Great Escape Radio Episode 109: Learn as you go
“The Great Escape Publishing expeditions have launched my photography skills into another dimension.” –Stephanie Wolden Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Stephanie Wolden. “Photography is one of the only professions where you can get paid as you’re learning how to become an expert,” says Lori. “And Stephanie is doing exactly that.”…
Stock Photo Sizing Made Super-Simple
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about Alamy’s stock photo file size requirements, lately. It’s not surprising… they’re confusing! Let me simplify it for you… If you’re submitting to Alamy and your photo is larger than 6 megapixels, you should be ok. But… what the heck does that mean? When it comes to image size and resolution…
Tips For Landing A Paid Travel Assignment (Perks Included)
I was a struggling-to-make-ends-meet newspaper reporter when I received my first paid travel assignment. It wasn’t big or glamorous, but I felt like I’d won the lottery. I was asked by a magazine to visit a Vermont ski resort to take a mountain-biking lesson. Being an avid cyclist at the time, I couldn’t believe what…
Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Travel Trade Shows
As a travel writer, I’ve enjoyed a myriad of perks. But my favorite benefit is the free trips. The perks don’t come overnight, and they take time to cultivate. But if you have a plan and work your plan, attending travel trade shows can yield a goldmine of hosted travel. I attended my first regional…
The Writer’s 3-Step Plan To Secure Free Travel Perks
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.…
The Siege of Szigetvar 1566 Carnival
Go to the small historic town of Szigetvar in Hungary for its annual festival and reenactment of the Turkish invasion of 1566. “Szigetvar has changed little since Zrinyi’s contribution to history, which adds real atmosphere to the festival of today.”
Adventure Along the Monterey Bay
Visit to Sunset Cottage along the Monterey Bay in California. The cottage, with its ocean views from every window, served as home base for us we set out on our various adventures.
Monumental Beauty in the Black Hills of South Dakota
If you want to fully experience the Black Hills, fly into Rapid City and stay in Keystone. The K Bar S Lodge in the mountain town of Keystone (population 337) is only minutes from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer Park.
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and a Heaping Helping of Hospitality are Served Up Daily at the V6 Ranch in Parkfield, California
At the V6 Ranch in the Diablo Mountain Range in central California, visitors feel like part of the family and are invited to share in the authentic working ranch lifestyle.
Enjoy Luxury Travel Experiences On Someone Else’s Dime
We were heading back on a catamaran to the Southern California mainland when my hubby, who’s often my photographer, turned to me and said, “This was one of those million-dollar weekends.” We’d just spent three glorious days on Santa Catalina Island—a remote paradise reminiscent of the Mediterranean. As guests of the tourism board, we were…
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