How to Leverage Your Smartphone to Improve Your Articles
Recently I spent a long weekend in Madison, Connecticut, a shoreline town that I’m profiling for an upcoming issue of my publication, Yankee Magazine. In the old days of gathering notes for a story, I would have had my trusted notebook, some good pens, and maybe a...
You Can Do This: Get the Confidence to Succeed as a Travel Writer
When I decided to take a serious shot at getting published, I had no idea how to approach an editor or how to find a story that might interest them. I read some books and took some online classes, but nothing gave me the tools I needed until I attended the Ultimate...
Editor Reveals: Make Your Articles Stand Out By Following The Untourist Trend
No doubt you’ve noticed it. It’s hard to avoid this “go where the mainstream isn’t” trend in travel coverage—and you shouldn't try. In fact, if you’re looking for a smart way to cast an article for an editor today, think about following the untourist trend. In popular...
Top 5 Things To Know About Travel Blogging
In my six years of blogging about travel, I’ve learned a few things. I did some things correctly from the get-go, like creating social media accounts and letting all of my friends and family know about my blog. I emailed tourism bureaus and asked to be added to their...
How A Blog Can Lead To Amazing Travel Experiences
I’ve been invited to Romania several times to work on an ongoing project to promote the country. While there, I’ve taken boat rides down the Danube Delta, stayed in luxury eco resorts, toured castles, and tried the best food and wine the country has to offer. In the...