Even when the dollar to euro conversion is not in our favor, Europe continues to be a popular travel destination. It seems like there is always another Europe-focused blog popping up with the latest and greatest in Euro attractions. Fortunately for you, one of them happens to be looking for writers. What: EuropeUpClose.com is looking […]
» Read more...Month: September 2008
Rolf Potts: The Virtual Tour
Travel writer Rolf Potts just finished a Virtual Tour, doing numerous interviews all across the blogosphere, to celebrate the release of his new book Marco Polo Didn’t Go There: Stories and Revelations From One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer. There is loads of good stuff out there as a result. Here is a quick […]
» Read more...World Hum Themed Restless Legs Reading
If you missed the latest enstallment of David Farley’s Restless Legs Reading Series this past Saturday (I went and had a great time, as did the many others that made it) a nother eeading will commence in just a few short weeks on October 15. This time will be a World Hum theme with Jim […]
» Read more...In October: Travel-writer events in NYC
We got a heads-up from ex-Written Road contributor Kelly Amabile, of some cool travel related events in NYC this October. Although the events do not talk about travel-writing directly, they involve some great travel-writers who will be talking about their books: WHAT: 1) Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm: Stephanie Elizondo Griest reads from her new […]
» Read more...Meet Travel Photographer Steve Davey and Improve Your Shots – London, Next Tuesday
If you’re in the vicinity of Stanfords Travel Bookshop, Covent Garden, next Tuesday, Steve Davey will be sharing his wisdom. This guy snapped the pictures that make the bestselling BBC book series Unforgettable Places To See Before You Die truly unforgettable. He’ll show you how to take great travel photos and more than likely share […]
» Read more...Travel writing contest: Win $500 at DeepTravelers
Have you been penning a piece about your recent travels that you’re just not sure what to do with? Polish it up and submit it to Deep Travelers Travel Writing Extravaganza. There aren’t any categories or word limits; all you have to do is write and tell a good story. Logistics: Contest runs from September […]
» Read more...Twitter Part Two: People You Should Follow And New Written Road Account
I still can’t believe I get paid to do this. Sometimes as writers it’s good to step back and count our blessings. Got rejected recently? Yeah, me too. But you know what? I went back with another pitch and landed an assignment. It’s a game of adversity and those who are willing to work, push […]
» Read more...Experienced writers for online Caribbean guides
Spent a lot of time exploring the Caribbean islands? Specialist in Creole cuisine? Know the difference between St. Martin and St. Maarten? Then you might want to send your resume over to Shermans Travel Media. The major New York-based publisher is looking for experienced writers to provide travel guides covering hotels, restaurants, nightlife, etc. to […]
» Read more...Restless Legs Reading Series: Saturday, Sept 27 in NYC
The Restless Legs reading series, “a reading series for the wanderlust stricken,” will be holding their next reading this Saturday on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Authors Mary Morris (who wrote Wall to Wall: From Beijing to Berlin by Rail and The River Queen) and Ayun Halliday (No Touch Monkey: And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too […]
» Read more...Job Lead: New travel website Trazzler.com
Trazzler is a Tumblr-style new travel website that helps you decide where to go. It’s a new concept that gives you personalised, hand-picked travel options after analysing your travel history and even your personality traits. I recently wrote an intro on the site on Gadling, which you can read here. As posted on Media Bistro, […]
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