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The Traveler's Journal offers 4 primary features:


An archive of more than 1000 Traveler's Journal "audio travel guides."

Heard daily for a decade on public radio stations across the country and the Armed Forces radio network around the world, these two-minute "travel post cards" 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 445 published travel articles covering a world of destinations, cruise trips, and travel insights.


An on-going selection of 9321 press releases issued by travel associations and travel suppliers from around the world.


A ever-growing gallery of Gigapixel panoramas of the world's great cities and landscapes (see below).

You can search all our collections with this engine:

Search The Traveler’s Journal archives for episode transcripts.



 


Gigapixel Panoramas of the World's Cities

Recognizing the unprecedented possibilities of GigaPan technology to capture, archive and display urban environments, photographers around the world are shooting high resolution panoramas of the cities they love. You can find a growing album of these amazing interactive images at www.gigananorama.org,but The Traveler's Journal displays a new and exceptional example here each week.

This week's featured gigapanorama: Rio de Janeiro from Corcovado

Album of previously featured cities


Featured Travel Articles (445 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. 

A Place Apart
01-15-2012

Primland, a Virginia sporting resort, features the rustic as well as the elegant

Bridge walk over the gorge
11-27-2011

We now can stroll over New River Gorge express 363 days a year

We tackle Big Cedar Resort and the Bass Pro Shops
06-12-2011

Fair evaluations of a destination are difficult when the conditions are extreme.

Watching our son shine in Santa Monica
03-31-2011

Although my evidence is personal, I suspect parental curiosity motivates many journeys

Door-way to Cape Cod of the Midwest
07-25-2010

Peninsula in Lake Michigan makes lovely summer retreat

Getting Gaudi in Barcelona
03-21-2010

Architect Antoni Gaudi's vision left mark on Barcelona

At Sea in the Lap of Luxury
03-17-2010

According to the experts, when it comes to luxury at sea, the Europa is as good as it gets

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

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.

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.

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village pay tribute to American experience
07-23-2006

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village bills itself as "America's Greatest History Attraction," and ranks as the nation's largest indoor-outdoor museum

Rome in a Day
10-30-2005

One of the best ways to see a new city is in the company of a knowledgeable someone who lives there.

 

 

 

Featured Travel Releases

3 Days in Dubai

01-23-2012

In search of Pura Vida

09-13-2011

A great way to see Hawaii before you arrive.

07-27-2011

An album of excellent African wildlife videos

07-27-2011


Recent Travel Releases (9321 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.

Consumer Traveler Today: May 16

05-16-2012

25% Off Suites at La Samanna

05-16-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 16

05-16-2012

CruiseDirect

05-16-2012

Somewhere Under the Rainbow

05-16-2012

Summer Vacation Procrastinators Rejoice

05-16-2012

Disney World vacation rentals

05-16-2012

Low Euro - high value deals to Greece and Turkey

05-16-2012

Arizona Biltmore the Perfect Summer Vacation Spot

05-16-2012

Free Guide Reveals How to Play Every Top-100 Golf Course in America

05-15-2012

Hawaii Summer Specials for Families

05-15-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 15

05-15-2012

Ellsworth Kelly’s Drawings on View Beginning June 5 at Metropolitan Museum

05-15-2012

The Many Ways of Discovering Turkey

05-15-2012

Get SMART June 1-3:

05-15-2012

TRAVERSE CITY "EMERGES" AS A MICROBREW TOWN

05-14-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 14

05-14-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 14

05-14-2012

Hanoi Metropole Opens Wartime Bomb Shelter as Memorial

05-14-2012

TRAVERSE CITY ONE OF “TOP 10 SUMMER TRIPS” FOR 2012

05-14-2012

Kick Back On The Coast of California With Special Savings

05-14-2012

France Summer Arts & Culture

05-14-2012

Gluten Free Italy-Limited Space

05-14-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 13

05-13-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 12

05-12-2012

Travel and Tour World - Date: 12.05.2012

05-12-2012

The Original Irish Pub & Folk Tour

05-12-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 11

05-11-2012

SDA News

05-11-2012

Shark Safari Season Begins - Real Life Jaws in South Africa's False Bay

05-11-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 10

05-11-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 10

05-11-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 10

05-10-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 10

05-10-2012

DAN CARMEL IN HAIFA

05-10-2012

Discover Chile, Italy & Thailand

05-10-2012

Summer is the time for Michigan’s True North

05-10-2012

Three seasons that open the door to more Europe

05-10-2012

Richmond, BC Blossoming with Adventure this Spring

05-10-2012

Eat Your Heart Out in Spain for Only $1,247

05-09-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 9

05-09-2012

Begin Your Journey to Israel with European Tours

05-09-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 9

05-09-2012

Helsinki: The top destination to visit in 2012 - and unique affordable tours

05-09-2012

Utah's unanimous adventure travel leader

05-09-2012

Mykonos, Santorini and More at a Value that Can’t be Beat

05-09-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 8

05-08-2012

Whistler hotels and restaurants recognized

05-08-2012

Mt. Hope’s BrewFest Helps ‘Kick Start” New Breweries

05-08-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 8

05-08-2012

Greenloons offers its top five 'certified sustainable' summer-break adventures for families

05-08-2012

South African Airways-Travel Partner News-May 2012

05-08-2012

SDA Weekly Updates

05-08-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 7

05-07-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 7

05-07-2012

Indulge For Less

05-07-2012

Travel and Tour World - Date: 05.05.2012

05-05-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 6

05-05-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 5

05-05-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 4

05-04-2012

RENEW YOURSELF AT THE NEW VIVANTA BY TAJ – BEKAL, KERALA

05-04-2012

Discover Maryland's horse heritage

05-04-2012

Keauhou Beach Resort Tees Up New Golf Package

05-03-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 3

05-03-2012

Galapagos Islands Cruise & Machu Picchu

05-03-2012

Tap Into Good Beer and Fun

05-03-2012

Québec City Travel News

05-03-2012

Costa Rica’s ‘Little Summer’ Offers Up Big Wildlife Adventure

05-03-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 3

05-03-2012

Sunshine on Sale!

05-03-2012

Stars in Israel

05-03-2012

Geographic Expeditions Presents Recce May 2012

05-03-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 2

05-02-2012

"An Inn To Inn Summer Roundabout" Package

05-02-2012

Tried, True and Blue “The Knot Best of Weddings 2012”

05-02-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 2

05-02-2012

Travel And Tour World : May 2012 Issue

05-02-2012

May 2012 CruiseTrends™ Report

05-02-2012

European Villa holiday rentals

05-02-2012

The Best in Spain

05-02-2012

The Many Ways of Discovering Turkey

05-02-2012

Whistler Vibe - May 2012

05-01-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: May 1

05-01-2012

Explore Ireland with CIE Tours - 10 Day Fully Inclusive Tour -

05-01-2012

8 Day Amazing China from $299

05-01-2012

TRO Travelgram: May 1

05-01-2012

Greenloons Small Ship Cruises in Alaska, Escapes to National Parks

05-01-2012

Consumer Traveler Today: April 30

04-30-2012

"GREAT WAKES FESTIVAL" JUNE 1-2

04-30-2012

National Park Service and Grand Canyon River Guides Working Together

04-30-2012


 

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