Katherine Alex Beaven didn’t know she enjoyed traveling, until she did. Inspired by a trip to Southern Africa a decade ago, she’s now making a career as a freelance travel writer. Alex discusses the places she’s been: spending 30 days in the Maldives during Ramadan and accidentally eating dog in China. She also has a lot of tips about the competitive business of travel writing. Alex has been all over, and also gives her thoughts about volunteer tourism, caged wild animals, and the single greatest act of kindness from a local.
Listen now: Extreme Travel Odysseys, Episode 4
More on Katherine Alex Beaven’s odyssey:
- Her official web site with portfolio of published articles and photos
- All about Maldives: General travel guide, Best time to visit, Things to know
- 13 things to know about South Africa
- Gear: Phone, sense of travel ethics
- Media recommendation: Best American Travel Writing series
Extreme Travel Odysseys 
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