Are Those “Get Paid to Travel” Ads Misleading?
Everyone wants to travel the world for free, and some programs promise to teach writers how to get paid to travel. But the truth is, travel writing takes talent and hard work. Here's what you need to know
How Do You Land That First Travel Writing Assignment?
It’s an age-old question that many aspiring travel writers have asked — how do I get a writing assignment if I don’t have any writing clips yet? Here's how to get that first travel writing assignment.
Travel Writing Humor
When a travel writing friend posted this image, I got a good laugh. Then I looked at the image again and realized that each small pane represents a kernel of truth.
7 Things You Should Know About Travel Writing
Travel writing is an amazing profession. After all, you can get paid to travel the world. But it takes hard work and know-how to be a success. Here's what you need to know about travel writing.
Travel Writing from the British Perspective
Based in London, travel writer Gilly Pickup writes on cruising and destination travel. Here is her perspective on travel writing in the UK.
The Era of the One-Man Band Returns to Travel Journalism
Do travel writers need to take their own photos? In today's media landscape, the ability to take compelling photographs and write dynamic copy go hand in hand.
How a Travel Writing Workshop Changed Everything
Travel writing looked easy, but my efforts got me nowhere. Then I took a writing workshop. It turns out that travel writing has its own norms, procedures and techniques. Having someone explain this to me made all the difference.
Where Will the Road Lead You This Year? Life as a...
Being a travel journalist may never provide fat checks or a cushy retirement, but it offers riches of different kind.
Travel Writing Interview: UK Journalist Elayne Jude
Based in the UK, Elayne Jude is a writer and photographer covering travel, foreign affairs and women at war. This curious blend of topics works well for Elayne. Here’s what she had to say.
Interview with Elizabeth Hansen: Travel Editor and Online Publisher
Travel has played an important role in this writer’s life and career. Here’s what California-based travel editor Elizabeth Hansen had to say about the business of travel writing.
“A wise man travels to discover himself.” — James Russell Lowell
Travel reminds us to stop and notice the world’s splendor and the wonder of Mother Nature. It forces us to look in awe at the world around us.
Interview with Christina Hamlett: Playwright, Scriptwriter and Travel Writer
With more than 30 books, 152 plays, and five optioned feature films to her name, Christina Hamlett is a very busy writer. But she’s not too busy to pursue another passion — travel writing.