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Travel writing — a hidden gem

Posted by Vikky on January 26, 2009

A friend once asked me if travel writers can get to travel for free.  I wasn’t sure of the answer, so I asked a few friends in media, and searched for some sources on the net.  And I realized how lucrative a business the travel industry could be.  My friend, a Public  Relations colleague from a decade or so ago, has since made a second career out of travel writing — about destinations, services, facilities, and countries, has traveled to and from 6 continents, and is now based in Singapore.  She has written about a river cruise in Vietnam, a cross-country train ride in Europe, backpacking in the Rockies, and many other adventurous experiences, including scouring the backstreets of Budapest for treasures. She freelances now, having decided to retire from the pressures of corporate PR, and preferring to leisurely earn her keep while traveling.

That was a little more than 2 years ago, before I pursued an online business as a travel agent.

One of the resources my friend followed up on was a 150-page ebook with by a real travel writer Mel McIntyre, entitled Travel Writing Secrets.  Mel says:

“Travel writing is a true hidden gem.

Travel to the most exotic locations for free.  Stay at the world’s finest hotels.  Enjoy the best food available.

And on your flight on the way home, knock out a couple of articles – and get paid big money to wit about your experiences.

Travel writing is definitely THE most exciting writing job around.”

And perhaps the next best job to being a travel agent.

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2 Responses to “Travel writing — a hidden gem”

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  2. marivi dizon said

    travel writing does seem quite interesting as a profession…what better way to see more of the world and meet peoples of various cultures and backgrounds !!! I want to read Mel McIntyre’s book with the thought in mind of the possibility of a career change !!! Do you think it can be done? I’ve travelled anyway, and would really love to give it a go….I hope he mentions in his book about the 1st step that should be done…!!!

    Regards,
    Marivi

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