A weekend trip as a travel writer
I’m kind of a big deal. At least, that’s the way I felt when I was planning a two-night weekend trip with my husband to Southern Illinois. This area of the state has a lot to offer. Wine trails, a great culinary scene, and plenty of outdoor activities to partake in, just to name a…
How to land an assignment letter as a travel writer
The trip sounds perfect: A week in Hawaii, with round-trip airfare, lodging in Waimea and Hilo, and activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling paid for by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, including several meals at top-notch restaurants. The organization is accepting full-time journalists and freelancers, and the timing fits right into your schedule. But then…
How to land a press trip
Let’s face it – press trips are the Holy Grail of a travel writer’s life. Staying at the best hotels and resorts, eating luscious local cuisine, immersing yourself in vibrant culture, and experiencing exhilarating adventures, all on someone else’s dime. It just doesn’t get any better than that. Press trips come in two varieties. One…
How small jobs pave the way for big paychecks
I have had several microgigs turn into big assignments. My first one was several years ago. I started by writing some travel reviews and short articles for a publisher in the UK. After a few months of steady small jobs for them, the editor happened to mention that another division was doing an update of…
From microgigs to macro profit and fun
As retirement droned on and I had more time on my hands than money, I began searching for something more meaningful I could do to benefit others… and make a little money along the way. So, my journey into microgigs began as I read an email from Great Escape Publishing. I was hesitant at first…
Lightroom Dehaze Slider
The dehaze slider is a great new feature available in the latest version of Lightroom. See how it can be used to improve an image in this video.
My first FAM trip as a travel writer
My room overlooks two pools and a vast expanse of ocean. There’s a box of chocolates on my pillow at night. I sleep like a baby. I walk along the beach, watch the warm colors of sunrise, capturing images with my camera. Every meal is over-the-top; from fresh seasonal fruit followed by crab cake eggs benedict in the morning, to…
Great Escape Publishing Member Profile: Theresa St. John
Theresa St. John is on a mission to travel the world. Watch her story about how she’s making her dreams come true with photography and travel writing.
There is room for both of us
Great Escape Publishing Director, Lori Allen addresses some of the feedback she has received for helping people get paid to travel with writing and photography.
Travel Videography: 3 Weeks, 3 Countries
Lots of cameras have a video feature now. This woman took photos on her trip and then combined them with a few video clips to make a slideshow. Our Travel Videos program can easily help you do the same.
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