I started writing destination pages for easyJet Holidays at the start of this year, and since, I have received work from Ideal Cruising, as well as writing travel blogs for other sites, through easyJet Holidays. My research for these pieces has opened my eyes to places I never would have thought of travelling to, and as I am required to attract readers to these places I have to pick out the best things to do and writer persuasively. Often, I find myself wanting to go there myself.
After my recent holiday to Benidorm, my ambition to travel was heightened. As described in my last post, I had mixed feelings about the resort and these feelings propelled me to want to see other places in the world. When I discovered a different side to Benidorm - the beautiful, alive ocean available to explore through snorkelling - I realised that I would love to travel and see the parts of towns and cities and countries that aren't all about tourism. Whilst I write about some amazing activities and attractions on offer, I want to find out what goes on beneath the tourism driven life of destinations. Like discovering snorkelling in Benidorm, I want to find the less-advertised things to do and see. I would love to be able to write about these things; persuade people to travel to certain places because of natural beauty, hidden histories and the exciting real life of residents, rather than use the internet to find out which water parks are the best and which areas are best for nights out.
Also, on my holiday to Benidorm, I got talking to one of my cousin's friends who told me about all the places he's travelled to. He also told me about a qualification which would allow me to teach English abroad. I had already been looking into teaching inJapan
I picked up a copy of Ryanair's in-flight magazine on the outward journey to Benidorm as I thought it might come in handy with my travel writing. I flicked through and thought about how great it would be to write for a magazine like this; to explore different countries, their food, culture, attractions, and come home to write about all the wonderful things you'd found and accompany them with stunning photographs.
I believe that everything happens for a reason, so on my return from this holiday I thought about all the recent things and thoughts that had happened about travel. Maybe they are signs, maybe I am meant to travel, maybe I am meant to travel and write about travel. So now I have a new one for my bucket list.
However, I know that had it been fashion, or art, or childcare I had been writing about, I would have developed the same interest in the subject. I like to be fully informed when writing articles. While I hope to inspire and persuade through my writing, the topics inspire and persuade me too. It's a two way relationship and it's one of the best things about my job.
After my recent holiday to Benidorm, my ambition to travel was heightened. As described in my last post, I had mixed feelings about the resort and these feelings propelled me to want to see other places in the world. When I discovered a different side to Benidorm - the beautiful, alive ocean available to explore through snorkelling - I realised that I would love to travel and see the parts of towns and cities and countries that aren't all about tourism. Whilst I write about some amazing activities and attractions on offer, I want to find out what goes on beneath the tourism driven life of destinations. Like discovering snorkelling in Benidorm, I want to find the less-advertised things to do and see. I would love to be able to write about these things; persuade people to travel to certain places because of natural beauty, hidden histories and the exciting real life of residents, rather than use the internet to find out which water parks are the best and which areas are best for nights out.
Also, on my holiday to Benidorm, I got talking to one of my cousin's friends who told me about all the places he's travelled to. He also told me about a qualification which would allow me to teach English abroad. I had already been looking into teaching in
I picked up a copy of Ryanair's in-flight magazine on the outward journey to Benidorm as I thought it might come in handy with my travel writing. I flicked through and thought about how great it would be to write for a magazine like this; to explore different countries, their food, culture, attractions, and come home to write about all the wonderful things you'd found and accompany them with stunning photographs.
I believe that everything happens for a reason, so on my return from this holiday I thought about all the recent things and thoughts that had happened about travel. Maybe they are signs, maybe I am meant to travel, maybe I am meant to travel and write about travel. So now I have a new one for my bucket list.
However, I know that had it been fashion, or art, or childcare I had been writing about, I would have developed the same interest in the subject. I like to be fully informed when writing articles. While I hope to inspire and persuade through my writing, the topics inspire and persuade me too. It's a two way relationship and it's one of the best things about my job.
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