Get Paid to Travel: 17 Ways to Travel the World
The illustrious dream of a nomadic lifestyle it seems is one that many of us are obsessed with these days. If your Instagram feed is anything like mine you’ll probably be tantalized day in and day out with lustful images of mountainous landscapes, or the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean (aka where you’d rather be). …
Overcome These 6 Excuses To Be a Successful Travel Writer
“Excuses are a powerful thing. One excuse can negate 100 opportunities.” – Bobby Darnell I can’t count the number of excuses I’ve heard aspiring writers use to explain their initial challenges. Getting stuck in the mindset of excuses is like getting your car stuck in deep mud. You can keep spinning your tires, but without…
5 Reasons Housesitting Is Perfect for Travel Writers
I’ve been a travel writer for nearly three years. I have explored the globe and written guides, articles, and essays about my adventures and the destinations that I’ve visited. I’m having the time of my life and my only wish is that I started writing a long time ago. Being a travel writer means constantly…
5 Tips for Multiple Stories From Every Trip
I received an email from a tour guide, Jack, I had met in Copenhagen: “I’m touring Central America, would you like to join?” Though I’d only known the man for 12 hours as we toured the bars in the City of Spires, I immediately bought a plane ticket. My travel writing career had begun six…
Starting A Blog When You Work Full Time
Whether your blog is your new side hustle or your passion project, becoming a successful blogger is no easy feat. Add all of the pressures of a 9-5 career or being a full-time student, and you’ve got a real challenge on your hands. Mastering the balancing act of working life and trying to get your…
Tips To Step Up Your Blogging Game If You’re Just Starting Out
If you’re reading this, welcome to the wildly wonderful world of blogging! I remember at the start of my blogging journey I would sometimes feel like I was constantly trying to get my head above water, battling the millions of other blogs and writers out there. Over the years I’ve filled up my virtual toolbox…
Home Décor Photography Pays My Way In Mexico
Here in Puerto Vallarta, there are a number of condominium developments in various stages of construction. The completed buildings stand and beckon to buyers who want a life in paradise. With each new home comes an exciting decorating opportunity…and that’s where I come in. My foray into photography began when I moved here 13 years…
A Guide to Magazine Pay Rates for Photos
I was on assignment in the Arctic for Popular Photography Magazine, shooting and writing a how-to guide on photography in sub-zero temperatures. I had joined an eco-tour group polar-bear watching at a luxury lodge. On one hike we came across two young bears standing on their hindlegs, sparring. The light was gorgeous, the setting—with the…
The Benefits of a Strong Social Media Strategy
Social media can often feel like more of a burden than a benefit. After all, it takes time and effort to build an audience before you can start reaping the rewards. Before you close the door on social media, let me make the case for why you not only should spend more time on it,…
The Travel Writer Lifestyle is Filled With Perks
The scent of tropical rain surrounds me as I watch the sky come alive in shades of pink and blue. Palm trees sway in a light breeze that tickles my toes, and the birds sing a morning song that fills me with a peaceful joy. On a recent trip to Hawaii, I couldn’t help but…