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Our interviews focus on the travel, entertainment and lifestyle industry,
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Lee Abbamonte: Global Super Traveler

April 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lee Abbamonte is on a global quest to visit all of the world's countries and furthermore complete this task before the age of 37 years, 9 months, 17 days. In doing so, Lee would be the youngest person on the planet to have visited all the countries in the world. We recently had a chance to ask him about his globe trotting exploits as well as his unique advice.   Q. You are quickly becoming one of the world's most traveled individuals, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Angola, Asia, Britain, Canada, England, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Interview, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New York City, Passport, Restaurants, South America

Larry Jacobson: Sailor, Author

March 16, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Larry Jacobson spent 6 years of his life sailing around the world - leaving from and returning to San Francisco California. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about sailing, his 6-year trip and his new book, "The Boy Behind the Gate".   Q. You are a prolific sailor - tell us how you first discovered your love of sailing? When I was 13 years old, I crushed both bones in my leg while skiing. I was laid up for 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Canada, Christmas, Cruising, Everest, Food and Wine, Japan, Los Angeles, Mexico, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, San Francisco, Scuba Diving

James Kaiser: Photographer, Guidebook Author

March 11, 2011 by Dave1 Comment

James Kaiser is an American travel photographer and guide book author currently living in Costa Rica. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his guidebooks, interests and travels.   Q. Tell us about your background and your International travels to date. I grew up in a family that loved to travel. My first trip was to Tahiti when I was six months old. When I was seven, my family spent a summer in Tanzania while my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Canyon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Culture, Egypt, France, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Internet, Italy, Journey, Maine, National Park, Paradise, Photography

Johnny Jet: Travel Expert and Travel Blogger

March 11, 2011 by Dave1 Comment

Johnny Jet (John E. DiScala) is a go-to travel expert for both media and travelers alike. He is the founder of the popular online portal, JohnnyJet.com. Recently we had the opportunity to ask him about some of his travel experiences while on the road.   Q. You run the popular online travel portal JohnnyJet.com which contains an extensive collection of travel links and resources the world over. Your free newsletters are an important … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Boston, Budget travel, California, Chicago, Club Med, Cruising, Fiji, Florida, Food and Wine, France, Hawaii, Hiking, History

Neil Mandt: Actor, Producer & Traveler

December 7, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

From multi-Emmy winners Neil and Michael Mandt comes a new series about travel, adventure and family - the thrill of irresponsibility and the agony of pursuit. "Next Stop for Charlie" spotlights Charlie (Neil Mandt), a bathroom supplies salesman whose hobby as a world traveler is tapped by a rich aunt after her son, Erik (Erik Adolphson), quits college and decides to cavort around the globe with an unlimited credit card. Charlie is hired to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Beer, Britain, Drinking, England, Festival, Film, Florida, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Michigan, Music, Naked, Paris, Restaurants

Tony Wheeler: Founder of Lonely Planet

December 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Wheeler, the founder of Lonely Planet, in San Francisco. He was on a whirlwind tour in the United States promoting his new book, Bad Lands: A Tourist on the Axis of Evil. We spent about an hour in the interview. Immediately following his book promotion tour he was off to attempt a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). We asked him a series of questions - this is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Bahamas, Burma, China, Cuba, Drinking, Farming, Fashion, Film, History, India, Interview, Iran, Iraq, Korea, Mountain Climbing, Museum

Kimberly Fisher: Model, Travel Writer & Philanthropist

December 2, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

Kimberly Fisher writes for a number of travel publications and is a prolific traveler. She is also involved with a number of charities (see her bio at the end of this interview). Recently we had the opportunity to ask her about some of her projects, travel advice and travel writing.   Q. What was your initial inspiration for traveling? My family has always been very nomadic. We grew up in Alaska and my parents, being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Alaska, Beach, Bicycle, Caribbean, China, Food and Wine, France, Hiking, Interview, Italy, Korea, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Massage, Monaco, Rainforest, Restaurants, Tahiti, Travel Blogging, Travel Book

Gloria Huwiler: Actress

December 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Huwiler stays busy through her works in film and theatre and also promoting African artworks through her exhibitions in both New York and Los Angeles. We asked her a few questions about her acting career, interest in art and travels.   Q. I read in the current edition of "Los Angeles" magazine a quote from Susan Holmes, a model who is married to a former bassist from Gun N' Roses. She says - "Rock stars and models have a lot in common. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Art, Brazil, Film, France, Gun, Hiking, Lodge, Los Angeles, New York City, South Africa, Venice, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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