David Paul Appell

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Madrid

Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).

Travel media for many years; now work in travel/tourism content marketing; co-founder of Tripatini.com.

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?

USA, Europe, Latin America

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?

all

Other travel / language expertise?

Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Czech

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Albert Pote January 29, 2010 at 5:08pm

Hi
Last week it was all over the news with the "Stab Vest" people were selling... http://bit.ly/a8hdTU
This week there is another story again. Most of our tourists come from England and Germany, but these are the countries that are the most out spoken against the world cup being in South Africa.
The place is perfectly safe.
With all my tours I've had to date I've only had one incidence where a handbag was stolen.
And I normally take people into the townships and the more troubled areas, but the thing is just to be aware of what is going on around you.
If you are going to walk around in the street after partying... (drinking a lot) chances are that somebody will take a chance with you.
What I'm saying is that SA is not as dangerous as they are making it out to be.
I love SA and chose to come and live here! I would not have chosen to come here if it was such a terrible place!
Mary Ann DeSantis January 23, 2010 at 11:08pm

Hi,
I'm navigating through your site now. Very interesting. I should be writing a story today, but I'm distracted with all of this social networking stuff. I got hooked at SATW. :) All is fine here, especially with the beautiful weather. My Super Bowl story was picked up by Google News. That was exciting. Thanks for the invitation to join Tripatini! This will be very useful.
Joe Diaz January 14, 2010 at 5:11pm

Good to hear from you David. Curious to see what Tripatini is all about. I've forwarded it over to our editorial team so they're aware as well...

Best,

Joe
Virginia Irurita January 10, 2010 at 5:54pm

Pero que dices de estar medio congelado... nieva nieva y nieva en España.... Such cold day and such wonderful snow landscape!
Dorothy Conlon January 9, 2010 at 9:42pm

Thanks, David. I expect it will be warmer in Key West, and that's where I'm headed tomorrow for a couple of days. And then on Jan. 23 I'm off to Dominican Republic, which will certainly be summery. New volunteer adventure plus exploring on my own, altogether 3 weeks.
inka piegsa-quischotte January 7, 2010 at 12:44am

Hi David,
that was the fastest friend request I have ever received. I'm so glad I found this site and hope to make a lot of friends and to contribute articles that people will enjoy.
Ilana Miller January 6, 2010 at 7:52pm

Hi David....thanks for the "friending"... agree, hope your '10 has been good as well!
Leanne Jakubowski January 5, 2010 at 9:42pm

Hi David. Thanks for the welcome note. Things are definitely a tad bit chilly up here! I'll be sure to tell Rick hello. He's doing great, as usual. I look forward to discovering Tripatini!
Best, Leanne
Nicholas Reardon January 4, 2010 at 9:56pm

Hi with all your travels have you visited New England much? I'm thinking of taking a holiday there in the future
Cessy Meacham December 27, 2009 at 6:28am

Hey David!!! Feliz Navidad, Thanks for this great site, Always wish I have more time to enjoy the great information shared here. I can see another succesful year you! best wishes for 2010. Salud with a Tripatini or Traveltini! :) (actually now I feel like having a chocomartini!