Photo by Kelly Niemann Flipkey published another one of my articles, Wacky Weddings: 9 Unusual Places to Tie the Knot. What they didn’t publish, however, were the photos I’d sent, so lucky you! I’ve included them in this post. Which one is your favorite? Wedding in a Zoo Photo by Cariberry. Wedding… Read More Unique Wedding Locations
Photo by Francesca Palazzi. Today Tripbase published a piece I wrote about famous expats in Paris, What Do Van Gogh, Johnny Depp and Josephine Baker Have in Common? In the course of my research for that post, I unearthed some quotes from famous writers about their expat experiences, which I thought I’d share. David Sadaris “Life… Read More 7 Quotes about Expats and Living Abroad
At the end of July, I’ll be trading THIS…. The New York New York Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Vgm8383. FOR THIS… The REAL New York City. Photo by Tony Ratcliff. Who’s with me? Tweet
Source: abduzeedo.com via Michael on Pinterest Yep! Taken by the Wind now has a Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/takenbythewindblog I know…took her long enough, right? Facebook’s existed for nearly a decade and this blog waited until NOW to sign herself up? Please be nice to her. Taken by the Wind is modest and felt that creating… Read More Announcement! Taken by the Wind…wait for it…is now finally…wait for it…ON FACEBOOK!
Some day, when I’ve finished my novel, finally put together the bookshelf that’s been lying in my room since oh, DECEMBER and finished spray-paint decorating my desk chair (that’s been on the DIY art project list for months now), I’ll get around to making a vintage suitcase pet bed. I love these. Here’s a guide… Read More Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Vintage Suitcase Tables
Once a blog, book and art exhibit, artist Vahram Muratyan’s Paris vs New York pictures are now a set of 100 postcards. When I first heard about this from @brainpicker on twitter, I thought: “Cute, but what are you supposed to do with 100 flashcards?” Then I had the idea to create a wall collage. You can… Read More Decorating Ideas for Travel Addicts: Paris vs New York Postcard Collage
This is a quick post to let you all know that I’ve gotten a full-time writing job! I’m now blogging and social media-ing full-time at an online marketing company (SEO) here in Las Vegas. While it’s been awesome to take a break from teaching ESL and do what I love (writing, duh) it’s also meant… Read More I got a full-time writing job! Yep, this part-time blogger has gone pro!
You’ve got mail? Look at that teeny tiny post office! Photo by Clark Maxwell. I recently wrote a post for Flipkey.com called Vacation on Location: 5 Famous Film Locations. In it, I wrote about the setting of the film The Truman Show. Though it isn’t my favorite Jim Carey film (I prefer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless… Read More Famous Film Locations: Seaside, Florida
Photo by Reis. In stijl. While doing research for a post I wrote for Tripbase.com, “Hippies, Hashish and Banana Pancakes: The History of Backpacking”, I stumbled upon multiple photos of a style of luxury camping called “glamping.” Glamping (glamorous + camping) is the opposite of roughing it. About the only thing it has common with the “pee-in-the-bushes-roast-marshmellows”-type… Read More Gone Glamping! Photos of Luxury Campsites
Are you a hottie with a body? You may be able to fly for free. But at what cost?… Read More New Travel Dating Site Matches Pretty Women with Rich Travelers
