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Learn about the vetting process for including travel journalists on hosted trips to Isreal, and what a journalist can expect when going on a fully paid hosted media trip with the Israel Ministry of Tourism. About today's guest, Dana Shemesh: Dana is the PR and Communications Director for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, where she [...] The post BITW 152: How Travel Writer’s Can Work With The Israel Ministry of Tourism appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

My guest today is Diana Skara Becevello from Diana's Healthy Living. Diana and I recently returned from a media trip to Croatia where we visited the Advent Market in Zagreb, several seaside towns, medieval villages, and the delicious foods. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click [...] The post BITW 151: Croatia Advent Market & Winter Media Trip Review with Diana Skara Becevello appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

My guest today is Rachel Cavanaugh.  This is part two of our conversation about the 11 Keys To Long-term Success As A Freelance Travel Writer. We chat about getting over perfectionism when writing, how to write faster and prioritize your workload. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe [...] The post BITW 150: 11 Keys To Long-term Success As a Travel Writing Freelancer with Rachel Cavanaugh (Part 2) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Step by step process to set yourself up for success as a freelance travel journalist. In this episode, we chat about developing a niche and generating income as a travel writer as well as the keys to networking. Keys to success for travel bloggers too! Rachel Cavanaugh is my guest on this episode. She has [...] The post BITW 149: 11 Keys To Long-term Success as a Freelance Travel Writer with Rachel Cavanaugh (Part 1) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

How to make money as a blogger and attending the Mediavine conference. My top 15 tips and takeaways from the Mediavine blogger Conference as well as top tips from Nine speakers, travel bloggers and attendees of the blogging conference. Today's show focuses on my top takeaways and lessons learned during the Mediavine conference as well [...] The post BITW 148: Nine Bloggers Share Their Top Takeaways from the Mediavine Conference appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show focuses on a recent media trip to Loreto, Mexico with several other travel bloggers, travel writers, and TV personalities. Loreto, Mexico is located in Baja California Sur. Our group flew from the Tijuana Airport on Volaris Airlines.  Join me as I chat with the tourism board representative, the hotel social media manager from [...] The post BITW 147: Loreto, Mexico Media Trip with Volaris Airlines appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Guten Tag and welcome to Episode #146! Today's podcast focuses on a recent self-created media trip to Europe with my son Roland. Keep reading to learn how to plan your own media trip to Europe and all the details of my trip with Condor Airlines! I share the brands I worked with to make this [...] The post BITW 146: Summer Media Trip to Europe on Condor Airlines appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

My guest today is a travel blogger, Brian Cicioni. Today Brian and I discuss the process to become an Airbnb Experience Tour Guide.  Brian writes about travel, food tours, how to get the most out of a layover, and exploring movie and musical landmarks. On weekends, Brian leads music and film-focused walking tours of Brooklyn, [...] The post BITW 145: How to Monetize Your Travel Blog as an Airbnb Experience Guide with Brian Cicioni appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

This podcast episode is all about my first Tiangus Turistico Travel Mart.  This episode focuses on my experience at the 44th edition of Tiangus Turistico; the most important event celebrating the Mexican hospitality sector and the largest tourism industry event of it’s kind in Latin America. I also share how I found out about the [...] The post BITW 144: Tianguis Turistico Acapulco Trade Show & Media Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

My guest today is a freelance journalist, photographer, videographer, and editor. Today Mary Charlebois and I discuss What Tourism Boards are Looking for When Working with a Travel Writer. Mary is a lifelong traveler, in part due to her Nomadic mother, who often handed her the map and asked her to choose the destination and [...] The post BITW 143: What Tourism Boards are Looking for from Travel Writers with Mary Charlebois appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

My guest today is Jon Bailey; a travel and lifestyle blogger, vacation dreamer and planner as well as the owner of i.d.e.a., an integrated marketing agency focused on helping brands find their courage. He is Father to two teen girls and husband to one outstanding man and has combined his talents and passions for travel and writing to [...] The post BITW 142: How to Pitch Brands, Destinations & PR with Jon Bailey of 2 Dads With Baggage appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show is all about the 2019 Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Media Trip! 2019 Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Media Trip Several of my travel academy members and I attended the 3rd annual Travel Writers Academy mastermind and media trip in Cancun, Mexico. This was a Three-Night Mastermind followed by a Two-Night Media trip [...] The post BITW 141: 2019 Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Media Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today is part two of my interview with awarding winning blogger and travel photographer, Gary Arndt from Everything Everywhere. In today's podcast, you'll learn about how to handle FOMO (fear of missing out), the reality of just starting out as a blogger, and why if you have an audience the money will find you. More About Gary [...] The post BITW 140: Building Authority as a New Blogger & Travel Photography Tips with Gary Arndt (Part 2) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's interview is with awarding winning blogger and travel photographer, Gary Arndt. Gary's blog, Everything Everywhere is considered one of the most popular travel blogs in the world. Gary is also the host of the Global Travel Conspiracy podcast and Co-host of This Week in Travel Podcast. In today's podcast, you'll learn about the notion of authority. [...] The post BITW 139: How to Build Authority as a Travel Writer with Gary Arndt (Part 1) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show focuses on how travel bloggers can succeed by working as an affiliate partner with tour companies.  Libby Shabada & Jonny Geese share the best way to build affiliate income with Intrepid Tours. Libby is the Digital Marketing Specialist for Intrepid Travel's North American marketing team located in Toronto. Libby manages their North American affiliate program [...] The post BITW 138: Monetizing Your Travel Blog with the Intrepid Tour Affiliate Program appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's interview with Travel Writer Betsi Hill focuses on what travel writers and travel bloggers can expect when working with editors & website owners. Besti also shares her 5-step process to editing an article and great tips for how to pitch an editor. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to [...] The post BITW 137: How to Pitch an Editor with Travel Writer Betsi Hill appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Travel writers- what would you do if you woke up tomorrow & your Instagram account was gone? As a travel blogger, you have just lost that source of traffic, influence, & followers. Would you say goodbye to Instagram or re-start with a new travel-focused account? About a month and a half ago I woke up [...] The post BITW 136: Saying Goodbye to Instagram appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show is going to focus on my top takeaways and lessons learned during the TravelCon conference as well as top takeaways from several of the attendees. Get ready, because there will be a lot of tips you can implement into your website and blogging career. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links [...] The post BITW 135: Top Takeaways from Nomadic Matt’s TravelCon Conference appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show is all about my experience at the 2018 Travel Media Showcase in Niagara Falls & media trip to Oswego & 1000 Islands, New York. Join me as I share how to get a coveted ticket to the Travel Media Showcase and my experience exploring New York on a post-conference media trip. To subscribe [...] The post BITW 134: 2018 Travel Media Showcase Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands Media Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show is all about my summer road trip and how I worked with eight tourism boards to make this trip happen. This road trip included two college tours, stopping in to see one of my best friends, a 30-person family reunion, and eight media trips. Between a Visit California event I attended and the 2017 Travel Media [...] The post BITW 133: How to Work with 8 Tourism Boards to Plan a Summer Road Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.