Author Archive

Working with Tourism Bureaus: Tips & Strategies

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Thailand with a small media group sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai Airways. Our trip, which was an unbelievable 10-day

A Conversation with Stephanie Elizondo Griest

This week, we feature the amazing Stephanie Elizondo Griest. Stephanie, an award-winning nonfiction writer, editor, and English professor, is the author of two memoirs, the powerful Around the Bloc and the poignant Mexican Enough:

How to Be a Six-Figure Freelancer: An Interview with Matt Villano

Matt Villano is the kind of professional freelance travel writer we’d all love to be: not only has he cleared six figures annually since 2008, but his income stream was the best and busiest

From the Publisher’s Mouth: Maria Russo of Culture-ist

Maria is the co-founder of Culture-ist Magazine, an online magazine for people who are passionate about being active members of a global society. In our interview, Maria talks with me about breaking down cultural

An Interview with Lola Akinmade-Åkerström

Lola Akinmade-Åkerström has an amazing freelance writing and photography pedigree–from National Geographic Traveler to Travel + Leisure to The San Francisco Chronicle, Lola has worked with plenty of editors in the business. In our