Great Escape Radio Episode 82: Art vs. Marketing
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” – Colin Powell To get your hands on all the information shared at the recent Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop, go to dev.greatescapepublishing.com/start/workshoprecordings....
Discover The World’s Gems By Taking A Press Trip (And Adding On)
Recently I was invited to participate on a press trip to Romania and Moldova. I immediately said yes—and what a great decision that was. Romania is one of the prettiest countries in Central/Eastern Europe: Enchanting town plazas that date back to medieval times,...
The Most Fulfilling Part Of Being A Travel Writer
There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you. – Beatrix Potter I love being a travel writer. A day on the “job” for me last week was traveling from distillery to distillery along Kentucky’s Bourbon...
3 Reasons Travel Writers Are Invited On Amazing, All-Expenses-Paid Trips
You hear about it all the time: travel writers and bloggers taking amazing, all-expenses-paid trips all over the globe. But why? The answer lies in a simple truth. Ask yourself: Are you more likely to visit a destination because of an ad you see in a magazine? Or...
“Granny’s Great Adventure”: Travel Writing Is The Cure For A Boring Retirement
My orange leather recliner; binge-watching old TV shows on Netflix; comfort food; a glass of wine; and boredom. Not long ago, these were my constant companions. I retired with plans to use my comfy nest egg for travel, and my Social Security for home-based living...