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Movie lover. Growing Capoeirista. Space enthusiast. Dedicated craftsman. And best of all, homegrown Los Angeles native. Wait, how in the hell did I end up in China!?
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Meet Don: Freelance Travel Writer
Hi! I'm Don, freelance travel writer, content writer, and optimistic millennial adventurer currently based in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan, USA.
My Background ...
I've loved traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, taking photos, creating vlogs, and crafting articles to highlight my incredible adventures for as long as I can remember. In fact, my passion for producing high-quality content began in 2012 when I moved to China to live and work as an ESL teacher.
Shortly after my arrival, I created Don's ESL Adventure to showcase everything, from my wonderful travels and interactions with the local culture and lifestyle, to tales of my experience working as an ESL teacher in another country. My goal was always simple: To inform, entertain, engage, and inspire through well written articles and a visually stunning images and video.
Today, I reside in Kansas City Metropolitan area, and I've created Don's Kansas City Adventure on Facebook to further highlight my awesome travel adventures and cool experiences in the region.
Additionally, I've produce travel-related articles and content writing articles spanning a wide range of topics for established companies across various freelance marketplace websites like Upwork.com, where I currently hold a ★★★★★ rating.
I Can Write For You
I specialize in travel writing--ie, narratives, guides, listicles, and opinion--but I can also generate well-written content that covers specific topics like lifestyle, education, fitness, sports, and specific experiences, just to name a few.
My style of writing is:
- Positive
- Inspiring
- Engaging
- Informative + Thorough
- Fun
With that, I'd love to help your company produce great content covering the very same things I'm extremely passionate about. I am very communicative and will make sure I'm doing everything you've asked, while also providing my own suggestions from experience in the field. If that sounds good, I'd love to hear from you!
Samples of My Work
Check out some examples of my work across Don's ESL Adventure below:
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The Great American Adventure That began in KansasFeeling inspired about heading into the next chapter of my life, I embarked on a solo cross-country quest across America for sightseeing, adventure, soul-searching, and much needed R & R.
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More Travel Articles: What it's Like Turning 30 in China | Destination Sydney: Trouble in Paradise But I Finally Made It | I Took a Roundtrip Cruise From China to Japan | I Caught My 1st Space Rocket Launch in China
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25+ Top Touristy Things to Do in ShanghaiComplete listicle of 25+ awesome attractions, things to do, and cool experiences to check out when in Shanghai, including observation decks, the Bund, Shanghai Disney, rooftop bars, and more. If you're ever considering visiting this mega-city, you'll want to have read this list.
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More Listicles: 10 Reasons to Hike China's Yellow Mountain | 15+ Reasons to Love Hong Kong | 30+ Top Things to Do In China | 20+ Things You'll Find in China's Food Culture
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Just How Exactly Did I End Up Teaching English Abroad, Anyways?Follow my journey from prospective ESL teacher living in Los Angeles to 7+ years of living and teaching English to kids in Korea and China. Find out about what sparked my interest in ESL, how I prepared to move to another country, and more.
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More ESL Articles: The 1st Year: What to Expect Teaching ESL Abroad? | 10 Reasons to Teach ESL in China | 15 Fun Topics for Your Students | 15+ Most Popular Major Cities in China for ESL
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Wait a Minute, My ESL Student Did What!?Laugh your butt off reading up on a true story that happened to me while teaching English overseas in China. Kids can be especially mischievous, and on this occasion, one of my students actions would almost gave me a heart attack!
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More Stories: Why Teaching ESL Abroad & Hangovers Don't Mix | So, A Guy Pulled a Knife on me in Shanghai | Popcorn Just Ain't My Bag | A Memorable Experience at Kunshan's Yangcheng Lake
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Basketball In China Isn't Just Some 'Thing'--It's One Of The Country's Most Popular And Thriving SportsRead up about how and why basketball has become China's most popular and continuously thriving sport. Did you know China has it's own version of the NBA? What about how basketball was first introduced in China?
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More Editorials + Creative Writing: F**k it. Shut Up and Travel | The Most Beautiful Corner of the World | My Amazing Journey Into the World of Capoeira | On the Importance of Reading
PDF Versions
I've also provided PDF versions of a few articles for your review.
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Online Publications
I've recently moved into the freelance travel writer workspace and I thoroughly enjoy it. My passion for inspiring people to discover new places and travel the world has connected me with individuals and businesses that are just as passionate as I am. Here are links to just a few of my published pieces I've written exclusively for clients:
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Check Out My Author Bio Page on Earth Curious - 40+ Travel articles!I've had the chance to write over 40 amazing travel articles and travel-related news articles for Earth Curious. Topics include travel guides, itineraries, best times to visit, do you tip, is XXX expensive to visit, best areas to stay in, and more!
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Paddle About - Is key West a Good Vacation Spot?Discover whether Florida's Key West is a good vacation spot with a thorough analysis of it's annual climate, top attractions, and answers to questions such as "Is key West expensive?" and "Where are the best areas to stay?"
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More on Paddle About: The Best Time to Visit the Grand Canyon | The Best Time to Visit Florida
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Amazing America - 7 Amazing Day Trips From Kansas CityFind out about the 7 best things you can do on a wonderful day trip from Kansas City, Missouri. Ideas include adventures in the Flint Hills, a visit to Powell Gardens, exploring Strataca Underground Salt Museum, and plenty more.
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Wander With Alex - 17 Popular Things to Do in Washington, D.C.Take a look at 17 fun things to do while visiting our nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Something tells me you've heard of the White House and State Capitol, but did you know D.C. is also home to a Six Flags, Spy Museum, and several professional sports teams?
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Asher Fergusson - Singapore Packing List Items for 2022Learn about top things to do in Singapore, and while you're at it, take a look at dozens of must-have items to pack for your amazing trip in one of my personal favorite travel destinations around the world.
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More on Asher Fergusson: Must Have Travel Photography Packing List | Must Have Taiwan Packing List
Travel Photography
Yep, I'm also a passionate photographer! Throughout my 7+ years in China I managed to capture some incredible images of people, places, cuisine, natural landscapes, cityscapes, landmarks, and events, across the country.
I also took beautiful photos of places I had the chance to explore, such as Dubai, Korea, Tokyo, Thailand, and Sydney, Australia. Today, I enjoy taking photos around my new home in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Check out some of what I've done in Kansas City on my Facebook Page.
Like my images? You can purchase photography from Don's ESL Adventure via Getty Images and Shutterstock.
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Well...You can now use ANY pre-written article on Don's ESL Adventure to use on your blog, website, or magazine.
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- I have rates for 200, 500, 1000, and 2000 word articles, as well as a pay-per-word fee.
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