By
Abi Starr
Trowbridge
Hi everyone! I'm Abi, Currently studying an MA in Travel and Nature Writing. As part of my course, we have to plan and undertake a trip, hopefully gaining commissions for our writing to be published. This could launch my career as a writer and is an incredible opportunity which would be silly to let pass by!
My main passions in the natural world are birds and cetaceans (whales and dolphins); because of this, I'm aiming big and hoping to get to Monterey Bay in California (see map below!). Monterey Bay is world renowned for incredible diversity and numbers of cetaceans and they are also used to human presence, so you are able to get incredible views of amazing species such as humpback whales and orca.
I started researching it as just a pipe dream, but I was taken aback when I found return flights to San Francisco for as little as £306. This really spurred me on to pursue California as my destination. However, a spanner was thrown in the works when I found I couldn't find accommodation for lower than £520, this puts the whole plan in jeopardy as I am struggling to find the money. I also have a few health problems, which means I'm unable to work alongside my studies in order to pay for the trip and would end up applying for loans/credit cards, should I not reach my target.
This is where you lovely folk come in...
I'll have some great rewards on offer, so please consider supporting me. Even £5 helps!
Here's my social media details, so you can keep track of my journey!
Twitter: @SpoonieStarr
IG: abiwildlife_me
I also have a blog where I post all my writing and news about my journey. Find it here https://www.wildlifeandme.co.uk/
Please consider supporting me if you can - even a couple of pounds gets me a step closer to California!
Also, I'd really appreciate it if you could share the link with everyone you know who might be interested.
Thanks a lot guys.
Abi :)
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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First look at any writing I produce that's not been commissioned, before it goes on to my blog.
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
A digital copy of one of the pictures I take on the trip, your choice. Should be a range of images to pick from.
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
Your choice of a print of one of the pictures I take on the trip. Hopefully, options will include cetaceans, birds and sea otters.
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2020
Postcard sent from Monterey during the trip + a printed photo once I return!
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Estimated delivery: 1 April 2020