Media Matters

Writers, editors, photogs, and bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also "PR/Marketing." Opinions stated are not necessarily those of Tripatini.

1440 Members

Join Us!

Forum

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…

Started by Trip Hippies

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…

Started by Trip Hippies

0 Replies

What is the most historical place in india?

The most historical place in India is the Taj Mahal. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of this beautiful mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and is considered one of the world's most iconic buildings.Other historical places include the Red Fort in Delhi and Qutub Minar in Delhi. These sites were built during the Mughal Empire and are known for their architectural beauty.

Started by Trip Hippies

0 Replies

The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022

The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022If you want to boost your travel writing skills to a new level this workshop is for you. We'll focus on travel writing and photography - how to write exciting travel stories and create photo galleries that editors will love. This interactive course features lectures, writing exercises, in-the-field tours, group readings & discussions, and hands-on experience. You’ll also receive on-on-one feedback and…

Started by Roy Stevenson

0 Replies · Reply by Trip Hippies Apr 21, 2023

You need to be a member of Tripatini to add comments!

Join Tripatini

Comments are closed.

Comments

Ed Wetschler September 21, 2009 at 12:43am

What? You're supposed to take the camera away from your face?
Mary Alice Kellogg September 21, 2009 at 12:38am

Great tips, all. I'm savin' up for a cheap notebook, tho I am devoted to Mac for all things. A small PC is perfect for notes, Internet, checking e-mail, etc.
I think Allan Lynch and I were separated at birth -- having no tight deadlines and not being a photographer, the idea of moleskin notebooks (so chic!) and pen is positively trendsetting! As is actually being in the place you're reporting from, without being tethered by technological tyranny. Am thinking of the Japanese tourists who never take their cameras away from their eyes, and, by such uber-documentation, never really experience where they are in time.
All best, Mary Alice
Sue Frause September 20, 2009 at 7:58pm

Ah, I'm 100 percent Mac ... I don't think they have put out a $400 notebook, however. Their latest MacBook Pro is pretty slim, but also $1,200. I'll just keep doin' what I do, as it seems to be a good fit. Thanks for all the tips!
Mary Jo Manzanares September 20, 2009 at 7:52pm

I have a ASUS Eee 1000 netbook, and it was around $400. It has a battery life (in performance saving mode) of about 9 1/2 hrs. Even in high performance mode it held up on a transatlantic flight. Although I didn't use it the entire time, it gave me a good 5-6 hrs.

What you can't do on it? Watch movies (it doesn't have a DVD drive), or install any program that requires a disc. It has a proprietary Word/Excel-type program installed. Other than that, I haven't run into any walls about not being able to do everything that I do on larger notebook.

You may not wish to move from Mac to PC, though. I though Mac was going to be introducing a netbook failrly soon (maybe the already have).
Sue Frause September 20, 2009 at 7:39pm

So Mary Jo, what notebook did you buy ... ? I'll check it out. What can't you do on it? My MacBook is such a part of me and traveling that I might go through withdrawal leaving her behind!
Mary Jo Manzanares September 20, 2009 at 7:28pm

I download photos to my netbook while traveling, and am able to do photo editing as well. (I usually wait on that till I get home, though). Same goes for video and video editing.
Lise Tyrrell September 20, 2009 at 7:23pm

Ed, what a great idea. Thank you, that would make a huge difference!
Sue Frause September 20, 2009 at 6:51pm

I still travel globally with my MacBook. No problems at customs/immigration. My stories include both my words and photos, so I need to download my pix .. I don't think you can do that with the notebooks, right? I have a great briefcase (photo here) that I use for my carry-on bag and keep it in there, along with all my reading material, etc. It's heavy, but a good work-out running through airports. I always lose weight after a big trip! I also travel with my Flip Video and Moleskine (red!).
Ed Wetschler September 20, 2009 at 6:50pm

I can't answer your question, Lise, but I can ask another one: Would connecting the Blackberry to one of those one-ounce, fold-up keyboards be of benefit?
Lise Tyrrell September 20, 2009 at 6:44pm

As yet, I haven't travelled out of the country for work but I bought a Blackberry with internet and email capabilities. I'm hoping for domestic trips, I can get by with this. Anyone else use this set up? Granted, it's no good for actual work but I was hoping it would be enough to keep me linked in.