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The Traveler's Journal offers 3 primary features:


An on-going series of more than 700 "audio travel postcards."
Exploring the wide world and heard daily for over a decade on public radio stations across the country and the Armed Forces radio network around the world, The Traveler's Journal will transport you to destinations near and far, provide you with helpful travel tips, help you squeeze more miles from your travel budgets, and help you come home healthy, happy and wise.


An on-going collection of 431 published travel articles covering subjects near and far.


An on-going selection of 5487 press releases issued by travel suppliers around the world.

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Our Travel Bookstore offers recommendations on travel books and travel guidebooks.

Search The Traveler’s Journal archives for episode transcripts.

Featured Travel Articles (431 Online)

The Traveler's Journal travel articles are written and hosted by David Bear, travel editor emeritus of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. These columns and articles have appeared in newspapers across North America. You can access these travel articles by scrolling our lists or using the search feature. 

The Many Mansions of Marrakesh
01-17-2010

"Colored cottons hang in air, Charming cobras in the square, striped djellebas we can wear at home"

Visit to the38th Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
11-01-2009

For nine days in early October, 550 hot air balloons took flight at the 38th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE

Out on the edge of The Ledge
10-04-2009

Chicago's tallest building gets a new attraction and a new name

Naming Mount Obama - An Antiguan Adoration
08-23-2009

It is always a notable event when a politician from one nation is moved to confer such a tangible honor on a living politician from another country. Special slideshow from this event.

Antigua, Barbuda brim with enchantment
08-23-2009

The beach is only the beginning.

The Empire State Building: icon and observatory
06-28-2009

The Empire State Building is again Manhattan's high point

Visiting New York's High Line
06-28-2009

The Big Apple's newest vantage point is arguably the nation's most ambitious rails-to-trails project.

Casual Anguilla harbors miles of superb beaches
06-03-2009

FLASH - Selected by The Caribbean Tourism Organization as the “Best Newspaper Feature" and "Best of Show"

Appreciating the Pacific beaches where el Nino and la Nina come to shore
04-05-2009

Situated on the southwest coast of the Baja Peninsula near the Tropic of Cancer, the town of Todos Santos boasts half a dozen magnificently wild beaches. Watch special video

At home on the Sea of Cortez
02-16-2009

The American Safari Quest provides an intimate experience that expands notions of luxury at sea. See special video presentation.

We come to Bury St. Edmunds ... and to praise it
12-07-2008

Cambridge is the quintessential university town, but other attractions aplenty await visitors in the surrounding English countryside

Where the wild things are
08-24-2008

Life is a safari for animals and humans at large wildlife preserve in Ohio. See special video presentation.

A Shropshire sojourn
03-31-2008

To our left, a pair of perfect parabolas arched across the broad green fields, iridescent croquet hoops complete end to end with six bands of color from violet to red.

Put hoodoos on to-do list
04-08-2007

If you're in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, check out Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks, a remarkable geological formation along Interstate 25.

 

 

 

Recent Travel Releases (5487 Online)

Hotels, airlines, cruise companies, travel agencies, tour operators, adventure travel outfitters, local visitor and convention bureaus, state and national tourism offices all regularly release press information meant to promote themselves to the traveling public. You will find updates about big changes, travel guidebooks, travel books, travel events, travel tips, exotic trips, and everyday bargains. It is indeed news you can use. You can access these travel press releases by scrolling our lists or using the search feature.

News from the Outaouais Region!

02-08-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 8

02-08-2010

“Winter in Washington”

02-08-2010

Hawaii's special package for the gay and lesbian community

02-08-2010

Civil War Sesquicentennial in 2011 Will Mark the 150th Anniversary of the Conflict

02-08-2010

A TOUR GUIDE TO WHAT'S NEW FOR TRAVELERS IN WISCONSIN

02-06-2010

SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE MID-ATLANTIC

02-06-2010

MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH DEBUTS ROMANTIC OFFERS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

02-06-2010

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau Touts Valentine’s Day Offerings

02-06-2010

Consumer Traveler Today:Feb 5

02-06-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 6

02-06-2010

Meaty Briefs and Tight Shorts for Journos, Editors, Freelancers

02-06-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 2

02-03-2010

Planning a warm-weather vacation?

02-03-2010

Annapolis Restaurant Week, February 15-21

02-03-2010

Red Wing, MN Eagle Spot Weekends

02-03-2010

Champagne & Chocolates, La Perla Sleeping Mask

02-03-2010

THE GRAND SUITES AT THE PIERRE, A TAJ HOTEL, NEW YORK

02-03-2010

Swept Away Romance Ideas

02-03-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 1

02-03-2010

Prominent historical figures reflect Maryland's rich African-American heritage

02-03-2010

Valentine's Day Packages and Amazing Deals for Amorous Travelers

02-03-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 5

02-03-2010

'HEAVENLY' TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE OPENS IN HYDERABAD THIS SPRING

02-02-2010

Maryland Tourism Releases Charms of the Chesapeake

02-01-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Jan 31

01-31-2010

Consumer Traveler Today: Jan 30

01-30-2010

Love is Inn the Air!

01-30-2010

& SEE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FEATURING JOHN MCENROE, #1 WORLD-RANKED BRYAN BROTHERS & MORE

01-29-2010

British tourism set for another bumper year

01-29-2010