One of our favorite family vacations was a multi-generational trip we took to Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa on Oahu’s western shore, along the stunning, picturesque coastline of Ko Olina. A Hawaiian vacation had always been my 83-year-old mother-in-law’s dream, and so our family of nine worked together to make that dream a reality. As […]
“I’m always excited by the unlikely, never by ordinary things.” – David Hockney To find out more about how you can get started with travel writing visit: greatescapepublishing.com/programs/travel-writing/. Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry, and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to travel writer, Kurt Jacobson. “Kurt calls himself the unlikely travel writer,” says Lori. “He […]
After returning from a two-month travel spree around Europe, I knew that my life path was on the cusp of changing forever. I had to keep traveling the world. The dilemma that we aspiring writers all seem to face is that we have the passion, but no way of funding it. I spent all of my money in Europe, but I have no regrets – […]
After a 25-year career in television news and current affairs, I’ve thrown in the towel, leaving the warm confines of the studio for the cold, harsh world of freelance writing. And I couldn’t be happier. So, what does working in a visual medium have two do with the written word? A lot. I started my […]
Am I a real travel writer if I don’t travel anywhere? When I first started out, writing about home felt like a compromise – a concession made because I lacked the money to fly to Venice or cruise the fjords. With no bylines, I couldn’t seek out press trips, and my travel budget was $0. […]
I have been a travel writer for 18 months. In the space of that time, I’ve had close to 100 articles published. Along the way, I’ve learned a few lessons about what editors want. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or an old hand, here are three important things to remember: Make your deadline! There’s a […]
Every single day, I find another reason to love what I do. As a freelance writer, I’m my own boss and set my own schedule. I get paid to travel often and share the stories of my journeys through words and photos. When I’m not globetrotting, I work in a cozy office from my home […]
I bet every single one of us could make a list (or two) of folks who seem to have success at their fingertips. They touch something, anything, and it turns to gold. How the heck do they do it? Do you think it’s genetics – that success is in their DNA, predetermined at birth? I […]
“Mom, can Lloyd come for dinner?” “Who’s Lloyd?” “He’s my friend. He’s two years old but he has the strength of a 7 year old. He likes to borrow my clothes. I met him at Jedi School. After bed, I fly out my window and meet him in the parking lot. You could come, too, […]
Working as a freelance travel writer requires you to maintain a high level of motivation and to be inventive in finding new ways to get your work published. Especially in the beginning, writing opportunities may not fall right into your lap. Just remember how lucky you are to have created this job you love for […]
