Rick Steves on ITKT (video podcast)
March 13, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Our own lovely and beguiling Eileen caught up with Rick Steves for a few thoughts on traveling in Europe and one of his favorite destinations in the world at the Los Angeles Times Adventure and Travel Expo. Rick is the author of numerous travel guides, is a radio and television personality and also offers tour opportunities for travelers interested in Europe.
Travel, Photography, and Joel Carillet pt2
February 26, 2008 | Written by StevePeer
Part two with Steve Peer’s intervew with Joel Carillet.
You do a lot of street photography, do you ever encounter hostility from your subjects?
Sometimes, but rarely. A recent experience: I took a picture of the hands of an illegal money changer in the West Bank town of Ramallah last month. I had tried to get his attention to ask permission first, but he was occupied. So from... [Read more]
A New Star on Italian TV
May 12, 2007 | Written by Kimberli Waack
Think of Italy and one of the first things that comes to mind is rich tradition... [Read more]
Citrawarna Malaysia, an Insiders Guide
August 5, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I grabbed Michael Tay in between television interviews and the mayhem... [Read more]
Penguins in Christchurch with Blair Hartland
July 16, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I cornered Blair Hartland (International Marketing Manager for Chistchurch Cantebury Tourism) at the recent KiwiLink trade event in Los Angeles. The place was packed and a buzz of the latest about New Zealand. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetA Few Words on the Maori Culture with Leanne
June 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
My most memorable time in New Zealand was spent with a few kind Maori people that were willing to show me a little about... [Read more]
The Wizard of New Zealand, part 1
June 10, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I would see the same enthusiastic reaction every time I mentioned my pending meeting with the Wizard. Every Kiwi I encountered had a tale to recount about his legendary skills. And I always heard a glimmer of civic pride and a bit of hope that magic exists.
After our... [Read more]
First Nation’s Pride: an Interview with Ernie Philip
May 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I met Ernie Philip in Squilax at the Quaaout Resort, somewhere between Chase and Salmon Arm, just off of Highway 1 in the middle of British Columbia. He showed up wearing a bright turquoise, traditionally patterned... [Read more]
The Voice of Singapore
February 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
At the recent ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Tourism Forum held in Davao City in the Philippines, I had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of several of Singapore’s most popular entertainers. One in particular stood out.... [Read more]
A Few Answers with Sheikh Jamaluddin
February 9, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I must admit I had more than a few misconceptions about Brunei Darussalam before my recent trip to this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Davao City, Philippines. I am not alone. While it is frequently connected with the Middle-East, it is not the Middle-East. Brunei is much closer to... [Read more]
Profiling Down Under Answers
December 26, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I originally interviewed Kirk Demeter of Down Under Answers for a popular travel trade magazine earlier this year. While the primary focus of the interview was geared toward travel professionals, Kirk Demeter knows the South Pacific and especially New Zealand. [Read more]
Written by Devin... [Read more]Chatting with the Maiko
December 24, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Well, I will not be buying the CD anytime soon, but I sat attentively watching their purposeful powdered-faces. They moved methodically to the twanging of the Japanese three-stringed instrument. It was a bit hypnotic. With the movie coming out based on the popular book “Memoirs... [Read more]
The Chief Counselor part 2
November 14, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Part two of my interview with the Chief Councelor of Spanish Wells. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetThe Chief Counselor part 1
November 9, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Spanish Wells is a tiny island off the coast North Eluethera in the Bahamas. At the time, I remember reading Spanish Wells was supposed to be a spooky island with a closed German Menonite society of caucasian Bahamians. [Read more]
Written by Devin Galaudet
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