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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).
I am a freelance travel and food writer in Central Florida although my assignments have taken me throughout the U.S. and Europe. I write for several regional lifestyle magazines and presently have a wine column, called "Salute," in Lake & Sumter Style magazine. I'm always on the lookout for interesting stories about wine and wine destinations.
On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?
Central Florida where I live; Atlanta, Georgia, my former hometown; and Southern Italy where I've lived and visited often. I recently returned from Cuba (May 2015).
What destinations are you most interested in learning about?
U.S. National Parks
Other travel / language expertise?
Basic French

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Finding Fall along Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway

Soon t he leaves will be starting to show tinges of red, orange, and yellow so now is the time to plan for a spectacular peak season drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic highway that connects the Shenandoah National Park in northwestern Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in North Carolina.

Ride awhile, then stop awhile: the two-lane…

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Posted on September 2, 2013 at 3:11pm

Santa Fe: A Fusion of Cultures

Most people think New Mexico is called the “Land of Enchantment” because of its breathtaking scenery. I was most enchanted, however, by the state’s unique heritage and culture. Many people in the state retain their Native American culture while others still honor their Spanish or pioneer roots.

And no wonder -- New Mexico is relatively a newcomer to statehood. It’s…

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Posted on July 10, 2013 at 12:23pm — 1 Comment

St. Nicholas Rests Eternally in Southern Italy

Santa's admirable qualities are based on a 4th century saint who is entombed and revered in an Italian seaside town.

When most tourists visit Italy, they rarely visit the narrow region of Puglia that borders the Adriatic Sea. And those who do venture south along the "heel" of Italy's boot often skip the seaport city of Bari, an important trade center that has…

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Posted on December 8, 2011 at 7:34pm

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At 6:49pm on September 17, 2011, Adriana Gallegos said…
I'm from Albuquerque, New Mexico so I really enjoyed reading your article. Were you just in New Mexico? I would like to hear more about yoru time in New Mexico.
At 3:01pm on May 1, 2011, Farid ZAHIDI said…

greetings from Morocco

 

Hear you soon

Farid Zahidi

E-mail: travelinmorocco@gmail.com

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At 4:00pm on January 23, 2010, EnLinea Media said…
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