A recap of 2015, and what’s to come in 2016
We’re quickly closing in on what much of the world calls a new year, so let’s take a look back on the year that was (the Lunar New Year celebrated throughout Asia isn’t until February 8th, but we’re not in Asia anymore)… January started...
You’re about to hear a lot more about Bangkok from travel bloggers. Here’s why you probably won’t like it.
To most travel bloggers that have been around for awhile, the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference is pretty well-known. By design, it’s not marketed to travelers or the general public, yet it holds influence over hundreds of travel blogs out there. The Bangkok...
10 of my favorite travel blogs – and why they’ll be your favorites too
Every so often, I’m asked which travel blogs I read. I’d reckon artists get asked whose art they enjoy, chefs get asked where they enjoy eating out, and so on. It’s a nice way of picking someone’s brain on a subject they know well – presumably...
Where the hell you been, Chris? An update on the last couple of months, and a taste of things to come
It’s been awhile. The last time I logged on to write a blog post, these games were in style. We’ve been traveling through Europe for the past couple of months, and there’s been almost no time to blog. That wasn’t actually the plan –...
How to start a travel blog, get free stuff, and change your life
WARNING: this post is long and contains truth, not fluff. If you’re looking for awesome pictures and weird places, check out what’s new over in the Destinations / Places category. So you’re thinking of starting a travel blog… Welcome to the...
10 takeaways from TBEX Europe 2015
TBEX Europe (the Travel Blog EXchange conference) just wrapped up last night (Saturday, May 2nd) – my head’s still spinning from meeting a bunch of folks in real life after having chatted with them in Facebook groups or on their blogs for months (and...
The rest of 2015: Our traveling plans
No April Fools jokes today – between the government’s recent words regarding journalists and a need to share our travel plans, our plans take priority =) Although our time in Thailand is coming to an end, there’s plenty more exploring to come. If...
21 WordPress plugins and tools that will make your travel blog rock – the early 2015 edition
Behind the scenes at One Weird Globe, I’ve tried it all. These are the plugins I come back to. If you’re just getting started with WordPress, it can seem like a never-ending amount of things to learn. Where do I get a fair price on a domain name?...
On focus
Image credit: LearningFundamentals.com.au For too long, my morning (er, early afternoon) routine has consisted of the following: Get cup of coffee Check Gmail, click a few links Check Facebook, click on a few news stories my friends have shared Check a tech blog or...
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