Meet Travel experts!

Ever wanted to discuss traveling with someone who knows, first hand, what it's like and what to expect? Well, now is your chance to meet some of the top authors and adventure experts in Los Angeles next month. Some of the speakers at this event include Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, avalanche expert Dean Cardinale, and journalist Peter Potterfield.

To read more about this event, see the article from the LA Times below:

Join TV hosts, authors, adventure experts and more than 550 exhibitors at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show. The show will present speakers and workshops catering to a variety of travel destinations, cultures, activities and budgets, including The Times Travel Editor, top industry insiders and consummate adventurers. All will be on hand to offer insight into having the best travel experience--whether you're planning a romantic retreat, family vacation or the journey of a lifetime.

"We've learned that, even in difficult economic times, Americans view travel as mandatory, not optional," says Los Angeles Times Travel Editor Catharine Hamm. "How do we continue to feed our passion for new places and new experiences? Our experts will talk about strategies for continuing to see the world, no matter your budget."

Speakers at the February 14th & 15th weekend event include:
• Arthur and Pauline Frommer, renowned father-daughter budget travel experts, on authentic and affordable travel for 2009
• Rick Steves, host of PBS' Rick Steves' Europe, on crossing the pond without breaking the bank
• Travel Channel host Samantha Brown on making weekend getaways manageable and memorable
• Catharine Hamm (www.latimes.com/travel) and a variety of travel journalists on industry trends, how to avoid getting scammed, and online deals
• Robert Young Pelton, author of The World's Most Dangerous Places, on travel during wartime
• Dean Cardinale, avalanche expert and mountaineer, on his trek to the summit of Mt. Everest
• Costas Christ, National Geographic ADVENTURE Global Travel Editor, on green travel
• Peter Potterfield, adventure journalist and photographer, on classic hikes from the Swedish Arctic to the wilds of New Zealand
• Plus destination workshops on vacations with a purpose, getting the most for your dollar, and exotic get-aways to Tahiti, Maui and Australia and more

The Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show is presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California and The Greek National Tourist Office; Samy's Camera is the Major Sponsor; Louisiana Office of Tourism is the Presenting Sponsor of the Culinary Stage DineLA; National Geographic ADVENTURE Magazine, the Travel Channel, Hoy and KTLA5CW are Media Sponsors. The event is co-produced by Unicomm, LLC and the Los Angeles Times.
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Check out the list of other travel writers and experts who will be speaking in Jan & Feb.


Menlo Park -- Meridian Travel holds cruise event, Jan 27, Menlo Park, CA

York -- Travel writer Lawrence Millman, Feb. 6 @ York Public Library

Glasgow -- The Holiday & Travel Show provides the opportunity to grab a holiday bargain and discover holiday ideas, Feb 13 @ The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.


If you know of any travel writers, photographers, or speakers in your area within the next month, feel free to leave a comment here!

Happy travels!
Katy Lynch
Community Manager
whereivebeen.com