In our 12th episode, we chat with Shivani Vora, freelance writer for the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, American Airlines’ Celebrated Living and many more. Her recent exploits include camping with the Maasai in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, hiking on the Assynt Coast in Scotland and exploring Cambodia’s new Riviera.
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Tune in to hear this unstoppable frequent flyer share her thoughts on:
1) How she writes for different audiences in her work for the New York Times, CNN and Forbes
2) Why she is interested in interviewing and profiling people who are driving change
3) How her coverage is expanding to “closer to home” travel
4) How the pandemic is driving travelers to more secluded and private destinations
5) How she harnesses traveling with her family to enrich her coverage
6) Why pitches to her have to be short and direct
7) How her stories generally evolve once she is on location at a travel destination
8) How she chooses particular spirits categories and brands to review
9) Why social media is indispensable in her work for identifying sources and story ideas
Shivani also addresses a listener question from Amy Morris of The Morris Project on how much visual aspects, like interior design and branding, draw her to a particular restaurant, bar or hotel.
Connect with Shivani via email at shivanivora@gmail.com and on Instagram at @shivanivora78.
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