I’ve always loved to travel. But before becoming a travel writer, those long weekend and far-away vacation destinations came out of my pocket. It never entered my head that I could travel for free. When I attended the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in San Diego,...

Over the past five years, I’ve made a living out of my laptop with my travel-writing career.  My degree in journalism was the kick-starter for a career with words, but I always had a desire to see the world beyond the news desk.  Not only did I think travel-writing...

I’m that friend who wants to hear every detail of your latest vacation. Got photos? Bring them over and let me take a closer look.  Journaling about my travels is second nature—a habit I formed during childhood. Travel writing, however, seemed to be that puzzle piece...

As I'm capping off the last of four travel-writing trips, I'm still reeling over this remarkable lifestyle I’m experiencing as a freelance travel writer.  In just five weeks, I got to do the following:  Dance with Miss Mexico on an enchanting once-in-a-lifetime...