Back in 2013, the Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies did a study on the health benefits of travel. They found that frequent vacations correlated with less heart disease-related deaths and lower stress. Now it should be mentioned that this study was done in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association, but […]
While much of a freelance travel writer’s life is spent out on the road, meeting new people and experiencing new cultural traditions, foods, and ways of looking at the world, it can also be isolating, especially when you get home and get writing. Unlike traditional office jobs, there’s no water cooler, no after-work happy hour, […]
For a long time, I thought food writing was out of the question for me. Sure, I like to eat at least as much as the next person. But I also follow a strictly plant-based diet. And most people don’t. That’s not to say I haven’t found workarounds. One of my first travel-writing jobs was […]
Most marketing experts agree that video is the future of online content. Don’t worry—this doesn’t mean that writing and still photography are going away anytime soon; people love reading and gazing at beautiful images. However, it does mean that savvy travel writers and photographers would be wise to start experimenting with video. Now, there’s no need to […]
In the early days of my travel-writing career, I worked as a magazine editor. My duties encompassed everything from writing, commissioning, and editing stories to making sure our page proofs got to the printers on time. In addition, a big part of my day-to-day involved reading query letters and submissions from freelance writers, many of […]
As travel writers, we all love to see our names on articles in big publications and websites, but getting regular work from these markets isn’t always the easiest thing to do. In fact, if you’re aiming to increase your bottom line in the years to come, your best bet may be to write for niche […]
Most of the photos that I take are to complement the travel articles that I write. I’m usually on the lookout for very specific shots that help illustrate my words. I also like to take photos for my own pleasure, and for these, I love Instagram. With Instagram, I’m able to share moments that touch […]
I have a confession to make: I suffer from impostor syndrome. I have been in the field of travel writing for around a decade. I’m the author of multiple books and have contributed to even more. I’ve written hundreds and hundreds—maybe even thousands—of travel articles for some of the most celebrated magazines out there. I […]
One of the most important things writers and photographers can do for their careers is to master the art of self-marketing—especially during these times of great change in the publishing industry. While it’s certainly important to nurture current client relationships, it’s equally crucial to make a point of seeking out new clients—and this holds true […]
I spend much of my time traveling the world, meeting new people, exploring new places, hearing new languages, and trying new foods. And I haven’t had a job in years. I’m far from independently wealthy, and while the majority of the travel I do is for work purposes, I also foot the bill for plenty […]
