I have a confession to make. Whenever I watch a movie from the pre-Internet Age, a slight pang of envy takes hold of me. Office shots of desks without computers. Typewriters, rotary phones, fax machines. And the best thing: no email! But nostalgia can be a dangerous...

I love having a blog and find it rewarding in so many ways. Here are four top reasons you should start a travel blog today: Reason #4: You Love to Write I’ve met several bloggers who hate to write. But I love to write when I’m in the mood to do it.  So will you when...

I’ve taken great strides over the years to become an editor’s best friend. By that, I mean that I am part of their “stable” of travel writers—a go-to person whenever they have a need for an article. I meet or exceed deadlines; I proofread and fact-check each piece; I...

Choosing a blog theme (a free or paid design template) is one of the biggest initial decisions you must make when you begin blogging.   With so many options, how do you choose? My advice is to start by looking at the designs of a few blogs you already like. While you...

To entice people to read your blog, you need to lure them in.  Just like fishing, it takes skill. You set the right bait on the hook, cast the line, and the fish will find it and bite. And when you learn the ropes, tourism boards and travel companies--who offer free...