Fodor's Travel Editor on Writing a Book with author Nikki Vargas (Re-Release)

Note to listeners: we're currently on hiatus, returning with new episodes in April 2025. Until then, we're sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive each week. Today, we're speaking with Nikki Vargas, a senior editor at Fodor's Travel, founder of Unearth Women, and author of "Call You When I Land." In this travel memoir, Nikki shares her experiences navigating cultures and finding love.Reminder: I'm running a 10-day group trip to Jordan this May. The trip runs from May 18th to 27th and you can get all the information by visiting here. The last day to join our trip is Friday, April 18th.Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2024.What you’ll learn in this episode:How the memoir writing process differs from other non-fictionAre books easier to write than articles?How Nikki overcame self-doubt and fear in the writing processNikki shares practical strategies for tackling a writing projectRecognizing the privilege of travel How Nikki's work supports women in travel, amplifying their voices through conscious consumerismHighlighting women making a difference, like Manal Kahi's Eat Offbeat.Nikki's upcoming book project inspired by a trip to NorwayFeatured on the show:Check out Nikki's travel memoir, CALL YOU WHEN I LANDNikki’s book Instagram: @callyouwhenilandNikki Vargas website: nikkivargas.comNikki’s Instagram: @niknakvargasEat OffBeat: eatoffbeat.comPitch your story idea to FodorsReview Fodor’s pitch guidelinesListen to Episode 87: The Driving Force Behind Unearth Women with Nikki VargasLearn more about our upcoming trip to Jordan in May hereGet more information at: Going Places website Going Places is a reader-supported platform. Get membership perks like a monthly group call with Yulia at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don’t forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever...

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Stories of people and places near and far hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who’s worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Guided by Yulia’s years of working in the travel media industry, we meet the people living in the Middle Eastern deserts, culture writers in Hong Kong, street artists in Chicago, and more.