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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

• 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.
• EPISODE455 - A Meteor in Paris
  Paris' newest metro line has a sleek, 21st-century feel and makes negotiating the City of Lights even easier.
• EPISODE454 - An excursion in Exmoor
  This is an excellent season to visit England's largest national park. Located on the north coast of Somerset, Exmoor offers solitude, antiquity, and untarnished nature.
• EPISODE453 - Cruising the seven seas
  We offer a fleeting rundown of the varied areas for cruising. You'll be "over-helmed" by the possibilities.
• EPISODE452 - Wandering in Weimar
  The ancient settlement of Weimar on the Ilm River in Thuringa, Germany, is a repository of considerable culture. FMI â?? www.germany-tourism.de
• EPISODE451 -Airline wait lists
  Airlines keep lists of people who want reservations once all the available seats in any class on a particular plane had been booked. Anyone can get on the list, but only if they're willing to pay for the privilege.
• EPISODE450 - A volcano in Costa Rica
  One of the western hemisphere's most accessible volcanoes, Arenal offers a special spectacular, perfect cone soaring a mile into the sky. Visit at night for a real show.
• EPISODE449 - Down in Death Valley
  The driest, hottest place in North America offers splendid contrasts in extremes. From the bristlecone pines, which are the Earth's longest lived species, to the towering spires of salt, Death Valley is like no place else. FMI - www.nps.gov/deva
• EPISODE448 - The Way of Tea
  For 500 years, the Japanese have ritualized the act of serving in the drinking of tea into a form of communion intended to promote peace among peoples.
• EPISODE447 - Are packaged tours good buys?
  Travelers can save 5 to 25 percent with a package tour, but you still have to know what you're buying and from whom.
• EPISODE446 - Sunsets in Gustavia
  The Caribbean island nation of St. Barthelmey in the French West Indies has a reputation as an exclusive hideaway. Its culture and cuisine are as French as its prices.
• EPISODE445 - The Texas Birding Trail
  The avian migration routes are well-worn along the Texas coastline from the Louisiana border to Mexico. In Texas avian migration routes are well-worn across the golf c