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Budget Travel: Writing on the Road @ The New School

I had the pleasure of attending the Budget Travel: Writing on the Road panel at The New School Center for Communications yesterday. The panelist were leading industry experts, Pauline Frommer of The Frommer's Guide, James Sherman of Sherman's Travel, and Val D'Elia of NY1's Travel with Val. I found their answers to be honest and inspiring especially seeing two women on the panel. Being a woman in media I find myself swatting away the question about kids and marriage like flies on food. I caught my breath listening to Pauline admitting that she's not that type of cuddly mom and giving much deserved respect to her very nuturing husband and also Val talking about the one woman show she is when she's on location. For Val it's just her, a tripod, her laptop and deadlines. 

Guess who was that person all this summer during my Germany-France-Amsterdam- London trip?  It was me. Without a doubt, fun during that day, nose to the grindstone at night face deep in the glow of my mac. Knowing that someone so established employs the same habits gave me the utmost hope that I'm going in the right direction. 

Let's get to the panel... I recorded the answer to everyones burning question: 

How do I make money travel writing?? 

Getting paid to travel write by TastyKeish

More tips from the panelists: 

Tailor each pitch. Be specific to the publication. Goto non-travel publications and pitch them travel stories that relate to their readers.

Quirky always sells. 

Seek English language publications in foreign countries. 

Luggage Choices:

Pauline Frommer: Hates checking bags and tries to carryon no matter what. Even on a family trip for 4 they bought 2 carryons and a diaper bag. 

James Sherman: One suitcase and one carryon because he HATES lugging things around an airport.

Val D'Elia: She uses a Tumi split duffle bag that she attaches her tripod to, a Tumi backpack, and a hard camera case that she ALWAYS carries on. 

Tips for offseason travel: 

Iceland in the winter due to the amount of darkness.

China because they keep their dollar purposefully devalued so we get a better bang for our buck. 

                 Me & Val D'Elia aka Travel with Val!

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After a long hiatus, we're back and all updated on Etsy!!

There are some new items like, vintage apparel, purses, and more. 

Let us know how you like it! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/realtimetravlBags

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4 Queens on Flickr.

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Neon Milkman- Andy on Flickr.

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biggest lcd screen in the world- Freemont St on Flickr.

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welcome! on Flickr.

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Slow and steady wins the race. We've been amassing some interesting vintage purses over time to add to the etsy shop. #realtimetravlr #etsy #vintage #purses #clutch #gold #leather #metal #style #fashion

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Been slowly restocking the vintage luggage shop. Folks seem to love these durable carryons/ duffels for everyday use. The green us #AmericanTourister the maroon is #Samsonite . #vintage #luggage #80s #realtimetravlr

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You thought I stopped slangin the vintage luggage? Nope. A hustle never dies. @tanyadf picked up her turquoise American Tourister Tote yesterday! #vintage #luggage #americantourister #etsy

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1980's Navy/brown tote/weekender. Folds flat for your hoarding adventures. Long handle and removable strap makes for easy carrying. See etsy.com/shop/realtimetravlbags #realtimetravlr #vintage #luggage #tote #navy #etsy

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New in the @realtimetravlr shop! 1980's American Tourister "Organizer" tote, lightweight, 4 sections, big pockets, long handles, very spacious for weekend getaways. See: etsy.com/shop/realtimetravlrbags #vintage #luggage #darkTeal #americantourister #tote #weekender #pocketspocketspockets

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SOLD in record time to one of my favorite NYC music producers! #vintage #luggage #equipmentcase #interior

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Working on a vintage protective equipment Samsonite case for anyone with items that need padding. The foam is scored so you can place any item you want snuggly inside. #musicgear #cameragear #shotguns #whatever #vintage #samsonite #luggage

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My friend, MaryPoppin Cherries went to Sicily, Italy and had an unexpected exchange that she so graciously shared with the world. 

Live your life to the fullest friends....

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Cows. Just chilllin. Apparently when they all are laying down that means it's gonna rain. And it did. :) Also, in this part of Massachusetts alot of the dairy goes to Organic Valley brand milk. #massachusetts #milk #organic #weather #rain #travel #dairy #farms (Taken with Instagram)

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Found an awesome community of classic airstream campers hidden in the trees. #airstream #camping #massachusetts #randr (Taken with Instagram)