by Lori Allen | Sep 27, 2016
“We are not tourists. We are a family of travelers.” This is what our Vietnam guide said about us on a recent photo expedition. And it’s one of the things I like most about this Great Escape community. Rachel, who I met this past week at our workshop in New... by Lori Allen | Sep 24, 2016
It’s the last day of our travel writing workshop in New Orleans, and today was one of my favorite days. A mix of folks from previous events came back to share their travel writing success stories. Each took a slightly different path with their writing. But they all... 
by Lori Allen | Sep 22, 2016
Writers sometimes think travel editors have secret agendas. We think they’re unapproachable, unlike us, and maybe even a little mean. But it’s just not the case. Many of them depend on freelance writers… and share information on their websites to help you in... 
by Lori Allen | Aug 9, 2016
I don’t usually tell you to buy new equipment like this. In fact, I usually say the opposite – learn with what you have and upgrade later. But I was researching some cameras for a friend online this weekend and I found that many of my favorite brands are selling used... by Lori Allen | Jul 20, 2016
I was listening to an interview with computer security expert Bruce Schneier this weekend and he brought up a very good point… There’s a difference between feeling safe and being safe, he said. It’s an important distinction because you can actually feel very safe when...