Who Loves Justine Shapiro?

tombreare · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Boston

Me, but don't let her know.

Keep up the good work.

djariya · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 125 Location: La Palma, CA

I like Justine. She's one of the more articulate presenters. However, her gradual weight gain and bad haircuts have made her look much older.

rosieny · Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 3

[quote="djariya"]I like Justine. She's one of the more articulate presenters. However, her gradual weight gain and bad haircuts have made her look much older.[/quote]

And why would that a problem? Would that mean she is not one of the "most articulate presenters anymore? To the surprise of many in this forum, even the seemingly so popular Megan might one day have a bad hair cut or gain some weight and still be a good presenter. A lot of male travelers in this program are not handsome men but I do not see many people making references to their personal appearances when passing judgement about their performance as hosts.
Just something to think about before you post opinions about hosts, especially for women. As one of them, I think,we, women are doing tremendous harm to ourselves by supporting the stereotype of "you can't be the best at what you do unless you are a pretty girl"

jg · Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Noo Josey, USA

You raise some valid points Rosieny.

I guess the fact of the matter is that men and women do age differently.

And men and woman do ( generally ) have differing emotions and hang-ups about their outward appearance.

I am now fat and bald, but I still exhibit a certain maturity, which, if a woman ever bothered to look at me, would, I am sure, be evident.

In a few years, when my only remaining facial hair will be that which protrudes in elephant like tusks out of my nostrils, and my bloated and swinging belly rests on my knees, then I fully expect to be beating them all off with sticks, Megan included. I cannot wait.

What's this got to do with travel ?

JG

wrightkerr28 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 88

mamta_95037 · Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 12

What I like about Justine is that she speaks slowly and clearly. She also is honest about what is good and bad in where she travels. I also think she has a good sense of humor. Megan is also my favorite.

I think she looks pretty regardless of her weight and outfits. I'd rather watch her then someone who is dumb blond and anorexic not to mention plastic. I see enough of that in the media it's time we some real people who look human.

My response to the ignorant email is to look what's on the inside not on the surface. That's why I like the globetrekker hosts they are real. People we can relate to when we travel around the world.

djariya · Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 125 Location: La Palma, CA

In retrospect, my comments were very stupid and I apologize If I offended anyone. We all get older and our bodies change and my comments were uncalled for.

I've followed Justine as a GT host since it was called Lonely Planet and I do like her and she does a good job for every country she's assigned.

mR2Z0 · Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 26 Location: Maryland

she's ok where is she from?
just curious-tori-

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She is from South Africa. she says she was born there and lived there until she was 3.

Guest · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:06 am Post subject:

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i like Shapiro too

photocatcher · Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 36 Location: Hallam PA USA

My thoughts about Justine are that she is a natural woman giving us her insight to the places she travels to. She has an unique point of view that I really like.

mamta_95037 summed up Justine well when she wrote "What I like about Justine is that she speaks slowly and clearly. She also is honest about what is good and bad in where she travels. I also think she has a good sense of humor.".

Justine's voice is so smooth and you can understand everything she is saying. She is calm and cool when she is talking to the viewer except when she is sinking in quick sand. lol

munizera01 · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 143 Location: South Texas

I LOVE Justine. She is right up there with Ian in my book. Justine just seems like a natural- nothing forced or fake; like you would love to travel with her! She also has a great presenting voice.
I also think Holly Morris is great; also a natural in front of the camera like Justine,and its too bad that she doesn't get to do any Trekker segments. In my opin she would do a much better job than some that are on now.

lipwak · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 2

I do. I guess she's taken but I have often imagined that we would get along although I have no idea how she'd find me.

We'll just leave it as unrequited fan love.

Cheers,

John L

PS I was impressed at seeing her in Storyville. Took me awhile to figure out who this familiar voice, that smile and the way she moved was.

aimee · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Location: United States

I like Justine. When I joined this forum, I was surprised to see how critical some people are of her and other hosts. One of the things I like most about this show is that the hosts seem like real people to me, not trying to sell anything, force their perspectives or pretend their perfect. If they fumble at times or happen to say something that not everyone will agree with, well then so be it. I think Justine is probably very true to herself. I get tired of people on tv saying what they think we want to hear. I am not offended by any of the hosts honest reactions to experiences in their travels. I'd be offended if they faked it.

PENILYN · Joined: 26 May 2006 Posts: 35 Location: UNITED STATES

I LIKE JUSTINE SHE'S MY 3 FAV TREKKER IAN #1,MEGAN THEN JUSTINE

onefunzr2 · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 11

I'd trek with Justine anytime, anywhere. She's oh so feminine yet she isn't a girly-girl. By that I mean she's up for almost anything. I believe the only thing she refused to do was eat that deep fried rodent in So. America. Experiencing what the locals do is part and parcel to trekking. Justine jumps in with both feet. I like that.

She'd be fun to trek with, don't you think?

munizera01 · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 143 Location: South Texas

Exactly, I agree onefunzr! I've often thought that Justine would be the one presenter that I would love to travel with, even though I love Ian he's a lone wolf. Justine would be a gas!

irinaL · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 11 Location: New York, USA

I thought her Eastern Carribean episode was amazing! She was so much fun and very natural. It was definitely one of her best episodes. Her dancing in a costume was just hilarious. Very Happy

admin · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:38 am Post subject:

Hey glad to hear you enjoyed the Eastern Caribbean episode. Coincidentally... we uploaded that show to GlobeTrekkerChannel.tv yesterday if anyone wants to watch it.

Cool

breaks · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 58 Location: New York

I'm not a Justine fan. BUT she has her moments in many different episodes, and many of the ones I've seen her host have been very good. I'll keep negative thoughts to myself, but her Paris and South Africa eps (especially the revised versions w/Adela and Sam, respectively), West Africa (I'm dying to go to Djenne!), Argentina, Ruta Maya and English history eps were all fairly strong and she is a valuable asset to the show.

breaks · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 58 Location: New York

I don't see an edit option for posts, so lemme add Venice here. Yeah, that might be the best ep I've seen her in.

breaks · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 58 Location: New York

I've just xeen the Turkey ep also, which was wonderful! Great mix of artistic/cuttural explanations, traveling around the country and the festivals she went to. And she's alot more informative than in some other eos. I confess, Justine's style is different, but she's growing on me and this ep really shows why. Too bad there was basically no mention of Turkish cuisine, which is just lovely.

shell_e_anne · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Dublin, Ireland

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Justine is my favourite presenter....She has got a very polite sense of curiosty and is a very interesting person to watch on her travels!!!
Very Happy

ragingpaseo · Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 155 Location: Maryland, US

Ok, I'm watching the England show right now, and I must say, Justine is a pretty good presenter. I have seen her in previous works, but this one really impressed me... Smile

admin · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: Global Moms Iran

Hey all you Justine fans out there... check out her latest independent documentary: Global Moms Iran - a feature-length documentary film currently in post-production. The film takes Justine and her son Mateo to Tehran for 3 months where they shared life with 3 very different families.

Global Moms Iran is a human portrait offering unique and refreshing insight into middle class family life in Tehran.

Enjoy!

Cynthia · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 318 Location: Ontario, Canada

Thanks for sharing Helen!! I hope we will get the chance to chat with Justine soon too!! She is so awesome!! The documentary looks really interesting!! Good on her!

admin · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

Yes you will! We've been talking to Justine today and she's agreed to join us for a web chat in June when she's back from Iran. Watch this space...

Cynthia · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 318 Location: Ontario, Canada

YEAH!!! So exciting!! Thanks for organizing the chat Helen!! I can't wait!!

ragingpaseo · Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 155 Location: Maryland, US

Iran? Is there a production on Iran?

munizera01 · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 143 Location: South Texas

I can't wait to talk to Justine! I miss her. Sad

I loved her documentary "Promises" and I bet this one is going to be great as well!

admin · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:37 am Post subject:

carrycherry · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:54 am Post subject:

hayley n josh · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 3

We love Justine!! She is our favourite. She is funny, articulate, open minded, and intellegent. She has inspired us to not only to travel the world but to not be afraid to experience the culture of the places we visit.

And she still shocks us with her ability to grasp so many differnet languages!!

munizera01 · Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 143 Location: South Texas

Does anyone know when we can get hold of her new documentary? Or is it being shown at film festivals and limited cities only?
I miss her.... Crying or Very sad

shell_e_anne · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 130 Location: Dublin, Ireland

I know i really really want to see it. i saw a trailer for it on youtube and it looked so interesting!

admin · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

I've asked Justine this question and waiting to hear back. I think she's busy travelling and filming around Iran tho. Can't wait to see Global Moms tho - the YouTube clip looks fascinating:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2vPNo1YH8I

onefunzr2 · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 11

11 months is a mighty long wait?

Is Justine even considered a Pilot Guides presenter anymore?

admin · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:51 am Post subject:

Check out Justine's website for further updates www.promisesproject.org. Latest update on her web chat is this September. And, no sadly we don't expect Justine to do any more Globe Trekkers. She's now branched out as an independent film maker.

Future GT · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:06 am Post subject:

Justine is among my top favorites, along with Ian Wright and Megan McCormick. Sometimes though I think she can be a bit rude. Like when she was in Asia (forgot which country) she went to a knock off market, and said to one of the vendors, something like "So basically your selling me crap right?". She's also has no problem voicing her opinion on accommodation.
While I do admire her, and I think it's sad she left to pursue her own projects, I think she could have been a bit nicer, but for the most part she was. Smile

Sonja :o) · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: Canada

NOooooooo! She's not doing anymore Globe trekker shows? Sad

Wow! She's really gonna be missed!!!!
I have read up on her documentaries and watched reels, they see really great I tried getting a hold of a copy a couple of months ago but was unable to, I think maybe they hadn't been released in Canada yet. I'l check again though.
Good luck to her in her new endeavors! Smile

admin · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

OK Justine fans - The first person to post the answer to this question wins a signed photo of Justine Shapiro.

In which country was she born? Need a hint? Click here

Sonja :o) · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: Canada

She was born in South Africa Very Happy

I remember there was even an episode where she went back ...and visited the lady who used to take care of her also, great episode!!!

admin · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject:

Congrats Sonja! Can you e-mail your snail-mail address to: editor@pilotguides.com and I'll send you your Justine photo.

Thanks so much.

Helen Cool

Sonja :o) · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: Canada

Wow!!! Thank youuu!
Will do, right now.

admin · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:30 pm Post subject:

Cool got it - photo is on its way to you Cool

onefunzr2 · Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 11

admin · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:34 pm Post subject:

All Globe Trekker presenters, past and present are listed on this page Cool

jmunro55 · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

I think she is head and shoulders over the rest. The reason? Justine does not make the show 'all about her', she makes her destinations and subject the focus of the show. She shows humility and a lot of respect for the people she meets and doesnt treat the world like a giant Disneland.

Sonja :o) · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 43 Location: Canada

jmunro55 , I agree every episode I've ever seen her in she has always been completely respectful and yet really fun to watch. But I gotta say I don't think I've ever seen any of the presenters be disrespectful. Sigh , I love them all! heheh

rjzone2000 · Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Posts: 11

My personal favourite is Ian,then Justine,after that Megan..!! Smile