Imagine having the opportunity to travel around the world. Imagine writing about your experiences. Imagine having those experiences published in the New York Times. Welcome to Matt Gross’ life as the Frugal Traveler. Frugal Traveler on the Road Frugal Traveler sets out to hopscotch the globe using low-cost carriers, buses, trains, ferries and your travel […]
» Read more...Month: July 2006
Job Lead: MSNBC.com
MSNBC.com, an online channel for NBC, is looking for a travel editor to produce and edit content for the travel section. Other responsibilities include staying updated with the latest travel news, producing and editing special projects, and promoting interactives. For more information, see Mediabistro’s Job Board. To apply, send resume to jobs@msnbc.com, with travel editor […]
» Read more...Follow Up: Wend Magazine
informative post about Wend at the beginning of the year. Since it just launched and we both like the magazine’s concept, I decided to do a follow up post. Wend Magazine is an adventure travel magazine with a West coast focus. What does wend mean? To go one’s own way. And they’re way is: to […]
» Read more...I Want to Be a Travel Writer, Now What?
As you can imagine, I get emails from writers who want direction with their travel writing. Today, I got an email from someone who had moved to a new city (Washington D.C.) and was looking for some advice. I did not know what his level of experience was, so I sent him an email with […]
» Read more...Travel + Romance
Travel + Romance. An equal blend of the extremely popular The Knot and Travel & Leisure, the magazine gives readers a look at destination weddings, honeymoons, and exotic trips. The Sping/Summer 2006 issue features include 30 Dream Destinations, Beach-Friendly Wedding Gowns, and Far-Flung Weddings. Editorial departments features include luxury weddings, style, honeymoons, and trips for […]
» Read more...Interview in Transitions Abroad
Transitions Aboard interviewed Jen for their July/August 2006 issue. Jen talks what drew her into travel writing, her future plans, and the inspiration behind her latest humor book, What Color is your Jockstrap. But, I particularly loved what Jen said about her first international trip to Hong Kong and the impact travel can have on […]
» Read more...The Leo Trio on Fox Sports Net
These are exciting times for me. I’m about to play in a speed poker tournament to be televised on Fox Sports Net. It’s called the Mansion Poker Dome, and I’ve been blogging about it on my perosnal blog, JenLeoLive! In short, I won a tournament on Mansion Poker.com. Now, I’ll play against five other players […]
» Read more...Job Lead: Citysearch & EuroCheapo
The European travel website, EuroCheap.com is seeking an editorial intern until August. Responsiblities include fact-checking, copy-editing, writing content, and more. The pay is a low $25 per day, but the job offers the right person an opportunity to build clips and gain experience. To apply send a cover letter and resume, here. Citysearch is looking […]
» Read more...Mastheads.org
Town & Country Travel, Budget Travel, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler — to name a few. And, besides studying style and tone, keeping updated on the hottest destinations, and reading insightful articles, I also receive those magazines to keep updated on the comings and goings of the travel editors. But, […]
» Read more...July Travel Writing Workshops
Writing Travel Guidebooks INSTRUCTOR: Jay Cooke DATE: Monday, July 17 TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m LOCATION: Chancellor Hotel, San Francisco COST: $55 ($40 for Avant Guild members) Early Bird Special ends July 9th. DETAILS: Learn the ups and downs of guidebook writing, including details on different guidebooks, how to pitch, lifestyle realities, and guidebook […]
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