Extraordinary! The Indie Travel Podcast Magazine

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Introducing a outstanding print+digital publication for independent travellers, from one of our favorite travel sites, Indie Travel Podcast. We've interviewed fellow travel writer and friend Craig Martin, of Indie Travel Podcast and enjoyed learning all about this incredible travel resource.

 

The Indie Travel Podcast has traditionally focused on cutting-edge new media publishing, especially audio downloads. It has grown to include travel video and stories on their Lonely Planet award-winning site, http://indietravelpodcast.com.

 

 

In all its forms the Indie Travel Podcast caters for independent travellers, especially those planning or taking part in extended travel. The Indie Travel Podcast Magazine allows themes to be treated in greater depth and beautiful photography and graphic design to be showcased in a familiar format.

 

 

I've seen a preview copy of the very first issue of Indie Travel Podcast Magazine. What do I say?

 

Indie Travel Podcast Magazine

 

 

IMPRESSIVE! The photography is stunning. The articles - top-notch writing - excellent content. The storylines - excellent  - somehow, they intuited the travel stories I'd most like to read! My favorite parts are the Global Events, Wise Words, and in-depth articles by some of my favorite writers (and several new favorites).

 

I also have to say, anyone that quotes Ozymandias, by Percy Bysshe Shelley,
is a winner in my book.

 

The most important thing? I've learned quite a bit about different places
in this world - for which I am grateful. BRAVO, Indie Travel Podcast! Congratulations, Craig and Linda - this is a Fine, Fine Travel Magazine. We highly recommend the Indie Travel Podcast Magazine!

 

Indie Travel Podcast Magazine

 

Details:
New media delivery mechanisms are still going to be used in distributing the magazine; especially the seldom used PDF functionality of iTunes. With an existing global audience of podcast listeners, the digital magazine can be instantly delivered.

 

For those tired of reading online or wanting something to read during takeoff and landing, the print subscription delivers sharp, high quality images and thoughtful writing in a practical A5 format. Beautiful photography throughout means it will proudly grace any coffee table.

 

 

Bloggers and content:
Three regular columns are introduced with well-known travel bloggers taking centre stage. Kim Mance tackles women's travel; Erik McLaughlin talks health as the adventure doctor; and Christine Gilbert covers the digital nomad beat.

 

These regulars are joined by several other well-known bloggers. In addition to Craig and Linda Martin's writing and photography, Tim Patterson and Ryan Libre have a feature on their time with the Kachin Independence Army in Burma; Ben Cooper writes on tapas in Seville with Debbie Dubrow supplying photos; Lola Akinmade provides a photo essay on Lagos; Kat Calvin explores Angkor Wat and the nightlife of Siem Reap; and Gary Arndt was interviewed about his round-the-world travels. See? This is virtually a who's who of travel writers. Imagine the second issue...

 

 

Blog reviews form a special category with four sites coming under the Editor's gaze this quarter.

 

Blogging is a developing medium and this section highlights blogs with interesting writing and storytelling or other unique attributes. It is thought this will be a popular and rather unique department in current travel publishing.

 

Indie Travel Podcast Magazine

 

Title: Indie Travel Podcast Magazine
Published: September 1st, 2009
Frequency: Quarterly (February, June, September, December)
Format: Flipbook and PDF (online); A5 booklet (printed)
Price: NZ$40 for a year's subscription; NZ$9.50 + postage for single issue. Medium resolution PDF and Flipbook are free to view online.