Somehow landed on Tripatini ... prompted by reference/link on TMAC's listserve about Huffington Post's manifesto re: travel writers (no pay, all rights etc.) so I couldn't resist posting my two cents worth.
"Kaleel, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at Huffington Post's travel writing mandate (no pay, no rights, no press trips). Not that I am a big fan of press trips but they do serve their purpose. Especially independent solo trips that many of us…"
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• PROMOTE YOURSELF and/or your company by sharing your story, links, photos, videos, anything at all on the Text Box on your profile page! IF YOU'RE TRAVEL-AFFILIATED, DON'T FORGET TO MENTION YOUR COMPANY NAME!
• INVITE your friends, family, colleagues, readers, anyone and everyone interested in travel! More members means a more productive, useful, and fun experience for everyone.
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