Here’s the link to my latest travel article on National Geographic’s Intelligent Travel Blog. This was my first piece for them, and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. This piece is about the Toy Train in Matheran, a hill station outside of Mumbai. India has submitted the toy train, which made its first [...]
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Of Freelance Writers and Junkets
There was a debate about travel writing ethics today on Twitter (#twethics), which started with a story on Gawker called “New York Times Travel Writer Broke These Travel Writer Rules With Junket.” Gawker ran the above photo of Mike Albo, said travel writer who was accused of engaging in a “swag orgy” because he accepted [...]
Paul Theroux On How He Became a Travel Writer
Paul Theroux may be a curmudgeon, but he’s a damn good travel writer (if that’s what you must call him). This piece in the Guardian about how and why Theroux became a travel writer comes a few days shy of the release of his books The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express as [...]
Not India, but Italy
Good news, everyone! As you may or may not know, in between voiceovers, observing India, and blogging, I’ve also maintained a pretty full freelance writing/editing schedule. The results of those long days and nights last fall have been two guidebooks on Italy that I am quite proud of.
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What’s Up, BnA?
Lots of web troubles going on as of late. Looks like BootsnAll, the site through which I have my blog, decided to do some upgrades. And, as a result, my blog no longer has formatting. Talked to a guy at support, and he said the site looks the same to him. Am I the only [...]
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‘Trying Really Hard to Like India’
I think Slate’s Seth Stevenson is one of the best writers out there: hilarious, concise, and a with a sarcasm that I can appreciate. He’s most famous for writing the webzine’s Ad Report Card, which is probably the only column that I read regularly. But now he’s gone and stolen my mojo with his new [...]
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A Query A Day
…keeps the creditors away! No seriously…I don’t know how anyone does it. I have just spent the better part of mid-day working on a pitch — well, two — tailored for one specific magazine. I’ll sit on that one for a little while – let’s hope I hear back. Then I’ll move down to the [...]
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Web Style Guide
I’ve desperately been trying to think of how to redesign my personal web site and came across this helpful site. The Web Style Guide lays out the whole process, giving you tips on design, editorial style, and graphics. Now if I can find a web site on overcoming procrastinating tendencies…
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Market Lead: Bus Tales
I’ve seen this lead pop up a few times over the past week, and I have to say it’s a tempting offer. Not for the money, but just because of the subject. Gosh, I wonder if they’ll accept a random story about my daily commute… Window Seat Press is looking for off-beat, funny, inspirational or [...]
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Best Freelance Writing Links
On some days, like today, I waste half my time browsing for market leads, interesting writing opportunities, and advice. Some sites are a big waste of time, while others always have me coming back for more. My list of bookmarks is all over the place, which is why I’m going to list my fave sites [...]
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Hi! I'm Melanie Renzulli, and I've been blogging as "Miss Adventures" since 2004. I am a travel, food, and culture writer; gadget geek; social media addict; avid sports fan; and mother of two boys. This blog is where all of those things collide.
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