Mark Chesnut

Jackson Heights, NY

Birthday: September 24

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September 24

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Puerto Rico

"I just read that eTN story and thought it was a bit off as well. Odd how he criticized the fact that other journalists were along, including journalists who had been to Puerto Rico before (you'd think that a well-traveled editor would realize that…"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Argentina

"I'm heading to Buenos Aires to cover their annual gay tourism conference. It will be interesting to see how the recent development plays into future tourism growth!"

Mark Chesnut replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it. This is more or less the types of answers I expected, as I know that most of these sites are far from certain ways to make money as a journalist. I am looking to build my own new…"

Evelyn Kanter replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Mark --

I started writing for them in Fall 2008 when there were just 2,000 Examiners and just a few cities. They are now past 40,000 writers, some 100 cities, and still 'hiring', so it's increasingly difficult to get PVs.

When I started, I was the…"

Emily Starbuck Gerson replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Yikes---steer clear. It sounds like Stacey below spends a TON of time on it, but she said she makes only $104/month. That's nothing. She said a friend makes over $400, but that's still nothing considering the fact that you're contributing at least…"

Stacey Wittig replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"I have been writing for them since Dec 15, 2009 as Phoenix Hiking Examiner. Then added Grand Canyon Hiking Examiner, and just recently Grand Canyon NAtional PArk Examiner. It is fun and rather addicting... check out my latest…"

Ena Ronayne replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Hi Mark,

Sorry half asleep, I have just re read. Best of luck, hope it works out for you

Ena"

Zipporah Sandler replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Yes, I've written for the Examiner for about a year now. They don't pay per article - but rather you get paid by page views. That can be good if you have a strong following or write in one of the more popular areas, but pretty bad if you're not."

Mark Chesnut replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"OK many thanks Ena. I actually have already been contacted by someone at the Examiner, so I was just wondering if other journalists have had good or bad experiences working with them, and any tips to share. But many thanks anyway!"

Victor Williams replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"They expect you to contribute at least three times a week, which is great, but I just had too many things going on to keep up. And you're constantly hounded to do your own viral marketing to create hits, for which you're paid about a penny each.…"

Ena Ronayne replied to Mark Chesnut's discussion Any Journalists with Experience with Examiner.com? in Media Matters

"Hi Mark

I've a contact in Examiner and have asked that they contact you. Let me know if do

Ena"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Puerto Rico

"Hey David, I'm just a couple miles away, in Condado. If you end up getting stranded in San Juan let me know and we'll meet for a drink (whatever you do, I've been told to never stay at the on-site airport hotel there)!"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Peru

"Hi Cessy, the article will be on my sites, www.LatinFlyer.com and www.LatinFlyerBlog.com, later next week. During my travels around Latin America I've come across several really cool but now defunct hotels with interesting architecture and super…"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Peru

"Thanks Miguel, that's a huge help. The article is about the history of famous hotels in Latin America that are now closed, so this info will be excellent (the building is still sitting empty, right?). Thanks very much!"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Peru

"I know it's not functioning Miguel. That's what my article is about -- hotels that are NOT open!!"

Mark Chesnut left a comment on Peru

"I'm putting together a article about very cool, but very CLOSED (meaning currently non-functioning) hotels in Latin America. Does anyone know what the current status is of the the old Hotel Crillon in downtown Lima? Is it still sitting empty?"

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Iberia Airlines June 12, 2012 at 9:54pm

Hi again, Mark! Thanks for accepting our friend request, and our compliments on your site and your work in general. We'd also like to let you know that we have a great contest going on Twitter in which you can win a flight for 2 various Iberia destinations just by tweeting. Details/play at ow.ly/bl37s. If you have the chance to let your readers/viewers know about it, we'd very much appreciate it. It runs through early June 18.

Thanks, and once again, we look forward to staying in touch!
Carla mirra April 23, 2010 at 9:08pm

hey thanks!.. about the comment for the oscar we won for our movie!..haha..it's a very good movie. you should watch it. i've heard it's in the theaters in the US now.
you asked something about argentinians movies right? ... i dont really like argentinians movies.. i mean 70% of them are funny movies about hot blonde women showing their asses!! lol ... but when they make this kind of movies..i must say they are talented.
So i want to recommend you a very good one.. called "9 reinas" (9 queens) ..that was a very good movie too, and "el hijo de la novia" (the girlfriend's son) ..

well..hope you like them...

best regards

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Paul Barnett February 17, 2010 at 10:40pm

Mark,

If you are interested in content from Brazil I am happy to provide destination guides and mini-guides as I do for publishers in UK and Australia. Soon I will also be abel to provide more in-depth regular reports and updates from correspondents in destinations.

Perhaps you cna drop me a line with an expression of interest pbarnett@pearltravelguides.com and we can begin a dialogue.

Best Regards
Paul
Tyler Sminkey September 30, 2009 at 10:07pm

Hi Mark! How have you been!? Hope all is going well!
David Paul Appell August 6, 2009 at 11:52pm

Good afternoon, Mark, and welcome to go-lo! It's wonderful to have a journalist of your background and experience with us -- and we think you'll find our site productive as well as interesting and enjoyable.

You may want to take a few minutes to join several of our many groups which you might find of particular interest besides "Travel Media Only" and Gay/Lesbian Travel, such as Mexico, Spanish Language/Culture Club, and those devoted to countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and beyond. You can also add a box to your profile providing additional info about yourself and your web sites, including text, photos, and even video.

Finally, if you would, please be so kind to spread the word among your travel-interested friends, family, and colleagues. We wish you a great rest of the summer, and look forward to hearing more from you!
David Paul Appell August 6, 2009 at 6:38pm

Welcome Mark! Hope you've been having a great summer! Are you in NYC at the moment? Will be down there Sunday and Monday... -DPA

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