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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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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.

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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…

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  • are there any hiking guide book writers on this list? thanks
  • I find twitter pretty overwhelming. So much to read, somehow I feel flooded with the result that I almost never bother to look at it.
  • I use Twitter in these ways:

    1) To follow what other travel writers are saying, doing, and reading.
    2) To promote my blog (all posts automatically get "tweeted" on Twitter and posted on Facebook via Twitterfeed).
    3) To promote good work by other writers.
    4) To pass along news stories that I think will appeal to my "Followers" on Twitter (although I now do this less often and post more of these stories to the "Travel News Update" section of my blog).
  • I am with you on the sock with sandals and black socks with sneakers. :-)

    - @chris2x
  • Allan: I love Twitter! It has connected me with many wonderful people. Some are fellow writers, some are people who are interested in my latest book. Others are sources for research on my upcoming book. Twitter is an amazing tool that opens up the world to you. You can spend as little or as much time as you want on it.
  • Allan, I do tweet and tweeting to me is part of the mechanisms I use to get traffic to blog posts. If you are only writing for publications then that is less important. I also use it to stay connected and to research ideas.
  • I never think banning anything is wise or doable. If it was practical I would ban everyone from wearing sock with sandals, black socks with sneakers, white socks with suits and white pants before the Queen's birthday and after Labour Day.

    Max says Tweeting is tool for many to make a living. I don't tweet (haven't got the time) and I don't follow people tweeting. So I'm curious how it helps on the income side? I've never figured this out. The people I deal with are busy, and I don't see how income is generated from tweetng. I know a number of people who do tweet (they're on the PR or destination management or sales side) but interestingly while they send tweets, they don't receive any or follow anyone who does. So it seems one-sided to me. People tweet, but who's reading them? Why? And how does it profit the tweeter (in this case a writer)?
  • Re: tweets - though I am tweet-challenged, I do use it as a promo tool and I think the NYT is being silly if they truly ban the word "tweet" - anyone who doesn't know what tweet means must be living under a rock or have been hit with one. . .speaking of rocks, I hope Charlie's testimony goes well on 6-17 b/c I too wonder whether a Continental/United merger can be good for travelers. Airfares are cheapest where Southwest or JetBlue fly, and if we end up with a big 3 of carriers, it doesn't seem like it would be good for consumers.
  • Strange since the paper has a built in sharing on Twitter function to its on-line stories.
  • Just read the NY Times has banned the use of the word TWEET, claiming "not everyone may know what it means." So the Times only uses words a fifth grader would understand???

    To me this reads like a case of Luddite fuddy-duddyism. Hey, I find the word as annoying as the next dog with a lei around his neck, but we gotta live in the present. Twitter is not a fad now, it's a tool for many of us struggling to make a living in this economy. So let's get off our high horse and face reality: Twitter and tweets are here to stay, at least until the next computer geek comes up with something better.

    What do you think? You agree with the NY Times on its decision to ban usage of the word TWEET?
    The New York Times bans use of word 'tweet' - CNN.com
    To anyone who uses Twitter, the word "tweet" is as natural as, well, a bird. But don't expect to see it in The New York Times.
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