By Marie Kimber ITWPA Member We have several unique animals here in Australia, none more widely known than our kangaroo. They are the world’s biggest marsupials — their young complete their postnatal development within their mother’s pouch before braving the world outside. You could say we hold this creature in high esteem, making it a representative of our country. … [Read more...] about Willunga—Hop in for Kangaroo Pie
Editor’s Choice – January 2020
By Jan Schroder TPM - What grabs your attention in a query? Jan - When a writer has demonstrated some knowledge of the topic and our site. For example, if you look at The Travel 100, you’ll see we have a category devoted to River Cruises. That means I’d be especially open to any pitches on that topic. Look at the categories of a site you are pitching to see what it … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice – January 2020
Naples Italy—Crocodiles and Castles
by Marilou Trias Naples Italy is a city rich with cultural places, monuments, and abundant in history and artistic interest. There's the neighboring Mount Vesuvius, still an active volcano, that very famously destroyed the nearby Roman city of Pompeii. Traffic in Naples is, at best, described as pleasurable chaos. Neapolitans say that traffic lights are merely a … [Read more...] about Naples Italy—Crocodiles and Castles
Dining on a Train—How to Do It on Amtrak
By Julie Diebolt Price ITWPA Member Traveling cross country by train conjures up visions of the famous luxury train in Europe, The Orient Express. While murders on the Orient Express are puzzles to be solved in books and films, the most worrisome fear on a train in the United States is that a drunk passenger will get his hands on the microphone and make inappropriate … [Read more...] about Dining on a Train—How to Do It on Amtrak
A Tranquil Retreat in the Heart of Little Rock Arkansas
By Levonne Louie ITWPA Member Who would have thought there was a serene spot to take a break from your busy meeting, convention, and travel schedule in the middle of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Four polished black granite benches invite you to sit a moment to decompress. As you sit and absorb the chill of the granite against your legs, the oppressive mugginess of … [Read more...] about A Tranquil Retreat in the Heart of Little Rock Arkansas