Fresh Off the Boat – A Summit Series Experience
This past weekend I took part in an event called Summit Series, where I joined some 1,200 top young entrepreneurs from around the world on a Caribbean cruise. I’m not a cruise ship kind of girl but when Richard Branson, Russell Simmons, The Roots, football player Dhani Jones, Tim Ferris, and a bunch of inspirational world-changing philanthropists are the fellow attendees, you make an exception.
Top 10 Easy Tips for Traveling Green
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 their travel footprint. For travelers who’d like to become more enviro-friendly, here are some basic tips on reducing your impact while on the road:
Antarctica – Check out the Video!
Antarctica Shoot from Matt Rutherford on Vimeo.
Just last month, camera-man Matthew Rutherford and I traveled to the world’s coldest, driest, windiest, highest continent – Antarctica. We were shooting several pieces for Outside Television www.outsidetelevision.com that are currently being edited and will be released in the Spring/Summer. In the meantime, here’s a cool video Matt edited that shows some of Antarctica’s sheer natural beauty, stark wilderness, cuddly creatures and humbling landscapes. For the complete story check out http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com/antarctica-the-last-frontier-of-travel/#more-518 and stay tuned for the completed videos, soon to be released on Outside Television!
Top 6 Mardi Gras Survival Tips
With Mardi Gras quickly approaching (March 8, 2011 is Fat Tuesday), party town New Orleans is on fire. Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, is stereotypical Mardi Gras at its best. It’s sleazy, it’s sloppy, it’s 24/7 alcohol with drunks, punks and nudity. That said, for the Mardi Gras first timer who likes that frat boy vibe, it’s a fun crazy trip! It’s ok to drink openly on the streets as long as it’s in a can or cup (no bottles or glass allowed). Grab dollar beers or try a neon green ‘hand grenade’ a potent potion of rum, gin, vodka, grain alcohol, melon liquor and mint that’s guaranteed to give you a hangover. It can be pretty wild out there, so here are your Top 5 Mardi Gras Survival Tips:
Highlights from the 2011 NY Times Travel Show
(photo credit: Ian Mackenzie)
If you missed the New York Times Travel Show 2011 this weekend….here’s a quick recap and a few of the highlights:
Antarctica: The Last Frontier of Travel
Antarctica. Remote, unpredictable, inhospitable with snarling winds and an unforgiving frost. Despite the potential for danger, seasickness and extreme frostbite, I’m happy to report that I’ve returned safely from my 11-day expedition aboard the Antarctic Dream, a former Chilean Navy vessel turned luxury cruise ship.
Packing for Antarctica
Cuddly penguins, massive icebergs and the looming threat of seasickness….all just a few days away! Antarctica here I come! I’m flying into Buenos Aires, then a flight to the ‘end of the world’ in Ushuaia, then hopping aboard an 11-day expedition called Antarctic Dream http://www.antarctic.cl/web_eng/ Check out their site…this trip going to rock! I’m incredibly excited to experience the extreme wilderness, breathe-in the pristine nature and check off my seventh and final content.
Tips on Staying Fit While on the Road
Stripped of exercise equipment, routine —and, well, discipline — it’s not always easy staying fit on the road. The life of a travel writer is random, with little opportunity to spend a night in the same hotel, let alone maintain a monthly gym membership. For the past few years, I’ve struggled with how to stay in shape while traveling so I’ve finally enlisted the help of a professional.
