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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how.
Yes, I'm a travel writer. I've written/contributed to 16 books...the latest of which just came out two weeks ago. In addition, my articles have appeared in major media worldwide.
On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?
Most U. S. destinations; many in Canada and Mexico; some in Europe and the Middle East
What destinations are you most interested in learning about?
any
Other travel / language expertise?
Adventure travel; cultural; nature; historic sites; art/crafts; folklore

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Extra! Extra! "I Worked For the National Enquirer!"

Posted on December 9, 2010 at 12:11pm 0 Comments

The recent announcement that AMI, parent company of “The National Enquirer,” had declared bankruptcy, struck me in a different way than it might have struck you. Because I once worked there. Yes, it’s true. I admit it. For two…

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Ballooning New Mexico's Rio Grande Gorge

Posted on October 15, 2010 at 10:00am 4 Comments

As I stand at the top of the Rio Grande Gorge in the wild lands outside of Taos, New Mexico, I peer down into a 900-foot tunnel of sandstone-brown with a thin string of color – the Rio Grande – at the bottom. It has taken millions of years for this spot to look this way. And it takes only seconds to take my breath away.

When you realize you’re about to go down into the Gorge, it takes your breath away, as well. You can climb down into it, as some do. Or you can do as…

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Ballooning the Rio Grande Gorge

Posted on October 13, 2010 at 10:00am 0 Comments

As I stand at the top of the Rio Grande Gorge in the wild lands outside of Taos, New Mexico, I peer down into a 900-foot tunnel of sandstone-brown with a thin string of color – the Rio Grande – at the bottom. It has taken millions of years for this spot to look this way. And it takes only seconds to

take my breath away.



When you realize you’re…

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Smoky Mountain High

Posted on October 6, 2010 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Imagine…being in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, in western North Carolina. Imagine…that you’re near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in an area of deep-green forest, rushing creeks, and hundreds of waterfalls. Imagine…waking up every morning in an authentic – and beautifully-appointed – log cabin near the top of a mountain, with a stream running right underneath your cabin (which is on stilts). Imagine…taking a cup of coffee out onto your wraparound…

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At 4:27pm on March 30, 2011, John Slenes said…
Steve, based on the length of time to respond, I don't visit Tripitani very often. Things in Taos are chugging along. Find us a buyer, we're probably even more motivated than we thought we were in the last year or two.
At 11:29pm on October 17, 2010, Susan Frost said…
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the invitation to connect. Glad to keep in touch.
At 10:30pm on October 17, 2010, Amazon King Lodge said…
Steve,
Do you sell travel to Peru?
At 2:26pm on October 16, 2010, Dennis R Stebbins said…
Steve, thanks for joining and thanks for your message. Your ballooning adventures sound fabulous. I'd love to see you post some a discussion or info, video, pics, etc. on the Eco-Adventure Travel & Tourism page. Looking forward to you hanging out there. Denny
At 2:05pm on October 14, 2010, John Lamkin said…
Happy to connect with you Steve!
At 1:58pm on October 14, 2010, Glen Putman said…
Hey Steve...
IC you are Mich. booster. My son, who is making
a movie in Detroit, went to the Big House last week
for the MSU game...too bad for Big Blue.
Glen Putman
At 11:43am on October 14, 2010, Dina Allende said…
Hi Steve! It's so nice to see you here. Thank you for letting me know. Hope you're doing well.
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