Julia Steinecke
When she left her hometown of Kapuskasing, Ontario, Julia embarked on the travels that would eventually take her through Guatemala, Jordan, India, Laos, Cuba, Ireland, China and more. Julia has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and has been a letter carrier, ESL teacher, women's shelter counsellor, editor and journalist. She's the author of Pink Planet, a monthly travel column in the Toronto Star. Julia has shared a National Magazine Award, and received three Ontario Arts Council grants.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010 18:55
Wave of Change: Five Years After the Tsunami
Five years ago, the tsunami took thousands of lives and changed Thailand forever. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn.
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Beyond the Guidebook
Friday, 08 January 2010 19:10
The Other Nightlife in Buenos Aires: The Story of Argentina's Cartoneros
Argentina's cartoneros stay up late looking for recyclables in the trash bags of Buenos Aires. Finally, someone's looking out for them.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 13:17
Exploring some NGOs in Laos
Julia Steinecke finds it easy to meet NGOs and community organizations, like Big Brother Mouse.
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Why we travel
Monday, 10 August 2009 13:53
Undoing the Limbo: Recovering from Hurricanes in the Caribbean
It's one thing to put the roof back on a house—what about rebuilding young lives in a Caribbean economy torn apart by hurricanes?
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Why we travel
Thursday, 18 June 2009 20:39
Resources for Aspiring Travel Writers
There are a lot of helpful how-to books on travel writing (e.g. The Travel Writer's Handbook by Zobel and Butler). But my advice is to spend more time actually reading travel writers who inspire you.
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Work Abroad
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 19:58
So, You Want to be a Travel Writer
Six tips to get you started from veteran travel writer Julia Steinecke.
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Work Abroad
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