If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll note that I’ve entered quite a few travel competitions in the last two years. I’m desperate for someone to pay me to follow my passions. Unsurprisingly, when I found out about gaytravel.com’s “Gay Travel Guru” competition- I was immediately intrigued.
The gig is simply amazing. A six month contract to travel around North America capturing film, photography, and travel reviews about what it’s like to be a Gay Traveler in each location I visit. This would obviously be an amazing fit for me as I’ve been unofficially doing this work for years now! What a ridiculous dream it would be if someone actually paid me to do it!
The amazing news is, I’m a finalist! Gaytravel.com chose 8 individuals (4 women and 4 men) to compete in the final leg of the race, if you will. Accordingly, they will be flying us all to Las Vegas at the end of this month to film, photograph and blog and show them what we can do!
I am really excited about this opportunity and am definitely spending a ton of time and energy setting up the trip before I get there. All of my years working at GLAAD, traveling, filming, and understanding how produce will be put to use. I can’t wait!
Check back here on www.journeywithjanelle.com between August 29-September 1st to get updates on the competition and news about whether or not I win. Wish me luck!
UPDATE: I did not get crowned the Gay Travel Guru, but my dear friend and incredibly talented colleague, Nick Vivion claimed the well-deserved crown. He’ll be galavanting about North America for the next six month and you should check out www.gaytravel.com to follow his travels.
I am excited to also announce that I AM working with the fantastic company behind the competition on some other exciting projects and feel inspired by the opportunity.
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