Colby’s on the Road! Being a Loner Writer-Backpacker

by Colby R Rice | Jun 5, 2013 | Travel Writing, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

Hey folks! Colby here, reporting from the lovely city of Prague! Sorry I’ve been so out of touch. As most of you know, I’m on the road over here in Europe and have been really busy with traveling, sightseeing, and of course, writing! I’ll be updating...

Into the Beyond: Life of a Fashionable Writer-Backpacker, Week 11, Tech for Traveling Writers!

by Colby R Rice | Apr 24, 2013 | Travel Writing, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

Okie dokie, folks! Totally have NOT forgotten about the “Fashionable Backpacker” series! In fact, I’m gearing up for my whirlwind trip through Western and Eastern Europe right now, so I’m a bit crazy, MEGA excited, and I am also scared...

Into the Beyond: Life of a Fashionable Writer-Backpacker, Week 12, Plane Tickets

by Colby R Rice | Apr 3, 2013 | Travel Writing, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

SO you’ve pinched your pennies for traveling, you’ve gotten your travel documents, you’ve started to think about packing…  but how are we going to get over there? Let’s not forget about the plane tickets! Without ’em, we’re...

Into the Beyond: Life of a Fashionable Writer-Backpacker, Week 13, Pinching Pennies for Travel, II of II

by Colby R Rice | Apr 1, 2013 | Travel Writing, Uncategorized, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

In part one of my Pinching Pennies post, I talked about different ways you could save money before, during, and after traveling abroad. From student-teacher discounts to strategizing on ticket buying sites to couchsurfing, you can get anywhere in the world relatively...

Into the Beyond: Life of a Fashionable Writer-Backpacker, Week 14, Packing Basics III of III

by Colby R Rice | Mar 25, 2013 | Travel Writing, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

So, this is the third and final post on what BASICS one needs to pack for your globetrotter-trip! The basics are non-negotiable, folks, so don’t try to wiggle out of it, lol! I won’t discuss clothing specifics or alternative shoe options here because maximizing...

Into the Beyond: Life of a Fashionable Writer-Backpacker, Week 15, Packing Basics II of III

by Colby R Rice | Mar 15, 2013 | Travel Writing, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements

So, this post is about “taking inventory” and figuring out what BASICS one needs to pack for your globetrotter-trip! The basics are non-negotiable, folks, so don’t try to wiggle out of it, lol! I won’t discuss clothing specifics or alternative...