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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!).: Ralph Grizzle, a.k.a The Avid Cruiser, began his journalistic career at the age of 32, following the conclusion of what he calls his "sabbatical decade." From 1980 through 1990, Ralph bicycled across America, pedaled through Europe and island-hopped the South Pacific.
After backpacking through Bali, bussing through Java, hopping a boat to Singapore and crossing Malaysia to Thailand, Ralph flew into Burma, tramped to Dhaka and endured a 32-hour train ride from calamitous Calcutta to bustling Bombay. From there, he hopped a plane for Greece and traveled to Switzerland before returning home, where he settled, quite naturally, into a career of travel writing.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina's School of Journalism, Ralph operates several cruise-related web sites, including avidcruiser.com.

Ralph also contributes to print publications in North America and abroad, including two that he publishes in Europe. In 2005, the North American Travel Journalism Association awarded Ralph in the category of ‘Best Cruise Writing.'

Ever the peripatetic wanderer, Ralph makes his home in Asheville, North Carolina, and Helsingborg, Sweden, but more often than not, he can be found at sea.

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: Europe, particularly Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, Northern Europe

At 6:28pm on August 5, 2009, EnLinea Media said…: Good afternoon, Ralph, and welcome to go-lo! It's wonderful to have a journalist of your background and experience with us -- and we think you'll find our site productive as well as interesting and enjoyable.

You may want to take a few minutes to join several of our many groups which you might find of particular interest besides "Travel Media Only" and Cruising, such as Sweden, North Carolina, and others devoted to various destinations throughout Europe and the world. You can also add a box to your profile providing additional info about yourself, including text, photos, and even video.

Finally, if you would, please be so kind to spread the word among your travel-interested friends, family, and colleagues. We wish you a great rest of the summer, and look forward to hearing more from you!

At 6:17pm on August 5, 2009, David Paul Appell said…: Ralph, so great to see you here! Would love to exchange ideas when you get a chance, as we discussed in Valencia. Are you in NC or Sweden now? all best, Dave