Category: News
Joy for Europe Travelers (and free books)
Two Europe related items crossed my plate this week, and those of you budget-minded or indie travelers will be quite pleased with the finds. EuroCheapo.com If you’re planning a trip to Europe and want to watch your Euros, check out this site. It’s been a long time since I’ve come across a travel website so […]
» Read more...Backpack Nation Stories: Still time to vote!
Looking for something to read on this Memorial Day? How about twelve inspiring stories by travelers spreading goodwill around the world… Phase Three of The Backpack Nation contest ends at 11:59 pm on May 31st, which still leaves time for you to read the stories up for consideration and vote for your favorites. Please do […]
» Read more...Inside Scoop at the Ubud Writers Festival
Nick O'Neill of BootsnAll’s BaliBlog reports from the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Lonely Planet’s Tony Wheeler was there for the program called, “The Long Road Home”. Here’s a bit from Nick’s post: “At 9am I sat in the front row of an audience of about 50 and listened to Tony Wheeler, the founder of […]
» Read more...Are you as creative as you think you are?
IDFuel.com finished with their Hassle Free Travel contest, and is accepting submissions on their Summer Sun contest until July 30, 2004 (with registration by July 28). So, what is it? A contest to “design a personal item, or collection of personal electronic items that make summer even more fun.” But that little bit doesn’t do […]
» Read more...BEA 2004: What, no stunts?
This year’s publicists have disapointed me. The bathrooms are clean and free of postcards and bookmarks. I haven’t seen any crazy booths. I only saw two big PR stunts. One, entailed numerous people in matching shirts reading a copy of the book at the entrance to the main floor. This was good. It wasn’t just […]
» Read more...Clip Building Lead for Italy Lovers
If you are more interested in building your clip file than writing for money, here is a new travel writing outlet for Italian aficionados. Umbria Mia Here are their submission guidelines. While there are several websites that you can post your travelogues on, I think there is some merit in writing for a country specific […]
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