In 2008, I had the privilege of interviewing Chuck Thompson. Chuck is a very well known travel writer and one of the first interviews I ever did. I had just finished his book, “Smile When You’re Lying, and sent an off chance interview request to him. Surprisingly”, he agreed. Smile When You’re lying is a [...]
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Traveling to Hell with Chuck Thompson
January 25, 2010 – 10:42 am
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Interview with Chuck Thompson
September 8, 2008 – 11:37 am
Writer Chuck Thompson highlighted his troubles with the travel industry in his recent book, Smile When You’re Lying. I read the book while traveling Europe and loved its sharp commentary and funny anecdotes. Some people felt the same. Others did not. Intrigued by his opinions, I recently spoke with him about them in more detail: [...]
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The Best Travel Books
August 10, 2008 – 11:16 am
Part of the tool belt of any traveler is a good book. Long bus, train, or plane rides can get pretty boring and can give you a lot of “dead” time if you haven’t mastered the art of the 10-hour blank stare. While traveling, I always enjoy reading books about travel, exotic locations, and living [...]