When I first started travel blogging, I hadn’t been abroad in eight years. Yet, somehow, I’d been bitten by the travel bug while going about my mundane life. I already had a blog, but I decided one day that I wanted it to have more of a travel focus. Here’s how I got started writing […]
Back when I started in 2010, my blog was little more than a glorified diary where I pondered over the highs and lows of a life abroad. At that time, a travel blog was merely a form of expression… but now, run correctly, a travel blog is a business. Today, my blog is just one […]
When I began writing in 2014, I was seeking the perks that come along with the writer’s life. What I discovered along the way has opened a new world of luxury travel, fantastic food and wine, and outrageous experiences. It has also shown me that travel writing and travel blogging go hand-in-hand. The secret sauce […]
Since I started blogging, I’ve discovered there are many benefits to the craft. Some blogging perks are tangible, and others less so, but all are valuable. If you’re just starting out as a blogger or thinking about giving it a try, here are a few of my favorite benefits of being a blogger. 1. Press […]
Travel writing is a rewarding career. Breaking into the field, however, can take time. The benefits of blogging are many. Not only does it prepare you for travel writing, it also helps you get a foot in the door of the publishing world. Years ago, blogs were like online diaries. Bloggers would spew their […]
The cursor flashes judgmentally on the blank page. I stare at the ceiling and gaze out the window. My hands hover over the keyboard. Nothing happens. I can’t type a word. I use my best stall tactics. Another cup of tea… an email check every 15 minutes… a catch-up on social media… phone calls… laundry… […]
An often-repeated piece of advice for writers is to write what you know. It’s repeated for good reason—and it applies especially to travel writers and bloggers. While it’s exciting to jet around the globe and discover new places, the easiest place to start is in your own backyard. Writing or blogging about your hometown will […]
I have a confession to make. Whenever I watch a movie from the pre-Internet Age, a slight pang of envy takes hold of me. Office shots of desks without computers. Typewriters, rotary phones, fax machines. And the best thing: no email! But nostalgia can be a dangerous thing. It rarely paints an accurate picture of […]
I love having a blog and find it rewarding in so many ways. Here are four top reasons you should start a travel blog today: Reason #4: You Love to Write I’ve met several bloggers who hate to write. But I love to write when I’m in the mood to do it. So will you […]
I’ve taken great strides over the years to become an editor’s best friend. By that, I mean that I am part of their “stable” of travel writers—a go-to person whenever they have a need for an article. I meet or exceed deadlines; I proofread and fact-check each piece; I follow their writer’s guidelines; and I […]
