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Larry Bleiberg

@Lbleiberg

Freelance journalist, travel editor @WashPost, @BBC_Travel, @NatGeoTravel, @AARP Creator https://teapawt.net/t.co/O5heyMpMCh Past President Society of American Travel Writers

 Charlottesville, Virginia
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Joined March 2008
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@FT23 Jun 2025
Travel outside your political tribe? Many are saying no thanks on.ft.com/3HRkJom | opinion
Travel outside your political tribe? Many are saying ‘no thanks’

Travel outside your political tribe? Many are saying ‘no thanks’

From boycotting Texas to picking red cruises, Americans are increasingly self-segregating when travelling

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A Depression-era travel guide revealed a hidden Virginia.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about this roadmap to history!⁠ virginialiving.com/culture/w…
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@BBC_Travel6 Mar 2024
The new costs of travel that tourists should know bbc.in/3v2al77
The new costs of travel that tourists should know

The new costs of travel that tourists should know

Tourist taxes are now as much a part a trip as selfies and souvenir shops. And more are on the way.

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Do not read this @Virtuoso story by @Lbleiberg on an empty stomach. You have been warned. virtuoso.com/travel/articles…
The Best Restaurants in Istanbul that the City’s Top Chefs Love | Virtuoso

The Best Restaurants in Istanbul that the City’s Top Chefs Love | Virtuoso

An insider’s tour of the Turkish city’s must try dining spots, from mezze at Kelebek Kofte Piyaz to marinated lamb at Sehzade Cag Kebap.

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Amy Alipio@amytravels29 Sep 2023
This has def been on my bucket list for awhile. Thanks to Larry Bleiberg for this story that looks behind the scenes. via @natgeotravel #Sydney #Australia @bridgeclimb nationalgeographic.com/trave…
How a commuter bridge turned into a bucket-list experience

How a commuter bridge turned into a bucket-list experience

Why millions of tourists climb Sydney Harbour Bridge every year—plus six more places to scale great heights.

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Congrats to winners of Short Narrative category in #SATWFoundation 2023 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards: Todd Plummer @eatgaylove, Honorable Mention; Larry Bleiberg @Lbleiberg, Bronze; Tara Isabella Burton @NotoriousTIB, Silver; and Pico Iyer @picoiyer, Gold.
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Thoughtful and timely article from #SATW's own Larry Bleiberg, writer and past president of SATW. Is this the summer of bad tourists? @Lbleiberg @BBC_Travel bbc.com/travel/article/20230… via @bbc_travel
Is this the summer of bad tourists?

Is this the summer of bad tourists?

From vandalising ancient sites to disrespecting local culture, we're increasingly aware of travellers misbehaving – and this could ultimately be a good thing.

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Great story by SATW member Larry Bleiberg, former President of SATW. He shares wonderful insights and memories in this article. @lbleiberg @culturaltravel @visit_Japan #Tokyo #familytravel @aarp bit.ly/3wgAcFh

5 Life-Changing Vacations

Travel writers share the trips they won’t forget

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News from American Airlines' first class passengers by SATW member and past president, Larry Bleiberg: The airline announced it will eliminate first-class seating on some international and long-haul flights due to lower demand. - aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/… @satw @Lbleiberg @AARP
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WVTM 13@WVTM1313 Jun 2022
On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and the legalization of interracial marriage wvtm13.com/article/1967-lovi…
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For his story “Atlanta’s Unexpected Civil Rights Museum: Its Airport,” appearing in @WaPoTravel, SATW’s Immediate Past President @LBleiberg was awarded Best U.S. Travel Destination story at @UStravelIPW 2022 in Orlando, FL. Congratulations, Larry!
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#SATW president @Lbleiberg and convention co-chair @ChristieCloom share why #Milwaukee was selected as destination host for its members. "It's a little off people's radar for a travel destination, and that means there's great stories to write." #satwMKE jsonline.com/story/news/2021…

The pandemic kept them off the road. Now, travel writers convene in Milwaukee, and find 'so much...

More than 200 members of the Society of American Travel Writers are in Milwaukee this week as they cope with a pandemic-transformed travel landscape.

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Registration is now open for #SATW's #Milwaukee convention Oct 3-7. It's the first major travel media conference in 2021 as we join together to chart a path forward. #SATWMKE Not a member? Participation open to qualified journalists and PR professionals: satw.org/2021-convention-mil…
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@OrlandoChris22 Mar 2015
My #Travel App Packing List And The Theory Behind It bit.ly/1MWPfWB #Airline
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Thanks! RT @vivmag: "100 Best Affordable Vacations" by @JaneWooldridge & @Lbleiberg about destinations near & far bit.ly/K6tl5T
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CruiseEditor@CruiseEditor6 Apr 2010
SATW’s annual Editor’s Council May confab stars @gadling @CNN @BudgetTravel @TravlandLeisure @NatGeoTraveler bit.ly/bMZ1qD
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An industry gone mad. Annual magazine subscriptions for a mere $5.
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