The first step was to start a blog. I wrote about my travels, the places I visited, and the people I met. I shared my stories with the world and slowly built up a following.

The next step was to start networking. I reached out to other travel writers and journalists, and offered to collaborate with them. I also joined travel writing groups and attended conferences.

I also started to pitch stories to publications. I wrote about my travels and experiences, and sent them off to editors for consideration. After a few rejections, I finally got my first break.

I was now a published travel journalist. I continued to write and pitch stories, and eventually I was able to quit my day job and focus on my writing.

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