Highlights from Traverse Travel Blogging Conference
I spent the weekend in beautiful Brighton at Traverse conference for travel bloggers. It was the first conference by Michael Ball who organizes Travel Massive in London and Paul Dow from TravMonkey. They started Traverse for travel bloggers who don’t have the time or money to
Blogging Tips #3: What cameras do travel bloggers use?
I’ve finally done it. Thanks to everyone’s help on Facebook and my previous post about my new photography project, I’ve finally splashed out and invested in a new camera. I opted for the Nikon D3100. After a lot of research I realized that Canon and Nikon are
Once a Travel Blogger always a Travel Blogger?
As a travel blogger I try to make the most out of every trip I take. I take photos of EVERYTHING, take notes of important facts, I visit every important monument or tourist hot spot, I try all the foodie delicacies and chat to all the
The Highs and Lows of Blogging
I’ve been away from the blogosphere for a few weeks now. Here’s why… Like all things in life, there are highs and lows, and blogging is no exception. For a few months at a time I’ll be living the dream when it comes to my travel blog. I’ll
The Travel Hack just got Stylish
Welcome to the all-new Travel Hack where things are bigger, brighter and better than ever before. After Travel Bloggers Unite in Umbria, a conference where travel bloggers from across the globe come together to learn new skills and network with each other and travel PRs, (and I’m
TBU and accepting I’m a travel blogger
Friday Follow: Top Travel Bloggers to Look Out For in 2012
Starting next Friday I will be interviewing my favourite travel bloggers in a Friday Follow feature. I’m hoping to highlight some great lesser known bloggers and also help you get to know your favourites a little better. I’m kicking off this feature with 10 of my favourites
Bloggers Vs Journalists: how we can learn from each other
What’s the difference between a blogger and a journalist? This question has cropped up a lot recently, particularly with the recent case of Crystal Cox, investigative blogger, who was sued $2.5 million for libel because she wasn’t protected by the same defence that journalists receive when taken
Can Studying Journalism Help Travel Bloggers?
I’ve been studying journalism for 3 months now but I’m starting to wonder if the course will ever help me to be a travel writer? Journalism is a strange topic to study. It feels a bit like reading a text book to become a chef. Is it
Blogger Vs WordPress; My relationship with Blogging
I started using Blogger a couple of years ago when it was recommended to me by the online editor of my local paper. I happily set up the account without considering any other options and I created Total Travel Bug. This was a blog that followed my