My first thought upon walking into the conference that morning in 2014 was, “I’ve wasted my time.” The rest of the attendees—25 to 30 years older than me—were preparing to retire… or had already retired and were looking to occupy their newly-acquired free time with...

Since I launched my travel writing career two and a half years ago at the three-day Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, our family added grandchild #13, my siblings and I became caregivers for our father until he passed away, and I had major surgery. We sold our house,...

Travel writers don’t have a precise profile or job description. They come in all shapes, sizes, and economic circumstances. They don’t spend all day in one workplace—instead, they make their own schedules and determine their personal rate of pay. I’m a single,...

Imagine warm sun-splashed beaches, world-class vineyards in Tuscany, vibrant cities bursting with culture, or snowy slopes just waiting for your skis to glide through the powder. These are examples of days in my travel writer’s life. But it all had to start somewhere…...

In my corporate life I was a Communications Manager earning a six-figure salary—along with the headaches and pressures that came with the job. When the organization restructured in July 2009, I had six months’ leave accrued. Having turned 55, I could also take early...