Even though I had been dabbling into travel writing since the 90s, I really became serious about it when I launched my blog (bigtravelnut.com) in 2013.
After focusing all my attention on producing content for my site, I started writing for other publications in 2016. This included Matador Network, Intrepid Travel, and Peregrine Adventures, as well as a few guest posts and interviews on other blogs.
Starting last year, I was approached by bigger players like British Airlines, and more recently Lonely Planet. I also just had a story selected for inclusion in a book by Exisle Publishing titled Fearless Footsteps that will come out in 2020.
(My whole portfolio is here: https://mariefranceroy.contently.com)