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<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0It’s hard to imagine having all of this room on a flight, just for me!<\/em><\/p>\n We wandered around a bit before heading in to see Arthur Frommer speak in the\u00a0large\u00a0auditorium. \u00a0The exhibition (pictured below) was set up by region and we spent most of the time in the European and Asian section. There was a mix of airlines, travel agents, tour companies, and more. \u00a0By the time we left, I was hooked on the idea of a vacation in Asia. \u00a0All of the destinations were so enticing – China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and more! \u00a0I’ve never felt less-traveled or had more of a desire to hop on a plane and explore a new place. \u00a0It was so much fun to look at pictures and imagine a vacation in each destination. \u00a0<\/p>\n Since all of the speakers on the “big stage” were well-known, we decided it was worth our time to see each one. \u00a0Arthur Frommer talked about travel trends (I plan to write a more detailed post on this later), Phil Keoghan described his extreme adventures, and Rick Steves’s talk was one we had heard dozens of times, as it followed his “Travel Skills” show (and podcast by the same name). \u00a0Even having heard the talk before, we got a kick out of seeing Rick live. And as an added bonus, I had the pleasure of meeting him and getting his autograph! \u00a0It was a fantastic finish to an already-amazing day.\u00a0<\/p>\n In addition to all of the fun we experienced at the big stage, there were also smaller stages set up throughout the exhibition that featured various travel topics, from what to expect on a cruise to must-have travel apps for your smart phone. \u00a0There was even a cooking demonstration stage! \u00a0I can definitely see the need for a two-day ticket to the event, if you really want to see it all. \u00a0<\/p>\n Overall it was a great way to spend the day, and I would consider going again next year, depending on who is planning to speak. \u00a0At the very least, it got us thinking about new places to visit, and that’s something to look forward to! \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ryan and I attended one day of the 2013 LA Travel Show – our first time at a travel convention. \u00a0I found out about it after looking at Rick Steves’s website under the “Where’s Rick?” section (I like to see … Continue reading <\/p>\n<\/p>\n