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The TRAVELERS JOURNAL
The TRAVELERS JOURNAL is a series of short audio postcards delivered daily from around the world. They are hosted by David Bear, travel editor of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Scroll the list for the latest episode, as well as all previous episodes. For contact details about program subjects, check the episode information box or visit us at www.travelersjournal.com This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com

• EPISODE486 - Airport idle time activities
  No doubt about it, long layovers can be miserable, but some airports are now providing more interesting diversions for passengers who are temporarily stranded in transit.
• EPISODE485 - First flight day
  103 years ago today at precisely 10 a.m. in Kitty Hawk North Carolina, mankind first slipped gravity's bounds.
• EPISODE484 - Keeping in touch at sea
  Once people took ocean cruises to get away from it all, but in today's Type-A age of telecommunications, some cruise passengers seem to crave constant contact even more than the midnight buffets.
• EPISODE483 - A fragrant fragment of France
  Today is a celebration of independence in the Comoros, a nation of three small islands situated in the Indian Ocean between the coast of Africa and Madagascar.
• EPISODE482 - Where whale watching is best
  All creatures great and small, none are more magnificent than the great whales. Here's where you can go to watch them up close and personal.
• EPISODE481 - Ski lines online
  Current information about skiing has never been more accessible. There is a blizzard of data about ski areas and snow conditions around the world all available right click of a mouse. FMI - www.skimaps.com, www.skinet.com, www.skicentral.com, www.onthesnow.com, www.skiresorts.com, www.cdc.noaa.gov
• EPISODE480 - Off-road on Hawaii's Big Island
  At 4000 square miles, the Big Island of Hawaii is a Connecticut sized micro-continent with slices of 12 of the earth's 14 different climatic regions. FMI www.gohawaii.com/big_island
• EPISODE478 - The worst seats in the air
  With the tight configuration economy class actions, all planes these days on all planes these days, getting a seat from hell can be a miserable experience, especially on a long flight.
• EPISODE478 - Going gaga over Gozo
  This tiny Mediterranean island coastal is often called the Ireland of Malta. It's a Brigadoon realm of quiet hilltop villages, stone-lined lanes, and sun washed seascapes. FMI - www.visitmalta.com
• EPISODE477 - Going to extremes in the USA
  Here's a quick list to sharpen your geographic awareness. Name the most southern, northern, eastern, and western states in the US.
• EPISODE476 - Cut the cost of solo travel
  "Price based on double occupancy" is a phrase that is painfully familiar to anyone who travels alone. No doubt about it, solo journeys can be expensive.
• EPISODE475 - Tips on traveling alone
  Traveling solo can have distinct advantages, in addition to having the opportunity to do only what you want to do.
• EPISODE474 - Tips on traveling together
  Kipling observed that whoever travels fastest travels alone, but speed is not always the only consideration and a good traveling companion offers many benefits.
• EPISODE473 - Passing time Palenque
  A thousand years ago, the steamy jungles and volcanic mountains at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula were the heart of the Mayan civilization. FMI - www.colegiomexsur.edu.mx/english.html
• EPISODE472 -Riding rickshaws around the world
  Lonely Planet Publications founder Tony Wheeler produced "Chasing Rickshaws" a magnificent photo-filled portrait of the world's most appealing way of getting from here to there. FMI .lonelyplanet.com
• EPISODE471 - Tips to make packing painless
  Having a trip collection point makes for a more convenient way to pack. Plus, we offer other strategic tips to make your trip more enjoyable.
• EPISODE470 - To be sure your luggage arrives when you do
  "Never checked your valuables," and other sage advice for making sure both you and your luggage get where you're going together.
• EPISODE469 - Travelers in trouble abroad
  Never take your US constitutional guarantees for granted when traveling in foreign lands. They won't mean much if you get into trouble over there. FMI - www.travel.state.gov
• EPISODE468 - Cheap ski trips
  American Youth Hostels operate facilities near 45 ski areas across the country. Here's how to get in on the savings, both in accommodations and on the slopes. FMI - www.hiayh.org
• EPISODE467 - Hiking the hills of Hong Kong
  Within easy sight of the vibrant city's soaring skyline, adventurous travelers can find hundreds of miles of glorious hiking trails. We'll visit two: Pokfulam Park and the MacLehose Trail. FMI - www.hkta.org
• EPISODE466 - Beware of the credit freeze!
  If you maintain your credit card close to its limit, consider the dangers of hotels and rental car companies who freeze a portion of your credit for up to two weeks to cover estimated charges.
• EPISODE465 - Heathrow to London in 15 minutes
  The London Heathrow Express carries passengers from Paddington station to all Heathrow terminals. It runs every 15 minutes and can cost as little as $20 each way. Fore information and e-tickets - www.heathrowexpress.com
• EPISODE464 -The London Transport Museum
  If double-decker buses and vaulted underground trains excite you, you'll want to visit this museum of vehicles that have served Londoners since 1820. FMI - www.ltmuseum.co.uk
• EPISODE463 - Getting to know Nicaragua
  A ruggedly beautiful country, the Central American nation is slowly being rediscovered. Here are some high points to explore. FMI www.nicaragua.com
• EPISODE462 - National Geography Awareness Week
  Over the next 6 days, students across the country will get a dose of geography with the activity packet CD carrying the theme data and. FMI www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/index.html
• EPISODE461 - Merkel's Law
  If your flight plans go awry, find an airline gate agent who follows Merkle's Law. You may find seemingly inflexible airline regulations can magically be bent.
• EPISODE460 - Following the Natchez trace
  This 450 mile stretch of scenic highway through the Appalachian foothills in central Tennessee boasts poignant history at its every bend. FMI www.nps.gov/natr
• EPISODE459 - Baguettes on Bora Bora
  The Pacific island of Bora Bora has been described as the most beautiful place on earth. Fishing, skin diving, and relaxing on the beach are the primary activities.
• EPISODE458 - Who gets bumped and why
  What's the rhyme and reason to who gets to fly and who gets left behind? The simple answer is, there is no simple answer.
• EPISODE457 - When in Rome
  Be careful of your body language when visiting and foreign lands. Here are some common faux pas to avoid.
• EPISODE456 - Coping with travel stress
  Travel ranks just above Christmas and other holidays in causing stress. Here are various ways to minimize its effect on you.