Pico Iyer: Breaking The Rules Of Travel Writing

By Abha | September 3rd, 2007 |

One of the most respected and unconventional writers in the travel-industry — Pico Iyer — has just published his 9 Commandments of Travel Writing on Condé Nast Traveler.
As you... [Read this entry]

The Beginning Of Travel-Publishing?

By Abha | September 3rd, 2007 |

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Ever wondered when the travel-publishing industry began, in what form, by whom, how, and with what intention?
Honestly, I never did until I came across this piece on an exhibition... [Read this entry]

Gridskipper Looking For NYC Intern…

By Abha | August 17th, 2007 |

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…for some sort of research initiative. Honestly, it doesn’t matter - it’s Gridskipper and the opportunity is to jump on.
All you need:
- blogging experience
- to live in... [Read this entry]

Travel Writing Workshop Mexico

By Abha | August 9th, 2007 |

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“Professional travelers are how most of the world learns about itself” - Paul Ross.
That’s gotta be the best travel quote I have read in a while.
I haven’t been... [Read this entry]

Guardian’s Weekly Top 10 Travel Blogs

By Abha | July 24th, 2007 |

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So the Guardian has a new travel-blog spy on board - Benji Lanyado. Looks like the Guardian is diverting new focus to the blogosphere, and this dude is doing the... [Read this entry]

An All New Gridskipper: Snazzy and Spreadout

By Abha | June 1st, 2007 |

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Gridskipper re-launched yesterday and the result is a completely new look, expanded features, wider focus, more contributors and detailed maps with hotspots marked out per city. New focus cities include:... [Read this entry]

Call For Unusual Travel Stories

By Abha | May 31st, 2007 |

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Brothels on a farm, airports designed like footballs, a visit to a kimchi museum, a midnight party with extras on a film set in Brazil — that’s the kind of... [Read this entry]

The Travel Channel Acquires World Hum

By Abha | May 21st, 2007 |

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The word has just gotten out, and it’s already been covered considerably. The Travel Channel has acquired World Hum.
Taken over!? Gobbled-up by the fierce and firey bigshots at Discovery?... [Read this entry]

Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference

By Abha | May 20th, 2007 |

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The 16th Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference will take place this year from August 16-19 in California, (just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco).
Word is... [Read this entry]

“Take to the street and wander” - Tyler Brûlé

By Abha | May 19th, 2007 |

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“…To become a real official resident of a city or truly fall for a place you’ve got to let the city push, pull, divert and distract you till you’re either... [Read this entry]

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