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Whether it’s dangling from your neck or tucked away in your pocket, few of us are likely to travel without a camera. It’s how we share our experience with friends and family at home, and it’s how we recall our trips years down the line, when we’ve long since forgotten our experiences.
Uniquely, for travel writers, inexperience can sometimes be an asset. In an industry that is constantly searching for fresh new perspective, the unseasoned writer can bring just as much to the table as the established pro. The travel writer’s biggest hurdle isn’t having the right qualifications; it’s getting their work in front of the eyes of the right people.
A veteran of the '60s, Margaret Nash calls herself an "old hippie at heart," a title she uses in her series of self-help books that she sells on Amazon. Her books explore how to age rebelliously, survive life transitions, and get along with people—themes she focuses on in her hypnotherapist and coach businesses also.
With a go-anywhere income, as s a writer, I can live wherever I have an internet connection. So, I decided I would rather be challenged by the adventure of learning a new culture in a...
I discovered that grant writing was an in-demand skill. After poring through books, taking online courses, and joining a few professional organizations, I was ready to start on a new path. I registered as a self-employed person and started working with community organizations based in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Finally, in 2005, while traveling in Mexico, and once again overcome by beautiful folk art, I made the decision to purchase a quantity of handicrafts, had them shipped home, and began my import business, Global Hands Artisans, in earnest.
The thought of moving overseas (and how you’re going to pay for it) can be overwhelming at times. It can even prevent you from taking any action at all. But we’re here to help you get your dream life moving forward. No matter your skill set, no matter what you do now or did in the past, there is an option in that will align with your own skills and passions. And to help you choose which income stream might be best for you...
If you're looking for a way to collect a great income from anywhere in the world you wish to live...one that gives you not just the funds but also the freedom to really enjoy your retirement years...the one I'd recommend most is setting up your own online store.
As a freelance web writer, there's no need to ask for days off from work and I'm free to schedule travel for as long as I want and where I want. Moreover, going solo always opens the door to different, more immersive, experiences...