It’s time now to round-up our favourite links from the week.

Guidebooks are building their online presence says Eric Pfanner. Trouble is, they’re a little late to the online world.

How do you choose where to travel next? A married couple from Seattle, choose their vacation destinations based on what they fear is fated to destruction.

Justin Sailor shares the 13 points it takes to be a true world explorer.

Want to polish your travel writing or photography? Head to Florida for the 13th Annual SATW weekend conference.

Malaria continues to be the scourge of Africa – what’s the remedy? “Bad Blood” an-depth article from OnEarth Magazine explores the issue.

Craig Martin for Traveler’s Notebook outlines a step-by-step guide to creating a WordPress travel blog.

Finally, the Story of Stuff short film comes with a handy guide on 10 Little and Big Things You Can Do to change the system.

Enjoy the weekend!