Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
As part of being featured in Skype's video "All-Skype All-Star" challenge, I was asked to share how I use Skype to not only stay in touch with friends and family, but to also share my experiences around the world. After you've witnessed a day in my life, on-the-go, as a busy travel writer based in New York City, here I am sharing in written form what Skype has meant for me, all these years away from home. For the full blog post, click on … [Read more...]
Skype has been part of my life ever since I moved to New York City eight years ago. What began as a way to stay in touch with friends and family back home in Romania, evolved in a weekly and often times a daily ritual to stay connected with people around the world, whether home in NYC or on the road. I have shared some of my most treasured experiences via Skype video with my loved ones, as have they. I have shared my travels in real time, and … [Read more...]
Check out my latest guide for The Cultureist, on one of the cities closest to my heart: Shanghai. Get Cultured: Shanghai – A Local Guide to the Paris of the East (via The Cultureist) We caught of Monica Suma to get the scoop on Shanghai’s best kept secrets: Where to eat, stay and soak in the rich history of this Paris of the East. On your first day here, seeing this is a must: Shanghai has transformed so much in the past two decades, that … [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...]
I've read hundreds of interviews with avid travelers, but none quite as fun as the Travel Friday Memory series by The Travel Tester. I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Nienke, in which I discussed how and where I used to travel as a child and what has changed since. I really enjoyed answering her questions, and going down memory lane. If you want to have some laughs, check out my vintage pictures from back in the day. Technology has … [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.
