The Traveling Fool

What You Need To Know Before Taking That Photo

Bob Bales — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:00:24 +0000

You have seen them and maybe even taken them or wanted to. I am talking about what is commonly called street photography. Those great photos that capture people and the culture in an authentic setting. Not staged, not posing, just real people in real life. When done right, and you get lucky, street photography […]

So, You Want To Be A Travel Blogger

Bob Bales — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:00:49 +0000

So, you want to be a travel blogger huh? I can understand why. Traveling the world and sipping cocktails on the beach while posting your latest adventures to your massively popular website. I know you have read the stories. Become a travel blogger, quit your job, travel the world for free and make six figures. […]

How To Become a Freelance Writer

Bob Bales — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:23:10 +0000

I recently had a reader email me asking for advice on how to break into freelance writing. I sent her some information and thought maybe others might be interested so I decided to expand the information and write a blog post. Freelancing is tough but the good thing about it is anyone can do it. […]

Nobody Cares What You Did On Vacation

Bob Bales — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:01:34 +0000

Nobody cares what you did on Vacation. Unless you are writing your blog for your friends and relatives no one cares what you did on vacation. Instead they care what you experienced and want to read about the interesting things you encountered. Sound confusing? It can be, it just depends on how you present the […]

So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer

Bob Bales — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:51:52 +0000

So you want to be a freelance writer. Well, what’s stopping you? How about things like what to write about, where to start, how to get your story published and how much to charge? Seems like everyone has a blog but are they making money from it? Most blogs don’t generate much of an income […]