Here are some products offered by Epicure & Culture with both travelers and aspiring travel writers and bloggers in mind:
Travel Photography/Prints
Please visit my SmugMug Travel Photography Page — starting with my Recommendations Album and Epic Travel Photography Album — to peruse possible prints for purchase. Use the contact form at the bottom of the page to request sizes/styles and to inquire about price. If a destination of interest is not listed I can also be hired for on-location photo shoots and photo safari trips to produce brand new images specifically for you and/or your client. All photography sold is high resolution.
Please also visit our travel photography shop on Etsy. We accept Etsy gift cards!
For art prints, apparel and accessories featuring travel photography, click here.
If you need help finding the perfect photo, feel free to email me at jessieonajourney (at) gmail (dot) com with some information on what you’re looking for — a portrait, locals, landscape, sunrise, a feeling you want to evoke, etc — and I’ll help you find what you’re looking for.
One-On-One Travel Blogging Consultation (Skype)
Price: $150 per hour/$200 for two hours/$250 for three hours (Save $200 by signing up for three hours!)
Order: Please email me at jessieonajourney (at) gmail (dot) com to schedule a date and time for the consultation and to tell me what questions and topics you’d like to go over during the session. You WILL leave the session with a clearer idea of how to turn your blog into a profitable business, and I’ll give you specific strategies to do this.
These consultation sessions will be done over Skype and will give you free range to ask any questions you may have about travel blogging. Some possible topics you may want to cover include setting up and customizing your blog, choosing a name for your blog, creating engaging content, becoming a better writer, creating a business plan, increasing Google Page Rank, creating a brand that stands out, forming mutually-beneficial partnerships with brands, pitching story ideas to paying publications, engaging your audience on social media, monetizing your blog, press trips, making your blog standout from the rest, legally sourcing beautiful photos for posts, important WordPress plugins, essential tips for making your blog user friendly and much more.
If you don’t have any specific questions, I will tailor the the session based on your unique goals to go over the most important things you need to know for creating a successful travel blog, using examples and visuals to highlight specific points. You may also use the session to have me help you craft pitches, articles or edit posts.
Bonus: Sign up for a Travel Blogging Consultation and you’ll also receive:
*A free blog critique
*The chance to guest post on Jessie on a Journey and/or Epicure & Culture with the potential to be featured by our syndication partners: The Daily Meal, We Blog the World, Yahoo! Network and Tripheros. These guest posts with be edited and critiqued to help improve your writing and SEO skills.
*Two contacts for advertisers who work with bloggers
*Five editor contacts for blogs who pay money for travel articles
*The option to be added to my weekly newsletter containing paying writing jobs, helpful blogger resources and inspirational reads.
One-On-One Travel Blogging Consultation (In Person, NYC Only)
Price: $400 (up to 4 hours)
Order: Please email me at jessieonajourney (at) gmail (dot) com to schedule a date and time for the consultation and to tell me what questions and topics you’d like to go over during the session. You WILL leave the session with a complete business plan and knowledge of how to seamlessly navigate tricky situations on your blog
Similar to the one-on-one travel blogging consultation via Skype; however, with this option we will meet in person in a cafe or public venue with WiFi. From there, we’ll sit side-by-side working on your blog, going over your questions and troubleshooting any issues you may be experiencing. I’ll make sure your website is set up for optimal reach and success, not only telling you how to take your site to the next level, but showing you.
Bonus: Sign up for a Travel Blogging Consultation and you’ll also receive:
*A free blog critique (we can schedule this for a future date, since I’ll already be working with you and critiquing during the session)
*The chance to guest post on Jessie on a Journey and/or Epicure & Culture with the potential to be featured by our syndication partners: The Daily Meal, We Blog the World, Yahoo! Network and Tripheros. These guest posts with be edited and critiqued to help improve your writing and SEO skills.
*Two contacts for advertisers who work with bloggers
*Five editor contacts for blogs who pay money for travel articles
*The option to be added to my weekly newsletter containing paying writing jobs, helpful blogger resources and inspirational reads.
One-On-One Writing Workshop
Price: Varies depending on length of article or manuscript. I can also work on retainer, if that is of interest. Please email me at jessieonajourney (at) gmail (dot) com to discuss rates.
For those looking to workshop their writing or have a manuscript proofread, I offer a one-on-one writing workshop. During this workshop I will carefully read over the text you have provided, not only correcting spelling and grammar mistakes but also offering a thoughtful critique on how to make the text more powerful as well as pointing out areas that could use improvement. You WILL leave this workshop with a stronger story, as well as a better understanding of what to focus on for your next piece.
If you’re looking for someone to proofread or workshop a large amount of articles or text I also offer this service on retainer. Please contact me to discuss.
Ditch The Daily Grind: How To Create A Travel Blog That Makes Money (Pre-Recorded How-To Webinar)
Price: $24.99
This is a 90-minute pre-recorded webinar for beginners looking to create a travel blog but unsure of where to start. The webinar goes over what content management system to use, choosing a domain name, creating your unique brand, creating engaging content, blog design and layout, search engine optimization (SEO), photo sourcing, getting into the business mindset, building social media presence, creating a community with readers and other writers, and ways to make money with your travel blog. By the end of the webinar, you should have a solid understanding of how to get started and what steps you need to take to take your blog from something for your family to something for the world.
Bonus: Once you’re travel blog is up and running you can contact me for a FREE blog critique so you’ll know if you’re on the right track, what improvements can be made and tips for future goals.
Ditch The Daily Grind: How To Create A Travel Blog That Makes Money (Webinar, Installments)
Price: $9.99 each
If you don’t want to purchase the whole 90-minute video at once I’ve also separated it into three videos, each about 30 minutes in length.
Installment 1:
- Choosing a blogging platform
- Choosing a domain
- Layout and design
- Creating a successful brand
Installment 2:
- Helpful plugins
- Building partnerships
- Enhancing crucial skills
- Search Engine Optimization
- Legally sourcing photographs
- Forming your blog as a business
Installment 3:
- Understanding social media
- Gaining a following
- Creating a blogger community
- Creating a reader community
- Freelance pitching
- Writer resources
- How to make money
From Hobby To Career: How To Create A Business Plan For Your Travel Blog (40-Minute Tutorial)
Price: $9.99
In “From Hobby To Career: How To Create A Business Plan For Your Travel Blog,” topics covered include:
- The importance of a business plan
- Branding
- Fleshing out your idea
- Looking at the competition
- Creating a timeline
- Money-making ideas to get you thinking
- Seeking help when it’s time
- Promoting yourself
- Revising
Bonus: When you purchase this instructional video you’ll receive a free website critique or free business plan critique.
The Hungry Hipster’s Guide To Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Price: $1.99
This guide features the neighborhood’s best restaurants, bars, views, creative spaces, artisan shops and things to do to explore like a local. Chock full of immersive and experiences as well as local tips, you’re sure to have a memorable trip. Click here to download.
New York City Sightseeing
Cost: $60 per hour including high resolution images of your group
Editor Jessica Festa is a certified NYC sightseeing guide. Tours are custom made for individuals and groups depending on their interests, although my specialty is Brooklyn, food and lesser-known experiences. Guided photo safaris can also be arranged for those wanting to capture unique shots from their trip. Please email me at jdfesta7 (at) gmail (dot) com for more information.