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Thumbs Up = What?
Hey Bud, what are you thinking? Do you know what thumbs up means in Iraq or Sardinia, Thailand or Turkmenistan? Do you know this guy? I don’t. If you’re smart, you won’t travel with him! Thumbs up could be offensive in many cultures. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Culture, Travel
Tagged culture, how to, independence, Slow Travel, tips & tricks, world travel
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Motivation to Dream (and Act) as a Travel Writer
Personal desire is the best motivator for exploring and writing about a place. After all, if you want to be there — if you’re truly interested and engaged — you’ve a better chance of communicating your experiences. Care about the places … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Geography, History, Motivation, Philosophy, Planning, Travel, Writing
Tagged how to, independence, networking, nomad, Slow Travel, solutions, travel writing, travel writing career
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Do Trekking Poles Help You Walk?
“You don’t need sticks!” a British mountaineering friend announced with a hint of scorn in his voice. We were reviewing pre-hike gear for a Lake District holiday. Able bodied adult hikers should wear stout boots, carry a small pack with … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Walking
Tagged how to, National Parks, outdoors, Slow Travel, walking
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Meet People :: Get Your Hands Dirty :: The World :: Close to Home
Meet People * Cultural Programs * Volunteer * Work Exchange * Travel …get started with your dream of helping people and reaching out….meeting new friends….BE the change you want Applications accepted during July, 2014 * Virtual Student Foreign Service – online … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Travel, Education, Networking, Organizations
Tagged Crowd-sourcing, culture, diplomacy, global citizen, how to, networking, nomad, outdoors, resources, solutions, teach, tips & tricks, volunteer, world travel
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How to Travel :: The First Day
Travelers complain they feel tired on the first few days of a trip, even in nearby time zones. That’s normal — the rush to depart brings extra chores and an effort at work to get everything done. Add the … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged circadian rhythm, how to, independence, tips & tricks, world travel
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15 Travel + Memoir Writing Contests
Travel Writer’s Awards and Contests The Guardian (UK) Travel Writing Competition – for amateur travel writers We Said Go Travel Writing Contest WanderWomen Travel Writing Contest – Wanderlust and Lipstick Fish Publishing Short Memoir Writing Contest Safari Bucket List Travel Writer … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Contests, Freelance Writing, Organizations, Publications, Social Media, Travel, Writing
Tagged how to, networking, travel writing, travel writing career, world travel
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Zen of Travel Writing
When I need time to reflect on what I’ve seen, to process incoming information, I take a long walk without my notebook and let thoughts flow. If anything really important comes to mind, it can be written down when I get back to my … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Freelance Writing, Philosophy, Travel, Writing
Tagged global citizen, how to, nomad, tips & tricks, travel journal, travel writing, world travel
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