Author Archives: dmairoldi

New Gig: Editor of UpTake Travel Industry Blog

As if I don’t have enough to keep me busy, I’ve taken on another contract assignment—as the editor of the Travel Industry Blog at UpTake.com. Continue reading

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Woody Allen Made Me a New Yorker

I had always been attracted to New York, but after seeing Woody Allen’s films, I fell in love with it. In fact, if it weren’t for Woody, I might not have ever moved to this glorious city. (If you keep reading, you’ll find a list of some of my favorite Woody Allen NYC film locations.) Continue reading

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Personal Update, New Published Links, Andalucia

Wedding, recent published clips, and a taste of Andalucia, Spain! Continue reading

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Thailand Travels: Back to Normal

Visiting Bangkok after the 2010 protests and riots and how it feels as safe as ever. Continue reading

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Miami Spa Month; Restaurant, Hotel and Attraction Discounts

Summer Savings: Miami hotel deals through September, Miami spa month deals through August, Miami restaurant discounts through September 2010. Continue reading

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New Look, New Clips

It was time for a face-lift for Prepare for CrossCheck, as TBEX took place last week, and I head to Thailand next week. Continue reading

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Gerber Photo Contest: Monthly Prizes, $25K Scholarship, Print Ad Appearance

Gerber Generation Photo Contest, now through December 31, 2010. Monthly prizes include a Flip Video HD video camera. Grand prize winner appears in a print advertisement and receives a $25,000 scholarship. Continue reading

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Thailand: Calling All Tourists

Learn what the Thailand Tourism Authority is doing to lure tourists back to visit Thailand following the recent Red Shirt protests. Continue reading

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New Travel Auction Site Is Off & Away

New travel auction site Off & Away launches May 24, 2010. Learn how it works. Continue reading

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Mario Embraces Meatless Mondays, and Helps Me Snag a New Clip

I learned of the Meatless Monday movement last week when it sent out a press release announcing that chef Mario Batali, notable lover of meat and owner of several meat-centric restaurants, including Babbo—where I savored the best pork chop of … Continue reading

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