Allan Lynch

New Minas, Nova Scotia

Birthday: March 16

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March 16

Allan Lynch commented on Joanna Cole's blog post 5 Reasons You Should Take a Motorcycle Road Trip at Least Once in Your Life

"I do do two wheels, just not motorized. I've cycled in Paris, throught the English countryside (okay, there was an ambulance ride to the ER in Bath), biked in Beijing and in Whistler, Quebec and twice the length of PEI. When I'm peddling accidents…"

Allan Lynch commented on Joanna Cole's blog post 5 Reasons You Should Take a Motorcycle Road Trip at Least Once in Your Life

"I'll pass. As a kid I lost the skin on my right arm and leg to a mini-trail. As an adult I was given a motorcycle and driver in France. She made an abrupt stop and I landed in a ditch."

Allan Lynch replied to David Paul Appell's discussion An 'Italian' village in north Wales? in United Kingdom

"I stayed in the castlized mansion at the entrance. They were just opening it to guests. I stayed there by myself. Didn't get much sleep. A creepy old building like that had lots of sounds. I finally gave up trusting the lock and put an chair against…"

Allan Lynch commented on David Paul Appell's blog post London on a Budget? Yes, It's Possible!

"That top shot of Big Ben is stunning, fantastic, unique and truly fresh. Not that I have the patience, equipment, eye or ability, but you're sending me to the photo club."

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post The Failure of Travel Writing

"Kaleel I don't know any editors who want to get involved in geo-political issues. Hell, when I switched from business writing to travel editors told me they didn't want critical pieces. They were afraid of being sued. So gawd forbid I not like a…"

Allan Lynch replied to Ed Wetschler's discussion The New York Times on writing for free in Media Matters

"My answer is always the same: if you're silly enough to give it away, why wouldn't they ask?
The other question I pose to writers and other creatives starting out - or in a mid-career crises - is if people don't believe your work, your copyrights…"

Allan Lynch left a comment on Media Matters

"I get invitations all the time for events in New York, Montreal and Toronto. Those are two-hours, one-hour and 1.5-hours by air away.

For Reykjavik I'd ask if they planned to provide an e-ticket or will they courier a paper one to the office?…"

Allan Lynch left a comment on Golf Travel

"There was some more flooding in Calgary today. Right now major parts of Toronto are flooded.

For a quick summary of the situation in Alberta:
http://www.meetingscanada.com/news-articles/alberta-flood-update-mo..."

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Visual Storytelling Critical for Travel Industry Social Media Success

"Regarding the comment about why hotels show vacant spaces and not people, I can think of three reasons for this. A friend owned an ad agency and they had great campaign that flopped. Why? The people they used in the images, while not models, were…"

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"Well, if you're in Switzerland next week, give me a buzz."

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"Kaleel - when I say space is at a premium I am arguing for my case. I mean that the easy-to-sell crap shallow pieces writers got so comfortable selling no longer have a home outside their own vanity sites. The writers I meet who have trouble making…"

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"How do you know anyone has influence? Most destination reps I've spoken with struggle with that. Does having a large number of followers equate to "influence" or just a large number of followers? In the old days we discussed this in terms of mass…"

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"Oh Kaleel, it's easy to offer to spring for dinner - we're rarely in the same country and never in the same city. :-)

I'm upbeat because I reconnected with a former market and think I have several new markets from the conference."

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"Kaleel - I have heard editors say they were buying when they weren't. These editors had a different story and all are securely employed. This is the fourth time I attended this conference and vibe was much much different.

But the problems so many…"

Allan Lynch commented on Kaleel Sakakeeny's blog post Is Social Media Killing the Destination Travel Article?

"There is a big implosion due on the blogging front. I won't go into details in public, but it's a conversation centred around lack of ethics that started at a conference I attended last year. I am just back from another conference where this lack of…"

Allan Lynch replied to Sam Scribe's discussion Whitewashed travel articles in Media Matters

"The travel editor of a major newspaper told me he was retiring, "because I have run out of adjectives."

Who believes the breathlessly enthusiastic? That's just someone whoring themselves out. I don't go out of my way to find negatives about a…"

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Joy Anderson November 12, 2012 at 11:02pm

Hi Allan, So glad you responded. I'm not in touch with Karen. In fact, I'm currently living in Atlanta (thank you, financial crisis of 2008/9) and still missing NYC dreadfully. But I started this blog, www.GermanyAtChristmas.com and if you visit it you'll see why you were particularly on my mind. Would love to stay in touch. Maybe even chat for real on phone, email, one of those.

Germanyatchristmas.com
Madelyn Miller January 10, 2012 at 6:56pm

I car about how the car functions, not what is under the hood. Is there enough room for my purse in glove box?

Is there room in trunk for all my stuff?

My car site, www.carladynews.com has been featured in Dallas Morning News, LA Times and Detroit Free Press (during auto show) this month.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120105/BUSINESS01/201050353
Andrea Sagues November 2, 2011 at 11:55pm

Good morning,

My name is Andrea , I am a chilean journalist living in Toronto and working in promoting chilean destinations in specialized medias. I would like to know if I can send you some press releases about hotels and tourist destinations in Chile which can be of interest to your readers.
Best regards,
Margaret Andrzejewska-Bancewicz July 12, 2011 at 11:21pm

Welcome to Gdynia, Poland

The Culture 2011, Tall Ships Regatta on 2-5 September
Ed Wetschler February 16, 2011 at 5:05pm

Allan, I just got your message. Please give me a link to the post you mentioned. Thanks, Ed
Sandra Phinney August 3, 2010 at 9:06pm

Hello Allan,

Somehow landed on Tripatini ... prompted by reference/link on TMAC's listserve about Huffington Post's manifesto re: travel writers (no pay, all rights etc.) so I couldn't resist posting my two cents worth.

Great to see you around. Would love to yak with you a bit by phone. Couple things on my mind e.g., Travel Classics (went this summer) and the writing life.

Can't find your phone number on 411 or your blog. Can you email it to me? s.phinney@ns.sympatico.ca

Cheers,
Sandra
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Sandra Kennedy December 5, 2009 at 7:03pm

Hi Allan,
I really enjoyed your comment. Happy to be on Tripatini with you.
Best,
Sandra Kennedy
Denise J. Dube October 10, 2009 at 10:20pm

I forgot about that singer, the one wearing platform heals and making it look like someone was hugging her. I haven't had that much fun ... since surgery.
David Paul Appell July 25, 2009 at 5:06pm

Allan, no worries -- you're the perfect size for us!

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