Travel writing has taught me to be better at a number of things in all aspects of my life. Here’s the short list of things I do better now than I did before I started travel writing: 1. I ask for what I want. I have learned that if I want lodging at a 5-star […]
I have always been enthralled with the thought of going to Europe. So much culture, art, architecture, and history. When you think of Rome, Florence, Paris, Munich, and London, you think of so many historical events and people that have impacted civilizations worldwide. Before I became a travel writer I had been to Europe three […]
In September of 2016, I thought I wanted to be a travel writer. I really did. But looking at my schedule, I thought, “How will I find the time to write ?” I’m a high school special education teacher and tennis coach. I teach eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. Then there’s grading papers, […]
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. In high school, I read the above quote from Calvin Coolidge and have taken his message to heart […]
Fine dining in historic European castles? Who, me? How about an exquisite dinner in the oldest castle in Slovenia? High above the glimmering waters of Lake Bled, Castle Bled stands proudly on a rocky outcrop, protecting the secrets of its long, storied history. As if the setting wasn’t enough, fabulous dishes of pork cutlets, trout […]
There’s something special about getting those first three published articles. With three bylines, you are officially on your way to becoming a travel writer. It’s a milestone worth celebrating because: • You gain confidence. • It gives you momentum. • It helps you establish a successful routine. • You continue to expand your education in […]
This year, for the third summer in a row, I’ll be crossing the pond to visit Italy and southern Europe for three weeks. The first time I did this (before I was a travel writer), I paid for all of our lodging, meals, transportation, and attractions… in return for a nice, basic… and expensive… vacation. […]
Before I travel to a place I’m going to write about, I always research nice places to stay, cool attractions to visit, the unique history of the area, and—of course—where I’d like to eat. I’ve written and published dozens of articles since becoming a travel writer and almost every one of them mentions at least […]
Travel writing opens doors to sights and sounds not available to the average tourist. But some of my favorite experiences have involved another sense: taste. Being a travel writer has afforded me opportunities for culinary delights that I wouldn’t have experienced otherwise… and certainly not if I’d stayed at home on the couch. One of […]
Got a family? Like to travel? Have a limited budget? Want more out of your vacation days than the typical tourist experience? Become a travel writer. That’s what I did. In the last year, my family has traveled to more places, had more fantastic experiences, and met more fascinating people than ever before. And it’s […]
