I haven’t seen Tasoula in several years and it was long overdue to check in on the news about Cyprus. I am glad I did. Cyprus has some big news coming up. The small country in the Eastern Aegean area of the Mediterranean has a big 50th anniversary of Independence, just as Hawaii and Alaska did last year. They look good for their

Here is the short interview I had with Glenda Tuaine of Cook Islands Tourism about her favorite place in the islands and why you should consider it when traveling to the South Pacific. It really is beautiful. Sorry that this video was so dark. It was at dinner and a spur of the moment interview request on my part, although still fun. We are also on iTunes,

This video comes from “Island Night” at the Crown Beach Resort on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. While I admit being a little humbug at the notion, the music and dancing became infectious. So sit back and enjoy the show. We are also on iTunes, Youtube, Current TV, and Google video. And be sure to scroll all the way down to see the video. Also be sure

I would love to say I have something important to say here, but I don’t. Okay, so I haven’t been there. However, I recently caught up with Jennifer Jacobson of the Kenyan Tourism Board (who has been there a number of times) to learn about the variety of safaris and some of the reason why travelers from the US should check out Kenya. We are also on

Who said black was slimming? Apparently not me after eating a lot of cheese from Honduras. This is an interview I did with Carlos of Finca El Cisne near Copan Ruinas, Honduras. Finca El Cisne is a lodge, coffee plantation, restaurant and a host of other authentic experiences in Honduras. I recommend it highly. We are also on iTunes, Youtube, Current TV, and

During my recent trip to Honduras I has a chance to visit Sambo Creek, along the coast, just outside of La Ceiba. Here i had the chance to see the Garifuna People perform their traditional dance and music. Check it out. For the moment out normal hi-res video is down, however this link should have high- and low-res options. We are also on iTunes, Youtube, Current

For the third time in as many years, I caught up with Dian Holland of Jamaica Tourism at the Los Angeles Times Adventure Travel Show. Hear what she has to say about travel on her island. As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better is required to see our great videos in all of their luster and highest quality. However, we have now added a new feature so

Here is my recent interview with Mike Valladares a master tour guide at the Copan Ruinas in Honduras. These Maya ruins are remarkable and this video features the steles, main grounds, underground passages and a few thoughts about the Maya calendar — and its completion in 2012. As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better is required to see our great

I met with Shikira Oxley of Belize Tourism at the Los Angeles Times Adventure and Travel show at the Los Angeles Convention Center to learn more about Belize. Check it out. As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better is required to see our great videos in all of their luster and highest quality. However, we have now added a new feature so YouTube users

This incredible performance comes to ITKT by way of Iran. I was fortunate enough to catch the Shams Ensemble on a recent tour of the US in Los Angeles at the Ebell Theater. The group was started by Kaykhosro Pournazeriin 1980 and was the first musician to compose music for the traditional Kurdish lute, tanbour. Their CD ‘The Voice of Endearment’ is

After a week in Mazatlan, I had a chance to meet with Carlos Berdegue, the Vice President of the Mazatlan Hotel Association and President of El Cid Resorts. I took his word on it and checked out several of the Colonial town near Mazatlan. They are all quite impressive and I recommend the silver mines beneath Daniels in Copala. Please note the dreadful choice to

Today is Costa Rica and seeing all the zoo animals I could fit into my camera’s viewfinder. I also had a moment between horseback rides, beach combing and releasing turtles into the the sea with Lauren of the Iguana Lodge in the Osa Peninsula 15 minutes outside of Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica. She points out some of the highlights of the locale, lodge and

The 49th state celebrates its 50th birthday of US statehood in 2009 and after a weekend of learning about all the festivities and great wildlife opportunities in Alaska, I had a chance to catch up with Ron Peck of the Alaska Travel Industry Association. In this interview, Ron let me know about some of the basics of visiting Alaska this year, which features

In more of my visit with the folks a Puerto Rica Tourism, I now took the opportunity to interview salsa pro, Jo Quiñones. She helps explain a little about salsa and Puerto Rican culture while exhibiting some fancy footwork with Dancing with the Stars, season six winner, Mark Ballas (he won with partner Kristi Yamaguchi). And yes, I still feel like a klutz. As

It’s been a few months since I was last in Puerto Rico, and, for me, maybe the surprise destination for the year. It is definitely one of my favorite places in 2008. In this video segment I chat with Mari Jo of Puerto Rico Tourism. Not only does she offer some great advice for trying some of the highlights in Puerto Rico, but also invites visitors to Los