4 Reasons Travel Writers Should Be Writing About Food
When I launched my travel-writing career in 2014, I had no idea I’d be writing about food. Travel, yes. But food? Then it happened—the perfect story just fell into my lap. I was a new writer, on vacation with my husband in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and discovered an...
Food Writing: How My Special Diet Led Me To A New Niche
For a long time, I thought food writing was out of the question for me. Sure, I like to eat at least as much as the next person. But I also follow a strictly plant-based diet. And most people don’t. That’s not to say I haven’t found workarounds. One of my first...
How To Get Invited On A Luxury Press Trip
We took our places at the long wooden table inside the cozy Refuge l’Espace. The wooden walls were covered with newspapers bearing whimsical historic headlines as the welcoming aroma of hot lentil soup wafted through the air. Anywhere else on Earth, this little...
Three Types Of Food Articles You Can Easily Write
Before I travel to a place I’m going to write about, I always research nice places to stay, cool attractions to visit, the unique history of the area, and—of course—where I’d like to eat. I’ve written and published dozens of articles since becoming a travel writer...
Great Escape Radio Episode 101: Write for International Living
“If there’s some synergy in your own interests and what we’re doing at International Living, you’re the best kind of writer for us.” - Jen Stevens Host Jody Mayberry has Jen Stevens back on the show to talk more about what she does specifically as the Executive...