David Atkinson

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David Atkinson is an award-winning freelance travel writer based in the North of England. His stories appear in The Observer, Weekend FT and Wanderlust Magazine. Most recently he has authored Lonely Planet's Wales guide and this year travelled from Greenland to Berlin via Aberystwyth on newspaper assignments.

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  1. Article Image: A firm foodie favorite

    A firm foodie favorite

    Article by David Atkinson, September 2008

    Wales has waved bye-bye to bland and become a gourmet great in the last ten years. Wales author David Atkinson recommends his favourite places to eat and drink. Read the full article › Proudly supported by Visit Wales

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Wales

  2. Article Image: Going green

    Going green

    Article by David Atkinson, September 2008

    Environmental issues are at the heart of tourism in Wales. David Atkinson, author of Lonely Planet's guide to Wales, reports. Read the full article › Proudly supported by Visit Wales

    Tags: Outdoors • Responsible Travel • Wales

  3. Article Image: Best foot forward

    Best foot forward

    Article by David Atkinson, September 2008

    Fancy a walk in the beautiful Welsh countryside? Wales has sensational walking routes for all ages and abilities. Author David Atkinson highlights the best trails and attractions. Read the full article › Proudly supported by Travel Wales

    Tags: National Parks • Outdoors • Wales

  4. Article Image: The Way of the Green Dragon

    The Way of the Green Dragon

    Photo Feature by David Atkinson, February 2007

    Wales is more than just green valleys - it's the UK's number one spot for green tourism too. View the photo feature ›

    Tags: Responsible Travel • Wales

  5. Article Image: Sounds Like Iceland

    Sounds Like Iceland

    Podcast by David Atkinson, December 2006

    David Atkinson explores the latest Icelandic sounds at the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Yes, there is life beyond Bjork. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Iceland • Music

  6. Article Image: Destination Bolivia

    Destination Bolivia

    Podcast by David Atkinson, November 2005

    Brrr, Bolivia. Author David Atkinson can't stop asking ¿porque estas tarde?. He also can't stop ordering 'Viagra' soup and jellied sheep's head. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Bolivia

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