EPISODE SLICE #15: Working and Traveling Around the World with Alex Baackes

On today’s episode slice, I’ve got Alex Baackes, who is an underwater videographer, a writer/blogger, a photographer, an editor, and a freelance designer. You can find her online at AlexInWanderland.com. We discuss a bunch of different topics, all of which are helpful pieces of advice.

Here are some highlights from the interview:

• The background behind her blog and how she got into underwater video
• Tips for getting over initial fears of scuba diving
• Tips for traveling solo
• How she “hustles” to fund her travels
• Using connections to stay for free
• Her thoughts on sponsored trips and activities
• Good sites for getting started on traveling
• Her motivations to continue traveling
• Advice to new travel bloggers
• Why adding a personal element to your blog might be a good idea

… and so much more!

Info and Sites Mentioned in the Interview:

• Alex in Wanderland – Alex’s blog. She writes about working and “playing” all over  the world.
• Blackbeard’s – An affordable live-aboard diving company in the Bahamas
• TBEX – This was briefly mentioned in the interview when we talked about sponsors. I’ll be at the TBEX conference in Toronto in 2013!
• Trip Advisor – Great resource for doing trip research
• Scuba Board – A scuba diving forum and community

Connect with Alex
You can connect with Alex on her blog or on Twitter (@WanderlandAlex).

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