Travel Minx

How To Get Your Travel Article Published

We have covered how to write a killer travel article. So, you’ve written your article and you reckon it’s good enough for the world to see. You want to submit it to a publication. But how? Ask Your Contacts If you know someone in the industry, don’t be afraid to ask for help. They may [...]

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How To Write A Killer Travel Article

I am not Bill Bryson or Earnest Hemingway, but I’ve written a fair chunk of travel articles that have been published and I’ve been paid, thus inspiring and funding more madcap world adventures. My First Travel Article My first travel article was written and published in 2000. It was about my experiences living in Berlin [...]

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The Art Of Waiting At The Airport

If you’re a keen traveler, you’ll have spent a fair chunk of your life waiting at airports. It’s generally quite a dull time (although, with cars crashing into airports, a dull time can be a good time). But there are ways to pass the time more enjoyably. Get access to airport lounges via club memberships [...]

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How To Find A Job Overseas

First, you need to be eligible to work there, probably through a valid work visa or a company sponsorship. 1. Figure out what your options are Do you need to learn another language? What is there a demand for in that country? What skills and qualifications do you have, and will they translate well in [...]

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How To Take Awesome Travel Photos

I’m not a professional photographer but I have had travel pics published along with my articles. These are my tips: 1. Invest in a good camera. Obviously. You need one with good zoom ability if you’re photographing wildlife. But don’t just buy the camera; the real work is learning how to use it! Read the [...]

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Carnival of Travel Articles – Share Your Stories!

Got a travel article, some cool photos or travel tips you’d like to share? Good, because I’ve just set up the Carnival of Travel Articles so you can submit something. I made the carnival monthly to start, but when it grows I’ll make it more frequent. I was searching the Carnival website (a great way [...]

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10 Ways To Make Long-Haul Flights Bearable

We’ve all suffered through crap flights. The screaming a baby; the neighbor who has no concept of personal space; the passengers shouting to each other across you; the guy who starts snoring, drooling and slowly leaning in your direction… I fly economy, because I don’t have $10K to throw at a booking agent for a [...]

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