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Today's episode focuses on two media trips I recently planned. I consider these 'do it yourself media trips'. I worked directly with Yuma, Arizona Tourism, and Phoenix, Arizona Tourism to create two family based media trips, but planned a lot of the tours, restaurant visits, attractions on my own. Tune in to list about these two [...] The post BITW 111: Do It Yourself Media Trips to Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Joe Baur is an American travel author, writer, filmmaker and podcaster whose work has appeared in a variety of domestic and international outlets, including Matador Network, BBC Travel, Viator, and CraftBeer.com. He’s the man behind the mic for the Without A Path travel podcast and Trivago podcast. He’s author of various Falcon Guide titles and Talking Tico: [...] The post BITW 110: How to Find Unique Travel Stories with Joe Baur appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Dan Bagby has worked in digital marketing for the past 8 years focusing mostly on SEO.  In today's episode, Dan shares his top SEO for Travel Bloggers. He has worked on dozens of websites, ranging from brand new sites to established sites like Wholefoodsmarket.com. He is currently the Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Key Ingredient and is breaking into travel [...] The post BITW 109: SEO for Travel Bloggers with Dan Bagby appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Megan Jerrard is a travel writer & freelance journalist, as well as a consultant for Social Media Marketing, Websites & Professional Blogging. She runs a niche adventure travel blog called MappingMegan with a focus on outdoor adventure and personal evolution through travel. She is the mastermind behind several Facebook groups for travel bloggers and has figured [...] The post BITW 108: How to Get Huge Traffic from Flipboard with Meg Jerrard appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's episode focuses where I disappeared to in the last few months. Tune in for an update on why there was a pause in the podcast, what the future has in store and to learn about my recent media trips to Arizona, California, Ukraine, and Guadalajara. Click here to listen to the podcast now!   [...] The post BITW 107: Where’s Alexa? appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today is the final day of the 5-Day Free Website Challenge. Are you ready to continue to increase traffic to your travel website? This 5-day challenge will help you increase your website traffic to your travel blog. Today we are diving deeper into backlinks. I’m going to share a super quick and simple method for finding [...] The post BITW 106: Increase Your Website Traffic Day 5 [Challenge] appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show is day 4 of the "Get More Traffic To Your Website FREE 5 Day Challenge". This 5-day challenge will help you increase your website traffic to your travel blog. Today you are going to learn how to use Reddit to dramatically increase traffic to your website. Simply sign up and join us for the [...] The post BITW 105: Increase Your Website Traffic Day 4 [Challenge] appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show is day 3 of the "Get More Traffic To Your Website FREE 5 Day Challenge". This 5-day challenge will help you increase your website traffic to your travel blog. Today you are going to learn some Analytics tips and content strategy to dramatically increase traffic to your website. Simply sign up and join us [...] The post BITW 104: Increase Your Website Traffic Day 3 [Challenge] appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show is day 2 of the "Get More Traffic To Your Website FREE 5 Day Challenge". This 5-day challenge will help you increase your website traffic to your travel blog. Today you'll learn 12 Pinterest tips to dramatically increase traffic to your website. Simply sign up and join us for the challenge! To subscribe to [...] The post BITW 103: Increase Your Website Traffic Day 2 [Challenge] appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show starts the "Get More Traffic To Your Website FREE 5 Day Challenge". This 5-day challenge will help you increase your website traffic to your travel blog. Simply sign up and join us for the challenge! To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here [...] The post BITW 102: Increase Your Website Traffic Day 1 [Challenge] appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show focuses on a recent Travel Writers Academy Media Trip to Tucson, Arizona at the beautiful Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. In this episode, I interview Susan Decoteau-Ferrier from genxtraveler.com Elaine Masters from www.tripwellgal.com. To learn how you can apply for the next Travel Writer's Academy media trip visit Travel Writer's Academy. Group photo with Tom Firth and Kimberly [...] The post BITW 101: Travel Academy Media Trip to Tucson, Arizona (Part 2) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show focuses on a recent Travel Writers Academy Media Trip to Tucson, Arizona at the beautiful Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. In this episode, I interview Lee Blackwood from EatTravelCook.com and Bobbi Gould from www.1fungrltravels.com. To learn how you can apply for the next Travel Writer's Academy media trip visit Travel Writer's Academy. Dinner night one at Hacienda Del Sol [...] The post BITW 100: Travel Academy Media Trip to Tucson, Arizona (Part 1) appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Candy Aluli is the owner of Aluli Public Relations.  Candy has specialized in promoting visitor industry clients in the Hawaiian islands for 25 years. She is also the Owner and Publisher of MauiAccommodations.com, a guide to owner-direct vacation rentals and other book-direct accommodations on Maui. She writes the All About Maui blog on MauiAccommodations.com, sharing insider travel [...] The post BITW 099: How to Work with Hawaii Tourism and PR with Candy Aluli appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show focuses on the Viking Cruise media trip I took with the International Food, Wine, Travel Writers Association. I share everything including how I applied and landed this media trip to the amazing Viking Cruise experience and the magical German Christmas markets. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here [...] The post BITW 098: Viking Social Christmas Market Media Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show focuses on one"Ask Alexa" question about media trips and media rates. I also share a re-broadcast of my most popular podcast episode. It has received more than twice the amount of listens than any other show. Any guesses? This is a Q&A episode that is aired once monthly. If you have a  question you’d like [...] The post BITW 097: Ask Alexa and How to Work with Oahu Travel Marketing Reps appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Joanne Vero is the owner of J. Vero & Associates and has produced the Travel Media Showcase since 2000. TMS is a Travel & Tourism conference that brings together a broad spectrum of travel media experts with destinations, attractions & hotel brands. In 2012 she also launched, TMS Family Travel which produces conferences & summits [...] The post BITW 096: Everything You Need to Know About the Travel Media Showcase with Joanne Vero appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today’s show is all about Instagram. I am going to share the details about the new Instagram Course I have created as well as some pointers to grow your account and get more likes to each photo as well as some hashtag tips. This is Instagram Tips for Travel Bloggers & Travel Writers. To subscribe [...] The post BITW 095: Instagram Tips for Travel Bloggers & Travel Writers appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Greg Cayea is a traveling publicist, marketer and author that writes unfiltered stories about his life & draws cartoons to illustrate them. He is also the author of The Drifter Chronicles Volume One : No Direction Home. He just spent 90+ days on the road, driving 36,000 miles across the United States and broke the world [...] The post BITW 094: How to Promote Your Travel Website, Brand and Niche with Greg Cayea appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's episode focuses on four travel blogger questions. I discuss the best way to disclose a blog has affiliate links, no follow rules for sponsored content,  if you need dedicated social media for blog and when it's too soon to start your travel website. Welcome to Ask Alexa! This is a Q&A episode that is aired once monthly. If you [...] The post BITW 093: Ask Alexa appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show focuses on the changes to the Instagram Challenge and the recent Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Baja California Media Trip. This is the first Travel Academy, "Two nation Vacation Mastermind and Media Trip". It consists of a two night mastermind and retreat in Mission Bay in San Diego followed by a five day media trip to Baja [...] The post BITW 092: Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Baja California Media Trip appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.