vivekw

Full Name: Vivek Wagle
Country: Australia
Gender: Male
Website: Vivek's personal blog
Biography:
I’m the Head of Editorial for Lonely Planet Digital.

Before joining the online team, I was a travel-guide author and editor. I’ve worked on scores of books – covering every continent except Antarctica – and dreamed up countless ideas (both good and terrible!) for travellers.

I’ve lived in India, Pakistan, the USA (both coasts) and Indonesia, but I’m currently upside-down in Melbourne, Australia. I still hit the road whenever I can.

My last trip was my first “family” trip ever: to Hawaii. Travelling with an infant was certainly eye-opening.

The next trip I’m planning is to Northern Thailand, if I can squeeze it in.

You should follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/veyk. If you’re not a spammer or sketchy, I’ll follow you back.
Languages: English, Hindi, Indonesian, Spanish.

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20th January
- 10:49pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haiti - please help (sticky) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
  
  Disturbing news - according to news.com.au, a new earthquake has struck near Port-au-Prince (magnitude 6.1, so about 10 times less powerful...
18th January
- 10:26pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haiti - please help (sticky) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
  
  Here's the link to Paul's article on the site: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/haiti/travel-tips-and-articles/42/30775...
- 10:25pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haiti - please help (sticky) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
  
  Hi everyone - more links from our Haiti author:...
- 6:33am
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Review of Scandinavia: Rating 2 out of 5 in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch
  
  From the original post: "Accommodation at the higher end is..." (vs "Accommodations at the higher end are..."), "had to go to hospital" (vs...
17th January
- 10:48pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haiti - please help (sticky) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
  
  Thanks for the updates, everyone.
15th January
- 5:38am
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haiti - please help (sticky) in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
  
  The BBC has a list of charities involved in the relief effort: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8456730.stm....
24th November 2009
- 10:51pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ruta Maya Travel Agency in Antigua, AVOID in the Americas - Central America Branch
  
  We definitely DO NOT have a relationship with these folks!
20th November 2009
- 4:02am
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vibram Five Fingers in the Activities & Gear Branch
  
  I'm biased - i can't stand the way they look. But those who use 'em tend to love 'em....
26th October 2009
- 3:52am
  posted a Message to Moon rocks brought back by the Apollo 11 mission.
  
  I loved the moon rock at the Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC, when I was little. Was so great to be able to touch a piece of outer space!
- 3:52am
  joined the Moon rocks brought back by the Apollo 11 mission. group
9th September 2009
- 12:27am
  commented on Hi...new member in The Lonely Planet Round Table
  
  Hey Robin - great to hear of some locals! If you're around Melbourne, let us know and pop by the office for a coffee.
7th September 2009
- 5:30am
  commented on Mediterranean simplicity in Food in the morning
  
  [i]Tosta con tomate[/i] sounds excellent! Have to try that tomorrow.
  
  I fell in love with Turkish breakfasts. Such abundance and variety of flavors! I'd have skipped lunch if the Turkish lunches weren't so excellent as well. Turkey: not good for the waistline.
- 5:04am
  posted a Photo to The Lonely Planet Round Table
  
  Where the magic happens Just in case you're interested, here's where we work - a converted warehouse on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, Melbourne, Australia.
4th September 2009
- 12:15am
  posted a Message to The Lonely Planet Round Table
  
  Friday, September 4
  
  Hi everyone,
  
  Wrapping up the first week of September. It's officially spring here in Australia, but in the north thoughts turn towards autumn. We've tried to feature some great insights from our community (such as how to carry a baby through the snow) as well as some topical pieces this week (eg Fiji's suspension from the Commonwealth and the best places to explore Big Sur in fall). We also snuck in an ice cream piece to catch the tail end of the warm season in Rome.
  
  What would you like to see us cover coming up? Lots on the world of travel as we move into the latter quarter of the year.
  
  vivek
2nd September 2009
- 7:09am
  joined the College Football Is My Life group
27th July 2009
- 11:02pm
  commented on Caffrey's Irish Ale in Beers of the World
  
  Oh, and lou_wurm: describing an Irish beer as "British" might raise a few hackles! :)
- 11:02pm
  commented on Caffrey's Irish Ale in Beers of the World
  
  Thanks for the tips! I obviously need to scour the Irish pubs and bottle shops in Australia.
- 6:22am
  commented on Best band ever to come from San Francisco? in Rockin' all over the world
  
  You MUST be related to Fogerty. CCR is a favorite of mine, but even I have to admit that 80% of their songs sound identical.
- 6:19am
  commented on Experience Music Project in Rockin' all over the world
  
  There's more to this thread than pretty pictures, nthorpe! See, for example, the post two above yours. :)
24th July 2009
- 8:06am
  posted a Message to Beers of the World
  
  Caffrey's Irish Ale
  
  Ok, so a bit off topic - but does anyone know what happened to Caffrey's? Used to be my favorite brew and is now available...nowhere, as far as i can tell. Did they go kaput? Should i just, y'know...Google it?
- 2:00am
  commented on Best band ever to come from San Francisco? in Rockin' all over the world
  
  Wow - that is a massive call! You're picking Creedence over the Grateful Dead, Faith No More, Dead Kennedys, Santana and Jefferson Airplane/Starship? (Not to mention Huey Lewis and the News and Sammy Hagar. :) )
- 1:30am
  commented on Teach yourself a foreign language by listening to rock'n'roll! in Rockin' all over the world
  
  This is una idea maravillosa! I know a bunch of folks who have picked up some Hindi by listening to Bollywood soundtracks.
  
  Have you heard the Gypsy Kings' version of "Hotel California"? If anything, more unlistenable than the original...but strangely compelling at the same time.
22nd July 2009
- 3:37am
  joined the The Lonely Planet Round Table group
18th July 2009
- 3:48am
  commented on gallo pinto rules! in Food in the morning
  
  Now that's what I'm talking about! Can eat it any time of day, but great in the morning. And can be a daily thing.
- 3:45am
  commented on Typical Western breakfast in Food in the morning
  
  Your best option is probably USA Foods in Moorabbin, Melbourne. http://www.usafoods.com.au/