As a travel blogger, I realize that we do somewhat of an injustice to real life in this forum on the internet, we share gorgeous photos of incredible destinations around the world, the most beautiful corners of our homes, or unique views of our home cities. And while it may… Read more
#BloggingDesk : Dealing with Blogging Bullsh*t
First off, excuse the language but I felt it appropriate for the topic we’re discussing today in my #BloggingDesk series. In this series, I like to talk openly and honestly about the forum of blogging, the good and the bad, both necessary for the evolution of this type of writing… Read more
#BloggingDesk : How to Find Blogging Inspiration
People often ask me how I find the inspiration for enough content to post 5 times a week here in Land of Marvels. In truth, there are plenty of times when I run out of inspiration but I’ve found a way to work around that by keeping a running list… Read more
#BloggingDesk : When Your Blog Doesn’t Go Viral
As a long time blogger, I think it’s important to touch base on the topic of blogging every now and then and to communicate in our community about where this internet forum is headed. Blogging has changed a lot in the past years, and as someone who started blogging on… Read more
#BloggingDesk : How to Make your Travel Blog Work for You
Welcome to another installment of #BloggingDesk, where we discuss everything blogging! One of the things that I have found over the years of blogging, is that a lot of bloggers still don’t fully utilize their blogs or see the potential for what they can actually do for you. And yes,… Read more
How to Make Blogging Easier
I hear a lot “how do you still post 5 times a week even with other jobs and when life is crazy all around?” The truth is, though it might seem this way on here, my life is pretty crazy as of late. With running my business, my day job… Read more
I Still Blog for Love
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my blog, about my place in the blogging world and how much it’s changed since I started. I actually have had a blog since I was a teenager, back then it was private and full of angst, but then it morphed into True… Read more
Let’s Talk Blogging : Do Your Own Thing
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… Read more
Let’s Talk Blogging : Where to Find Inspiration
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… Read more
Let’s Talk Blogging : How to Introduce Yourself to Brands
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 : How to Reap the Rewards of Your Blog
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
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