Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
Social Media Week is just a few days away! I am honored and excited to be a panelist for Tuesday's discussion "Travel photography in the age of Mobile." Join Gogobot, the largest social network for travelers, Time Magazine’s Top 50 Sites of 2011, and The Mobile Media Lab at Hostelling International New York for a forward-thinking discussion and networking! We will delve into what it means to be a traveler and a photographer in our … [Read more...]
Ever since the tragic death of Sarai Sierra, a 33-year old New York mom traveling solo in Istanbul, the solo female travel experience has received harsh criticism: of how women shouldn’t travel alone, of how it’s dangerous to travel outside the US, of how women shouldn’t go to a third-world country in the Middle East, of how men should never leave their women travel by themselves etc. In a nutshell, women should NOT travel abroad alone as it is … [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.
