You probably won't get much guidebook work unless you already have some travel clips under your belt, but here are a few things to consider.
 

• If you do get a guidebook gig, work as quickly as possible. You want your information to be accurate by the time you get back.

 
• Driving is generally worth it if you are visiting an entire region. But for a city, you can probably work faster using public transportation.

 
• Before you leave on your journey, plan what you are going to see every day. Be realistic and give yourself enough room for discoveries and mishaps.

 
• Break down your fee by day and be sure to include all your home office expenses. If you do the math, you may find that you will be making less than the minimum wage. If you find this is the case, show your math to the publisher and try to negotiate a higher fee.