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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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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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1 Reply · Reply by Michael Raviv Jul 18

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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1 Reply · Reply by Surendra Singh Aug 7, 2023

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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FB October 7, 2011 at 7:57pm

Nice blog Maricel
Jimm Budd October 7, 2011 at 7:54pm

Strange thing to wonder about. Does the uncertainty keep you from sleeping?
Sally Hammond October 7, 2011 at 9:13am

I am wondering if there is a Romanian Tourist Office or representative in Australia?
Joy Lawrance October 1, 2011 at 11:16pm

Maricel...the blog site looks great! I'm bookmarking for reference!
Danny Solano Alvarez September 30, 2011 at 7:16pm

Hi guys!! I would like you to check my blog Enchanting Costa Rica, and give any feedback you might have. My objective is to share helpful and interesting facts about Costa Rica and its location, but also give recommendations on the properties I work with!!

Any comments just send me a message!
Darryl Musick September 28, 2011 at 8:03pm

My latest published article is in the new Design Institute for All of India's September Newsletter. "Is Munich Europe's Most Accessible City?" starts on page 44: http://www.designforall.in/newsletter_Sep11.pdf
West Africa Discovery September 28, 2011 at 5:57pm

Thomas, West Africa Discovery's CEO, will be travelling to Sierra Leone for a research project he is conducting for his MSc in Responsible Tourism Management. As part of his travels, he wants to involve all of you in his journey of discovery (itinerary, experiences, photos, facts, stories, videos, etc...). To start things off, he has plotted his planned itinerary including information about the places he will visit and the things he hopes to do. Regular updates will be posted on this page to keep you involved in his journey.

To view the Itinerary, click here

We are also raising funds to buy school material for the communities Thomas is visiting. Here is a break down of the items that we will buy.
David Paul Appell September 24, 2011 at 9:53pm

Hey guys, great question on tablets & travel in our Ask a Travel Pro forum today. Care to share your expertise?
Susan Frost September 11, 2011 at 3:53am

Autumn in Zion

Thanks, Nancy. Another outstanding region to photograph in autumn is Zion National Park. Hopefully the link above will work this time. One of my images of the two women crossing the Virgin River (not included in this lightbox) was in the Why We Travel section of The New York Times.
Nancy M. Dickinson September 11, 2011 at 3:33am

There it is! Nice photos, Susan! I've never been to the NW...