Easy, fun, and free. The best thing about street photography is it can be done anywhere in the world, day or night. It’s as easy as stopping for a second while you’re walking around, pulling out your camera or smartphone, and snap, you’re done. The street photography I am talking about is almost a cross […]
You may be thinking, “Bubblegum lumberjack…what the heck?”, but yes, they are real. It’s one fun example of unusual stories I discovered through local travel. For me, this is the joy of a travel writer’s life. You get to delve deeper into the world around you, experiencing your surroundings on a more comprehensive and profound […]
Even if it means battling hurricanes like I did (literally), I believe that if you want something you can achieve it. Realistic goals that is. I’m not saying that I could become an astronaut next week, that’s unrealistic. But I do believe that everyone who wants to become a travel writer can learn how to string […]
These days you don’t need a fancy camera worth thousands of dollars to take great photos—your smartphone is all you need. Your smartphone is capable of taking amazing photos. The cameras have evolved to a point where it delivers clear, crisp images good enough for publication. To prove it let me dispel a few common […]
I’m deep into thinking about how my 2021 will look. Not so much making lists and getting into the nitty gritty details, more like daydreaming about little adventures. Places to go, things to see, that sort of thing. One of my favorite daydreams is of travel niches I want to explore. Like eco-travel. For years […]
Quick, make your Christmas wish. I just realized the one I made last year has come true. The one where my days are spent how I choose with complete freedom to do whatever I like. The one where if the Caribbean is calling I can just walk down the road and join sea turtles, swaying […]
Have you ever won anything? I’m not talking about a $5 scratch ticket from the local newsstand. I mean something that made you want to jump for joy and happy dance through your house so your pets thought you were a crazy human. Well this month, I did. A huge first for me, I won […]
I finally hit my first big social media goal. In the last few weeks, I reached 500 followers on Instagram. And I did it with a little trick, a holiday-themed post—some lovely Thanksgiving gourds. Like most people around the holidays I love the warm vibrant colors this time of year. So I used them to […]
“Wow! That’s gorgeous!” Now that’s what I want to see written in the comments of my Facebook posts. I want posts that “wow” people, knock their socks off, and get them to stop and engage. So, how do I choose what to post? Well that depends on if it’s a specific themed social media day […]
I’m a firm believer in the old saying “honesty is the best policy” in all aspects of my life, especially my writing life. Being honest quickly helps build rapport, respect, and stronger relationships with editors. This is crucial if you want them to trust you as a go-to writer and get all the perks that […]
