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10 ways not to be a travel writer – Lonely Planet blog. It’s the dream: travelling around the world and getting paid for it. Every day, thousands of aspiring travel journalists start up blogs, pitch pieces to editors and put pen to paper (at least metaphorically) in the hopes of making travel a full-time job. Image by swimparallel, Flickr The good news is that it’s achievable. While only a select few attain the high life of sipping margaritas by the pool while churning out leisurely prose on their Macbooks, travel writing for a living is a real possibility for those who have the talent and are willing to put in some really, really hard work.

However, we’ve noticed that there is a subclass of potential travel writers, photographers and video journalists who don’t really seem to have their heart in it. 10. Whether you’re pitching a 500-word essay to the New Yorker or dashing off a quick blog entry, you’re presenting your professional face to the world. 9. Use Facebook or personal blogs to reassure your mother and make your friends jealous. 8. Travel Photographer of the Year 2011 – winning images | Travel. Venice in a Day. Laos Image - Calm river, Vientiane. Forget planes and cars: beginner’s guide to travelling by bike. #Travel to #France to stay in one of these crazy #hotels. #BBC to complete £42M purchase of #Travel publisher Lonely Planet. Holiday Lettings » holiday rentals, villas, apartments, cottages, self catering. Holiday Lettings » holiday rentals, villas, apartments, cottages, self catering.

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