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8 Tips for Being an Expat in China
I had a vague idea of what being an expat in China would be like, but it wasn't until I moved there that I learned the most important lessons - shared here!
Infographic: Best Jobs for People Who Love to Travel
Looking for a job that will let you travel the world? Have a look at this handy infographic detailing some of the best opportunities out there.
Building a Location-Independent Career: Laser Focus on Your Model
As you build a business that'll let you travel the world and work from anywhere, you have to laser-focus on your model from the start to achieve success.
Building a Business that Lets You Travel? Don’t Stress Over Your Business Plan
If you're building a career that'll let you travel the world and work from anywhere, the first step is a business plan. And it's easier than you may think!
Why Following Your Passion May Not be the Best Career Advice
Following your passion is the first step to burning out. So how do you build a location-independent career and actually enjoy your work? Read on!
Income from Side Hustles – Is it Work or is it Passion?
When is something considered work, and when are you pursuing a passion? If you're getting income from side hustles that you love, should it be called work?
Travel Blogging & Writing: Eight Writing Prompts for Inspiration
If you feel a bit stuck on how to tell your story--or any story--we’ve put together a few writing prompts to get your ideas flowing again. Enjoy!
Travel Writing Tips: How to Write for the Internet
Truly excellent travel writing boils down to two main things: Having something new and interesting to say, and saying it in the best way possible.
Travel Writing Tips: Add Sensory Details
One of the best things you can do to make your travel blog vivid and memorable is to include sensory details. This will transform your stories immensely!
How to Decide the Best Format for Your Travel Blog
There's so much more to blogging than just writing. In this guide, we'll cover how to decide the best format for your travel blog, based on your goals.
Travel Writing Tips: Grammar, Grammar, Grammar!
Aspiring writer? Let's look over this list of common grammar mistakes you could make on your travel blog so you can be sure to edit for them later!
Travel Writing Tips: Outlining vs. Freewriting
Everyone approaches writing in a different way. Two methods that might be effective with your travel blog are the outline format and the freewriting format.
Travel Writing Tips: Even More Writing Prompts
When you're out of ideas for your next blog post or story idea, try out a few writing prompts (like these ones!) to get the creative juices flowing.
Travel Writing Tips: What Makes the Best Stories?
The cornerstone of a great travel blog is having content your readers can relate to. Here are a few ways to turn a boring story into a truly memorable one!
How to Get Published as a Travel Writer
I’ve had the opportunity to read more than 1,000 book proposals. Here are a few steps to help you along the road of getting published in travel writing.
Travel Writing Tips: Begin In Medias Res
Writing in medias res is a form of nonlinear storytelling that starts in the middle rather than from the top. Here's how it can benefit your travel blog!
Travel Writing Tips: Editing Your Own Writing
Next up in our series on how to build a killer travel blog: Here are Marci's top 7 tips on editing your own work if you don't have someone to help you out!
8 Travel Writing Prompts to Help You Become a Better Blogger
Last week I posted a list of eight writing prompts to get you out of that awful writer's block rut. Since they were pretty fun, I thought I'd add eight more writing prompts—enjoy!
Travel Writing: A Good Writer is a Good Observer
If you're into travel writing, then you had better be paying attention: because a good writer is a good observer! Here are some tips to get started.
Travel Writing: The Rise of Small Book Publishers
Want to become a travel writer? Rather than clamoring after big names, consider trying small book publishers, which are on the rise in the publishing world.
How to Build an Amazing Travel Blog: Get Others Involved
Let’s take a look at the benefits of involving others in your travel blog--not only to add great content to it, but for those unexpected benefits as well!