Education
After growing up in Katonah, New York, Smith studied biology at the University of Virginia and wildlife ecology at Utah State University.
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The first edition of Moon Handbooks Four Corners was the winner of the 2004 Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Guidebook from the Society of American Travel Writers. This wind-swept, sun-punished heart of the Southwest is where you'll encounter valleys strewn with thousand-foot mesas, the thundering rapids of the Colorado River, the living heart of the Navajo and Hopi nations, and sublime scenery found nowhere else. Julian Smith's award-winning guide helps you have a truly personal experience. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. Julian details where to trek, climb, mountain bike, and raft between slot canyons or vast canyon walls. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Anasazi cliff dwellings, the Colorado and Greene Rivers, Lake Powell, and the Grand Staircase, Moon Handbooks Four Corners has the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
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From horseback riding between ancient haciendas in the Andes and cruising around the Galapagos Islands to relaxing in a mellow coastal beach town, Moon Handbooks Ecuador is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, climbing volcanoes, and hiking, biking, and rafting information, Moon Handbooks Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Planning your next family vacation? Hit the road before you even leave the house with Travel Planning Online For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way to ensure a great trip and get the best prices. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, alone or with the family, this book explains in clear language how the Internet can be your virtual travel guide with information that enables you to... * Find online city guides and travel brochures * Buy plane tickets, book hotel rooms, and rent cars from your home computer * Use advanced search tools for effortless travel: check weather forecasts, find interactive maps, consult ATM locators, and research major attractions * Consult newsgroups, chat rooms, and mailing lists to find first-person reports of the places you plan to visit * Locate loads of predeparture advice and services on everything from passports and visas to travel advisories and health resources that can help guarantee a successful trip Included in the second edition of this popular book is a collection of great travel Web sites, reviewed and organized by topic. The bonus CD-ROM includes this directory in an interactive format as well as an evaluation version of Personal Passport and a trial version of Electronic Travel Desk, which help you find special vacation deals, book flights, and check schedules.
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Seasoned travelers Julian Smith and Jean Brown lead travelers to unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures in Ecuador, from riding the train through the steep switchbacks of the famous Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) to enjoying some of the best diving in the world off of the Galápagos Islands. Smith and Brown include several trip strategies that cater to the diverse interests of travelers, such as a Culture and History Tour and Outdoor Adventure Tour. Complete with information on exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town and climbing volcanoes in Sangay National Park, Moon Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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From the historical charm of Washington D.C. to a touch of the South in Richmond and a taste of the coast in Rehoboth, Moon Handbooks Virginia is the guide to the best the state has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for enjoying food, bed-and-breakfasts, national parks, hikes, and campsites, Moon Handbooks Virginia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Award-winning travel writer Julian Smith shares his knowledge of the Four Corners region, a destination that he admits is his favorite place on earth.” From the alien rock formations of Arches National Park to the lightning-swept mesas of Canyonlands, the Four Corners region provides a landscape that defies the imagination, and Smith provides expert advice on all of the amazing sights, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. He also includes unique trip strategies, such as a National Parks and Scenery Tour and Native Cultures Tour. Whether it's mountain biking on the famous Slickrock Trail near Moab, pretending you're in a John Ford western while driving through Monument Valley, or standing on the only point in the U.S. where four states meet, Moon Four Corners gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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Award-winning travel writer Julian Smith knows the best way to experience Virginia, from canoeing down the Great Dismal Swamp and hiking the Appalachian Trail to noshing at the Carytown Watermelon Festival. Smith provides unique suggestions for trips such as the Two-Week History Tour and Outdoor Highlights for Active Travelers. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Virginia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on exploring the deep forest of Douthat State Park and visiting the pretty, gingerbread-like houses of Onancock, Moon Virginia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
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After growing up in Katonah, New York, Smith studied biology at the University of Virginia and wildlife ecology at Utah State University.
He is the author of Crossing the Heart of Africa, published in 2010 by Harper Perennial. Smith has written for publications including Smithsonian, Wired, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Traveler, New Scientist, United States News and World Report, United States of America Today, the Los Angeles Times, Wend Magazine and the Washington Post. Smith is the author of travel guidebooks to Virginia, Ecuador, and the United States Southwest for Moon Publications.
In December 2010, Harper Perennial published his book Crossing the Heart of Africa: An Odyssey of Love and Adventure, an account of retracing the 1898-1900 route of British explorer Ewart Grogan across Africa.
In 2007, Smith traveled from South Africa to Sudan, crossing eight countries in two months by bus, bicycle and ferry. Grogan"s journey was itself the first transect of the continent from south to north, done in part to convince his beloved"s stepfather that he was worth marrying.
( Seasoned travelers Julian Smith and Jean Brown lead tra...)
( From horseback riding between ancient haciendas in the ...)
( Award-winning travel writer Julian Smith knows the best...)
(Planning your next family vacation? Hit the road before y...)
( The first edition of Moon Handbooks Four Corners was th...)
( Award-winning travel writer Julian Smith shares his kno...)
( From the historical charm of Washington D.C. to a touch...)