Green Travel Talk with David Stanley
Moon author David Stanley has been writing about the South Pacific since the late-1970s and has been a low-impact traveler even longer. The first edition of Moon's groundbreaking South Pacific Handbook published in 1979, with his Moon guides to Fiji following in 1985, Tahiti in 1989, and Tonga-Samoa in 1999. With the anniversary of Earth Day near, Moon Acquisitions Director Grace Fujimoto asked David to talk about about ecotourism, and he was happy to contribute.
The Best of Baja with Nikki Goth Itoi
Moon Baja author Nikki Goth Itoi first traveled to Baja in 2000. In 2002, she and her husband drove Mexico's Baja and mainland coasts for several months. She has returned countless times since and loves exploring the area. Nikki was excited to share some of her insider tips on Baja. Enjoy!
Discovering Cambodia with Tom Vater
Moon Cambodia author Tom Vater first visited Cambodia in 2001 and loved it instantly. He’s the author of numerous books, and a regular contributor to the South Eastern Globe, one of Cambodia's English-language magazines. His feature articles have appeared around the world in various publications. He lives in Bangkok.
An Insider's View of Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona with Jeff Ficker
Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona author Jeff Ficker is a transplant to the Valley of the Sun, though, having lived there since the age of six, he considers himself a true Arizonan—he grew up learning about prickly-pear cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden and celebrating birthday parties at the Phoenix Zoo. A co-founder of Arizona Monthly, and former managing editor of Desert Living magazine, we asked him to share some of his insider knowledge of Phoenix and the surrounding areas, and he was happy to oblige.
Exploring Chiapas With Liza Prado & Gary Chandler
Together, Liza Prado & Gary Chandler have co-authored and contributed to several guidebooks, including Moon Chiapas, Moon Cancún & Cozumel, Moon Yucatán Peninsula, and Moon Spotlight Cozumel & the Riviera Maya. They split their time between Chiapas and Colorado.
Discovering Pittsburgh with Dan Eldridge
Moon Pittsburgh author Dan Eldridge moved with his family to Western Pennsylvania during the summer of 1990. At the time, he was only halfway through his high school career. During his decade as a Pittsburgh resident, Dan also experienced life as a college student, a freelance journalist, a newspaper editor, a taxi driver, and a dishwasher. We asked Dan to share some of his favorite Steel City secrets, and he was happy to oblige.
Thrill of Brazil
Living Abroad in Panama with Miriam Butterman
Moon Living Abroad in Panama author Miriam Butterman is a freelance writer who left New York City for Panama with a two-year contract. Nine years later, she holds residency in Panama and is experiencing all the country has to offer. A language arts and writing teacher by career, she's worked in the hospitality industry, and as an editor for the Panama Eagle, a journalist for the Panama Star, and has contributed to the magazine, Panama 9°80°. She's also forayed into the local music scene as a singer, working with Panamanian artists and musicians. Here she shares insider secrets on making the move to Panama, and loving it.
Living Abroad in China with Barbara & Stuart Strother
Moon Living Abroad in China authors Barbara and Stuart Strother first visited China in 1993, and have been traveling and working in China since. In 2000, the Strothers and their two-year-old twins moved to Shanghai where they taught at several schools while also running a teacher recruitment business. Today, they split their year between teaching at Azusa Pacific University in Southern California and leading a variety of travel-study programs to China for MBAs and undergraduate business majors. We asked them to share some of their best tips for making the move to China.
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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.