Be Brave: Go Out And See The World
The sun, a brilliant shade of orange, is setting over the coral desert. I watch it dip down out of my sight, sinking into the awesomeness of that big stone hole, the Grand Canyon. I am caught off guard by the memory of another setting sun in a desert very far away, under an acacia…
Memory Priming Makes It Easier To Learn A New Language
It’s not your fault if you tried to learn a new language and you failed. The system isn’t set up correctly. And that’s the problem. The truth is, scientists figured out how to teach you a foreign language years ago… way back in the 70s. But their research was buried. So, we dug it up…
Learning New Languages Will Enhance Your Travel Experiences
There’s always a little tinge of fear I feel every time I travel… and certainly to places like Africa where the internet is rife with stories of all the things that can go wrong. But I push past it, of course, and I’m sure you do too, because unlike vitamins, a new skin care regimen…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 134: No niche, no problem
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.”—John Heywood Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen talk with Jed Vaughn live at the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, Texas. Lori invited Jed back to the workshop to be on the success panel for a second time. Jed’s travel writing…
Never Get Stuck On What To Write About
If you’re a writer or blogger, you’ve been there—staring at a blank page and blinking cursor, not sure how to start or even what to write about. As a blogger, I’ve faced this many times. But I’ve also developed a couple of strategies that help me forge ahead. It turns out, there are lots of…
6 Tips For Planning A Press Trip As A Blogger
This summer, my husband and I took a two-week road-trip down the Mississippi River’s Great River Road. Along the way, we stayed on a floating bed-and-breakfast, in two penthouse suites, and at a casino resort. We waded through the headwaters of the Mississippi, explored caves, and sang with monks. We cheered on baseball teams, strolled…
8 Low Light Photography Tips To Help Make The Most Of Your DSLR
Did you know your camera can see in the dark? Even when you can’t see much with your own eyes, your camera has the ability to capture an amazing amount of detail in the darkness. So just because the sun has set, it doesn’t mean you have to put your camera away. In fact, low…
4 Reasons To Start A Money-Earning Blog
Mega Millions just hit the biggest jackpot in history—at 1.6 BILLION dollars. But I’ve got something better for you this week. After all… they say people who win the lottery end up miserable. Hounded by businesses, charities, and scammers all looking for a payout, they start to have trouble in their relationships… many even file…
Great Escape Radio: Episode 133: The Success Panel
“To see your name for the first time in print is a thrill.” –Cynthia Notti Host, Jody Maberry and Director, Lori Allen introduce us to Cynthia Notti who is in Austin, Texas attending the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop as a member of this year’s success panel. Lori talks about the success panel… “This is one…
3 Tips For Taking Great 360-Degree Photos
The market for 360-degree shots as stock is still developing, but I’ve found that it’s a great add-on to existing work that I can use to “upsell” a client which adds to my income. For example, if I’m shooting an assignment and I see a great location for a 360 shot, I’ll get it, and…