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David Bear is the creative force behind THE TRAVELER’S JOURNAL, the series of “audio postcards” heard daily for a decade on public radio stations across the country. Bear has spent much of his professional life as a writer and traveler, and he has extensive experience in marketing communications and public relations, particularly in the retail travel industry.
Travel editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from 1998 through 2008, Bear's award-winning travel articles have appeared in newspapers across the U.S. He also pioneered the Post-Gazette's podcasting efforts. Bear is also a published novelist (Keeping Time) whose articles and short stories have appeared in numerous newspapers and national periodicals.
In addition to THE TRAVELER’S JOURNAL, Bear has also produced and hosted several public radio series, including "A Century of Heroes" for the Carnegie Hero Fund, and "Dinosaurs and More" for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Bear's eclectic resume also includes stints as a travel agent, tour guide, sales executive for a European travel company, and researcher for the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau.
You can follow him on FaceBook or at traveler@travelersjournal.com.
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Featured Travel Articles
The Traveler's Journal programs are written and hosted by David Bear, travel editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [Read More About Us]. Bear’s columns and articles appear regularly in numerous newspapers across North America. You can access more than 500 of these articles by scrolling these lists or using the search function to to the left.
Peninsula in Lake Michigan makes lovely summer retreat
Idea entrepreneur DAVID BEAR presents a glimpse into the future of 'Celebration Park'
Traces of history dot the very walkable old city, merging ancient roots with today’s sunny, modern city
Architect Antoni Gaudi's vision left mark on Barcelona
According to the experts, when it comes to luxury at sea, the Europa is as good as it gets
"Colored cottons hang in air, Charming cobras in the square, striped djellebas we can wear at home"
For nine days in early October, 550 hot air balloons took flight at the 38th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta SPECIAL VIDEO FEATURE
Chicago's tallest building gets a new attraction and a new name
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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.
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The beach is only the beginning.
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The Empire State Building is again Manhattan's high point
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The Big Apple's newest vantage point is arguably the nation's most ambitious rails-to-trails project.
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FLASH - Selected by The Caribbean Tourism Organization as the “Best Newspaper Feature" and "Best of Show"
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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
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The American Safari Quest provides an intimate experience that expands notions of luxury at sea. See special video presentation.
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Cambridge is the quintessential university town, but other attractions aplenty await visitors in the surrounding English countryside
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Life is a safari for animals and humans at large wildlife preserve in Ohio. See special video presentation.
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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.
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If you're in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, check out Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks, a remarkable geological formation along Interstate 25.
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One of the best ways to see a new city is in the company of a knowledgeable someone who lives there.
Featured Travel Releases
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. Updates about big changes, special travel events, exotic trips, and everyday bargains, it is indeed news you can use.
This selection of press release information is provided by the travel supplier involved and/or its public relations representative. You can scroll through these lists (live link to press release page) or use the search box to to the left. These releases are presented here as a service to the public, and The Traveler's Journal accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of any information, prices or other material in this section.
Consumer Traveler Today: Kicked off my flight for sleeping with my eyes open
A daily compendium of travel-related articles
Explore the largest rainforest on Earth.
Tourism Whistler's monthly media newsletter
TAJ CAPE TOWN'S HISTORIC CITY CENTER BUILDINGS CELEBRATED IN STYLE
Consumer Traveler Today: Rental car prices are making airfares look affordable
AdventureSmith Explorations Helps Guide Retur Of Small Ship Adventure Cruising To Alaska’s Inside Passage
TourCrafters Offers Off-Season “Market Packages” to Paris, Nice, Sicily, Madrid and Istanbul
A daily compendium of travel-related articles
TWO NEW ATTRACTIONS AND A ROYAL EXHIBITION MAKE PHILADELPHIA EVEN MORE HISTORIC THIS FALL
VISIT UNIQUE INNS View Latest Specials & Last Minute Deals
Consumer Traveler Today: International airlines report $3.9 billion in profits
A daily compendium of travel-related iarticles
THE TIDES INN ANNOUNCES "WILD ABOUT VIRGINIA WINE" PACKAGE
Autumn fairs and festivals ranging from the nationally acclaimed Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in early September to the Moonlight Chocolate Walk and local chili cook offs in October!
Consumer Traveler Today: U.S. traveler credit card woes in Europe are increasing
A daily compendium of travel-related articles
Stillwater's Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Includes Chili Feed, Pumpkin Drop, Costume Parade
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Consumer Traveler Today: LIFE IS A TRIP: The Transformative Magic of Travel
THE TABACON GRAND SPA THERMAL RESORT CITED IN CONDE NAST TRAVELER WORLD SAVERS AWARDS
Consumer Traveler Today: What we’re watching: Laughing and singing about airline fees, AA’s Madrid, Older’s New Zealand
Consumer Traveler Today: AA faced with record fine from FAA, gets hit with double whammy
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKENDS AT TRIPLE CREEK RANCH INVITE GUESTS TO STRENGTHEN SKILLS UNDER THE “BIG SKY
MONTAGE DEER VALLEY NAMED VENUE FOR 2011 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: AN ARTIST AT THE TABLE - THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011
Benchmark Hospitality International's Top Ten Beverage Trends for 2010
A daily compendium of travel related articles
Tour d'Afrique Announces New North American Epic Cross-Continent Cycling Adventure May 29 to Aug. 28, 2011
Consumer Traveler Today: English and dollars — why American travelers have it easy.
Camden Harbour Inn Offers Three Fall Foliage Packages to Celebrate Camden’s Spectacular Autumn Beauty as Noted by Yankee Magazine