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.

Of course, I ave loads to say about Thailand, which can be found on ITKT’s Thailand... [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.

As with all of our videos Quicktime 7.0 or better is required to see our great videos in all of there luster. However, we have now added a new feature on ITKT’s home page to allow viewing for everybody else. Look in the upper right-hand corner for... [Read more]

More Videos on ITKT

May 2, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet

For those who haven’t noticed, we are in the middle of a huge site-wide redesign. Our crack staff has been pouring over letter from friends all over the world with suggestions and changes. We have been listening.

One of the big questions, has been how do we make sure everyone has access to our videos. In the past (and present), we have required quicktime 7.0 or better be installed for viewing our videos. While... [Read more]

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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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!

Remember, with all our videos presentations have quicktime 7.0 or better installed on your computer. We are also on iTunes, Google Videos, and YouTube. But the best video quality will be right here on In The Know... [Read more]

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!

Remember, like all our videos you need quicktime 7.0 or better for viewing. This video will also be on iTunes and soon to be on YouTube. Be sure to scroll... [Read more]

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.

... [Read more]

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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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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Old Town Lucerne (video podcast)

January 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Lucerne on In The Know TravelerThis year’s VEMEX (Visit Europe Media Exchange) was another great time for getting the low-down right from those who... [Read more]

Mazatlan Memories (video podcast)

January 15, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Mazatlan by Jason Fitzpatrick on In The Know TravelerJason has just returned from Mazatlan with some good insights and gorgeous video. Jason explores,... [Read more]

The ITKT Round-up (video podcast)

January 9, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Mazatlan by Jason Fitzpatrick on In The Know TravelerI am glad Jason took out a few moments to round up our busy year. It’s a good feeling to see that... [Read more]

Come Home to Scotland (video podcast)

December 5, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

ScotlandI had a moment to catch up with Melanie Angus of Visit Scotland. Just in time, Scotland is looking for millions of its kin to come home for 2009. Visitors can expect great festivals, food and fun. Be sure to look out for all our... [Read more]

Biking Stockholm (video podcast)

November 1, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Stockholm with In The Know Traveler.jpgThere is nothing better than an interview after several hours of bike riding around Stockholm, Sweden. Fortunately, I had a pro to work with. In this interview segment,... [Read more]

More Medillin with Flowers (video podcast)

October 17, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Jason Fitzpatrick comes through with the scents and sensations of the Festival of Flowers in Medillin, Colombia. In this video Jason shows off the flowers, pretty girls, larges crowds, traditional dances, classic faces and some surprising humor from our narrator, Jason — who know!? A lot has changed in the recent years in Colombia making it again a worthwhile travel destination.

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The Copenhagen Video (video podcast)

October 3, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Copenhagen is consistently voted as one of the best cities in the world to live in. Our editor Devin agrees. Take a look at what prompted him to say “I should just move here.” in this weeks

 In The Know Traveler Video Podcast. Also, find out why, if you have a binky that you need to say goodbye to, Copenhagen is the place.

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Sweden Travels Podcast

October 1, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Old Town Stockholm.jpgRecently, our editor Devin from In the Know Traveler was on location in Denmark and Sweden, and managed to capture some great images on a new HD camera. Having been there... [Read more]

Sustainable Tourism with GAP (video podcast)

March 3, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital

Maryl visits with Marie Ann of GAP Adventures at the Los Angeles Times Adventurers Travel Expo help on February 10-11. Marie Ann gives travelers options to over 1000 trip options worldwide. The refitted 18th Century boat trips visiting exotic locales does sound great, I guess that’s why it won an award. Produced by Wayfarer Digital for In The Know Traveler.Like all of our videos, quicktime 7.0 or better is required... [Read more]

Beyond the Beaches in Jamaica (video podcast)

March 1, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Maryl catches up with Diann Holland and the lay-back vibe of the Jamaica Tourism Board to discuss the obvious parts to visiting Jamaica: culture, food, and beaches while also getting beyond the basics to explore the real Jamaica. This is part of our on-going series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting.

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Zip Lining in St. Lucia (video podcast)

February 27, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Devin catches up with Lorine of St. Lucia Tourism to discuss culture, food, helicopter rides around the island, canopy tours, zip lining, and ponders Shirley’s Place in Downtown Castries, the inspiration of In The Know Traveler. This is part of our on-going series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting.

For more on St.... [Read more]

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