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Thumbs Up = What?
Hey Bud, what are you thinking? Do you know what thumbs up means in Iraq or Sardinia, Thailand or Turkmenistan? Do you know this guy? I don’t. If you’re smart, you won’t travel with him! Thumbs up could be offensive in many cultures. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Culture, Travel
Tagged culture, how to, independence, Slow Travel, tips & tricks, world travel
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In Buenos Aires: Argentine Flag Imagery
In Buenos Aires I met a bookseller at La Calesita book store on Avenida de Mayo. Take a tour by video. Sr. Costanzo used to supply writer Jose Luis Borges with his books for 40 years. Arranged regular deliveries to Borges’ apartment. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, History, Publications, Travel, Vexillology
Tagged culture, reference book, travel journalism, world travel
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Mexico City: Frida and Diego’s Houses
Frida and Diego’s Houses in Mexico City Casa Azul is a strangely moving museum — I really felt Frida’s presence, her spirit aura, ghost or something spectral. Her white cotton embroidered dress with slight sweat stains around the neck hung on a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Education, History, Hot Climates, Travel
Tagged architecture, artists, culture, escaping winter, independence, Mexico, travel journalism
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Walking as Transportation
Books about Walking The Complete Guide to Walking, Mark Fenton. Written by an editor at Walking magazine, this comprehensive how to guide, takes you from inertia to regular walking. Exceptionally useful book aimed at the beginning walker or occasional exerciser. A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Budget Travel, Education, Geography, History, Nature, Outdoors Life, Planning, Publications, Travel, Walking, Writing
Tagged global citizen, nomad, outdoors, reference book, Slow Travel, travel health, travel journal, walking, world travel
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Nellie Bly’s Round the World Journey — 125th Anniversary
In an earlier post, I wrote about Nellie Bly, the pioneering American journalist who broke all records for Victorian era around-the-world travel with her 72-day global trek by land and sea. Now, the Royal Geographic Society has registered an expedition … Continue reading
Posted in Geography, History, Travel
Tagged boats, independence, travel writing career, women journalists
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10 Travel Writing and Photography Contest Opportunities
1. Read the entry rules for the Saga Travel Writing Competition carefully. Writers must be age 50 and older. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-competitions/10957273/Away-With-Words-Saga-travel-writing-competition.html Deadline: August 15, 2014. 2. Stone Canoe Literary Essay competition. http://stonecanoejournal.org/submit.html Deadline: July 31, 2014. Author must have connection to upstate New … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Contests, Publications, Travel, Writing
Tagged networking, resources, travel journalism, travel writing, travel writing career, women journalists
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Long Distance Walking and Upset Tummies
Medical research studies suggest that an upset tummy (gastrointestinal disorders) can arise because of intense physical activity such as many hours of hiking and walking. Over-exercise can make you feel sick. This is not news to most humans … Continue reading
Posted in Hot Climates, Outdoors Life, Planning, Travel, Walking
Tagged circadian rhythm, outdoors, resources, travel health, walking
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