The Guam Micronesia Island Fair
August 25, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Guam Preparing for the Biggest Cultural Event of the Year
(Thursday, August 21, 2008; Tumon, Guam) Guam’s largest cultural fair, hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau, is being planned with an eye to this year’s theme, Celebrating Our Seafaring Traditions. The Guam Micronesia Island Fair, in its 21st year, is a celebration of the island cultures, arts, and performances of the entire Micronesia region. Seafaring... [Read more]
Sydney: Inner Harbor on Foot
July 9, 2008 | Written by Amy Huang
The sun is fighting through the clouds and soon clearing the sky from any suspicious rain that may ruin the day. I pack a light picnic along with my swimmers and head out to the harbour. Nothing was going to stop me from having the perfect day.
It is mid-morning and Wharf 3 is already crowded with day tripper taking advantage of the warm weather of a Sydney autumn. Families with children, teenagers with their beach... [Read more]
Vanuatu Basics
March 21, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Airport Tax
Departure tax at the International Airport is VUV 2,500 per person over the age of 12 years and VUV 400 for domestic Vanair Service tax. Both these passenger service charges are included in airfares.
A separate domestic departure fee has also recently been launched which charges visitors and locals 200vt from any Shefa and Sanma Province domestic airport. This is applied to every... [Read more]
Cultural Samoa (video podcast)
March 4, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
This year at the Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel show I split interview duties with the lovely and talented Eileen — note her many articles on ITKT. In this interview I met with Zeta from Samoa; this is our first anything on Samoa on ITKT, and we talk culture and life on Samoa. I am more interested than ever to visit Samoa, and stay at a place without doors!
To see this and any of our videos please have... [Read more]
Getting Aussie at Young and Jackson
January 30, 2008 | Written by Amanda Southall
“How do you get down from a kangaroo? You don’t get down from a kangaroo; you get down from a goose,” Kevin smiled nervously in front of his silent audience and futilely tapped the microphone in front of him. Yep, it was on, but the crowd wasn’t amused. By the end of the night Team USA finished the weekly joke Contest right where we started: last. Though Australian... [Read more]
Obituary: Sir Edmund Hillary
January 10, 2008 | Written by Jason Fitzpatrick
It’s always sad when one of your heroes dies. For anybody who doesn’t know, Sir Edmund Hilary passed away today at 88. Along with his sherpa Tenzeng Norgay, he was the first man to summit Mt. Everest in 1953. Growing up I always had a fascination with men like Hillary, Roald Amundsen and other great explorers. They are important to travel because they push the boundaries of the known world. Maybe that isn’t... [Read more]
A New Year’s Travel Resolution
December 31, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
All good travel starts with an idea. And what’s a more comfortable way to gather those ideas than armchair traveling with In The Know Traveler?
To get your adventures started, let In The Know Traveler and a list put together by the United Nations help. While the UN is an organization that you don’t usually associate with travel recommendations, each year they rank their 175 member countries on living standards... [Read more]
To Tour, or Not, in New Zealand
December 21, 2007 | Written by Jackie
The New Zealand trip was a gift... [Read more]
The Milford Sound Peace
December 2, 2007 | Written by Tim
Whatever the weather, Milford Sound glistens as the crown jewel of New... [Read more]
Guam Celebrates (video)
October 1, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Devin has a chat with Pilar Laguana of Guam Tourism who is celebrating 40 years of tourism. This is part of our video series that help travelers get to know a destination before they get there. For more on Guam at ITKT. This podcast was produced by Wayfarer Digital for In The... [Read more]
Mount Remarkable National Park
September 9, 2007 | Written by Steven Pike
If bush walking or hiking is your thing, then a visit to Mount Remarkable National... [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]
Innes National Park, South Australia
June 21, 2007 | Written by Steven Pike
South Australia and it’s capital, Adelaide, are... [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]
7 Peoples, 1 Destination, the Polynesian Cultural Center (video podcast)
March 8, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the Eastern side of Oahu is Hawaii’s most popular paid attraction. The Polynesian Cultural Center presents the talents seven peoples of the South Pacific including: Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga, Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, and Marquesas. While... [Read more]
Around the World with Air New Zealand (video podcast)
March 3, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Devin visits with Dena of Air New Zealand at the Los Angeles Times Adventurers Travel Expo help on February 10-11. She tells us a little about the many options and destination for those traveling the South Pacific including Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga. Moreover with Star Alliance,... [Read more]
Learn about Palau (video podcast)
March 2, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Devin takes a few moments with Yumi of Palau Tourism at the Los Angeles Times Adventurers Travel Expo help on February 10-11. Palau is part of Micronesia and is known for its diving and Yumi gives us a few details on practical information, some delicacies to try, and ceremony in Palau.... [Read more]
The Most Beautiful Place in Tahiti (video podcast)
February 28, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Devin visits with Carman of Tahiti Tourism to learn a little about the most beautiful lagoon on Earth and, as always, food. Tahiti is known for its diving, natural beauty. and French history. A part of a growing series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting.... [Read more]
A Little on Papua New Guinea (video podcast)
February 21, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Okay, so I can’t pretend on this one — I really know nothing about Papua New Guinea. Fortunately, Devin tracks down Kerry from Papua New Guinea Tourism in the hope that he could get us in the know. This is a longer one, but Kerry has some great information. For more on... [Read more]
The Fiji Islands
February 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
WHAT:
A 322-island nation, with 7,055 square miles of land occupying an ocean area of 426,000 square miles, first charted by American Commodore Wilkes in 1839.
The Fiji Islands are generally divided into three groups: the central islands including Viti Levu (4,112 sq. mi.) and Vanua Levu (2,432 sq. mi.) comprise the largest and most fertile land mass and population bases. The Lau (or Eastern) Islands are... [Read more]
Swimsuit Optional Guam
January 13, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
On a tropical island it’s a pretty sure bet that there are plenty of water activities to amuse yourself with and Guam... [Read more]
Vote for the New 7 Wonders
December 26, 2006 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
In what could be the largest vote ever, the world will soon choose the New Seven Wonders of the World to stand alongside the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In January, the New7Wonders committee, chaired by Dr. Federico Mayor, selected 21 finalists out of the 77 nominated sites. You can have a say in the selection of the final seven by casting your vote. From anywhere in the world, call +423 663 90 02 99 and use the... [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]
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