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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...
Passports With Purpose 2011 – Help Build a Library in Zambia

Passports With Purpose 2011 – Help Build a Library in Zambia

Each of the last 3 years the travel blogging community has gotten together this time of year to do something useful. This effort is call Passports with Purpose. This year Passports with ...