Galavanting Online Women's Travel Magazine - Current Issue

How to Eat Well on a Shoestring Budget

Galavanting — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:59:46 -0700

Happy Trails: 6 Tips for Traveling Well with a Friend

Shannon Skaff — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:17:17 -0800

Wardrobe Confessions of a Traveling Mom

Jamie Pearson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:15:13 -0800

Protecting Your Laptop While Traveling

Stefanie Peters — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:17:56 -0800

Travel With Kids: Skipping School

Jamie Pearson — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:13:59 -0800

Top 10 Family Travel Tips You Can Actually Use

Jamie Pearson — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:12:03 -0800

Family Travel Tips for the Thinking Impaired

Jamie Pearson — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:52:15 -0800

Staying Safe While You Travel

Leyla Giray — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:49:27 -0800

Protecting Your Health: How Not to Crap Your Pants

Katy Quissell — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:37:28 -0800

Cheap Eats on Your Road Trip

Nikki Levine — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:33:39 -0800

The Amazing Pot Woman of Benin

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:57:01 -0700

It is not published in any guidebooks and perhaps not even known outside the Bariba-speaking community, but in this little hamlet lives the finest potter in all Benin. Her very name, Mamawekegii, means “amazing pot woman”.

Practical Guide to Traveling in Costa Rica

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:48:45 -0700

This Costa Rica travel guide is based on the itinerary the GoGalavanting editors took during the recent shoot of our pilot Galavanting.tv Costa Rica episode. We'll show you some great places to visit, what to bring, and what to expect.

A Trip to the Feira in Maringá, Brazil

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:16:38 -0700

It seemed every person I talked to asked, "Have you been to the feira?" After hearing multiple descriptions from my Portuguese teacher about foods that were sure to stop the heart dead in its tracks, I was geared up for a fair food fest.

Cambodia’s New Dawn: Seeing Angkor Wat and its children

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:44:58 -0700

Across Asia, people ring in the solar New Year not with a sinking sparkling ball but a rising bright orange sun on the first new dawn of the year as it ascends over the horizon as quickly as bygone years.

Journeys Within -- Siem Reap, Cambodia

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:19:33 -0700

Journeys Within

Owner: Andrea Ross
Location: Siam Reap, Cambodia

Five-Star Backpacking in South Africa

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:32:51 -0800

Twenty drunken snorers sharing a dorm, hour-long shower line ups and questionable mattresses: not the ingredients of a perfect break, but this is what my mum was fearing as I dragged her on a backpacking tour around South Africa.

Soak, Scrub, Submerge: Korea's Public Baths

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:21:26 -0800

After four months, I am still a little unsure of this country, this culture, these people, who sometimes mirror an exclusive club, the kind that just might keep The List at the front door.

Vietnam's Ocean Bounty

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:54:37 -0800

Returning to Viet-Nam is always full of both wonnderful and bittersweet moments. Wonderful, because re-uniting my grandmother and the rest of my clan of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews (and more extensions beyond that!) is tremendously joyful.

South Africa's Garden Route

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:21:43 -0800

South Africa’s renowned Garden Route stretches from Cape Town on the west coast all the way to Port Elizabeth on the east coast, covering 800km of spectacular southern coastline.

Brazilian Fondue? Yes Please!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:07:52 -0800

I wished me a Merry Christmas in a very different kind of Brazilian town called Gramado.

Rick Steves from PBS Take on Travel Trends for 2009

Kim Mance — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:59:13 -0800

I caught up with Rick Steves at the recent New York Times Travel Show. He's an expert on European travel and has hosted PBS' Rick Steves Europe for thirteen seasons. He answers what he thinks international travel will look like in 2009, and how it may be different from previous years due to the economic slowdown. His take: "some people are hellbent on traveling".

He also discusses his new one-hour special on PBS in Iran and an upcoming book, Travel as a Political Act.

An Open-Ended Around the World Journey with Soultravelers3

Kim Mance — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:06:15 -0800

I am so inspired by Soultravelers3, a family of three who are on an open-ended trip around the world, which began in 2006. They're taking one continent at a time, and working their way around the globe. Even more amazing than that -- they're doing it on a budget of $25,000 a year.

Hear all about their decision to sell everything and travel the world. Warning, it may make you do the same.

A video they published of their adorable young daughter ("Mozart") playing violin in various places is a must-see, and has been viewed by over 800,000 times on YouTube so far.

Watch "Mozart" play her violin around the world:

Notable Traveler: Photojournalist Peter McBride

Kim Mance — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:30:12 -0800

Notable Traveler: Travel Writer Eva Holland

Kim Mance — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:04:16 -0800

An interview with travel writer with true galavanting spunkiness, Eva Holland. Eva is an contributing editor at Matador Networks and WorldHum and published on other great sites throughout the web.

note: Eva deserves an award for the technical difficulties she had to endure during our very first live broadband interview recording! There are still some areas where the video does not run, but audio continues, so just press on and hear her insights!

Know another notable traveler you'd like to see interviewed? Contact us.

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Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal
Galavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written &
performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio

Galavanting in Taos, New Mexico

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:25:09 -0700

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We had a blast in Taos, New Mexico during the Summer of Love festival this year.

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The places we visited in this episode

1,000 Year-old Taos Pueblo

The Taos Pueblo is both a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pueblo Indians built it between 1000 and 1450 A.D., and about 150 full-time residents still make it their home today. Guided tours are free (donations suggsted) once you pay the $10 per person entry fee to get into the Pueblo. (Cameras cost an extra $5.)

Taos Historic District & Its Art Scene
The entire downtown historic area of Taos is filled with delightful art galleries, shops and studios. You literally can't go fifty steps and not see another gallery. Taos is known for its history with the arts, and has long been considered an artist colony. It's the perfect place to go for an inspirational retreat. And of course don't miss the "Hopper at the Harwood" exhibit running from May through September 2009 at the Harwood Museum of Art.

Hot Air Balloon Ride
Another highlight (no pun intened) of our Taos trip was a hot air balloon ride over the Rio Grande

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Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers with Gary Vaynerchuk

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:32:09 -0700

Win $100 gift certificate to Wine Library courtesy of KoldCast.tv
trivia questions at the end of the episode & contest rules below

Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers Episode

Though the ladies of Galavanting TV are well-traveled, we still sometimes felt out of the loop when it comes to wine tasting.

So we invited Gary Vaynerchuck, host of Wine Library TV and internet rockstar, to show us how it's done. We ask every dumb question possible, and Gary teaches us about the basics of tasting wine while on the road or at home. From how not to get hammered in Napa to picking out something new to try, this episode is for aspiring wine-snobs everywhere.

Contest

Be sure to watch to the end for three trivia questions... One lucky person will win $100 Wine Library gift certificate -- courtesy of our fabulous distributor KoldCast! The winner will also get a bottle of wine signed by Gary during the episode, plus, he'll even personally help the winner choose their winnings from his online store!

Contest Rules

Note the three Galavanting Destination Episode trivia questions given at the end of our Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers episode.
Email three correct answers to us at: thegals [at] gogalavanting [dot] com
All email entries must be received by May 29th, 2009.
A random winner will be chosen from those who answer correctly.
Winner will be notified by email - if a response isn't received within three days, another random entrant will be randomly chosen.

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Wendy Perrin of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:49:26 -0700

Galavanting's Kim Mance interviews Wendy Perrin, consumer news editor of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, and a notable expert in the travel industry. From travel with her kids, to meeting multiple print deadlines as well as keeping a travel blog The Perrin Post, Wendy is one busy lady.

She gives tips for aspiring travel writers and her thoughts on the benefits of on new media and social networking online.

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Galavanting Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:59:08 -0700

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Galavanting's free travel guide & video for a Puerto Rican beach and rainforest adventure vacation in sunny San Juan.

Overview
Places We Visited
Credits

Join the ladies as they check out sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico. No passport is required
when traveling from the U.S., so the gals hit the ground running. They sampled local
food, hiked in a rain forest, swam in a waterfall and even ran in The World's Best 10k.
Come along!

Places We Visited - Puerto Rico is an island rich with culture, natural beauty and great food. Here are the places we visited during our trip to its capitol city of San Juan:

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino - our room had a beautiful ocean view and we liked the hotel's great location. You're literally on the beach, but a quick ride to Old San Juan and easy highway access for day trips outside the city. The staff was friendly, and there was always something fun going on down in the lobby area. The pool has a waterslide and was also very kid-friendly - a good place for family vacations.

Yerba Buena Restaurant - 1350 ASHFORD AVE. San Juan 00907 (in the Condado Beach area) Phone:787 721-5700. Very friendly staff, live music, inventive menu and fabulous mojitos.

El Yunque National Rainforest - Open from 7:30am - 6pm daily. It's the only tropical rain forest managed by the U.S. National Forest System.

La Parilla - Luquillo kiosks: Kiosko #2 Carr. #3 - phone: 787.889.0590 email: laparillapr@yahoo.com. Great food and the best piña coladas in Puerto Rico. A little pricey.

Old San Juan - The charming historic center of San Juan with Spanish Colonial era buildings and monuments.

El Morro - 400 year-old Spanish fort in Old San Juan. Sweeping views of the city from atop the fort, and a fun and interesting historical tour inside.

Cafe Coláo - Pier 2 (Ports Terminal), Old San Juan 787.725.4139. Fantastic coffee and they sell locally-grown coffee beans which make a good souvenir. Friendly staff that will tell you all about coffee-growing on the island.

Credits -

Hosts: Kim Mance & Maren Hogan

Created by: Kim Mance & Katy Quissell

Produced by: Kim Mance

Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal

Camerapersons: Mr. Galavanting

Music: Click here for details

Galavanting Guide to New York City: A Budget Weekend

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:32:58 -0800

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Galavanting's free travel guide & video for a NYC Weekend trip

Overview
Costs
Credits

Join the ladies on a whirlwind New York City weekend. Hosts Kim Mance and Maren
Hogan check out everything from sleek and affordable Hotel 41 in Times Square, to
the Jazz Standard, spanish tapas, nightlife, hip restaurant Osteria del Circo and
Chinatown. Come for the fun, stay for the great NYC travel tips.

How Much it Costs - New York City can be an expensive place to visit, but we did our
best to pinch some pennies. Here's a list of the places we went that cost money, and
generally how much:

Hotel 41 - from $149 per night for a standard room; breakfast, cappuccino and Time
Out Magazine included.

Jazz Standard - $20-$30 cover charge, depending on band. No drink minimum.

Xunta Tapas Bar - from $4-$12 per food item, $25 for a large pitcher of Sangria.

Osteria del Circo - $25 price-fixed lunch menu and $35 for pre/post-theatre price-fixed
menu (cheap compared to similar NYC gourmet situations...)

Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center - Okay, this one wasn't cheap, and that's why we said
we "splurged". But post-Christmas rates are lower, and range from $12 to $16 per
person (weekdays/weekends), plus $8 for skate rental (ouch, that's pricey!)

Credits -

Hosts: Kim Mance & Maren Hogan

Created by: Kim Mance & Katy Quissell

Produced by: Kim Mance

Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal

Camerapersons: Rick Knight

Music: Click here for details

Galavanting Guide to Costa Rica

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:21:18 -0800

Join the ladies as they tour the nature-rich and adventure-filled country of Costa Rica. It's a safe and fun destination for women travelers, and most importantly...cheap! Airfare to Costa Rica is affordable, the food is inexpensive, and reasonably-priced hotels abound. Kim Mance & Katy Quissell do everything from leaping off of waterfalls, to taking surf lessons and relaxing with yoga at the beach. They also stop off at an indigenous village to see a little more of the country's heritage. Food editor Heather gets a cooking lesson at the RipJack, and Kim gets her nose pierced. It's a good time had by all...

5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling - Budget Travel Tips

Galavanting.tv — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:53:00 -0800

Galavanting Online Women's Travel Magazine - Current Issue

How to Eat Well on a Shoestring Budget

Happy Trails: 6 Tips for Traveling Well with a Friend

Wardrobe Confessions of a Traveling Mom

Protecting Your Laptop While Traveling

Travel With Kids: Skipping School

Top 10 Family Travel Tips You Can Actually Use

Family Travel Tips for the Thinking Impaired

Staying Safe While You Travel

Protecting Your Health: How Not to Crap Your Pants

Cheap Eats on Your Road Trip

The Amazing Pot Woman of Benin

Practical Guide to Traveling in Costa Rica

A Trip to the Feira in Maringá, Brazil

Cambodia’s New Dawn: Seeing Angkor Wat and its children

Journeys Within -- Siem Reap, Cambodia

Journeys Within

Five-Star Backpacking in South Africa

Soak, Scrub, Submerge: Korea's Public Baths

Vietnam's Ocean Bounty

South Africa's Garden Route

Brazilian Fondue? Yes Please!

Rick Steves from PBS Take on Travel Trends for 2009

An Open-Ended Around the World Journey with Soultravelers3

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Notable Traveler: Photojournalist Peter McBride

Notable Traveler: Travel Writer Eva Holland

Motion Graphics: Courtney HannibalGalavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written & performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio

Motion Graphics: Courtney HannibalGalavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written & performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio

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Galavanting in Taos, New Mexico

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The places we visited in this episode

Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers with Gary Vaynerchuk

Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers Episode

Contest

Contest Rules

Note the three Galavanting Destination Episode trivia questions given at the end of our Wine Tasting 101 for Travelers episode.

Email three correct answers to us at: thegals [at] gogalavanting [dot] com

All email entries must be received by May 29th, 2009.

A random winner will be chosen from those who answer correctly.

Winner will be notified by email - if a response isn't received within three days, another random entrant will be randomly chosen.

Wendy Perrin of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

Galavanting Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico

watch low bandwidth version >>

Watch other episodes

Galavanting's free travel guide & video for a Puerto Rican beach and rainforest adventure vacation in sunny San Juan.

Galavanting Guide to New York City: A Budget Weekend

Galavanting's free travel guide & video for a NYC Weekend trip

Galavanting Guide to Costa Rica

5 Ways to Save Money While Traveling - Budget Travel Tips

Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal
Galavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written &
performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio

Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal
Galavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written &
performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio