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Amy Graff

I'm a girl on the go. I'm a working mom who isn't afraid to travel with my kids and bring them along on business trips. Sometimes I get away with just my husband or girlfriends. In my blog, I share my travel experiences--the good and the bad--and invite you to share yours.
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Bridget Daly

My travel philosophy is: If it's not in the guidebook, then let's go there! Don't get me wrong, I love the popular sites just as much as the next person, but it's the funky little places I find in my travels that interests me most. An old, haunted cemetery on the east coast, an offbeat jazz club in San Francisco, an old run down record store in Seattle, an eatery that serves sandwiches out of nothing more than a window cut out of a brick wall in Florence. The more interesting - the better!
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Bryson Forbes

Bryson has always had a passion for travel but never intentionally set out to make it a career. However, the industry found him and he considers himself lucky to have a career intertwined with his love of travel. Bryson spent the better part of the last decade understanding the needs of the Canadian traveller and currently works as junior partner and vice president of business development for TIL American Express. Prior to that, Bryson held senior positions in both the corporate and leisure travel sectors, at American Express and Sears Canada Inc. He also spent time at Travelweek, one of Canada's leading travel trade publications.
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Cesar Millan

CESAR MILLAN is a best-selling author, a public speaker in high demand, a branded pet care product designer/entrepreneur, and a popular TV series star--his hit TV show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" began its sixth season in October 2009 on the National Geographic Channel.
Simply put, Millan is the $35 billion pet care industry's most recognized and sought-after authority working in the field of dog care and rehabilitation.
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Chris McGinnis

Chris McGinnis hit the roads and skies early on and has never let up. As a kid on family vacations in the 60's, you'd find him in the airplane galley chatting with flight attendants, scoring airline wings or decks of cards and begging for visits to the cockpit. Later, Chris pursued a degree in international business....Why? Because of the opportunities to travel that such a career would bring.
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Claudia Kunkel

My idea of the perfect travel day is waking up in a fabulous boutique hotel somewhere I've never visited, searching for that perfect morning cup of coffee in a sidewalk cafe, watching the people go by, finding the museums, art galleries and quaint shops - and at the end of the day searching for that perfect glass of wine! As a "newbie" empty nester, I'm looking forward to new beginnings, new challenges and many new places - hope to see you there!
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James West

Traveling is my favorite hobby. Anytime there's an opportunity to take a trip, I will do everything I can to make it happen. Volunteering for work trips, any type of family event, and leisure travels with my own family are all my idea of fun. I love staying in hotels, finding local hot spots from the city natives, and taking lots of pictures to document our fun. I've been to many places from the Philippines to Finland, but I still have a lot of unexplored destinations I'm hoping to get to. I look forward to visiting more amazing places throughout the world and sharing them here.
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Jason Fogelson

Jason Fogelson is a freelance writer and creative director. A full member of the Motor Press Guild of America, he has covered cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles for a variety of print, web and broadcast media, including About.com, AOL Autos, CNN.com, the Los Angeles Times, Mazdasport Magazine and Fine Living Network. Jason also writes music, theater and film criticism, in addition to the occasional screenplay. Before working as a writer, Jason was an agent at the William Morris Agency in New York, representing writers and directors for film, television and theater. Prior to that, he was the Director of Play Development for the Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival. He is based in North Hollywood, California, where he lives with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and his motorcycle, a 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster Deluxe named "Manny."
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Julie Drossos

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, I grew up in an incredibly diverse city and from a young age was keen to learn about different cultures and parts of the world. I was fortunate to be born into a family that loved to travel . By the age of 10 I had visited the Carribean, Italy, France, Korea, Japan, Thailand and a number of destinations throughout Canada and the United States. My thirst for traveling and exploring new places continued into my adult years, and these days while most of my travels have been business-related, I manage to squeeze in as much personal traveling into my busy life as possible! My idea of a perfect vacation includes fine wine and fresh local food, a massage at the spa, exercise - preferably outdoors, a decadently comfortable bed, and some excitement, such as a local show or a sporting event. My favorite vacation to date is a tie between Mykonos, Greece and the Amalfi Coast, Italy.
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Karla Henriquez

I consider my passport a life-sustaining necessity. Since I was a baby, I've been traveling internationally, visiting more than 40 countries and taking up residence in 6 different nations- some quasi-democracies, some dictatorships. When asked where I'm from, I'm more likely to say where I've most recently lived/visited. Most unusual experience: spending time with the Nivacle tribe in the remote Chaco region of Paraguay.
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Mark Deyer

Mark Deyer.jpg Vegas this weekend? Sure. London next month? No problem. I'm starved for adventure. Finally at a place in my life where last minute travels and adventures are possible, I'm ready for whatever the open roads and skies have in store. Work travel is my bread and butter, but it's leisure travel that keeps me going. No kids to worry about and a schedule that can be changed with the drop of hat. See all posts from Mark Deyer

Matthew Clyde

Ever since my parents threw me in the back of the car at the age of five on a road trip through Arizona, I've been hooked. Travel Junkie. The wonder of travel for me is finding the unique aspects of each destination that gives it character. My ideal travel itinerary includes a lot of meandering, unscheduled exploration, and surprising discoveries - the hidden streets of the Barrio Gothic in Barcelona, a traditional Chinese fishing village on a distant island near Hong Kong, a leisurely boat ride through the deltas in Tigre, Argentina. Destinations that are meant to be explored again and again: New York, Paris, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Vienna.
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Mike Mason

A perfect travel day for me is landing in a city I have never been and just exploring, hoping on the bus, taking the subway, or strolling through the sites. Being a Dad in my 30's also involves some juggling and balance...I mean, who watches the kids while I'm out exploring, right? And though I prefer to travel for leisure, I've had my fair share of business adventures too. Red eye to Wichita anyone?
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Neal Mueller

When I think of travel, I'm headed anywhere I can seek adventure. In 2005 I finished a 3-year journey to climb the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. I love the outdoors and I love tangible goals. Mountain climbing, swimming, waterskiing, you name it. I push the limits whenever I get the chance. My next big challenge is to traverse 10 Degrees of Latitude on every continent under human power. I'll be posting about those adventures and many more side adventures right here on this blog.
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Sam Lowe

Sam Lowe, an almost-native Arizonan, has been traveling and writing about it ever since he was sent to Israel and Egypt to cover a peace-treaty signing that ended a brief war between the two countries. Since then, he has been stranded in Zambia, sang a solo in Munich, judged a Miss World beauty contest in Mexico, climbed halfway up Mt. Fuji, met with the prime minister of the Republic of China, snorkled the Great Barrier Reef, wingwalked, been a circus clown, impersonated a wax dummy and driven the Goodyear Blimp, among other things in the 40-plus countries and 46 states he has visited.
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