My Work
I support my travels by working on the road — how I afford this is a frequent question. You can find more details in this post and this one too! Here is where to find some of my work around the web:
Writing
This blog is a virtual portfolio of my writing. You can find more examples of my work below. Please contact me about writing and photography opportunities!
Freelance Writing
Fit Travel: 10 Places to Get High Around the World
at Men’s FitnessFit Travel: Top 10 Adventure Activities in Iceland
at Men’s FitnessFit Travel: World’s Best Windsurfing Destinations
at Men’s FitnessVarious Blog Posts
at Eagle Creek
Guest Posts
Why I Blog
at Go. See. Write.Life as a Dive Videographer
at Camels and ChocolateSaving Money on Travel Part I and Part II
at And Then She SavedThe Complete Guide to Diving in Koh Tao
at Nomadic MattHow To Take Better Underwater Photos
at My Beautiful AdventuresDiving Myths: Revealed
at Twenty Something TravelDesign Lover’s Guide to Siem Reap
at Lost Girls World
Interviews and Features
Audio Interview
at Daily Travel PodcastSolo Female Travel Interview
at Bren on the RoadAudio Interview
at Globetrotter GirlsInterview
at Go Girl GuidesAudio Interview
at Nomad CapitalistTravel Style Feature
on Johnny JetFeatured as the Thursday Traveler
on A Dangerous BusinessWorking Abroad Video Interview
with Atlas SlicedTop Travel Bloggers Tell How to Do It feature
with Just One Way TicketInterview about Underwater Videography
at Inside the Travel LabFeatured as Lost Girl of the Week
at Lost Girls WorldInterview
at Always TwirlingFilmmaker Feature
on Tripfilms
Accolades
Top 100 Travellers to Follow on Social Media
by Chilli SauceTop 50 Travel Blogs
Based on traffic, by TheExpeditioner.comTop 100 Travel Blogs
Based on influence, by NomadicSamuel.comTop 25 Travel Blogs of 2013
by ViatorInspiring Travel Blogs of 2013
by Southeast Asia Backpacker MagazineTop 50 Travel Blogs
by TravelJunkette.comBest Travel Blogs for 20-Somethings
by WanderlustandLipstick.com
Graphic Design
I work as a freelance designer for clients around the globe. You can see my work for the prestigious travel site Gadling here. I featured some of my travel related projects in this series. You can see some of my work at Alexandra Baackes Design. Please contact me if you are in need of help with a project, big or small!
Photo and Video
In the past, I have worked as a photographer’s assistant in Grand Cayman, as well as an underwater videographer in the Cayman Islands and in Thailand. Today I work for companies like Tripfilms to produce original travel video content.
You can see examples of my videography in videos about The Big Island of Hawaii and One Week in Iceland.
Blogging
I sell advertising on this blog, work with sponsors, and occasionally consult with brands and destinations. You can find more information here.
Other Jobs
Along the way I’ve worked as a bartender and a babysitter, handed out flyers for three dollars an hour and returned cans for five cent deposits. Whatever it takes to stay on the road!
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