Shrines, Sushi, and Good-Value Shopping: Cruising Tokyo’s Sumida River
Any visit to Tokyo should include a cruise on the Sumida River, a leisurely endeavor that’s a welcome respite from the city’s otherwise manic pace. The river provides a very different perspective on Tokyo as it flows through the heart of this huge metropolis to its very soul — the ancient enclave of Asakusa …
Low-Key Iceland: Just Six Hours from the U.S., Enjoy a Warm Welcome in a Surreal Land
Home to 40 percent of Iceland’s 280,000 inhabitants, the delightfully uncongested capital, Reykjavik, boasts an appealing mix of city attractions, clean air, pristine natural sights, international cuisine, and hot night life. Our middle-aged intuition told us to forego the latter and concentrate instead on the low-key side of the city …
Stock Agencies: What They Pay and How to Break In
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “TRADITIONAL” AND MICRO STOCK PHOTO AGENCIES: WHAT THEY PAY AND HOW TO BREAK IN A radical shift is underway in the world of stock photography today. Some argue it represents the death of professional photography as we know it. Others are embracing the changing market and finding ways to thrive in it.…
Writer’s Diarrhea — And Six Ways to Cure It
Sometimes the problem isn’t constipation (writer’s block), it’s writer’s diarrhea. The first drafts of my articles are often as messy as an encounter with a broken sewer pipe. Writer’s diarrhea? At times it’s more like dysentery. When faced with a 2,500-word assignment, I’m powerless to prevent at least 5,000 words from cascading forth. If my…
Why Can’t Love and Money Coexist?
Can you make a living traveling? Barbara Winter, author of Making a Living Without a Job, says yes. “Why are we so certain that love and money cannot coexist?” she asks. (And I have to say, if the guys she tells you about here below can turn THEIR passions into profits… YOU most certainly can!)…
Combining Import-Export with Travel Writing and Photography
This time, armed with all the secrets our experts divulged this past weekend, I hope Bonnie incorporates both writing and photography into her shopping trip and transform it into a truly lucrative one. Remember: Three times the income, but not three times the work. I think she’ll do it… we’ll keep you posted…
Starting an Import/Export Business: Advice from an Expert
Starting an Import/Export Business: Do it Today! Merri Scott, a proven import-export entrepreneur, has been turning her passion for travel into profits since the late 1960’s. Over the years, she’s imported everything from Mexican papier mache to German scissors, turning an initial $500 investment into $80,000 her first year. These days, she and her husband, Gary,…
Using The Rule of Thirds
This month’s photo challenge theme is “Paint the Town Red.” And by the looks of it, that is exactly what’s happening. Take a look at this image … Good composition is a key ingredient in a saleable photograph. And using The Rule of Thirds is one of the first tricks new photographers learn. The idea is…
From Extreme Sports to Extreme Relaxation: 15 Don't Miss Activities in Oahu, Hawaii
You may know something of Hawaii’s Honolulu, with its skyscrapers towering into cobalt skies. But beyond its renowned big-city shopping, the island of Oahu offers much for visitors of all ages …
An All-American Girl Getaway to Seductive Savannah
For a free-spirited, all-American girl getaway, head to seductive Savannah, mystical epitome of the Old South. Serving up heaps of charm and history, this laid-back Georgia “must-see” town quickly casts its magic spell …
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