And the Winner is… ITKT’s Favorite Flight
November 29, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
There are a lot of perks being a travel writer. For those wondering, it’s all the travel. Unfortunately, between the ridiculous airport security, plummeting U.S. economy, luggage charges and flight delays there is little to like about air travel anymore. Moreover, as a resident of Los Angeles, all of my international flights are usually, multi-leg long haul flights (unless I am going to Mexico or Canada.) requiring... [Read more]
Thanksgiving for Travel — ITKT Favorites
November 26, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Over the last year, I have had great experiences trekking through rain forests, gawking at art in museums, experienced on horseback, in sail boats, strolling through parks, flying, and sometimes being eaten by bugs. All of it was worth it because I love travel. Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting a great year in travel and the Editors of ITKT’s Favorites — our new awards!
These are the destinations,... [Read more]
Gothenburg Hugs Christmas
November 25, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
November 25, 2008 – Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city, home of Volvo and Hasselblad, embraces Christmas with a largesse that is unbecoming of Scandinavian’s somewhat reticent culture. It hugs everyone.
Scandinavia’s Christmas City No. 1, Gothenburg makes believers out of roughly 1.5 million who enter its enchanted Christmas... [Read more]
Disney Begins with Ground Blessing
November 21, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
O‘AHU, Hawai‘i, November 19, 2008 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts broke ground for its first family destination resort in Hawai‘i today with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony on its 21-acre oceanfront property, located at the Ko Olina Resort & Marina development on the western side of O‘ahu. Scheduled to open in 2011, the new family friendly destination will overlook breathtaking crystal blue lagoons... [Read more]
Why Mazatlan? (video podcast)
November 20, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
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 have my glasses propped up on my head like that. However,... [Read more]
The Iguana Lodge in Costa Rica (video podcast)
November 17, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
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 surrounding area — which I loved.
If in Costa... [Read more]
Alaska Turning the Big 5-0 (video podcast)
November 13, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
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 festivals and discounts throughout the celebration.
For the... [Read more]
More Dancing with the Stars in Puerto Rico (video podcast)
October 21, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
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 with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better... [Read more]
Costa Rica and the 2008 Geotourism Challenge
October 15, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, October 14, 2008 – National Geographic, in partnership with Ashoka’s Changemakers, recently recognized Costa Rican eco-adventure company, Rios Tropicales, as one of the three winners of its 2008 Geotourism Challenge. Rios Tropicales was selected for its commitment to protecting the rainforest in collaboration with local communities, tourists, and conservation organizations in Costa Rica. The... [Read more]
From One of Our Writers
October 2, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Bradley Fink has been one of our talented writers and here is a release on his first collections of stories. How exciting! We, at ITKT, wish Brad much success and maybe even a Pulitzer.
devin
Editor ITKT
A new book has been published and released, Sketches of a Young Man Wandering & Other Stories, by Bradley Fink. It is an exceptional first book by a young American writer. It hasn’t hit the... [Read more]
Chug Across Russia
September 25, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
TRAVEL IN STYLE ON A 6,000-MILE JOURNEY ACROSS RUSSIA ABOARD THE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – If you’ve ever considered becoming a world traveler, consider the Trans-Siberian Express rail tour. Arguably the world’s greatest railway journey, it runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and along the shores of Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake.
Cruise the Nile in Style
September 24, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
SAIL THE NILE RIVER IN A STYLE ONCE RESERVED FOR PHARAOHS AND THEIR QUEENS UNIWORLD DELIVERS ROYAL TREATMENT ON 2009 NILE CRUISES
A cruise along the Nile River is like watching 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the contrasts of landscapes as you sail past old-world villages surrounded by beautiful palm groves. Explore the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in... [Read more]
Walk the Path of Jesus
September 24, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York, NY- September 22, 2008: Israel has inaugurated the new ‘Pilgrim’s Route,’ a trail enabling travelers to hike to its Christian holy places. Along the route leading from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, tourists can visit the site that recalls the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, the Qumran caves and the point in the Jordan River believed to be where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
The... [Read more]
Mid-Autumn Festival Memorialized with Mooncakes
September 23, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
San Francisco — According to the lunar calendar, the moon was at its maximum brightness and fullness, signifying abundance and fullness for the entire year on the fifteenth day of September. To celebrate this mid-Autumn wonderment, Chinese customs include huge feasts, festivals and mooncakes. This year, Moon Festival celebrations were held throughout Taiwan, and even closer to home in San Francisco, Los Angeles and... [Read more]
In-Flight Access to Voice Messages
September 18, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Despite existing ban on in-flight cellular services, users of the voice-to-text service will enjoy enhanced in-flight connectivity once airborne Wi-Fi is launched
London and Atlanta – September 17, 2008 – The rapidly evolving introduction of in-flight data connectivity services on U.S. airlines means that passengers will be able to remain connected to the internet while in the air. But despite the continued ban... [Read more]
World Peace Day
September 17, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
While not inherently a video on travel, we at ITKT believe strongly in its message of a peaceful tomorrow. Enjoy the message and remember Peace Day is September 21.
devin
Editor ITKT
Peace One Day - A Short Video Explaining Peace One Day.
Jeremy Gilley is an actor turned film maker, who in the late 1990’s became preoccupied with questions about the fundamental nature of humanity... [Read more]
Visiting Taiwan (video podcast in Mandarin)
September 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Eileen doesn’t just do interviews for In The Know Traveler in English, once in a while she does them in Mandarin as well. In this video, Eileen meets with Vicki Chen of Taiwan Tourism. Check out this video and understand in any language the enthusiasm for visiting Taiwan. We also have a new video coming out on Taiwan in English, look for it.
As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better is required to see... [Read more]
Losing a Layer in Morocco
September 16, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Country: Morocco
Title: Losing a Layer in Morocco
Provider: Intrepid Travel
Precis: Just saying Casablanca and Marrakech sounds so exotic! Visiting both these cities in Morocco, I was not disappointed, but I did come away a layer lighter…
I loved getting lost in the chaotic crowded splendor of the Medina in the imperial cities. I lost my heart to a blue eyed Berber who would have given... [Read more]
Nutting it Out in Beijing
September 16, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Precis: If everyone in China were to eat only one serving per year of Chicken and Cashew Nuts, that would add up to 65,698 tons of the delicious nuts being consumed in China each year! It’s not only nuts of the tree varieties that are in demand in China…
When I’m in Beijing I always jump on my bike to get to wherever I need to go. Taxis just get stuck in the city’s notorious traffic jams and... [Read more]
The Darjeeling Mail Train Tour
September 13, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BOMBAY, INDIA – How many workers did it take to create the Taj Mahal, one of the architectural wonders of the world? The answer is 20,000. This you’ll learn—along with the fact that it took 22 years to build it—should you join the “Darjeeling Mail Train” for a two-week-long tour from Bombay to Calcutta.
What is indisputably one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal was built in Agra... [Read more]
Cruise the Rajang River for the First Time
September 12, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Pandaw River Cruises is excited to announce that they will inaugurate a new expedition cruise on the Rajang River in Sarawak starting July 2009. Following in the footsteps of the British explorer and travel writer Redmon O’Hanlon, the brand new 60 passenger ORIENT PANDAW will make an eight night cruise three times a month from Sibu to the Pelagus Rapids and beyond up the Baleh River. The Rajang River is rarely... [Read more]
The Westin That’s Fossil Fuel Free
September 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Praslin Bay, St. Lucia ( Sept. 9, 2008) –The Westin Le Paradis Beach & Golf Resort, St. Lucia aims to be the Caribbean’s first fossil fuel independent resort when it opens in June 2009. The sophisticated 554-acre resort is being developed with special consideration to social and environmental impacts, with the goal of improving the community in St. Lucia. Situated along the island’s breathtaking east coast,... [Read more]
Introducing Foods of the World
September 8, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
WASHINGTON (Sept. 3, 2008)—National Geographic has launched Foods of the World, a new culinary destination where consumers can experience and share the world’s food and cultures online at www.NatGeoFood.com. Offering a diverse assortment of competitively priced artisan and specialty items from more than 30 countries, Foods of the World is designed as a shopping resource for consumers interested in receiving fresh, high-quality... [Read more]
What’s Happening in Bangkok
September 5, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
I was in Bangkok just a couple of months ago — loved it! The following notice comes to In The Know Traveler directly from the folks at the Tourist Authority of Thailand and thought our readers might want to get “In The Know.” As I remind readers all the time, politics and disagreements happen everywhere and most large US cities have far more crime than destinations like Bangkok, but it is always good to... [Read more]
Big Culture Coming in Copenhagen
September 5, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Still one of my favorite cities in the world, Copenhagen launches a new promotion for visitors looking for art, transportation and culture.
Devin
Editor ITKT
On 10 October 2008, a total of more than 200 museums, churches, exhibition halls, galleries, political institutions, and other venues all over the city will open their doors for Copenhagen’s Night of Culture, reflecting the city’s broad... [Read more]
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