Spotlight Articles

How Lucy Brown Got Her Start in Travel Writing

Ultimate Travel Writer's Workshop attendee Lucy Brown landed a gig writing a travel guide and several bylines in International Living Magazine. Click here to see how she did this, and now lives on her own terms.

2011 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Holiday gift guide for photographers

Chicago Tribune Travel Editor Ross Werland on Pitching Travel Stories to Newspapers

The editorial staff at large newspapers is shrinking (and has been for years). What does this mean for you as a travel writer? Click here to read an interview with travel editor Ross Werland at the Chicago Tribune, and listen to his advice on how to get started.

Which is Better – Mac or PC for Photographers

A fan club exists for Macs, members are called “fanboys” and they’re hiding all across America behind white and silver laptops, most often with ear plugs in, an iPhone in their pocket, and a house full of white computer gear.and several of our writers and photographers here on staff and out in the field are part of it. I might even join them before the end of the year. Here’s why…

Create Your Own iPhone App Travel Guide

Learn about this great site where you can create your own iPhone app. Use your travel knowledge and experience and create an app to share with others.

The Added Perks of Travelling as a Duo

Ginny Ripley knows how to take advantage of travel writing’s many perks and how to leverage traveling as a duo into more paid assignments. See what they're up to now...