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.
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Philippine Beaches with Annie
July 30, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Eileen had a moment to catch up with Annie Cuevas of Philippines Tourism for the latest promotions.
I have already been there myself and enjoyed some pretty interesting food, jeepney rides and beautiful islands. Check it out.
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Thoughts in Spain (video podcast)
July 29, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Okay, so it has been a while. Fortunately we are back and will have a bunch more great video podcasts coming soon.
In this interview, our own Eileen, visits with Luis from Spain to talk about his culture’s relaxed nature and appreciation for the finer things in life. From personal experience, I can agree wholeheartedly.
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Xylophone Madness in Thailand
July 6, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
At this year’s Thailand Travel Mart in Bangkok, I had the chance to rumble with the pros, jockeying for position, trying to get the best shots of the entertainment provided to tour operators from around the world. In this video, it’s 25 Thai drummers and a lone xylophonist — only in Thailand!
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Talking with the Cheese, Club Med Brazil
June 17, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
How things change. There was a time when I viewed Club Med as a swinging singles destination, but with the new relaxed atmosphere and kid friendly grounds, Club Med has reinvented itself and continues to expand — not unlike the bug bite I received somewhere in Brazil. It was still the itchiest thing for several days after landing back home on Los Angeles. Of course, this is the small inconvenience of any destination... [Read more]
Traditional Dancing in Thailand (video podcast)
June 16, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I was at this year’s Thailand Travel Mart in Bangkok. Among the endless meeting with colleagues around the world, there was some entertainment. Here was the finale of the dinner show featuring me stumbling around the stage while real camera crews from Asia captured the event.
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Club Med Rio das Pedras (video podcast)
May 23, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Jason Fitzpartick of In The Know Traveler recently visited Club Med Rio das Pedras. On top of enjoying Club Med, we recommend exploring coastal Brazil with great sailing at Costa Verde, day trips to the wonderful colonial town of Paraty and Rio de Janeiro, and hiking in the nearby rain forest — or just stay put and enjoy the grounds at Club Med. Plan to relax, sun, and fun for the entire family. Don’t believe... [Read more]
Sailing in the BVI
May 18, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
It was just over a year ago when Clive of British Virgin Islands Tourism turned ITKT readers on to the Painkiller, a popular inebriant on the British Virgin Islands. This year, Clive is back with more of the low-down about sailing the islands and making friends with the locals.
To relive the Painkiller video
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A Little Costa Rica
May 14, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Eileen has a few minutes with Evelyn Figueroa Arroyo of the Costa Rica Tourist Board. Take a moment, sit back and relax — and check out the great pictures.
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Getting the Royal Treatment (video podcast)
May 1, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
In this video, our own Kimberli Waack offers us the Royal treatment. She has tips on seeing the sites, including the proverbial changing of the guard, finding dining options for ordering whiskey by its age, and where to sleep in style.
There are times when I think it has just been to long since I have been to England. Thanks for the inspiration, Kim!
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Ancient Egypt in a Modern World
April 27, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Today Eileen meets with El Sayed Khalifa of the Egyptian Tourist Authority to get some insight to both new and old Egypt. Perhaps many might not think of Egypt as a golfing destination, but El Sayed gives us good reason to reconsider calling “Fore!” in northern Africa.
ITKT fans can also expect more on Egypt when we read about one of our writers, Steve Smith, on his recent trip to Egypt and photos inside... [Read more]
India’s Culinary Tours (video podcast)
April 4, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Ah the lentil bean. Eileen has a chat with Sunil Trehan of Easy Tours of India at the Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel Expo. Sunil specializes in all types of travel in India, today we focused on food — some of my favorite! I was surprised by Sunil’s final answer, but that’s what I had for dinner last night.
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Maine Lobsters (video podcast)
April 3, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Check out the hats! Eileen and Dick Leeman of Maine Tourism get together on this one to discuss travel to the great Northeast of the U.S. Maine is host to flora, fauna, and delicious lobsters with claws!
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Argentina ‘08 (video podcast)
April 3, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
After I returned from Rio de Janiero I remember thinking, how have I missed Buenos Ares. If only time and money weren’t a factor. Fortunately, I caught up with the beguiling Evangelina of Argentina at the recent Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel Expo. So I can hear about Buenos Ares and get something about the more cultural elements of the Andes.
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Spicy Grenada (video podcast)
March 21, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Okay, so even the In The Know Traveler doesn’t know everything — I haven’t been to Grenada yet. But I do know where to look to get the right information. I met with Christine Noel-Horsford of the Grenada Board of Tourism at the Los Angeles Adventures in Travel Expo for some of the basics and the spices on these islands. And don’t forget to explore the boating.
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Finland (video podcast)
March 20, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Finland is the last Scandinavian country I have yet to visit. Fortunately, we have Eileen who caught up with Joe Walkosky of Visit Finland at the Los Angeles Adventures in Travel Expo to get some tidbits of about the country I still need to explore. It looks great!
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Interviewing Kenya (video podcast)
March 17, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
What I remember most about when asking Mary to agree to this interview, was her smile — she has a great one. Mary is also a little camera shy. So our lovely and beguiling Eileen kept it to the basics. The good news it that we finally have a little more on the people and wildlife in Kenya.
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The San Juan Marriott (video podcast)
March 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
First off, I loved San Juan. To me, San Juan has so many great things about that I would hate to have it all squeezed in in one place, I will have more on San Juan, Puerto Rico on ITKT soon. Right now, I want to focus on a specific part of my trip. The place where I laid my head, had breakfast, dinner, enjoyed some great San Juan skylines and used as my hub for traveling the city, the San Juan Marriott. I met with the big... [Read more]
More than Panama Hats (video podcast)
March 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Finally, something on Panama on ITKT. I can’t believe those folks were so hard to find! Okay, maybe not that hard to find. I met up with Octavio at the Los Angeles Times Adventure in Travel Show and got an education about some of the highlights that Panama offers, beyond the hats.
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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.
Sustainable Tourism with Big Five (video podcast)
March 8, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Our own lovely and beguiling Eileen caught up with Ed of Big Five for a few thoughts on sustainable tourism, culture, and recycling in the Galapogos at the Los Angeles Times Adventure and Travel Expo. Be sure to watch our new collection of videos from around the world in our podcast section.
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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!
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The Green Coast of Brazil (video podcast)
March 1, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
This is the first video on my recent trip to Brazil. I grabbed my camera-ready tour guide, Paulo, for a brief interview on the area, an hour and a half outside of Rio de Janeiro, known as Costa Verde. Talk about green! As I am told, there are 365 small islands in the area, “One for each day,” that shelter the bay and keep it calm. It is an ideal place for boating, sightseeing, and relaxing.
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Northern Ireland’s Coast (video podcast)
February 24, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
At VEMEX in Los Angeles I had an opportunity to speak with Tony Millar of Northern Ireland Tourism. We talked of Bushmills, the Giants Causeway and the Causeway Coastal Route, good food and wine in Belfast, and the Walled city of Derry.
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Graubünden, Switzerland (video podcast)
February 21, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Graubünden in Switzerland has mountains, valleys and Romansh one of the four official languages of Switzerland. I had the chance to find out more at a recent travel trade meeting in Los Angeles. In this interview with Gieri of Graubünden Tourism, we get the lowdown on this interesting destination. And remember to scroll down to the bottom of the page to watch the... [Read more]
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