Travel advise and opinion from Amateur Traveler

Travel Insurance – The Reassurance You Can’t Do Without

Travel Insurance – The Reassurance You Can’t Do Without

Filed Under: editorial

It all happened so fast as our friend accidentally slipped and fell on a step and landed with a crashing sound.A click of the mouse and the Internet had my upcoming trip [...]

This Week in Travel wins Award from North American Travel Journalists Association

This Week in Travel wins Award from North American Travel Journalists Association

Filed Under: editorial

I heard from Gary Arndt this week that This Week in Travel which is the podcast Gary, Jen Leo and I produce has just won an award from the North American Travel [...]

Ford Escape Routess Casting Call – San Francisco Video

Ford Escape Routess Casting Call – San Francisco Video

Filed Under: editorial

Last Saturday I was hired by Ford’s PR Agency to participate in the casting of a new web TV show called Ford “Escape Routes”. The idea was that I was supposed to [...]

Book Review – “Global Remains” by Michael Clinton

Book Review – “Global Remains” by Michael Clinton

Filed Under: editorial

When I was offered a chance to review Michael Clinton’s book, Global Remains: Abandoned Architecture and Objects from Seven Continents, I was thrilled. As an amateur photographer, I had heard of Michael [...]

Casting a New TV Show Ford “Escape Routes”

Casting a New TV Show Ford “Escape Routes”

Filed Under: editorial

The Pitch The letter started routinely enough: This January, the producer of “Amazing Race” will be casting a new program for Ford, “Escape Routes.” Six teams of two will compete to win [...]

11 Tips for Cheap Travel With Kids

11 Tips for Cheap Travel With Kids

Filed Under: editorial

Travelling with the little ones in your family needn’t be an expensive or stress-filled holiday. No matter where in the world you’re travelling, you can usually find quality discounts for food, accommodations, [...]

The Best of 2011 at the Amateur Traveler

The Best of 2011 at the Amateur Traveler

Filed Under: editorial

As cliche as a best of 2011 post may be, this gives me a good opportunity to point out some things you may have missed. The opinions here are my own, but [...]

Speed Through Security in the Airport

Speed Through Security in the Airport

Filed Under: editorial

Many people are stressed by the air travel experience these days and particularly by airport security, but a little preparation before your trip can make the whole process go more smoothly. Before [...]

Our Travels – Elizabeth Takes a Career Break

Our Travels – Elizabeth Takes a Career Break

Filed Under: editorial

Three tops, two bottoms, and enough space left over for a few essentials. That means I do laundry in the sink every two days. It’s easy math. This is stark contrast to [...]

Going Pro as a Travel Blogger / Travel Writer

Going Pro as a Travel Blogger / Travel Writer

Filed Under: editorial

At the recent BlogWorld in Los Angeles I moderated a panel called Going Pro with Ross Borden, Chris Gray Faust, and Kara Williams. This is the video of the slides and the [...]