Joshua Berman is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Outside Traveler, and Transitions Abroad magazines. Moon Handbooks Belize is one of numerous books that Joshua has written for Avalon Travel Publishing. He is the co-author of the first ever comprehensive guidebook to Nicaragua, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, the second edition of which will be released in November, 2005. In between guidebooks, he is a wilderness trip leader, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and wildland firefighter. Joshua is currently on a remarkable year-long, round-the-world honeymoon which he is chronicling in his acclaimed Tranquilo Traveler Weblog
Nicaragua RPCV Joshua Berman wins Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award
Moon Handbooks Belize Wins Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award
Posted by: josue on Oct 02, 2005 - 11:47 PM
Art & Entertainment: Books Emeryville, CA - Moon Handbooks Belize, by Joshua Berman and Chicki Mallan, has been honored with a prestigious Lowell Thomas Award in the Best Guidebook category.
With this selection, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) has recognized Moon Handbooks Belize as the definitive guidebook to this fascinating Central American destination.
The results of the 21st Annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition (which is, in essence, travel writing’s Academy Awards) were announced in Las Vegas at SATW's annual convention. Bronze winner Moon Handbooks Belize was one of 1,385 entries in 27 categories.
The competition was judged by faculty members of the Missouri School of Journalism, who said: “The conversational writing takes this guidebook beyond just a comprehensive, detailed listing of what to do and where to go. The authors blend history, environment and ‘need to know’ information in an entertaining way. The guide handles all budgets. The itineraries and sectional maps at the beginning introduce the country and allow readers to get a quick overview before diving into the details.”
Other award winners include the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic Adventure Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and Travel + Leisure.
Avalon Travel Publishing of Emeryville, California, published this 6th edition
of Moon Handbooks Belize in December 2004 as one of the first examples of their boldly redesigned guidebook series. Author Joshua Berman has taken over researching, writing, and photographing the book from Chicki Mallan, bringing a striking new perspective to an old standby. The award-winning new edition of Moon Handbooks Belize is a superb companion for anyone traveling to Belize.
About Joshua Berman:
Joshua Berman is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Outside Traveler, and Transitions Abroad magazines. Moon Handbooks Belize is one of numerous books that Joshua has written for Avalon Travel Publishing. He is the co-author of the first ever comprehensive guidebook to Nicaragua, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, the second edition of which will be released in November, 2005. In between guidebooks, he is a wilderness trip leader, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and wildland firefighter. Joshua is currently on a remarkable year-long, round-the-world honeymoon which he is chronicling in his acclaimed Tranquilo Traveler Weblog
Contact:
Joshua Berman
jberman @ gmail.com
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