Interesting audio interview from The Economist with William Dalrymple talking about his friendship with Paddy Leigh Fermor and discussing the changing nature of travel writing.
For more about his experiences as a travel writer, check out this video discussion between William Dalyrmple and Pico Iyer about the connection beween globalisation and religion.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Economist's audio interview with travel writer William Dalrymple
Win a Photographic Assignment to South Africa with National Geographic and WorldNomads.com...
Ever dream of becoming a National Geographic photographer? If so, check out this latest WorldNomads.com scholarship opportunity.
Teaming up with National Geographic Channel, WorldNomads.com have created Travel Photography Scholarship 2011 - South Africa which will allow one lucky (and talented person) to join a 8 day Gap Adventure tour in South Africa between January 18-25, 2012. While on the trip, they will
....will work alongside Jason Edwards photographing wildlife and landscapes in Kruger National Park at various times of the day and night. You will also work through a specific shot list as part of your assignment.
... will gain invaluable mentoring and hands-on experience in everything from shot set up, technique and composition through to insights into his many years of diverse experience as an award winning photographer.
...and on their return, will work with Jason Edwards through the editorial process to shortlist your top photographs and colour balance to achieve professional looking shots for submission to National Geographic Channel for publication.
Details and deadlines:
Who can apply: This global opportunity is open all keen amateur/pro-amateur photographers over the age of 18 who have a lust for travel and a strong desire to start a career in Travel Photography. They must also have a good level of fitness.
How to apply: Involves taking a series of photographs that tell a story. Full instructions can be found on the WorldNomads.com travel photography scholarship 2011 page
Deadline: 2pm November 8, 2011 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
(photo credit: @Liz Lewis 2010)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
So how much money do Travel Bloggers really make...
So how much money do travel bloggers really make?
That's the question that The Grumpy Traveller, aka David Whitely, is asking.
Tired of the constant theories of monetising travel blogs that are floating around cyberspace, David has decided it's time for facts rather than theory.
So he's put together the Travel Blogger Honesty Survey - a set of seven questions that he's hoping that travel bloggers, writers, and journalists will answer and maybe, finally, "shed some much-needed light on the travel blog monetisation merry-go-round."
The seven questions are...
1. What is your name and main blog URL?
2. Roughly, what was your income from all work last year (before taxes and expenses – use whichever currency you usually work with)?
3. Approximately what percentage of that income was from site(s) that you own?
4. Approximately what percentage of your income was from writing about travel online (ie. both your sites and other sites you have been paid to write for)?
5. Approximately what percentage of your income is from writing about travel full stop (ie. print as well as online)?
6. Approximately what percentage of your income is from writing?
7. What are your other major sources of income?
Anyone willing to participate in this survey needs to head over to The Grumpy Traveller and leave a comment with their answers.
Hopefully, once all the data is collected, the results will be illuminating.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Weekly Top 5 Blog Posts for Writers...
!. Killing Batterie's entertaining How to Set Up a Travel Blog
2. iPhoneography: Make your iPhone travel pictures spectacular
3. Got 30 Minutes? Learn How The Ninja Turns Blogs Into Real Businesses
4. How to Choose Keywords for Your Blog
5. It's too soon to wave goodbye to the magical art of travel writing
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Making Money with a Travel Blog...
Anyone interested in making money from their travel blog needs to read How travel bloggers make money from their blogs by Heather Cowper.
This slideshow gives you a brief glimpse of what she has to say...
How travel bloggers make money
View more presentations from Heather Cowper
... but to get the full story, complete with case studies from successful travel bloggers, you really should head over to Heather's blog My Blogging Journey. Sphere: Related Content
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Weekly Top 5 Blog Posts for Writers...
1. Freelance Strategies for the Karma Economy
2. Tips for Bloggers Pitching to Agencies
3. How to Write a Good Freelancer Bio
4. 5 Successful Travel Bloggers Discuss Money and Travel Blogging
5. 4 years’ worth of freelance pitches and the results
Plus...
A to Z of Pitching Outlets - Lola Akinmade
View more presentations from geotraveler
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Write to Travel Wins a Iglu Cruise 2011 Website Award...
Write to Travel was named as one of ten top travel writer blogs in their inaguaral 2011 Iglu Cruise Website Awards.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Friday Photo: Sydney's Taronga Zoo
Monkeys and a multitude of other animals can be found at the Sydney’s Taronga Zoo located on the Sydney Harbour, still within sight of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Based on a bar-less system and offering a spectacular views of Sydney, this Zoo has been entertaining locals and visitors since 1916.
Covering over 40 acres, the best way to get an overview of the layout is by taking the Sky Safari cable car which operates from the top entrance to the Ferry Wharf from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily.
Articles offering tips for taking photos at the zoo:
Zoo Photography (Digital Photography School)
Zoo Photography Tutorial (Yanik's Photo School)
Shooting Through the Fences - Better Zoo Photos (PhotoWalkPro)
Check out DeliciousBaby.com for more photo fridays from around the world.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
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