In this episode of Bon Voyage Besties, Rosa sits down with Jen Ruiz to talk about the path to becoming a travel writer, the power of blogging, and the art of pitching to publications. Jen shares her journey from lawyer to full-time travel writer, highlighting the importance of persistence and strategy when sending pitches.

They break down common misconceptions about travel writing, the realities of press trips, and why networking matters more than ever in today’s industry. Jen also offers practical advice on finding unique story angles and navigating the evolving digital media landscape.

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