One of my favorite things about running Making Sense of Cents is getting to share unique ways people are making money and designing a life they love. Today’s guest, Rosie Bell, has built a really interesting career as a travel journalist, and she’s been able to see the world in a way that most people only dream about. Rosie has contributed to over 30 publications, including BBC Travel, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s Travel, and Lonely Planet. Instead of paying full price for trips, she’s used her writing skills to save over $115,000 in travel costs while also earning income along the way. In this article, she’s sharing how she got started, what it’s really like to get paid to travel, and different ways you can use your own skills to make travel more affordable too.
My skills, not earnings or savings, have helped me see the world, traveling by private plane, yacht, helicopter, and even a school bus converted into a ferry. As a freelance travel journalist, I have managed to save over $115,000 in travel expenses by leveraging my writing skills and industry knowledge.
This career has allowed me to live out my...
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