Reflection on completing the MatadorU travel writing course
Writing has always been one of my passions, ever since I wrote my own version of a Sweet Valley Twins story when I was nine years old. I published my first travel narrative on Glimpse, back in 2007 when I returned from my first experience living and traveling solo in Cusco, Peru. However, when I...
Utilizing Social Media as a Travel Writer
For a MatadorU assignment, I was asked to examine my own social media presence. I’ve been devoting more time and effort to social media, but as much time as I spend on the internet, I’m by no means a social media ninja. Here are places on the web where I promote my own work and...
Why I don’t want to be a full-time travel writer
I lead a ballin’ lifestyle (according to my standards) here in the ROK. I make a decent salary, I have tons of free time to write, read, dance, meet up with friends and make art, I live in an apartment that’s paid for by my school, and I am able to travel every weekend. (Wait...
Why good photographs are vital for travel blogging
by CubaGallery via Flickr I’m a visual person. I studied art in college and dabbled in painting, drawing, sewing, sculpture, printmaking and traditional photography. I also write, mainly about travel and life abroad. Over the past few months, I’ve decided to combine my passions for art, writing and travel, and I’ve devoted most of my free time...
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