You Can Travel The World,
And Get PAID For It.
Shanghai, Sydney, Moscow, Manitoba, Denmark, DisneyWorld --
Travel is easily the most adventurous industry in the world.
It is just plain naturally fun to write about travel.
There is one other thing to consider; the Travel Industry is also
growing 22.73% faster than the world's economy.
It's hard to keep from getting excited
about this Six trillion dollar a year industry.
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Six TRILLION dollars? Let's put this into perspective here.
A trillion, in America, is a thousand billion,
which would be written as a one -- with 12 big zeros trailing after it:
1,000,000,000,000
The world's official second only lasts
1/31,556,925.9747 of the whole year 1900.
(That unit is also known as the ephemeris second)
If you only had six trillion seconds of life left to live
you would have right at another 190,259 years of breathing left.
That's a pretty big number, isn't it? Well get ready to expand your
mind again
because the travel industry is expected to become an over
TEN trillion dollars a year industry by the end of this decade!
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Where do YOU
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When you can give people an excuse to travel you can cut yourself a hefty slice of that TEN trillion dollar pie. This article is designed to show how you can work your way in if you aren't already there. Writers can wax enthusiastic about something, almost anywhere they want to go -- about an area (like Jasper Texas) and produce an article that could be published in many places on the web, and off the web too. Taking pictures (or asking the local Chamber of Commerce for pictures you can use) will make your articles and stories even more valuable. The easy way to make money from your travel writing is by giving it away. "Duh, huh?" you might well ask. Actually it isn't that hard to understand. FREE articles are much easier to get published than are the ones you try to sell. The ones you sell usually go for some fixed sum; the best you can ever hope for is $3,000 and as a beginner you'll be lucky to receive $300. FREE articles published on the web always let you advertise in the credits line at the bottom of the article. For example: Share Your State (a travel web site) will give you free advertising in your credit line, AND also give you up to 100 words of advertising near the top of the article. Some of the best articles on web sites have been there since day one, Every time your article is pulled up, that byline gets flashed on the contented surfer. The more articles you get published, the more times your byline and advertising get seen and the more money you can make. In order to be ADVERTISING you must have something to sell that WILL SELL. The best thing to sell (for a writer) is your own writing, pictures and information. There just ain't no thrill to compare with seeing money roll in for your own book or report. While it is probably true that you'll earn more by concentrating on one particular subject -- such as horses to ride -- it is also true that writers like me can jump from one subject to another and keep the excitement running high, and the money rolling in. Well, eventually you do get used to that money rolling in -- and the day will come that you prefer making MORE money for writing and services that you don't have to work at providing. This is usually called affiliate marketing. That concept just means you will be helping someone else market their product or service. Oklahoma Videos Hundreds, thousands of live action videos at your fingertips |
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Hot Springs
section to see one way of making money with writing about A PLACE.
First off I asked Google to pay me for finding advertisers. Then an insurance company pays me for advertising. Then there's dining spots, and tickets, and a book on how to buy land in the area, then there's information, and gifts -- why the town of Hot Springs provides lots of advertising opportunities. But you aren't restricted to one area, or one subject. Once you have established yourself as a writer you can expect to see many opportunities to travel and write about it. For example, in March of 2005 this notice was received in my mail box: Butte, Montana Writer's Weekend.
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BUTTE, MONTANA, FYI Butte, Montana is located midway between Yellowstone
and Glacier National Parks, just a couple of hours from each. Butte started
as many towns in the west as a mining camp. Due to the discovery of copper
and the electrification of the United States by 1900 Butte had grown to
be the largest city between Minneapolis and Seattle. Butte was also one
of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States with emigrants
from 60 different countries. Uniquely many of those ethnic groups remained
close knit because most miners worked and lived within a block or two of
the mine at which they were employed. etc.
On the other hand, travel is not required. For example, it would take WEEKS to explore just the best attractions that Hot Springs has to offer. I concentrated (here) on just the bathhouses, or bathhouse row. I didn't even ride the duck, or go dining on Lake Hamilton. Nor did I get out to Ouachita Lake at that time. Honestly, I could spend a lifetime just writing about Hot Springs. And, I will be going back next month to write about the renovation progress of some of Ken Wheatley's properties by Dennis Magee. Mentioning Dennis reminds me of yet another aspect to write about in any region in the world, the PEOPLE you meet. By running the story in Share Your State I was able to begin making money within two weeks. Pay continues to come in two years after the story appeared. Robbers Cave, Broken Bow, Peter Conser House, Noble Oklahoma, and various other places continue to bring money in too. Happy, yes, I'm happy. |
And now -- Here are some Major Benefits
to Make You Happy Too.
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BabyCenter: Travel With Baby - contains tips, kid-friendly airlines, message boards, and family destinations.
Babygoes2.com - offers advice on where, when, and how to go on holiday with little ones, and what to do once you get there.
Cruise West: Up-Close, Casual and Personal The company provides an ideal way to explore waterways and small ports. Our fleet of smaller ships, the largest holds just 102 guests, offers experiences simply not on the bigger ships. "Aboard our ships you never need to dress up. Come casual to dinner, to a wine tasting or to any occasion at all. With Cruise West you can hink comfort over style, every single day – Bring a sweater, your windbreaker, maybe even an extra pair of walking shoes, and don't forget your beach wear, but leave your top hat and tails at home."
Family Travel Files - offers a directory of family vacation spots, advice, and an ezine with personal travel articles.
Family Travel Forum - includes information about FTF memberships packages.
Family.com: Travel - contains ideas, daily tips, Q&A, and the family-friendly travel awards.
Fodors Family Travel Center - offers news, features, links, resources, and a list of favorite family destinations.
GoCityKids - guides to family-friendly activities, afterschool ideas, adventures, restaurants, and more. For major US cities.
GORP Outdoors with the Family - how-to and where to take children hiking, camping, fishing, biking, wildlife viewing and more.
Holidays For Kids - outlines the positive and negative aspects of recent trips to kid friendly resorts at Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Gold Coast.
iVillage.com: Family Travel - featuring articles on surviving family trips, business travel with kids, family flying, and more.
K2 Aviation is a respected and familiar name in both the climbing community and tourism industry, having provided glacier flying service since 1979. K2's experienced and professional staff has earned a solid reputation for excellent service and safety. Our pilot/guides will share stories of their flying experiences in the Alaska Range as they take you exploring one of the world's most spectacular mountain ranges.
Kids Avenue - children talk about their favorite vacations.
Kids Travel - information on how to keep your children happy during a trip.
National Geographic: Family Travel - contains features on traveling with kids and links.
Outside Online: Family Vacation Guide - collection of articles on outdoor traveling with the family.
Parent Soup: Parents' Picks - forum for parents to review kid-friendly destinations.
Taking Kids Outdoors - expectations, safety, the essentials, discovery and resources.
Taking the Kids - weekly column by Eileen Ogintz offering tips on traveling with the family.
Tiny Travelers - contains articles geared towards travelling with infants and toddlers.
Travel for Kids - offers worldwide information about where to find fun things to do and see with children.
Travel Tips - contains user-submitted tips on traveling with children.
Traveling Internationally with Your Kids - tips from real parents on how to travel long distance with your children.
Women.com: Family Travel - includes values, planning advice, and recommended destinations.
Back Packing
Backpack Europe on a Budget - backpacking and hostelling tips and links for student and budget travelers planning a trip to Europe.
Backpacker Essentials - hostelling news, stories, links and tips.
Backpacker HQ - offers links on accommodation, activities, entertainment, services, work, and travel information worldwide.
Backpacker Network - reference guide to resources on the web for budget travelers.
Backpackers Ho - details and pictures of Chris Millington's travels around the world, with advice on where to go and what to see.
Backpackers Index Page - information and links for people who want to travel and backpack around the world.
Backpackers Ultimate Guide to Europe - contains travel essentials including transportation information, language, lodging, and festivals.
Backpacking Europe Solo: A Canadian Chick's Guide - to inspire young women planning to backpack in Europe alone. Features a photo album, and tips on travel, packing, and safety.
Backpacking Traveler's Guide - information resource on backpacking and budget traveling around the world. Includes sections on youth hostelling, tips, FAQ, and links.
eTravel - offers news, information, and advice for backpackers and independent travellers.
How to See the World on $25 a Day or Less - 25 chapters of online text on The Art of European and World Travel Backpacking by John Gregory.
Lightweight Backpacking - devoted to educating people about maintaining a bare-bones approach to hiking through the knowledge of the lightest weight equipment.
netbackpacker.com - provides information on hostels, working, and cyber cafes.
On Vacation Forever - backpacker's world travel handbook.
Pete's Backpacker Site - personal advice for US, Australia, UK, and Europe. Duck your head, drop your pack, and come on in.
Travel Backpacker - a forum for travelers to share their experiences while on the road. Registered authors can keep an online journal and post personal stories.
Travel Experiences - offers travelogues, advice, packing tips, message board, photos, and more by and for backpackers worldwide.
Travellers Lounge, The - includes budget flight and route tips, health and safety advice, visa information, and more.
World Rambler - online travel magazine geared for the budgeted backpackers with news, articles, stories, and information.
Youtrek.com - information and tips for budget and backpacking-style travel.
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions - providing river trips on the Rogue River of Oregon. Join us for brunch or dinner, upriver.
Alaska Glacier Bay Tours and Cruises - specializes in small ship wilderness cruises and adventure tours in Alaska's Glacier Bay and Inside Passage, plus wilderness activities based from Glacier Bay Lodge.
Zegrahm DeepSea Voyages - travel adventures to the great ocean depths in high-tech submersibles.
Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours - day glacier and marine wildlife cruises in Prince William Sound, Alaska based in Valdez and Whittier.
Sail Yacht Vacation Charter Corporation - power yachts, catamarans, and sailboats for the Caribbean.
Austral Adventures - offering boat tours and charters in the wilds of Patagonia.
Blue Cruise - yacht tours along the Mediterranean coast. Options include vegetarian, adventure and private tours. In English and Italian.
Bike and Barge Holland - offering barge-only, cycle trips, and barge and bike combinations primarily in the Netherlands.
Alaska Fjord Charters - three-day, three-night trips in the Kenai Fjords with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and sightseeing.
Destination BVI - offers bareboat, crewed, and luxury-crewed sailing and motor yacht charters in the British Virgin Islands.
K2 Aviation is a respected and familiar name in both the climbing community and tourism industry, having provided glacier flying service since 1979. K2's experienced and professional staff has earned a solid reputation for excellent service and safety. Our pilot/guides will share stories of their flying experiences in the Alaska Range as they take you exploring one of the world's most spectacular mountain ranges.
AC-Cruiser - offers
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B&B Barge Cruises in France - offers a bed and breakfast barge cruise combined with a private country house rental.
B&V Associates - canal and river cruises on hotel barges in France, England, Holland, Costa Rica, and through Western Europe.
Barge and Breakfast - cruise the canals and waterways of Europe on a coverted Dutch barge.
Barge Broker - representing luxury hotel barges and self-drive barges in France.
Barge Connection, The - cruise the picturesque canals and rivers of France, England, Holland, Ireland or Scotland aboard a luxury hotel barge.
Barge Cruise Company Ltd. - offering European canal and river cruise holidays.
Barge Lady, The - experts on European canal and river cruising.
Barges in France - offering barge excursions and customized itineraries exploring France.
Chouette - offers cruises and self-development holidays aboard the Chouette, a 30m Dutch barge on the Canal du Nivernais.
Elisabeth Barging Burgundy - offers crewed charter on the Nivernais Canal in Burgundy, France. Includes itineraries, sample menus, and interior photos.
Etoile de Champagne - luxury canal barge offering custom cruises and planned itineraries in Holland, France, Belgium, and Germany.
H2O Barge and Houseboat Vacations - offering self-drive houseboat rentals and b&b or hotel barge tours.
La Tortue - traditional Dutch barge available for cruises along the Canal du Midi.
Le Boat - offering barge cruise on the historic rivers and canals of France, Holland, Belgium, Scotland, England, or Ireland.
Rive de France - offering self-chartered barge and river boat cruises in various destinations throughout France.
Swan Cruises - charter barge cruising the canals of France.
Thai River Cruises - offers day and overnight trips including private rental aboard teakwood barges cruising along canals and rivers between Ayudthaya and Bangkok.
HitchHiking
Hitch-hiking Resources - extensive information.
Suite101.com: Hitch-hiking - articles, links, and discussions.
Hitch a Ride - free site for drivers to submit their trip. Hitchhikers can search for an appropriate ride and go.
Hitchers' Home - information and advice from a hitchers network on planning a trip, what to bring, what to expect in general and by location, links, and net of requests for assistance.
Hitchhiking Vietnam: Letters from the Trail. - documentary of one woman's experience trekking through the country. Includes pictures, stories and traveling tips.
Move to Everywhere - beginner hitchhiker's guide to Europe. Includes where to hitch in specific cities, precautions, discussion area, and more.
Tao Of Hitch-Hiking - Martin Segal's guide.
Tobias' Hitchhiking Pages - links and tips.
World Hitch-Hikers' Trophy - competition around the world.
Bed&Breakfast
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111 Travel Directory - lists bed and breakfasts worldwide, as well as travel links.
Bed & Breakfast Inns Online - information about the B&B experience. Individual inns including full color pictures and state Bed & Breakfast innkeeper associations.
Lanier Travel Guide - publishing an online guide to bed and breakfasts, small elegant hotels, golf courses and family travel destinations throughout the US and Canada. Extensive listings.
1st Traveler's Choice - lists bed and breakfasts, small inns, vacation rentals, dude ranches, and small hotels across the United States and Canada.
InnSite: The Internet Directory of Bed & Breakfasts - locate a B&B by zooming in on a map or by selecting desired amenities.
TravelAssist - directory of B&Bs, inns, and small hotels.
TheInnkeeper.com - with listings of bed and breakfasts across the US and around the world.
American Historic Inns, Inc. - publishes country inn and bed and breakfast guidebooks. Includes online database with historical information and reviews.
About: Air Travel - offers chat, events, newsletter, articles, and general airline resources.
Air Ticket Consolidators and Bucket Shops - introduction to international airline ticket discounting and discounters, by an inside expert and specialist in around-the-world airfares.
Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) - offers a clickable map of major US airports with real-time information on airport conditions including flight arrival and departure delays caused by weather and other backups.
AirCabinCrew.com - contains information for existing and aspiring crew members, including recruitment, destinations, chatroom facility, crew shop, and forums.
Am I Going Down? - works out the probabilities, using statistics from aviation authorities, of being involved in an air crash flying between any two world locations.
Anatomy of the Jumpseat - explains standard procedure and proper etiquette when making a request to fly jumpseat.
Anna's Inflight Safety Page - discusses issues such as decompression, ditching, pre-flight procedures, examples of incidents, and more. From a former crew member and safety trainer.
Best Fares Magazine - covers the deals, tips, tricks, and bargains that the travel industry has to offer.
Flight Preview - air travel planning tool that provides users with airline performance, airport delays, weather, and maps so that travelers can avoid delays and frustration.
New Evacuation Techniques - professional paper detailing Boeing's procedures.
TravelGram - offering a subscription based email service to advise travellers of airfare discounts.
Travelling By Air - general information and tips on dealing with creature discomforts of flying, missed flights, pets, and special circumstances.
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