Comments on: To Be (Or Not To Be) A Travel Journalist

By: Frazer

Frazer — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:11:54 +0000

Hello there Sarah, I have read a few of your articles and am definitely intrigued by the profession. I have been working onboard cruiseships for four years, and caught the travel bug for sure. I was a public relations person onboard, and realized that I love the microphone and informing people. I then in turn thought of actually pursuing a career in broadccasting, and perhaps eventually travel journalism broadcasting, I was wondering, is there any tips that you may have for me to do before or during my schooling, I am currently in college right now for a general studies proigram, but will be going into a Broadcasting Journalism program and then a post grad in Television news. I cant wait to get started. Anyways, any input would be greatly helpful.

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By: Simone Gorrindo

Simone Gorrindo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:56:48 +0000

Underpaid and wild-eyed…perfect description.

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:55:42 +0000

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your interest. I would be happy to respond to your email question, just send them to sarah@clpmag.org.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Sarah

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By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:08:14 +0000

Hi Ms. Stuteman, my name is Alex, I’m currently enrolled in college with a major in communications, and a hope to become a travel writer. I read and quoted your article in my portfolio on career choice and I wanted to request an e-mail interview with you for my current project. It’s only 10-15 questions and I would be honored to have the chance to get first hand information about your career journey. If you have the time, it would be great to hear from you. Thank you!

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By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:41:43 +0000

I didn’t really know too much about the Technical parts of this job, so thank you very much for clearing it up. Im still very intrested, i just have one question in this job have you ever helped anyone you’ve met? do you know a job like that? I knew that the movie was “off” on the profession, but i want to write stories that *inspire* people. Thats what i want. Please if you could answer this it would mean so much to me.

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By: Marchel

Marchel — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:41:32 +0000

Aloha Sarah,
I am very interested, like the others who replied to this article, in becoming apart of the comunications and broadcasting field. I am looking to apply to Pratt Institue in New York as well as San Francisco University. As my junior year is coming to an end I am taking a journalism class for summer school and I have a media broadcasting class for next year. I have four years experience in French language and I hope to study abroad in Europe my junior year in college. Do you have any advice for what I can do early to get my foot in the door?
Any summer internships you are aware of for a young inspiring journalist? Please e-mail me back. The information you send me will be used in a presentation called “Senior Project” in which I will receive a special award during graduation as well as to gain more knowledge.
Mahalo for your time

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By: Cameron Jones

Cameron Jones — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:31:45 +0000

Hi i am a middle schooler who is interested in a traveling journalist as a career. I am currently writing a paper on the topic. so if anyone would be interested in a short 10 question interview via e-mail, please e-mail me at cameronjones_1994@hotmail.com / also if you have any advice on research sites or books to read those would be most appreciated

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By: Stacie Revard

Stacie Revard — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:59:56 +0000

That’s just crazy! It’s not about “free-lunch” and you know it!

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By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:46:59 +0000

Hi, I would like to know What your experience of being a Travel Journalist? and I read from Andrew Marr that he quote: “That so much modern journalism works through baksheesh and back handers is an open secret which only the most simple minded readers don’t spot.

“If you take the money in the form of plane tickets or swanky clothes, you have entered a bargain and you feel awkward about not delivering at least a little – a paragraph here, a commercially useful little gush or adjective there..”

Based on above quote, Do you consider it ethical for a Travel Journalist to join a ‘facility trip’, or fan an arts reviewer to accept tickets, books etc?What is your opinion?

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By: Kelley

Kelley — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:18:40 +0000

I wanted to let you guys know about another great travel video website, http://www.tripfilms.com. This site allows anyone, professional or first-timer, to upload their videos. I’ve uploaded a few and I am already getting frequent flier miles and am eligible for their TripVlogger program where they send travelers to any country to make videos (it’s paid for!) Check it out: http://www.tripfilms.com/tripvlogger.do

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