If you have the wanderlust but not the money to pay for it, consider becoming a travel writer. Travel writers stay in the best hotels, eat the finest food, and experience VIP treatment for free. Gain the inside information necessary to get started on the fast track to this exciting career. Learn the secrets of travel writing, including how to get started with local and online publications, and use the Internet to find out about free trips and the best sites for writers. Learn how to build a media contact list, obtain assignments, approach airlines for free airfare, conduct interviews, create a portfolio, and how to take photos that sell.