I’ve been invited to Romania several times to work on an ongoing project to promote the country. While there, I’ve taken boat rides down the Danube Delta, stayed in luxury eco resorts, toured castles, and tried the best food and wine the country has to offer. In the Philippines, I’ve been invited to island hop […]
There’s a popular saying in photography: “the best camera is the one you have with you.” For most of us, that’s our smartphones. Because, if you’re anything like me, your phone is never too far away! Thanks to huge leaps in technology, it’s now possible to take stunning images with your phone, saving you from […]
If you’re a writer or blogger, you’ve been there—staring at a blank page and blinking cursor, not sure how to start or even what to write about. As a blogger, I’ve faced this many times. But I’ve also developed a couple of strategies that help me forge ahead. It turns out, there are lots of […]
It’s true that running a blog as a full-time career takes a lot of work. You have to be a jack-of-all-trades—writer, editor, photographer, social media manager, PR person, and so much more. But, as a professional blogger, I promise you that it’s all worth it! Here are just a few of my favorite things about […]
When I set out on my around-the-world trip more than four years ago, I had no plans of still being on the road this many years later. In fact, at the time, I only planned on a six-month tour of Southeast Asia. I thought it would be a time to think about what I wanted […]
Since I started blogging, I’ve discovered there are many benefits to the craft. Some blogging perks are tangible, and others less so, but all are valuable. If you’re just starting out as a blogger or thinking about giving it a try, here are a few of my favorite benefits of being a blogger. 1. Press […]
I love having a blog and find it rewarding in so many ways. Here are four top reasons you should start a travel blog today: Reason #4: You Love to Write I’ve met several bloggers who hate to write. But I love to write when I’m in the mood to do it. So will you […]
Choosing a blog theme (a free or paid design template) is one of the biggest initial decisions you must make when you begin blogging. With so many options, how do you choose? My advice is to start by looking at the designs of a few blogs you already like. While you may be tempted […]
Instagram is one of the most important platforms a blogger can use. More than 700 million people currently use Instagram. Where else can you advertise or promote your brand to seven hundred million people for free? Many people believe posting to Instagram to be stressful, confusing or too time consuming. But, using automation software, it […]
Writing sponsored posts is one of the most lucrative ways bloggers can earn money from their sites. What does this involve? A sponsored post is a post on your site that a brand or company has paid you to place there. The post can be one that they have written, one that they pay you […]
