I can't tell you how many people questioned my desire to attend the New York Times Tr
avel Show. "Why go if you aren't a travel agent." " All the way to New York for just that?" When will my family/friends learn that Meredith does as Meredith please? So this blog post is dedicated to all the people who travel just b/c they want to. Press play to get an idea of what goes on at the show.
5 things I took away from the NYTTS:
Even though I'm not looking to gain profit, I need to create a brand when it pertains to my traveling b/c I never know where it may lead.
Snobs exsist in the travel world too.
Thanks for watching and reading.
Happy Travels.
3/27/2011
The title of this blog came from a story Samantha Brown told during her seminar. The gist of the story was about one of her worst days on the road. Two little girls on roller skates in China learned 3 simple words and it reminded her why she does what she does. When I read she was going to be at the travel show, it was all I could talk about. Sunday morning, I cut brunch short with my family flew from Harlem to the Jacob Javits Center and with 2 mins to spare settled into a seat to hear my travel icon. I always knew I wanted to travel, but the various Samantha Brown series inspired me to create my own travel style.
Here are a few quotes from her presentation that sparked some type of resonance within:
Dhani Tackles the Globe Is All-New
Tune in starting April 19 at 11 E/P as Dhani takes on the sports of Italy, Scotland, Iceland, Croatia and more.
*Disclaimer: I am not employed by any network or tv show mentioned. Everything listed is my personal opinion. Picture courtesy of http://www.noelkingsley.com/* According to some academicians and [great] philosophers, TV is a useless invention that has disabled our ability to create independent or creative thoughts. Oh well! I enjoy watching TV. My is DVR is 80% full of Oprah, independent and period films, Law and Order, Keeping up with the Kardashians and a heap of travel shows!
From the dry humor and somewhat seductive swagger of Anthony Bourdain to the child-like lisp and simple frankness of Man Shops Globe's Keith Johnson, I enjoy travel shows. Who can resist the charming, bow-tie wearing, globe-trekking, line-backing Dhani Jones of Dhani Tackles the Globe or the effervescent personality of the fashionable Samantha Brown? As a shopper, a foodie and a lover of photography, I use these shows to gain insight on finding the best places to score quirky souvenirs, support family-owned restaurants, enjoy regional chains, or watch the sunset! I actually tried a dish seen on No Reservations while in Kyoto and it was great {Thanks Tony!}
Travel shows aren’t limited to the Travel Channel. I found a number of shows on other networks. Of course, they may vary depending on cable provider and location, but there are out there. Some shows are a bit monotonous and lack stimulation, while others are both entertaining and informative. My all time favorite series was 5 Takes. I think I liked the roughness of it. Some hosts get access to 18-star hotels and exclusive restaurants, which is cool. Clearly for a young budget-traveler like me that is purely entertainment, but I still try to digest something and use what Ive seen to think of ways to make my travel experience unique. So if you are up late at night or tired of watching whack reality TV, try a travel show. Around the world is only a click away!
Thanks for reading, Happy Travels and do leave a comment!
Other Travel Shows: Art Wolfe: Travels the the EdgeKarma TrekkersTravel ScopeSmart TravelsRick Steves
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avel Show. "Why go if you aren't a travel agent." " All the way to New York for just that?" When will my family/friends learn that Meredith does as Meredith please? So this blog post is dedicated to all the people who travel just b/c they want to. Press play to get an idea of what goes on at the show. 
