I am thrilled to be able to present the stellar writers of NATJA in this exciting, colorful format. This is only one of the many changes the new ownership of NATJA has brought about, with more to come!

This new style and format of TWI is pretty cutting-edge and will allow readers (and writers) to download single articles or the entire magazine to print in gorgeous color. In addition, writers can embed the magazine on their own website to promote their work. I urge you to explore the website www.issuu.com to learn more about all the other wonderful applications available.

This issue is focused on budget travel, a fitting way to start out in a year of recession. You’ll find tips on traveling in Venice (page 18), Vietnam (page 24), Japan (page 10) and closer to home, Missouri (page 28), plus a lot of other fascinating spots around the globe.

Over the course of the coming months, there will be new features in the magazine. We will still have our regular columns, but we look forward to adding other components. A much larger focus on photography will be a mainstay, so all you shutterbugs should think about submitting photo essays. Stayed tuned to see what other changes are in store. I will need your feedback and suggestions, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Happy and safe travels!

Kim
Kim Foley MacKinnon
Editor
kim@natja.org