If you’ve ever been to Eastern Europe, Italy, or Spain and touted a Lonely Planet guidebook in your luggage, you were probably traveling–in a small way–with Leif Pettersen. Having just finished updating the latest edition of Europe on a Shoestring, Leif Petterson has worked on over two dozen guidebooks as well as written for many [...]
“I had one question about press trips, which I thought you might be able to address on the blog or in the newsletter, if you think it makes sense. I’m wondering which markets accept press trips. As a follow-up, does a writer typically secure the assignment first, or the trip first (there seems to be [...]
Ramsey Qubein is a travel journalist who covers the hotel and airline industry from every corner of the globe. His work appears in consumer and industry publications like Travel+Leisure, Business Traveller, US Airways magazine, Northstar Travel Media, and Expedia’s AirfareWatchdog. He serves as the National Hotels Travel Examiner and writes for numerous blogs and web [...]
As the U.S. Travel Editor for Lonely Planet, Robert Reid–who is also a writer and blogger himself–knows the ins-and-outs of the travel industry! In this interview, he talks about how he weaseled his way into his first job, how he landed his first gig with The New York Times, and how it feels to be [...]
Peter Moore left his advertising job to pursue his love of travel–and his decision certainly paid off! Seven narrative travel books later, Peter has no regrets. From titles like Shitting in the Toilet to Vroom with a View, this Aussie writer isn’t afraid to do or try anything! Check out his website here! How did [...]
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