Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
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...]
We caught Roni Weiss from RW Social, producing the first edition of the New York Travel Festival, to get the scoop on how the idea came to life and what to expect from an inaugural travel consumer show for the young tech-savvy urbanites. Monica Suma: How did the idea of the New York Travel Festival come upon? What sets it apart from the other consumer travel festivals? Roni Weiss: After going to a variety of standard consumer travel … [Read more...]
It's been featured in countless movies, celebrated in numerous events and talked about endlessly; the world-famous Empire State Building in the city that never sleeps needs no introduction, for it has stood proud and tall since 1931 and continues to do so. After the tragic 9/11 events, it re-became the tallest building in New York City for eleven years, up until the Freedom Tower claimed that status last April. Named after NY State's nickname of … [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...]
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.
