A look at the August edition of Hemispheres magazine, the inflight magazine of United Airlines, reveals a grand total of two feature travel stories and nine short articles. It’s no surprise then that you’re going to have a far better chance getting in with a small piece. And that’s how most of these large magazines […]
I am SO excited to announce the next big thing I’m working on for you. Here’s the scoop: That’s right, we’re going on a travel writing adventure in INDIA! Put your name on our First-Alert list to get all of the details when they come out next week — and to qualify for a $400 discount […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
2014 was another great year for attendees at our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop. Watch the stories of nine more travel writers who found success in 2014 and traveled to over 40 countries.
When searching for high-paying markets expressly looking for travel writing, the pickings are thin. But a small shift in perspective can open up thousands of high paying markets for travel writers. And it can be a real game-changer if you want to take your travel writing from dream to career. Here are three innovative ways to […]
