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A tribute to my friend, the late travel media icon Arthur Frommer

The legendary U.S. travel journalist and entrepreneur Arthur Frommer passed away November 18 at the age of 95. Born in Virginia and with an early boyhood in a small town in Missouri, Arthur was a lawyer who became a pioneering and great travel journalist, and who will be remembered as having helped open the joys of travel to the masses. While serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 1950s, he got the travel bug, came out with a travel guide for servicemen, and followed up in 1957 with…

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1 Reply · Reply by José Balido Nov 24

Free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica for journalists

My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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Beverley Malzard October 21, 2010 at 4:17am

Ms Behaving - I'll follow you if you'll follow me. http://getupandgomagazine.blogspot.com
Good luck with the blog, it's fun to do.
Mary Alice Kellogg October 21, 2010 at 4:09am

Sorry about the wrong address: Ms. Behaving can be found at: www.farewelltravels.com/potpourri.html Look forward to hearing from you!
Mary Alice Kellogg October 21, 2010 at 4:05am

Hi all: Know it may be off-subject, but want to announce that I've a new blog. Yes, I am your "Ms. Behaving," the glamourpuss who will -- gently -- guide readers through travel etiquette, customs (domestic and foreign), and general quandries on the road. Having made many of the gaffes myself in a long career, I stand ready to help one and all with common sense! Catch me at www.farewelltravels.com/potpourri. And please do send sticky situations and all questions, to be answered with (perfectly tailored) kid gloves! Thanks!
Tripatini October 15, 2010 at 9:15pm

Also now in Ask A Travel Expert is a question about courses in making travel documentaries. If anyone would like to offer advice, please CLICK HERE. Thanks much!
Ed Wetschler October 15, 2010 at 8:37pm

Rand McNally editor seeking freelance contributions:
The Digital Content Director for Rand McNally is looking for talented freelancers with deep knowledge of places in the USA. Emails ideas@randmcnally.com with pitches.
Sarah Conrad October 15, 2010 at 8:22pm

@Doug Bardwell - Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it.
Doug Bardwell October 15, 2010 at 8:08pm

@Sarah - try subscribing to MediaKitty.com & Travelwriters.com. Lots of good info there for someone starting out.
Tripatini October 15, 2010 at 7:48pm

We have a query in Ask A Travel Expert on pitching to travel pubs. If anyone wants to offer advice, please CLICK HERE. Thanks!
Max Pesling October 15, 2010 at 1:17am

Just caught this tweet on Twitter:

AdviceToWriters "Being a good writer is 3% talent, 97% not being distracted by the internet." Anonymous (via @Quotes4Writers)

My first reaction was that I got a good chuckle, but then I started thinking... Apart from Tripatini, of course, how much time do I spend surfing the Web? Sure, I get lots of intellectual stimulation from it, but how much faster could I work without the distraction? Can we ever really focus on what we're writing, the way we used to, know that those little Outlook alerts pop up on our screens every time an email comes in? Can we hold one intelligent train of thought for more than a minute these days? So to what extent is the Internet making us less productive, less deep, less thorough?

And beyond work, how many sunsets have I missed because I was staring at my screen (or lately at my iPhone!!)? How many strangers have I failed to smile at, because I was too busy texting? How many conversations have I missed?

I don't know. Just seems we're missing some pretty important stuff. And concentration on our work is just one of them.
Sarah Conrad October 14, 2010 at 5:34pm

Hi All. I am new to travel writing, although I have been a journalist for 10 years. I look forward to getting to know some of you. I will be specializing in travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica. I work for AllinclusiveOutlet.com, which is an Internet-based high-discount travel agency specializing in all inclusive resorts. Right now if anyone has any tips for someone just getting started, or any organizations to get press releases from regarding travel in those areas, or in media organizations that are important for journalists writing about the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama or Costa Rica, please share. I have only been at this a week.