![]() In addition to the paid courses, Leasca and Ruggiero also share free content and tips on their social media channels, as well as a free weekly newsletter that highlights calls for pitches and job opportunities. “Spoiler: It was, and I know she's armed with the knowledge she needs to get a great story out of it.” “She was so excited, she asked me if it was real,” says Ruggiero. “It’s motivating and engaging, plus there are some great contacts.”Īnother recent student landed her first travel writing assignment: a trip to the Greek islands. “The format, information and inspiration were so helpful,” says Doherty. One student who took the Be A Travel Writer course is Pat Doherty, a published travel writer looking to refresh her pitching skills. Courtesy of Nina Ruggiero and Stacey Leasca Food & Wine and more, while Nina Ruggiero (right) is currently the digital editorial director of Travel + Leisure. Stacey Leasca (left) is a journalism professor and contributing digital editor to Travel + Leisure. “Travel writing also allows me to share things I am personally passionate about, like sustainable travel and accessibility, because travel is for everyone, and should be a celebration for all.” “I take my job very seriously because I know just how precious people’s time off really is to them,” says Leasca. She moved to Portugal two years ago to pursue her Ph.D., specializing in disinformation, and also teaches at Universidade Católica in Lisbon. ![]() ![]() What she loves about travel writing: “It’s special to return from an incredible trip and get to work helping others plan their own trip of a lifetime,” says Ruggiero.ĭuring her nearly two decades in media, Leasca has worked as everything from a news reporter to a social media editor to her current role as a freelance journalist specializing in travel and lifestyle writing. She studied journalism at the University of Miami, then worked in local news, entertainment and fashion for 10 years before she snagged her job at Travel + Leisure. It affords you so many life experiences you might otherwise never have had, and it opens your mind to new places in new ways,” says Ruggiero, who took the slow, traditional route. ![]() What’s so great about being a travel writer? “I truly believe there’s no better job than getting paid to travel and create content for fellow travelers to enjoy. ![]()
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