I watched a television show on the Travel Channel a few years ago called Confessions of a Travel Writer, which featured Andrew Evans, Charles Runnette, Shira Lazar and other writers on a press trip. It portrayed some writers in a bad light, after many snooty demands, and others really taking the … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Press Trip
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Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
Some people freak out at the idea of interviewing their favorite celebrities, like Brad Pitt or Kate Hudson. I, however, turned my stomach into knots when I was given the chance to interview one of my idols, Rick Steves. I've been watching his PBS show for as long as I can remember and couldn't … [Read more...] about Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
I Was There
September 11, 2001. May 3, 2011. May 21, 2011. One of these dates may have significance for you. Maybe even two. On Saturday, May 21, I went to a lecture for the Sydney Writers' Festival entitled, "9/11: I Was There." I picked it mostly because one of my idols, Anthony Bourdain, was on the … [Read more...] about I Was There
Notes from a Professional Intern
Charleston City Paper, home to 2 of my 3 internships **Every now and then I write something non-travel related. This is a career-related post, so it's not too far off.**As someone who has done three newspaper internships, I've pretty much seen it all. I've modeled fuzzy Santa handcuffs for the … [Read more...] about Notes from a Professional Intern
Good Books Make for a Good Life
In honor of my fall break from school, I decided to do a little post on travel books since I may (hopefully!) have time to get some reading done. I am also doing a similar post on Examiner this weekend. Here are the best/most hyped travel books I've read in the past year and my thoughts on … [Read more...] about Good Books Make for a Good Life