Globejotting Travel Podcast with Dave Fox

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Writecamp is a special part of the Singapore Writers Festival that features fast-paced, 30-minute mini-lessons on topics related to writing and publishing. At the 2013 festival, I taught a workshop entitled, Globejotting: From Personal Journaling to Professional Travel Writing. Episode three of the Globejotting Podcast features my talk in its entirety.

Writecamp workshops are casual and fluid. They are as much conversations as they are lectures. Attendees are welcome to drift from room to room and see what interests them most. I went in with notes, but forgot I had them in my pocket and let the audience direct me in what they wanted to hear.

I began with some thoughts on travel journaling -- how to do it meaningfully, in ways that capture as much detail as possible, and how to do it in ways that are enjoyable and enhance the journey rather than feeling like a chore. Then I moved into how to write travel tales for publication. What makes a compelling story that hooks readers and holds their attention till the end? And what are some common mistakes that beginning travel writers make?

I left time at the end for Qandamp;A. If you have questions I didnt answer, feel free to e-mail me. Ill do my best to answer them in a future podcast or Ask Dave video.

In this off-the-cuff, half-hour talk, I covered the basics, but theres tons of stuff I didnt get to. To learn more about travel journaling, grab a copy of my book, Globejotting: How to Write Extraordinary Travel Journals (and still have time to enjoy your trip!)

If youre interested in writing more polished travel tales -- for travel blogging or professional publication -- my online travel writing class is super fun and packed with information. I also offer one-on-one writer coaching.

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Daniel Kurtz lost his eyesight two years ago at age 20. He made his first trip outside the United States this past summer on a visit to Singapore.

[caption id=attachment_11556 align=alignright width=275] Daniel Kurtz in Singapore with his mother and his guide dog, Donner.[/caption]

Daniel never goes anywhere without his guide dog, Donner. In addition to the usual culture shock that comes with traveling far from home, he faced the challenge of navigating a country that doesnt grant seeing eye dogs the same access as hes accustomed to in the States.

On this episode of the Globejotting Travel Podcast, Dave Fox (who lives in Singapore) talks with Daniel about visiting a country with some strict No Dogs Allowed policies, as well as what its like to explore a foreign land as a blind person, and the thrill of indoor skydiving.

Also: A tribute to scuba diving pioneer and underwater filmmaker Stan Waterman, who recently threw an inspirational retirement party.

More about Daniel Kurtz and Guide Dogs in Singapore:

Facebook: Singapore Guilde Dogs Association for the Blind

Straits Times: Ignorance Keeps Guide Dogs Out of Singapore Businesses

Channel News Asia: Public Education on Guide Dogs Needs to Be Ramped Up

iFly Singapore: Skydiving Simulator

 More about Stan Waterman:

StanWaterman.com

Cay Compass: Stan Waterman Hangs Up His Fins at 90

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Skyping from Mexico, Warren and Betsy Talbot announce the winner.

Podcast: When a mother-in-law plans a birthday getaway' it's a surprise vacation in more ways than one.

In episode one, we meet Betsy and Warren Talbot, who sold or gave away everything they had for an endless world journey.

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Unfasten your seatbelts! The very first episode of the Globejotting Podcast is ready for take-off!

In episode one, we meet Betsy and Warren Talbot of Married with Luggage. Two years ago, Betsy and Warren sold or gave away virtually everything they owned so they could travel the world indefinitely. They talk about what it was like -- physically and emotionally -- to liquidate their possessions. They share stories of where theyve been; explain how they wrangled a free ride on an empty cruise ship from Antarctica to Europe; and share their insights on how you can find the time, the resources, and the courage to pursue your own wildest dreams -- whatever those dreams might be.

In their 27 months (and counting) of wandering the world, Betsy and Warren have also published three books to motivate others to do bold things with their lives:

Dream, Save, Do: Identify and save for your dream.

Getting Rid Of It: Eliminate the clutter in your life.

Strip Off Your Fear: Stop apologizing and start living.

Future episodes of the Globejotting Podcast will feature fun and lively interviews with ordinary people on extraordinary journeys, tips to help you live your own adventures and tell your tales, and lots more cool stuff.

Globejotting on iTunes

Thanks to the help of my pal, Matt Preston at travelwithamate.com, the podcast is now available for free on iTunes. To download it and subscribe to future episodes, just open iTunes on your computer or other device, search for Globejotting in the iTunes store, and select the Globejotting Travel Podcast.

(Or if you want to do me a favor, search for travel podcast instead and help it climb in the rankings for those keywords!)

If you use a system other than iTunes to sync podcasts, youll find the feed at http://www.globejotting.com/?feed=podcast.

Feedback Anybody?

This is my first wobbly step into the world of podcasting. I hope to have more shows coming in 2013. If youve got any feedback or suggestions as to what youd like to hear on future episodes, please drop me an e-mail and let me know.

And if you like what you hear, Id be wildly grateful if youd tell your friends! Let them know on Facebook, Twitter, or in a quick e-mail!

The Globejotting Podcast is sponsored by TravelWithAMate.com. 

Interested in being a co-sponsor? E-mail Dave Fox for more information.

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