http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com By Julia Dimon Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ‘Cholitas’ are easy to identify in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia’s capital city In the spirit of International Women’s Day, a global celebration for the achievements of women, I bring you a quirky story I stumbled upon while traveling through Bolivia…. With their long flowing skirts, braided pigtails and bowler hats, ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/in-honor-of-international-womens-day-female-wrestlers-rock-bolivia/ The Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show, March 6-7, 2010 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 ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/in-washington-d-c-this-weekend/ Alice in Wonderland, in theaters this weekend Photo credit: Disney In anticipation for Tim Burton's movie spectacular Alice In Wonderland (set to open this weekend), why not organize your very own Mad Hatter tea party?  New York City knows how to pull off high tea, so before you start drooling over dreamy ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/alice-in-wonderland-high-tea-in-nyc/ A new friend in India Looking for ways to maximize your travel experience at a fraction of the cost?  Here are few tried and true ways to enrich your travel, feel more fulfilled and save money! 1) Select destinations that are good value. Say no to Europe and say yes to Southeast ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/7-tips-for-a-more-fulfilling-and-frugal-travel-experience/ 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 ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/in-new-york-this-weekend/ Sunset beach vista from my beach bungalow on Kendwa beach Not a dinner party goes by without someone asking me, “Out of all of the places you’ve been around the world, what’s your all-time favorite destination?”  For me, the answer is simple.  Tanzania. Home to the Serengeti, Mt. Kilimanjaro, rich Maasai ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/158/ There are lots of ways to "go green" while traveling With climate change, vanishing ozone, rising sea levels and the endangerment of the world’s cuddliest creatures, the need to be environmentally responsible now extends beyond fringe scientists, trendy celebrities and campaigning American presidents. More and more travelers are going green by minimizing ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/julias-top-10-travel-tips-for-going-green/ That's me, writing in Chile Jet setting around the world through exotic locales (and getting paid for it), travel writers sure do have pretty desirable jobs.  True, it’s a coveted and fiercely competitive career but, with a little passion, perseverance and advice, you too can become a travel writer. Over the past ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/travel-writing-101-how-to-break-into-the-biz/ The Boston Globe Travel Show, Feb. 19-21 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 ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/in-boston-this-weekend/ El Whappo, a 13 foot long alligator in Louisiana’s West Pearl River His name is El Whappo.  He’s 70 years-old, 13 feet long and he’s one of the biggest alligators ever seen in Louisiana’s West Pearl River. Our tour group found the monster reptile lounging along the sandy river bank, soaking up ... http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/from-mardi-gras-to-marshmallow-eating-alligators-a-swamp-tour-in-louisiana/