Okay, I have a confession: I used to think that blogging lacked prestige. I thought that getting my byline in some big, nationally-renowned publication like a print newspaper or magazine would be far more impressive than creating a blog on the internet. Boy, was I wrong. Becoming a full-time blogger (yes, that’s a thing!) has […]
My daughter Charlie wants her own blog. She also wants a YouTube channel, her own Instagram account, and a kitten. She’s nine. When I was nine, these things weren’t even fathomable. Today, a quarter of her class already have blogs and YouTube channels… and by sixth grade, I imagine the whole class will. This is […]
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 […]
This summer, my husband and I took a two-week road-trip down the Mississippi River’s Great River Road. Along the way, we stayed on a floating bed-and-breakfast, in two penthouse suites, and at a casino resort. We waded through the headwaters of the Mississippi, explored caves, and sang with monks. We cheered on baseball teams, strolled […]
Mega Millions just hit the biggest jackpot in history—at 1.6 BILLION dollars. But I’ve got something better for you this week. After all… they say people who win the lottery end up miserable. Hounded by businesses, charities, and scammers all looking for a payout, they start to have trouble in their relationships… many even file […]
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 first started travel blogging, I hadn’t been abroad in eight years. Yet, somehow, I’d been bitten by the travel bug while going about my mundane life. I already had a blog, but I decided one day that I wanted it to have more of a travel focus. Here’s how I got started writing […]
Back when I started in 2010, my blog was little more than a glorified diary where I pondered over the highs and lows of a life abroad. At that time, a travel blog was merely a form of expression… but now, run correctly, a travel blog is a business. Today, my blog is just one […]
When I began writing in 2014, I was seeking the perks that come along with the writer’s life. What I discovered along the way has opened a new world of luxury travel, fantastic food and wine, and outrageous experiences. It has also shown me that travel writing and travel blogging go hand-in-hand. The secret sauce […]
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 […]
