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. 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. 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.
Food & Wine and more, while Nina Ruggiero is currently the digital editorial director of Travel + Leisure.One student who took the Be A Travel Writer course is Pat Doherty, a published travel writer looking to refresh her pitching skills. “The format, information and inspiration were so helpful,” says Doherty. “It’s motivating and engaging, plus there are some great contacts.”