Most people dream of being a travel writer—imagine getting paid to travel the world. Travel writing can become a full-time passion if you like, or merely something you do on the side…a way to justify a vacation and defray some of the costs, maybe write off your trip on your taxes.
With this career, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get out and see the world…in a way you never could as an ordinary tourist.
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How would you like a trip to Cancun, at no charge, where you and your spouse would be wined and dined over a long weekend at a new, luxury hotel?
Or maybe you’d be more enticed by a complimentary rafting expedition down the Amazon in Ecuador’s untamed rain forest?
Perhaps a no-charge cruise to Europe’s most romantic cities?
Those trips might sounds like daydreams, but they are all money-free travel perks freelance writers have taken advantage of.
And not only did those writers travel without paying a dime, they got paid to write about their experiences, too.
If you’ve ever dreamed about living the romantic life of a travel writer, you don’t need to wait years to enjoy it.
See the articles below for more information on the travel writer’s life.
Travel Writing
Fish Funerals and Free Caribbean VacationsPosted on February 8, 2012 by Jennifer Stevens
I like to travel. I work much of the time from my home in Colorado (where my tax-deductible office is exactly 11 steps from my bedroom and has a million-dollar mountain view). But, I’ve also worked from Vail, Denver, and Leadville… I’ve toted my computer to France, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala, Germany, and the list goes on (and on).
The Travel Writer and the Sea UrchinPosted on February 7, 2012 by Steenie Harvey
Saturday night in Murcia City, southern Spain. I’m in El Secreto tapas bar, trying to summon up the willpower to eat a sea urchin. It looks absolutely bizarre. And in all honesty, absolutely vile. But as all vacationers need to eat, food stories are a travel writer’s staple.
Enjoy Freedom, Opportunity, and Adventure When You Move OverseasPosted on January 24, 2012 by Glynna Prentice
Five years into my expat life, I look forward to downsizing. In fact, I recently bought a small, manageable, lock-and-leave property in Guanajuato, in the Colonial Highlands. It’s a far cry from what I thought I wanted when I first moved to Mexico… Then, I’d wanted a good-sized house, instead of an apartment as I’d had in the U.S.
The One and Only Time it’s OK to Duck a TabPosted on January 11, 2012 by Steenie Harvey
I don’t enjoy spending my own money. Not if I can spend someone else’s. After all, travel writers give publicity to a destination which then helps ‘sell’ it to a wider audience. And studies have shown that readers pay far more attention to a travel story than an advertisement.
Travel: Getting Paid for Your PassionPosted on November 3, 2011 by Steenie Harvey
Many people dream of getting paid for their passion for travel. But few ever take that first step of turning dreams into reality. I’m just back from teaching at AWAI’s travel writer’s workshop. Our “students” came from all backgrounds and walks of life—and there wasn’t one who didn’t have what it takes to be a travel writer.
Could This Be The World’s Best Job?Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lucy Brown
I first came to Antigua, Guatemala in 2006 to study Spanish and extended my one-month language course month-by-month for seven months. By then, I’d fallen in love with the city and lifestyle, befriended both locals and expats and felt I wanted to make this a more permanent lifestyle…so I stayed.
Start a Blog to Fund Your TravelsPosted on September 21, 2011 by Jasmine Stephenson
It’s hard to believe, but the travel blog I first started in 2007 as a way to keep my family, friends and co-workers updated now nets me at least $1,000 a month, allowing me to travel and spend time in amazing places all over the world. Just in the last year, I’ve been to Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago, and my next stop may be Mexico or Argentina.
Seven Ways to Get a Head Start on Your Dream Job OverseasPosted on September 6, 2011 by Steenie Harvey
Twenty years down the road, I wouldn’t swap my lifestyle for anything. But the start of the road might have been easier—and the spoils more lucrative—if I’d known these seven things beforehand.
The Seven Secrets of Becoming a Travel WriterPosted on August 27, 2011 by Steenie Harvey
Steenie shares her best tips on becoming a top travel writer
Five Easy Steps to Writing for MoneyPosted on August 25, 2011 by Jessica Ramesch
Once you speak the language and armed with the right information, anyone can become a writer for profit. We’ve got five easy-to-apply tips from AWAI’s Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Chicago to help you get started.
Tales of a Travel Writer in ChinaPosted on August 24, 2011 by Steenie Harvey
Dinner time on the Chinese island of Hainan Dao, but I don’t feel hungry. When presented with what resembles the diseased body parts of Things From Outer Space, your appetite tends to vanish.
Vacation and Get Paid: Confessions of a Travel WriterPosted on August 23, 2011 by International Living
Steenie Harvey travels more than any other person I know. Of course, she’s a travel writer—plane hopping comes with the territory. But even if she didn’t make a living writing about her trips, Steenie would still travel—a lot—because she loves it.
How “Blogging” Funds Your TravelsPosted on August 22, 2011 by Jasmine Stephenson
I’m sitting in a hotel room on the stunning island of Tobago. I pull back the curtains, and sunlight floods my room—it’s a perfect day. From my window, the ocean’s blue competes with the immaculately manicured gardens for my attention.
Ravaged by Mosquitoes, Stuck Without Plumbing: Is the Travel Writer’s Life Worth it?Posted on July 7, 2011 by Lori Allen
Maybe you don’t believe me when I say: Get paid to travel—anybody can do it! So I’ve asked freelance travel writer and editor, Jennifer Stevens to join me on a teleconference call on Monday at 3.00 p.m. Eastern Time to give it to you straight. It’s free!
The Best Places to Make Money as a Travel Writer in PanamaPosted on July 7, 2011 by Jessica Ramesch
I’ve been writing for International Living for about five years. At seminars, attendees often tell me they’d love to have my job. But anyone who enjoys writing can take a stab at it.
How to Turn One Trip Into Three Paid ArticlesPosted on July 6, 2011 by International Living
If you’re wondering how to get started as a travel writer…the interview below with Maryalice Wood has some great tips. Not just about how to write stories that editors want…but how to get upgrades on cruise ships…how to sell the same story several times…and more.
Tigers, Elephants and Tales From the RajPosted on July 5, 2011 by Steenie Harvey
I’m often asked the best thing I’ve ever experienced on assignment as a travel writer. There have been so many incredible experiences, but visiting Kabini River Lodge in early 2006 is definitely near the top.
How to Make Money as a Travel Writer in MexicoPosted on January 12, 2011 by Glynna Prentice
Imagine snorkeling off Cozumel…hiking in Baja California…enjoying a massage in a Puerto Vallarta spa…and, best of all, getting paid for it. Become a travel writer, and it’s all possible.
On the House Travel…Here’s HowPosted on July 29, 2010 by Sandra Kennedy
I stayed at lavish haciendas, ate the freshest foods in Ecuador, got to know the smiling, helpful locals. I went to a Shaman healing ceremony, rode horses in the Andes and learned to weave. And then I sat sipping fresh mango juice, relaxing by the pool. It’s hard to believe it costs me nothing to travel like this.
The Best Job In The World—How To Get Started As A Travel WriterPosted on August 1, 2005 by Jennifer Stevens
Of all the kinds of writing out there—from fiction to technical writing—travel writing is the most fun. It gives you an excuse to travel and offers freedom and flexibility…but here are a few more pros I bet you didn’t know about…and tips on how to get started and be successful.
