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I'm a travel industry veteran and frequent traveller. I am also a certified member of the Canadian Ski Patrol (first responder status). I ski a lot. My Blog is at - www.markstraveljournal.me Mark's Travel Journal provides tips, views, reviews on travel, skiing, golf, beer, wine and food. My website - http://www.twylah.com/marktravel My photos - http://500px.com/marktravel Twitter- @marktravel I write regularly for Liftopia and Hipmunk Published Article samples: http://issuu.com/golfscene/docs/summer2011/51?e=0 http://issuu.com/golfscene/docs/golfscene-fall-20http://www.liftopia.com/blog/getting-ready-ski-season-canadian-ski-patroller/11/51?e=0 http://www.liftopia.com/blog/tough-runs/ http://www.jettingaround.com/2012/11/a-day-in-london/

Plan an unforgettable cross-country skiing experience

On By markstraveljournalIn Backpacking, Colorado, Guest Post, hiking, Holidays, Idaho, Infographic, Maine, Oregon, Skiing, Tourism, travel, Travel Etiquette, Travel Facts, Travel Tips, United States2 Comments

Here’s your chance to plan an unforgettable cross-country skiing experience. Whether you already love cross-country skiing or are just starting with this popular winter sport, you’re in for a real treat. We might think of cross-country skiing as a form of exercise, but in Scandinavia and China, it’s one of the oldest means of travel. …

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How to Be a Traveler instead of a Tourist

On By markstraveljournalIn A Day in Amsterdam, A Day In Germany, A Day In Italy, A Day In London, A Day In Paris, Air Travel, Airports, Backpacking, Business Travel, Canada, Europe, Holidays, roadtrip, Tourism, travel, Travel Etiquette, Travel Facts, Travel Industry Secret, Travel Reviews, Travel Tips, Vacations13 Comments

If you want to learn how to be a traveler instead of a tourist, you will find some easy tips and tricks that can help you right here.