AMA Ride Guide to America: a Review
June 25, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
One thing I have noticed in America, unlike India [home to this ITKT writer -ed-] where motorcycle is the major mode of transport, here it is a tool of indulgence and entertainment. It is easier to get a license to drive a car than ride a motorcycle. Perils of motorcycle riding are much more on American highways than on Indian roads. Then the extreme weather conditions of this large country make it almost impossible to... [Read more]
Puebla’s Food for Angels
June 11, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
Galleons with bellies bulging gold sailed from Mexico bound for Spain, but a staggering amount of gold stayed in Puebla de Los Angeles, one of the jewels in Colonial Spain’s crown. When the city was designed by Bishop Julian Garces in the 1530’s, he intended it to be a city where angels could reside.
Whether angels have laid their heads to rest here, or as legends claim, helped to build the cathedral’s bell... [Read more]
Solstice Festivals
June 5, 2008 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Solstice festivals were an intrinsic part of ancient life. From Stonehenge to Machu Pichu, these rituals celebrated the seasonal cycles of fertility and life’s renewal.
On a road trip through Southern Oregon this weekend I discovered that the ritual continues in modern life too. The Coyote Festival, held June 20th thru 22nd in Paisley, will celebrate the midsummer with 3 days of soak, sound, and sustainability... [Read more]
Mamma Mia! it’s Mother’s Day Soon…
May 4, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
It’s another perfect spring afternoon and I’ve just been to the post office to send Mother’s Day gifts. The American holiday will be falling on May 12th this year, but is always the second Sunday in May. This year I’ve sent physical gifts, but often like to give experiential gifts. I was recently in Las Vegas and caught a performance of Mamma Mia! at Mandalay Bay.
Maybe the title says it all, but... [Read more]
Speed Dating Canada Tourism
April 14, 2008 | Written by Devin Galaudet
I am frequently asked about what it is like being part of the travel industry. Most people want to know about the trips while confessing their secret desire to be travel writers. Oddly, when invited to send in a story, I never hear from them again. That is another story.
So here is a little scoop. CanaMedia was held least week. This is an event when some of Canada’s most important tourism brass show up in Los Angeles... [Read more]
Sure Bets in Vegas
April 13, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
Vegas offers so many possibilities that it’s difficult to land on one choice. There is a certain charm to this dilemma, which is really about how to make the most of a good thing without getting a toothache from its sweetness. Although there are probably many who would tout the allure of Old Vegas I am more intrigued by the now of Vegas. It’s a city always birthing the new and refurbishing the not so shiny... [Read more]
Maine Lobsters (video podcast)
April 3, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Check out the hats! Eileen and Dick Leeman of Maine Tourism get together on this one to discuss travel to the great Northeast of the U.S. Maine is host to flora, fauna, and delicious lobsters with claws!
Remember, with all our videos presentations have quicktime 7.0 or better installed on your computer. We are also on iTunes, Google Videos, and YouTube. But the best video quality will be right here on In The Know... [Read more]
The Greenland Backgrounder
March 18, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
OVERVIEW
Greenland, a part of the Danish realm, was discovered by Norways Erik the Red after he was exiled from Iceland. It was he who gave the land the name “Greenland” in hopes of enticing settlers to the wintery destination from the more temperate Iceland. However, the Inuit have been living in Greenland for more than 4,500 years. While it is true that more than 80% of Greenland’s surface... [Read more]
Expert Shopping in Oaxaca
February 16, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
The Méxican state of Oaxaca (pronounced wah-HA-kah) doesn’t just sound exotic to my ears, the name inspires thoughts of the mysterious and unusual. Located in Mexico’s deep south, the state’s name taken from a Nahautl word ‘huaxycac’ literally means nose of the juajes and refers to this tree’s bloom fruit. It’s said that this bloom must be respected and ingested... [Read more]
Family-Style Luxury on Oahu
January 23, 2008 | Written by Julee
On the North Shore of Oahu, the local motto is “keep it country.” During a recent visit with my family of four, that “county” spirit was present were we stayed at Turtle Bay Resort. The Resort has 880 acres and five miles of unspoiled coastline for its 375 rooms and 26 suites in its main hotel, 42 private beach cottages and 22 privately owned ocean villas. It’s about 45 minutes by car from Oahu International Airport... [Read more]
Authentic Mexico: Mazatlan
January 23, 2008 | Written by Jason Fitzpatrick
Mazatlan sits on the Pacific coast of Mexico just south of the tip of the... [Read more]
Mazatlan Memories (video podcast)
January 15, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Jason has just returned from Mazatlan with some good insights and gorgeous video. Jason explores,... [Read more]
Moon’s Oaxaca and New Year’s Wishes
January 1, 2008 | Written by Kimberli Waack
As I plan and dream about the places I’ll go and the people I’ll meet in 2008, I also reflect on the places, people... [Read more]
A New Year’s Travel Resolution
December 31, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
All good travel starts with an idea. And what’s a more comfortable way to gather those ideas than armchair traveling with In The Know Traveler?
To get your adventures started, let In The Know Traveler and a list put together by the United Nations help. While the UN is an organization that you don’t usually associate with travel recommendations, each year they rank their 175 member countries on living standards... [Read more]
Mexican Riviera Cruise Blog
December 20, 2007 | Written by Jesse
Hi all, this is a first post from the cruise ship Ms. Ryndam. The trip so far has been great, with interesting ports of call such as Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
The highlight has been the canopy adventure put on yesterday by Vallarta Adventures. We were taken 1 hour into the jungles outside Puerto Vallarta in an old military Mercedes-Benz Unimog; upon arrival, we were suited up in harnesses and helmets... [Read more]
Lights, Camera, Attraction
November 16, 2007 | Written by Neftalie Williams
Lights, Camera, Attraction!! This is the subject of Cirque de Soleil’s, latest incarnation, Zumanity! This new Vegas show is not only unafraid to tempt your sexual... [Read more]
The Art of Vegas
November 15, 2007 | Written by Neftalie Williams
Ahhh, Vegas, the one spot left on earth where anything is still possible and anything can happen. However the amount of activities one can get into capable... [Read more]
Sinaloa, Cabo with Culture?
October 29, 2007 | Written by Kimberli Waack
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with members from the Sinaloan Tourist Board and must report that I left feeling unusually intrigued. When I’ve considered traveling to Mexico before I’ve wondered about those places that might offer an experience deeper into the country’s heart than a few days on the beach in Cabo or Cancun. What perked my interest about... [Read more]
Sunrise Symphony, San Miguel de Allende
October 21, 2007 | Written by Jeff
Waking up in the morning was always a pleasure. My bedroom contained a simple wood-framed, king-sized bed that... [Read more]
Tulum Mexico (video podcast)
October 1, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
I love those Paplanta Flyers! Tulum is 120km outside of Cancun and one of the most popular destinations in all of... [Read more]
More for Less in New York City
September 30, 2007 | Written by Erica Johansson
Manhattan is probably the world’s most dynamic island in the most exuberant city. If you haven’t seen... [Read more]
Bloggin Big Sur
September 24, 2007 | Written by Jason Fitzpatrick
So this is a first for me. I am actually writing a blog in my tent. I am camping in Big Sur this weekend with fellow In The Know Traveler Jesse Siglow and his wife. It’s been a beautiful day, and it just started to rain a little outside. The beauty of Big Sur has inspired writers from Henry Miller to Steinbeck to Kerouac. I am enjoying imagining what they might have written if they were hunting and pecking away on... [Read more]
An Evening At The Hollywood Bowl
September 24, 2007 | Written by Jason Fitzpatrick
Should you ever find yourself in Los Angeles make sure to check out the concert schedule at the Hollywood Bowl. Its a beautiful amphitheater perched in the hills above the busy Hollywood streets. I’m sitting here now as I write this, waiting for the Montreal based band Arcade Fire to go on stage. Even if you aren’t familiar with whoever is playing the bowl is a great experience. African drummers accompanied... [Read more]
The Crazy Horse Paris, Vegas
August 27, 2007 | Written by Neftalie Williams
These nights bring only restless sleep. They’re still in my dreams. It shouldn’t be this way, but I’m not sure anyone... [Read more]
Where’s the “Real” Pizza?
August 27, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Frankly, I never tire of pizza. Different crusts. Different toppings. It’s all good. However where can you find true pizza?
Pizza is just one food legacy handed down from the Greeks over two milennia years ago. The early version was called plankuntos, a flatbread more like today’s focaccia bread and used like an edible plate to sop up juicy foods. We need to fast-forward into the late 19th century and Naples... [Read more]
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