This old video was made by PanAm to introduce their new jet service. It looks like a great way to travel but I have to wonder why PanAm did not get sued [...]

My thoughts are still turned to Egypt as we wait to see how the unrest will play out. We have not been able to contract our tour guide, who is probably the [...]

The US has Orlando, the French have the Riviera, Spain has the Costa Brava whilst us Brits have Blackpool. Not quit fair but there you go! Blackpool is known for a lot [...]

I took this picture in Cairo in November just outside the Egyptian Museum. Ironically, this very peaceful picture looks in the direction of Tahrir Square where the largest protests have been in [...]

The Amateur Traveler talks to Eric Schwartzman (author, educator and podcaster) about his hometown of Los Angeles. Over a two part series of episodes Eric will give us sample itineraries for 4 [...]

This photo of a sunset from Cozumel in Mexico off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula was taken at the Royal Park resort. I took the photo while on a press trip [...]

The city of Io on the Greek island of Santorini is known for its sunsets, but you will need to get there early to find a space among the crowds of tourists. [...]

January has been the season for so many sites to come up with their top ten list of places to travel in 2011. Rather than come up with my own list for [...]

Because of the news of riots in Egypt, my thoughts have turned back to this wonderful country. This mural is from Luxor Temple. From the first century until the Islamic invasion, Egypt [...]

I was enchanted by the scene of a young family introducing their young children to the ocean at Santa Cruz, California last weekend. With my travel photography I am trying to take [...]