Speed dating

Often I am asked by other writers how I meet connections to the places I go to. The answer networking, attending events for just that purpose. Max and I filled out our request forms today for the Unlimited European Exchange on Nov. 1 in NYC. These events are a bit like speed dating. Your bio is given to the exhibitors and you request the ones you want to see. For the next few hours you go booth to booth to get info and contacts. Here are the basic qualifications:

Registration is open to known journalists who receive an invitation as well as all qualified, professional travel journalists, including, but not limited to: editors, staff writers, contributing editors, freelance writers and photographers with proven outlets, video and film producers for online newspapers, magazines, television, broadcast/video/film, select Internet publications, travel guides, books. All applications are subject to approval. Media not known to Europe Unlimited Media Exchange must provide clippings/samples of their recently published work in major outlets to qualify for an invitation.
Hopefully GoNOMAD readers will read about some of Europe’s newest destinations as a result of our media dating.