All week this week, we’ll be talking blogging! I know it’s a break from regular travel posts but with a lot of questions swirling around the internet about blogging and after having been asked some of these questions regularly, I thought it worth while to commit a week to discuss… Read more
Let’s Talk Blogging : Business Lessons for Bloggers
All week this week, we’ll be talking blogging! I know it’s a break from regular travel posts but with a lot of questions swirling around the internet about blogging and after having been asked some of these questions regularly, I thought it worth while to commit a week to discuss… Read more
What do you want to see on Land of Marvels?
Hi from Spain! I don’t usually post on Saturdays, but I wanted to take this opportunity while I’m away (in between the wonderful travel interviews I hope you’re enjoying) to get a better sense of what readers really want to see here on Land of Marvels. What are you… Read more
Blogging + Taxes
Just a reminder that this is the last week to use the current discount on ad spots! Now through the end of February all Land of Marvels ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over and get yours now! It’s that time of year: taxes. I did… Read more
Welcome to Land of Marvels!
If you noticed, things are a little different around here! True Colours is now Land of Marvels and I couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter. I’ve been thinking about a name change for about 6 months now and back at the end of the Summer last year,… Read more
Travel Blogging : Keeping Inspiration
I find one of the hardest things with blogging long term is continually finding inspiration. I go through periods where I just really don’t have many ideas for posts or when I’m just totally uninspired to upkeep the site. As with anything, there is definitely burnout in blogging. So when… Read more
Travel Blogging : Running a Business
I’ve written a number of posts over the years on the topic of blogging, on tips I’ve come across, advice to those just starting out and a bunch of random topics in between and if you’re curious, you can scroll through those posts here. Lately I’ve had a lot of requests… Read more
Travel Blogging : Working with Brands
I’ve written a number of posts over the years on the topic of blogging, on tips I’ve come across, advice to those just starting out and a bunch of random topics in between and if you’re curious, you can scroll through those posts here. Lately I’ve had a lot of requests… Read more
Travel Blogging : Building a Community
I’ve written a number of posts over the years on the topic of blogging, on tips I’ve come across, advice to those just starting out and a bunch of random topics in between and if you’re curious, you can scroll through those posts here. Lately I’ve had a lot of… Read more
Travel Blogging : Finding Your Niche
I’ve written a number of posts over the years on the topic of blogging, on tips I’ve come across, advice to those just starting out and a bunch of random topics in between and if you’re curious, you can scroll through those posts here. Lately I’ve had a lot of… Read more
The 5 Hardest Parts of Blogging
Continuing on from yesterday when I talked about my favorite 5 things about blogging, today we’re exploring some of the negatives of this ever changing industry. I’ve been seriously blogging for almost 2 years now (I was blogging long before that but never really did it seriously or to add… Read more
The 5 Best Parts of Blogging
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the state of blogging and particularly just how much it’s changed just in the couple years I’ve been blogging seriously. Blogging is in itself an interesting topic with many and it’s still a very misunderstood art form, one that is recognized by so… Read more
My Advice to New {Travel} Bloggers
When I started True Colours almost four years ago, I started it for the reason that 99% of other blogs are started, to keep track of things happening in my life and to share trips and memories with family and friends who were following along. And in the years that… Read more
A Genesis
You might have noticed things look a little different around here lately and I have the lovely Amanda to thank for my new design, which I’m just in love with. In the spirit of new beginnings, I feel like I’m ready for a new take on True Colours going forward… Read more
Merry Christmas!
I’m going to be taking this week off of blogging to celebrate the holiday and soak it all up! To all my lovely readers, I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas! Since I can’t send our Christmas cards to everyone, I wanted to… Read more