Inside travel writing

← Inside travel writing12 Aug · 15 min

EP 16: How to Travel Like a Writer, Not Just a Tourist

EP 16: How to Travel Like a Writer, Not Just a Tourist12 Aug15 min

<p>This episode of Inside Travel Writing is about something I think about basically every time I pack a bag: travelling for pleasure vs. travelling for work.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're in a destination with a day or two to explore, how do you organise your time if you're there for work versus for pleasure?</p><p><br></p><p>It's totally different trip depending on why you're actually there.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I'm sharing:</p><ul><li>What a genuine, switched-off pleasure day actually looks like for me</li><li>What changes the second I'm travelling as a writer, even self-funded, with no commission lined up</li><li>Why I email PRs before a trip - and what I'm actually asking for (spoiler: not a freebie)</li><li>The one habit I have on self-funded work trips that turns experiences into stories </li></ul><p></p><p>Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻</p><p><br></p><p>For more resources, visit <a href="https://www.thefreelancersyear.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thefreelancersyear.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefreelancersyear/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thefreelancersyear</a></p><p><br></p><p>Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy</p>