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 […]
The vibrant colors of feather-clad street dancers, bold flavors of exotic cuisines, and dazzling displays of other countries’ cultures. Your travel memories are in high demand. Now is the perfect time to make the most of an all-time high interest in virtual travel. People want to see images of exotic lands, fabulous festivals, and feel […]
I am a tour guide, travel writer and blogger, and photographer. I moved from New York City to Paris in 2005. When the COVID-19 lockdown commenced in Paris in mid-March, the entire city was shut down with the exception of doctor’s offices and essential businesses such as food shops, newsstands, and a handful of other […]
Whenever I get stuck and find myself thinking “there’s nothing to write about,” then it’s time to go looking for inspiration. And inspiration strikes every time I go back and look through my old photos. Every single time. Plus it’s a fun task. For me, this is making a cup of tea and enjoying a […]
Would you love this to be your new office? It’s mine today. One of the perks of being a travel writer. I love the freedom it gives me. Yes, that includes my office view for the day being a pristine white-sand Caribbean beach. Of course swimming breaks are included. As a travel writer you can live […]
The twisting mountain road was barely wide enough to let two hotel shuttle vans pass as we climbed to our lodging high above Gero. Unlike the monochrome town below, this ryokan (traditional Japanese lodging) was a work of architectural art that blended in with the dense jade-green forest. The trip to Japan in 2017 included […]
As a travel writer, I’m often asked how I broke into the field and what I write about. To many, my answers are surprising. That’s because there are so many myths and misunderstandings out there about freelance travel writing. After attending the Ultimate Travel Writers Workshop in 2014, my eyes opened to the myriad possibilities […]
Imagine my surprise when my phone rang two weeks ago, and my PR contact from central New York was on the other end. “I’m not sure how you feel about travel right now, but there’s someplace I’d love to have you visit overnight.” I’d worked with Scott many times over the last few years—before COVID-19 […]
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, we’re all facing the same dilemma these days…how to find new publishers for our writing. Travel writers need to find a new niche for a while until the pandemic loses its grip on the world and people can actually start traveling again. How do we find new publishers? […]
To be a successful freelance writer, you need to understand and follow certain best practices. Building good relationships, paying attention to writers’ guidelines, and submitting articles at or before deadlines are all examples of this. Possibly the most important, however, is the practice that gets your foot in the door with publications in the first […]
