An email from Kimi: “I do have a couple of questions for you. First of all, I’m about to turn 23, and while I am working two jobs, I only have about $15K to my name (all school loans paid off). There are certainly things I could sell for extra money like my car, but I just wanted to get your opinion about whether or not you think that’s enough to get me started on my long-term travel plans. I plan to build a blog around my travels, but I don’t want to go bankrupt trying to build a name for myself which is the biggest fear holding me back from traveling. Any advice / tips you can provide me would be extremely appreciated.”
Travel Writing
Art of Backpacking turns two years old!
The first post went out on December 4th, 2008 with a simple picture of Grinnell Glacier Moraine. I was just testing the waters. Next was the ‘official’ first post by Teresa which was hardly a post. I had no idea what I was getting into and it started with really simple and lame articles. The site was hosted for free from a friend and we didn’t even have SEO friendly URL’s because the host didn’t have that functionality.
To celebrate the purchase of my new camcorder, I recorded a few of the panels at Travel Blog Exchange 2010. I’m currently editing another video from all the parties as well. Enjoy!
It’s a dream job to the outsiders while travel writers themselves may not think much of it. Most travel writers may have heard people say to them “Wow, that is so cool! So which countries have you been to?” as they widen their eyes in excitement. Not that kind of excitement (yet), that comes after I talk about my heavily dramatized travels around the world which leads to getting creative in the hostel. What makes a travel writer different from a cubicle corporate dweller in the sense of attraction? What’s with the attention? 2nd generation porn star? I wish.
Because of the recent Travel Blog Exchange conference, I thought this video was quite fitting. Filmed in over 25 countries, the life and times of travel writer Robin Esrock, the father of Modern Gonzo. Follow his journey at moderngonzo.com
Blogging has become ever so popular and it continues to grow. There are thousands of websites offering their services to keep your memories with them. Each site has got it’s own features unique from the others which becomes confusing which one to choose. There’s a few key elements in selecting where you want to keep your memories.
I know from experience that it can often be difficult to catch up with your blog while traveling. All the fun, sun, activities, drinking, socializing, and your new friends can take you away from sitting in front of a computer writing about your day. You write for memories sake and perhaps keep your friends and family at home informed that you’re doing okay. It can be difficult to remember all the details if it’s been awhile since you last wrote. Here are a few tips to help you organize yourself with your blog.
