most famous museums in Europe.
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Clear skies for a little while
written by Joseph Farthing on May 18, 2010
One of the most interesting things about our recent volcano trouble is what it did to the sky. It’s not so noticeable in Edinburgh, but where I grew up in the South East of England aeroplane vapour trails are a regular sight. The familiar sound of take-off and landing becomes a regular part of your background. During the first big flight ban my southern friends kept telling me: “It’s weird now the planes are gone.” The skies felt empty.
Now a fascinating video has emerged that shows you exactly what happened after the ban was lifted. Read more to watch.
