He's been all over the world for various publications including National Geographic Adventure Magazine and I snagged him for a few minutes to give travelers some tips on how to take better photos.

I also asked him a few other questions about his many journeys which led to him telling me about a 10,000 mile motorcycle ride through South America...

PS: Pete's website is very cool.

Know another notable traveler you'd like to see interviewed? Contact us.

Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal

editor's note: Eva deserves an award for the technical difficulties she had to endure during our very first live broadband interview recording! There are still some areas where the video does not run, but audio continues, so just press on and hear her insights!

Know another notable traveler you'd like to see interviewed? Contact us.

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Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal
Galavanting Theme Music: "Straight to Static" written &
performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio

That's right...LIVE
Dec 29th, 2008!

The live broadcast aired and an archived copy is here, thanks for watching!!

Kim Mance, editor of Galavanting will be in the charming town of Colmar, France to check out their Christmas Markets, which last until December 31st each year. She's there shooting the next online episode of Galavanting TV, coming in January, and will share a sneak peek of the sights and sounds in this gorgeous area live!

Live broadcast brought to you by Boingo:

(The show will air for about 5-10 minutes then it will auto-replay an archived copy for viewers who missed the live version.)

Where in the world is Colmar?

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1. @deliciousbaby  2. Kimberly Kradel  3. Nancy D. Brown  4. Shelly Rivoli  5. Anne Campbell

6. @TanyaBrothen  7. Wandering Man 8. France Travel Guide  9. 3 Troopin' Travelers  10. Carrie Williams

11. dloo 12. David Benjamin

 

Top five ways to save money next time you travel:

1) Study up on airline fare cycles and alternate routes when booking your flights and save a lot of cash. Knowing the seasons that airfares change and not reserving a flight in peak travel times will be much cheaper.  Be inventive with the routes you search for and don't rely on default search results when using travel bookers online. Combining that with searching dates that are somewhat flexible will likely save you a bundle.

2) Rent an apartment or consider a house-swap to save on lodging costs & provide flexibility. Most apartments come with a kitchen and you can save on the cost of breakfast and some dinners this way. Plus if you're traveling as a group or as a family, renting an apartment is a great way to save money. Another way to have very low cost lodgin is a growing trend of house-swapping, it's a clever way to make the most of the assets you already have, and experience local-living in your destination.

3) Learn to say "no" to tour guides you hire on site. Many times you'll be approached by independent guides once you arrive in a city's airport, train station, or ferry port. They can actually be a helpful way to see a city and offer affordable rates -- but -- keep in mind they may be receiving kickbacks from restaurants and shops along the way. This is illegal in most countries, but not always enforced. If prices of souvenirs and food seem far above the local community standard, tell the guide you would like to go elsewhere. They will likely protest, but stand firm.

4) Avoid the kitsch and be creative when souvenir shopping. If you're feeling pressure to bring something back for absolutely everyone you know, don't discount the simple ways to share your experience. A fun photo of you in front of a monument can be framed once you get back home and will last a lifetime. If you also concentrate on buying from smaller local shops or rural communities, you'll end up with a souvenir that's not only authentic, but budget friendly. Buying prints of original artwork from artists on the street is a good way to have something affordable and easy to pack.

5) Don't use traveler's checks, they'll only weigh you down in fees and are a pain in the butt to exchange. It's very rare to even have them accepted as payment anymore and you'll have to exchange them to even have money while traveling, and you'll lose a lot in the transaction. The better route is to use your debit card to withdraw money from bank machines along the way (bonus travel tip: don't ask for an 'ATM' abroad, ask for a 'bank machine'.) Using your credit card for as many transactions as possible will also reduce he amount of cash you carry around and hopefully rack up some airline miles too! Be sure to watch the entire video for Kim's bonus tip about ordering currency ahed of time either online or at your local bank. You'll have money on hand to get out of the airport, and away from the high airport exchange fees.

We'd love to hear your ideas of ways to save money while traveling, so leave a comment and a link to your blog!

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Kim Mance is editor-in-chief of Galavanting and based in Chicago, IL. Her other writing on everything from travel, to politics to parenting can be found in places like MarieClaire.com, The Huffington Post, Babble, AlterNet and Women's Voices for Change. She has lived abroad, is always up for an adventure and has visited 25 countries...so far.

Watch on the episode page & check out our full itinerary >>

Join the ladies as they tour the nature-rich and adventure-filled country of Costa Rica. It's a safe and fun destination for women travelers, and most importantly...cheap! Airfare to Costa Rica is affordable, the food is inexpensive, and reasonably-priced hotels abound.

Kim Mance & Katy Quissell do everything from leaping off of waterfalls, to taking surf lessons and relaxing with yoga at the beach. They also stop off at an indigenous village to see a little more of the country's heritage. Food editor Heather gets a cooking lesson at the RipJack, and Kim gets her nose pierced. It's a good time had by all...

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Hosts:  Kim Mance, Katy Quissell & Heather Rascona
Created & Directed by:  Kim Mance & Katy Quissell
Produced by:  Kim Mance
Motion Graphics: Courtney Hannibal

Camerapersons:  Abel Gonzales; Kim & Katy
Galavanting Theme Music:  "Straight to Static" written &
performed by Chris Ballew, courtesy of Pump Audio