The Best Job I've Ever Had: Writing from Travelling

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By dinamars

Answering a Hubpages member's request, I think the best job I've ever had in my life up to now is writing from travelling. Besides I get to know other culture, try to speak their language, the most important thing is that I learn to understand that in this context there's nothing absolutely wrong or true, but just a difference that makes this world is uniquely rich.


one of my articles published in a local magazine
one of my articles published in a local magazine

Actually this is not a job, but I myself have considered it as 'my most favorite job' because I feel I enjoy writing articles about the places I have visited and there's a pleasure to know anyone who reads it gain more knowledge, with the hope that one day they would have the ocassion to explore it like me too.

I happened to have the chance to go overseas by winning scholarships for a short course or participating in an international conference once (so not by my own money as I know going abroad costs pretty much for a simple girl like me :p). And since I also like writing I think it is fantastic to get to know every single place with its interesting views, history, or custom so that I will learn many new things.

In Indonesia working as a freelance article writer is likely little-paid, except if I want to make it published in a national mass media even though I must wait for it for months and there are many other good articles waiting to be on the news as well. But once I managed to publish my article on Capadocia on a community-based magazine in Singapore and indeed I got paid twice :) !

Someday I would like to continue writing for magazines abroad but now the problem is that I still use simple English which is not properly written for good and well-established mass media like Reader's Digest or other worldwidely publications. But anyway this kind of skills has always to be practised, isn't it?


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vaidy19 profile image

vaidy19  says:
2 years ago

Hi Dinamars, Interesting hub. I would say that your English is pretty good and you could certainly make money through writing. Considering that you are interested in people and culture, your writing should appeal to a large audience. Of course, you can always improve your language skills and ability to express yourself, and write better and better. This is what all professional writers do.I am myself a freelance writer. You may read about my experiences at http://triologue.blogspot.com/Keep writing! Good Luck!

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vaidy19  says:
2 years ago

I am sorry about the goof-up. The link ishttp://triologue.blogspot.com/

huba7  says:
2 years ago

Dont worry too much about perfection dear dinamars! You have already started the walk to perfecton- I had the ocassion to read your article (Cappadocia: A land of Peace and Rich in History) and come to the conclusion that you indeed, are a good writer! Keep perfecting your skills one step at a time, you will be surprised. Am not a good writer myself, but I think, writing could easily be my treasured job some day!

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SparklingJewel  says:
2 years ago

Keep up the good work! Getting better only comes with practice.

Many Blessings,

SparklingJewel

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robie2  says:
2 years ago

Thank you ,Dinamars, for taking me to places I have never been and showing me the world through your eyes. A delightful spirit shines through your words. Linguistic details are only mechanics and they will come with practice. The talent is there. I'm looking forward to reading more from you:-)

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dinamars  says:
2 years ago

wow, i'm quite surprised to see many fellow members commenting on this post, didn't think it would be. Vaidy, you seem to be the 'true-taveler' wandering on your own, especially for your 'bicycle europe tour', it's cool! thanks Robie2, Sparkling Jewel and Huba for all your supports! :)

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syaiful majid  says:
2 years ago

good hub...I think I have to learn how to get that rare chance..

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