Category: Education
Contemporary Art in Communist China
Factory 798 isn’t necessarily what you’d expect to find in a communist country. This arts district is peppered with industrial spaces turned art galleries, showcasing contemporary art, photography and abstract sculpture.
Located in the Dashanzi area, this former state-owned factory can be tough to find but, those who venture beyond central Beijing will be rewarded with trendy cafes and awesome art designed by Chinese and Taiwanese artists.
Are You A Spielberg Wannabe? Learn to Make Movies and Travel
Ever since I was little, it’s been a dream of mine… I always wanted to become a famous filmmaker. Calling the shots, directing the crew and strolling down the red carpet at Cannes with the likes of James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino.
Instead of signing up for four years of filmmaking school, I hunted on-line for an intensive film course that would teach me the craft, quickly. New York Film Academy offers a four-week workshop that teaches Spielberg wannabes how to write, shoot, direct and edit. Their programs are all over the world, from Paris to Milan, London to Seoul, Tokyo, Florence and Shanghai. www.nyfa.com
Top 5 Free Travel Apps for the iPad
With its light-weight body, intuitive touch screen and multi-media features, the iPad is shaping up to be a handy gadget for avid travelers.
Strikingly similar to the iPhone, I don’t think it’s as revolutionary as advertising would suggest, but, with tons of entertaining features to kill time at an airport, I can certainly see the value for those like me who spend a lot of time trapped in transit.
In Chicago this weekend?
If you’re in the Windy City this weekend, check out the Chicago Tribune Travel & Adventure show! On Sunday, March 21 from 2:30pm – 3:30pm, I’ll be talking about my adventures around the world, through 80 countries across six continents. I’ll share tips and tricks for maximizing your independent travel and boosting your cultural experiences while cutting the costs.
Spy in the City: Espionage and Intrigue in Washington DC
In the spy capital of the world, it’s no surprise that the International Spy Museum is a hot ticket. In downtown Washington D.C., just steps from the FBI building, this one-of-a-kind tourist attraction has been educating the masses and instilling paranoia since it first opened in 2002.
This past weekend, between schmoozing and stage presentations at the Travel & Adventure show, I had a chance to check out The Spy Museum.
In Washington, D.C. this Weekend?
If you’re in our nation’s capital this weekend, check me out at the Adventures in Travel Expo! Sunday, March 7th at 12:15-1:15pm, I’ll be talking about my adventures around the world, through 80 countries across six continents. I’ll share tips and tricks for maximizing your independent travel and boosting your cultural experiences while cutting the costs.
In New York this weekend?
The New York Times Travel Show, February 26-28, 2010
Check me out this year’s New York Times Travel Show (Feb 26-28th at the Javits Convention Center), the largest consumer and travel trade show produced in the US, featuring more than 500 tourism boards and 23,000 attendees.
Travel seminars are held throughout the day, hosted by experts in [...]
In Boston this weekend?
If you’re in Boston this weekend, check me out at the Boston Globe Travel Show! I will be speaking about two hot topics:
Travel Writing 101: where I offer a step-by-step guide on becoming a travel writer. In this interactive discussion, I’ll take you from proposal to pitch, providing tips and tricks that will help get your articles published. I’ll also offer social media secrets on how to promote your writing.
The Reality of Reality Travel TV: where I talk about the behind-the-scenes reality of filming a travel show across some 36 countries. I also offer advice to those looking to break into the TV travel industry for themselves.
