As a travel writer, when you are friendly and quick to laugh during all the amazing travel experiences that come your way, your whole world opens up with new possibilities. Talking to people, laughing with them, and genuinely enjoying the time you spend with them, is not only pleasant, but also an invaluable skill that […]
We all carry our cell phones around all day, every day. So why not make it work for you? If you’re anything like me, once or twice you may have found yourself looking at something and thinking, “Gee, I wish I’d brought my camera.” Great saleable shots are everywhere. For example: We had a huge […]
In the nearly two years since attending the 2017 Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, I’ve become more determined than ever to thrive, travel, and experience life to a fuller degree—all while having a better work/life balance. Once I started writing, I realized how much I loved it. So, now, I’m following my dream, and I’m healthier, […]
Being a free spirit, sometimes I felt trapped in the Navy. I had always dreamed of becoming a travel writer like those lucky people you read about that live in exotic locations on Caribbean islands, near golden temples in Asia or in the Tuscan countryside. You know the ones—they worked from Parisian cafés nibbling croissants… […]
If you have time to grab a cup of coffee on the way to work, then that is a golden opportunity to find great article ideas. While the barista makes your drink, instead of checking Facebook, do a quick search to find multiple article ideas locally that you can start on this weekend. Here’s […]
Amazing experiences await once you get up the courage to ask for trips, but getting there is different for everyone. I hate it when more experienced people say something like, “Just do it, it’s easy!”… because, you know what, some things aren’t that easy for everyone. Asking for free trips and tours, which could be […]
My friends and family always say to me, “You’re living the dream.” Do they realize I work? Yes, of course they do… But to their eyes, I’m running around the world… always up to interesting things in interesting places. Quite frequently, as a travel writer, it’s all pampers and perks one day, then finding yourself […]
