Travel Writing

Vanishing America consists of essays that show how development and tourism are laying waste to America's natural and cultural landscapes.

Sep 26, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

During an economic downturn, it can be difficult to have a positive attitude when faced with rejection. Here is how to preservere even when the chips are down.

Aug 27, 2009 - Claudine Williams

With the Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet one can carry a multimedia/communications device, only slightly larger than an iPod, that with WiFi is a veritable workhorse.

Aug 13, 2009 - John Lamkin

Viscape's "Be a Travel Writer" contest offers the opportunity to become a travel writer and to win an all-expense paid trip to Belize, Central America, Key West and more.

Aug 11, 2009 - John Lamkin

The benefits of belonging to a travel writers organization are many fold, including networking with fellow writers and being aware of what is happening in the craft.

Aug 11, 2009 - John Lamkin

Social networking on the Internet is a method of communication that could help the travel writers' business by attracting readers and leads for future work.

Jul 20, 2009 - Claudine Williams

Visiting the local bookstore will garner a few travel writing books, but here are some specialty travel writing books that can be ordered from online booksellers.

Jul 6, 2009 - Claudine Williams

Sun Shuyun follows the trail of heroic Chinese monk in search of the origins of Buddhism in China.

Jun 7, 2009 - Paris Franz

Trends in the travel and leisure industries change. Keeping abreast of them is key for writers looking for marketable story ideas.

May 20, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Travel writing skills could be improved with practice and strategy. Learn from a professional writer how to write travel articles and how to sell what is written.

May 17, 2009 - Claudine Williams

Ever wanted to become a travel writer and do not know where to start? Get insider's information on how to become a professional travel writer.

May 16, 2009 - Claudine Williams

Written by professional adventure travel writer Linda Ballou, this free 12-page e-book lays out the basics for getting started in the competitive travel writing industry.

May 15, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Most people think that being a travel writer guarantees free trips and accommodations, but being invited on press trips and media tours is highly competitive.

May 12, 2009 - Claudine Williams

Fran Sandham walked 3,000 miles across Africa alone. He talks about how he turned his experience into a widely acclaimed travel book.

Apr 20, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

When a marriage ends, Rita Golden Gelman rediscovers herself and the beautiful people in the world through her journeys and adventures as a female nomad.

Mar 29, 2009 - Jennifer L. Price

While trying to unravel the mystery of what happened to the last king of Laos, Stalking the Elephant Kings delves into the mystery that is Laos.

Mar 25, 2009 - Paris Franz

An Englishman in Paris recounts the comic culinary adventures of a young man in Paris.

Mar 20, 2009 - Paris Franz

Bill Bryson, author of countless travel narratives, makes a journey all around Australia, fearing for his life most of the way.

Mar 19, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Writing for Trazzler is a relative easy way for a writer to get credits in the field of travel journalism. The articles are short, concise vignettes of a place or trip.

Feb 26, 2009 - John Lamkin

The author, attending a travel writing workshop in Mexico, found that such learning experiences in addition to being enjoyable could lead to an abundance of story ideas

Feb 6, 2009 - John Lamkin

Tracks, written by Robyn Davidson in the late 70s and published in 1980, follows the author's journey across 1,700 miles of Australian outback with her camels.

Jan 22, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Dervla Murphy, the talented and prolific travel writer, began her career with this chronicle of her journey from Ireland to India by bicycle.

Jan 16, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Being paid to travel sounds like a dream come true. But what is the reality? Established travel writer Steve Korver talks to Cecily Layzell about how to get started.

Jan 16, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet Travel Guides, takes the reader on a tour of the Axis of Evil in Bad Lands.

Dec 11, 2008 - Christine Decourlande

Photographer and travel writer Paul Ross, gives some insight into how he works and offers advice to both the beginner and the professional travel writer and photographer.

Nov 25, 2008 - John Lamkin