Friday, June 29, 2007
Links to favorite blogs and websites
Ski and Wine South America
The Rad Blog
Blue Suite Nomads
Hotel Blogs
Work on a Yacht
One Girl, Her Suitcase and Some Airline Miles
Frugal n Fabulous
Karina's Travel Blog
St. Maarten Blog
Anna Overseas
Experiencias Y Aventuras (Experiences and Adventures)
Adventure Divas
Geeky Traveller
Where the Hell is Matt?
Friday, June 15, 2007
The Wheelers: Role Models for Backpackers!
All backpackers are probably familiar with Lonely Planet and the ones that are really obsessive, like me, know who Tony and Maureen Wheeler are. They are the travelers-turned-publishers turned publishers-who-travel and creators of Lonely Planet Guidebooks.
The Seattle Times recently had an interview with the couple about their new book, Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story. In the interview they discuss mixing work and marriage and joke that going on a book tour is a good way to break up a marriage. If they can spend 35 years together traveling around the world, I think it's a safe bet to say that their marriage is solid enough to survive a book tour!
My favorite magazine, National Geographic Adventure Magazine, also has an interview with the couple along with their recommended travel tips in this month's issue.
If you are a big fan of The Wheelers or Lonely Planet you will find this book super interesting. It's an autobiography of the couple detailing their travels and journey into the world of publishing.