Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
Work hard and play harder. The stretch along Broadway and Fifth Avenue, between Union Square, up until the Flatiron District is rapidly becoming the nation’s second-leading hub for technology companies. Forget about Silicon Valley. These days, it’s all about New York’s Silicon Alley, a thriving hub for start-up founders, web designers and young creatives. Startups and incubators are growing at a brisk pace, providing the biggest funnel of … [Read more...]
Ever since I stepped into the exciting but competitive world of media, I knew I would need loads of talent, determination and passion. But above all, I needed tips on how to break into the industry, get my name out there and look for the right mentors. In this ever-changing digital world of ours, new generations have to work even more at distinguishing themselves; being a creative professional just got harder. We must establish our brand … [Read more...]
Ever wanted to easily record a sky-dive or a trapeze flying session? To capture a moment that happens within a split of a second? And then instantly share it with your friends and family? I always have, and as a picture and video addict, I cannot wait to get my hands on Google's latest genius invention: Google Glass. In some ways it reminds me of Siri. You ask, it answers. Thai for noodles? No problem. What time's your …
The first time I heard of Chris Guillebeau was from the Meet, Plan, Go! event this past fall in New York City. His latest book $100 Startup was one of the giveaways. I didn't win it, but the next day I ordered it from Amazon. I read it and decided to get in touch with him personally. Some of the entrepreneurial ventures described in the book had really spoken to me, and I wanted to thank him. We started talking on Twitter and despite his crazy … [Read more...]
Last week was nothing short of a whirlwind, which somewhat justifies my lack of regular posting. With Social Media Week NYC in full force, and several projects that have recently begun, I have had little time for some of the things I love the most. But going back to Social Media Week, I had a blast as a panelist for Tuesday's discussion on "Travel photography in the age of Mobile." Hosted by Jennifer Layne Cardon from Gogobot and Brian … [Read more...]
I'm a travel writer, blogger and social media maven that can't sit still. I'm inspired by all things creative, always accompanied by my camera.
