John Lamkin
Tequila from Las Villas de Mexico
I agree heartily with the other bloggers that the real perks are the travel, the places you see and the people and cultures you meet.
As you travel these roads least traveled (and least paid) you are bound to receive more physical perks also. For example the tequila shown in the photo--a gift of the ultra-luxe residential project, Las Villas de Mexico.
The "no free lunch" is paying the back the individuals, companies and countries presenting you with the perks. Writing honest articles about them is the best perk you can give them back.
On a recent trip I was "perked" everything except tips and souvenirs. I am now writing and blogging about these hosts. At least one of these articles should appear soon on IFWTWA, web magazine--Global Writes. Some of the perks on this trip were provided by AeroMexico Airline, The State of Chihuahua, Mexico and Mexico Tourism.
All-in-all this is a very satisfying arrangement for all concerned.
John Lamkin
Freelance Travel Journalist & Photographer
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John,
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting--I agree wholeheartly. As you know, we stress to all of our members the importance of writing about our hosts. If the outlet you've lined up dissapears, publish it on line.
Only a few have started using our blog, but I hope the numbers will grow.
Culinarily yours,
Maralyn