Monthly Archives: August 2010

Help Me Be a Travel Blogger Superstar!

SATW Travel Writing & Photography Institute, Jan. 2010

Pin itI don’t ask for much but in order for me to add another bragging right to my repertoire, I need your help. Pretty please? Here are the deets: I’m attending The Travel Bloggers Show in Orlando in less than two weeks and the travel blogging social media site Tripatini is the primary event sponsor….

Win a Trip to Albuquerque’s Balloon Festival

Balloons dot the sky over the Sandia Mountains at sunrise in Albuquerque, New Mexico during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Enter to win a trip to the world

Pin itImagine yourself up, up and away in a magical balloon looking out over the high desert. Here’s your opportunity to win a trip for two to Albuquerque, New Mexico, the location of the world’s largest hot air balloon festival called the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This year’s buoyant festival takes place Oct. 2 –…

Every Traveler Needs a Picnic Basket

Willow Picnic Basket

Pin itOne of the coolest gifts I’ve ever received was a picnic basket and I say it’s one of the best gifts because it embodies the traditional road tripping traveler. (Thank you Mom & Dad!) Who doesn’t like stopping during a long journey to take a break and enjoy your favorite road tripping foods? Everyone…

Wordless Wednesday: Paddling the Wakulla

Kayaking the Wakulla River

Pin itLast Friday seemed like a Saturday. I spent the morning paddling three miles on the Wakulla River with outfitters The Wilderness Way. It was a must needed change from sitting in the office. Located less than a 20-minute drive from Tallahassee, I enjoyed a  leisurely and relaxing kayaking trip with tons of opportunities to…

Sweetness at Robinson’s Pecan House, Lamont, Fla.

Arthur Robinson, Owner of Robinson

Pin itHoney, honey. Sugar, sugar. When traveling along Southeastern United States back roads I know there’s a good chance I’ll find groovy photo opportunities and stumble upon delicious treats found only in the South. The weekend had me in Tallahassee for a conference and although I just wanted to get home on Sunday, I ventured…

Wordless Wednesday: Thank You, Star Wars

Stormtrooper Elvis

Pin itIn honor of Star Wars Celebration V which wrapped up in Orlando on Sunday, I present you with a photo of Ken the Elivs Trooper. Why did I choose Elvis Trooper out of all the images? Because he’s so random in a groovy way! Plus, during my Pacific Northwest trip in April, signs of…

Star Wars Speed Dating Experience

Slave Leia and Stormtrooper Kiss

Pin it“Whoo! Stormtroopers! I wanna date a stormtrooper! I don’t care what he looks like underneath…they are so hot!” While enjoying some liquid courage in the form of an Outer Rim Rum Drop at the cafe (it was quite good), I met 3 twenty-something ladies getting ready for Star Wars speed dating on Saturday during…

Home from Star Wars Celebration V

Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, C-3PO and R2-D2

Pin itWow! I’m home from my trip to Orlando for Star Wars Celebration V and can tell you, one day was not enough. One day was needed to explore the show floor and another day for hearing the lectures. I’m embarrassed to say I missed all of the lectures including the one with George Lucas….

Off to Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando!

Star Wars Celebration V Logo

Pin it[Cue music, scroll text.] I’m heading to Orlando tomorrow to attend Star Wars Celebration V.What is SWCV? It’s basically an official Star Wars convention and lucky me. Beauty of living in Florida is access to groovy events such as a Star Wars convention! I’m not thinking Star Wars Celebration V will be a life-altering…

Wordless Wednesday: This Bud’s for Him

Steven Slater, This Bud

Pin itThis Bud’s for Steven Slater, the “rogue” JetBlue flight attendant who not only did what some in the airline industry dream of doing, but for doing what anyone who has worked in the service industry would secretly like to do – at least I would. Here’s a quick recap of Salter’s move: after being…

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