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Today, we're speaking with Nikki Vargas, a senior editor at Fodor's Travel, founder of Unearth Women, and author of "Call You When I Land." In this travel memoir, Nikki shares her experiences navigating cultures and finding love.

Reminder: I'm running a 10-day group trip to Jordan this May. The trip runs from May 18th to 27th and you can get all the information by visiting here. The last day to join our trip is Friday, April 18th.

Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2024.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How the memoir writing process differs from other non-fiction
• Are books easier to write than articles?
• How Nikki overcame self-doubt and fear in the writing process
• Nikki shares practical strategies for tackling a writing project
• Recognizing the privilege of travel
• How Nikki's work supports women in travel, amplifying their voices through conscious consumerism
• Highlighting women making a difference, like Manal Kahi's Eat Offbeat.
• Nikki's upcoming book project inspired by a trip to Norway

Featured on the show:

• Check out Nikki's travel memoir, CALL YOU WHEN I LAND
• Nikki’s book Instagram: @callyouwheniland
• Nikki Vargas website: nikkivargas.com
• Nikki’s Instagram: @niknakvargas
• Eat OffBeat: eatoffbeat.com
• Pitch your story idea to Fodors
• Review Fodor’s pitch guidelines
• Listen to Episode 87: The Driving Force Behind Unearth Women with Nikki Vargas
• Learn more about our upcoming trip to Jordan in May here

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Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more.

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