Amy Aed on Taiwanese Tea, Travel Blogging, and Self-Publishing a Travel Book
Amy Aed, who launched the travel blog Wandering Everywhere as a teenager, has turned her fascination with Taiwan’s tea culture into a self‑published book, Leaf by Leaf. The book delves into tea traditions, farmer stories, and legends, and she will promote it on a UK book tour and the Travel Writing Podcast. Her journey illustrates how niche travel blogging can be monetized through self‑publishing, podcast appearances, and targeted tours. The initiative also taps into the growing global appetite for specialty teas.
When Her Old Life Fell Apart, Tanya Fraser Chose to Travel – And Write.
Tanya Fraser abandoned a conventional home, marriage and career after a personal crisis, turning to travel and writing as a path to renewal. She discusses her journey on the Travel Writing Podcast, emphasizing self‑discovery in her 40s and the communal...
Chiloé: South America’s Island of Sorcerers and Ancient Forests
The Intrepid Times piece spotlights Chile’s island of Chiloé, famed for its volatile weather, UNESCO‑listed wooden churches, and vibrant craft markets. Travelers encounter resilient locals, from textile designer Marcia Mansilla whose award‑winning workshops sustain dozens of families, to fishermen‑turned carpenters...
Caroline Mills on ‘Solastalgia’ and Making Slow Travel Work as a Professional Travel Writer
Caroline Mills joins the Travel Writing Podcast to explore the concept of solastalgia and advocate for slow travel as a sustainable practice for professional writers. She explains how lingering in one place can deepen storytelling, contrasting the traditional stamp‑collecting mindset....