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Where Were You in 2011? Also, reciprocating travel
It’s hard to believe that another year has rolled around. It’s time for a roll of the drums and a blare of the trumpets to announce this year’s “Where Were You?” game. With prizes.
Readers name items brought from overseas
An ITN subscriber e-mailed, “I subscribe to other travel magazines. Yours is, easily, the most useful.”
Subscribers recommend travel gadgets
In next month’s column I’ll have the results of your voting for Most Favorite Country.
“How have your overseas travels affected your day-to-day living?
It’s time to SHARE! Today’s question is “How have your overseas travels affected your day-to-day living?”
Which country is your absolute, all-time favorite?
Here’s another game with prizes… and a bit of fame for those fortunate to have their entries picked (at random) out of the big box.
Announcing a brand-new ITN travel certificate
In the year 2010, did you travel to any of the following countries: Guyana, Suriname, St. Vincent, Kosovo, Macedonia (FYR), Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Pakistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo DR, Congo R., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia or Sudan?
Where Were You in 2010
The Wheel of Fortune. ’Round and ’round it goes. Where it stops, nobody knows. Here are the winners of our “Where Were You in 2010?” game. But, first, I digress — in the spirit of the moment, however.
The results of ITN’s latest annual "Where Did You Go" contest
Here are the results of ITN’s latest annual “Where Did You Go?” This for the year 2010.
A quick primer on photos
In next month’s issue we’ll have the results of “Where Were You in 2010?” and I’ll announce the winners from among all the entries. Seeing where other travelers have been may give you some ideas for your next venture.
Which Countries Did You Visit in 2010
The ITN game currently in play is “Which Countries Did You Visit in 2010?” There will be a bevy of prizes for the lucky selectees. E-mail your entry to ArmondNoble@yahoo.com or write to Country Game, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818-1940.
Which airline did you use in 2009? Also, reducing camera shake
We’ll have details of our new game, but, first, results and winners of the latest one. It was asked, “Which airline did you use in 2009 to fly to an overseas destination?”
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There is a hobby that could be considered a cousin to travel, and that is Amateur Radio. Your voice can go to the far reaches of the globe, prompting responses from people on the air, and you never leave your chair.
Which Airline Did You Fly Overseas With In 2009
Our current game (with prizes, as usual) is “Which Airline Did You Fly Overseas With In 2009?” Entries to: Airlines, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95818-1910, or to ArmondNoble@yahoo.com. Don’t forget to include your ZIP code.
The winners of our “Who Did You Cruise With In 2009?” game
The searchlights brighten the sky, the band strikes up a sprightly tune and down the red carpet come the winners of our “Who Did You Cruise With In 2009?” game. (At the end of this column are details on the next game and a new essay contest.)
How to make better travel videos (continued)
To reemphasize what I mentioned in the last issue, promise yourself (with rare exception) to never “zoom” again. Instead, your first shot should be a wide-angle one that “establishes.” Then turn off the camera. Reframe for your medium shot and take it. The shot following that will be the close-up.
Using video cameras on trips
The quality of video cameras is skyrocketing and the prices are dropping like a rock, thus many people are buying them for the first time.
The winners of our “Where Were You In 2009?” quiz
Aroll of the drums! A blare of the trumpets! It’s time to announce the winners of our “Where Were You In 2009?” quiz.
The “Where Were You in 2009?” contest
An American couple was visiting Germany. At dinner, the waiter asked if they would like a drink first. The man said, “Dry martini.” His wife said, “Dry martini.” The waiter brought six martinis to the table.