Rough Guides Announces $6,000 Trip Giveaway
August 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Big news: Rough Guides is giving away a two-week trip for two to Thailand (airfare included) worth $6,000 to help ring in the publication of our big Fall ‘08 book, Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel. The trip has been put together by one of the world’s coolest, most attentive travel agencies, Imaginative Traveler.
Packed with variety and activities, the lucky twosome chosen will go elephant... [Read more]
Hike for Mike: a Book Reivew
August 25, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
A Hike for Mike: An Uplifting Adventure Across the Sierra Nevada for Depression Awareness by Jeff Alt; Dreams Shared Publications; Price: $14.95; 198 pp.
For footloose and fancy free outdoor enthusiasts trekking/hiking through inaccessible wilderness is the ultimate way to explore the world’s hidden wonders in its most pristine form. Walking through tangles of green forest, traversing hill and dales, fording every... [Read more]
AMA Ride Guide to America: a Review
June 25, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
One thing I have noticed in America, unlike India [home to this ITKT writer -ed-] where motorcycle is the major mode of transport, here it is a tool of indulgence and entertainment. It is easier to get a license to drive a car than ride a motorcycle. Perils of motorcycle riding are much more on American highways than on Indian roads. Then the extreme weather conditions of this large country make it almost impossible to... [Read more]
Two Wheels Through Terror: a Review
June 22, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
Title: Two Wheels through terror by Glen Heggstad
Road travel is one of the best ways to see the world and when it is done on a motorcycle it is even better. On a motorcycle the entire journey gets redefined, it is dangerous, thrilling, down to earth, soul-searching and spiritually uplifting. Whether in bustling city roads or huge truck-dominated highways, a biker always presents a picture of adventure and freedom.... [Read more]
The New Backpack
June 20, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I still have my old backpack in the garage. Yes, the one with all the hand-sewn patches on it from the different countries I have visited. While I have stopped using that backpack, I still collect the patches when visiting a new country. I do it for my daughter who I one day envision presenting said backpack wrapped in newspaper and a plane ticket to some far-off place for a grand life lesson and well-earned vacation.
More than a Guide
June 16, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I like books. Actually, I love books. I love them compulsively, and rarely have I ever stopped at my local bookstore without coming home with something — much to the chagrin of my hallway and overstuffed bookcases, which are both littered with books. So I when I went to Thailand, I couldn’t fight my compulsive nature and just bring one guide book — I brought four.
Although, they have their pluses... [Read more]
Beating Jetlag
May 27, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
One of the drags about Los Angeles is leaving Los Angeles. Almost all international flights tend to be well over ten hours. Anything outside of Mexico, Canada, and Hawaii becomes a lengthy consideration. Since I primarily travel international, almost all of my travel is long haul and frequently leaving me under the umbrella of exhausted for about ten days after returning home.
Tomorrow night I leave on a 17 hour... [Read more]
Frommer’s Top 10 Budget Destinations
May 5, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
May 1, 2008 (HOBOKEN, NJ) – At a time when fuel, food, and even the price of postage are more expensive than ever, an affordable summer vacation may seem to be slipping out of reach. But there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas, and unique cultural experiences—without breaking the bank. Pauline Frommer, series... [Read more]
Top 10 Marrakech
May 1, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I haven’t been to Morocco yet. I came close while in southern Spain a few years back, but there just wasn’t enough time. The two hours ferry ride each way would have left me with a brief moment in Tangiers and a race against time to get to my plane in Sevilla. I am left to wonder about sand dunes, northern African Islamic architecture and dreamily riding the Marrakesh Express with Crosby, Stills &... [Read more]
Getting Lost, then Not
April 18, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
There is a certain joy to walking through streets of a newly visited city, just to get lost. I had been spending most of my afternoon in Old San Juan finding shade under skinny trees, watching the most cheerful protest ever (I thought it was just a well-organized street party instead of a serious issues with local teachers), and admiring the fabulous architecture, when it was time to go home — I stayed at the Marriott... [Read more]
Books at Last!
April 4, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I am a book lover.
I am not just saying that. I am an obsessive compulsive book buyer and am usually good for a sack of books a week. I will read almost anything and my home isn’t getting any bigger. It is getting smaller, less and less space for me and my family as my books just spill out in every direction.
So imagine my thrill when we decided to add a Travel Book section on ITKT? I just about fell... [Read more]
Moon’s Oaxaca and New Year’s Wishes
January 1, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
As I plan and dream about the places I’ll go and the people I’ll meet in 2008, I also reflect on the places, people... [Read more]
New Moons: Peru and Argentina
January 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Moon Peru
Authors: Ross Wehner, Renée del Gaudio, and Kazia Jankowski
ISBN: 1-56691-983-5 • Price: $21.95 • Pub date: October 2007 • Second edition
Once, this Southern American region dripped with gold, but now, Peru drips with different kinds of gold: culture, tradition, history, and breathtaking backdrops. Experienced travel... [Read more]
Kiribati book review
August 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
A few months back I, as ITKT Editor, had pondered about what to do with the problem of finding a story about Vanuatu for ITKT readers. That’s not entirely true. I could find something about Vanuatu,... [Read more]
Getting ‘Dirty’ in Japanese
June 27, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Even though I know English is widely spoken in Japan, I have often pointed out the importance of letting the locals know that I bothered to learn something of their language before traveling there. I usually memorize a few essential phrases and courtesies and then pull out my trusty crash-course language pamphlet to shamelessly plow ahead. I have butchered many a “thank you” and salutation as a result. Fortunately,... [Read more]
Vicarious Vanuatu
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Several months back, we added loads of new countries to the pages of In The Know Traveler. The good news was that we expanded our coverage of fantastic destinations from around the world that could easily be found through our destinations page.
The bad news was that some of the countries were added only because they sounded great to us, not because we had... [Read more]
Lonely Planet Tramping in New Zealand
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... Rick Steves’ Spain 2006
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