Travel Smarter Archives

3 Tips For Identifying Great Story Ideas From Your Travels

March 1, 2019

Travel is stressful enough, but when you’re trying to work, as well, your anxiety level can go up even more. Every trip has the potential for a hundred story ideas, but the question of what exactly to write about always rears its ugly, jet-lagged head. Here are three tips to help you pinpoint those story focuses.

Figuring Out The Best Places To Travel In 2019

January 18, 2019

In the same way that gardeners look forward to the seed catalog every spring and movie fans eagerly await the Oscar nominations, travel writers see the beginning of a new year as the exciting time to take a look at what destinations are capturing the wanderlust of the world. Here are a few things to consider when you’re drooling over the latest list.

You’re a Writer All the Time

May 12, 2017

As a travel writer, you should always keep your eyes and ears open for story ideas, even when you’re “not working.” Some of the best stories come out of candid conversations, like the one Kyle Wagner had with her tour guide in Jordan on a recent trip there. Read on to see what story she uncovered.

How to Get Invited on More Press Trips

September 2, 2016

So you’ve landed the sought after press trip. Now what? Here’s an inside look into how to behave on the trip to ensure you get invited back again and again.