Blogging
Four Years of Travel Blogging: Highlights and What I’ve Learnt
Four bloody years of Faraway Lucy! Who’d have thought it, eh? The exact date I sat down to write my first blog post (spoiler alert: it was only about 200 words and it basically comprised of me saying ‘hello’ to my non-existent readers) is unknown to me. But I do know that it was sometime in November 2014. Why? Because I’ve started…
Pinterest for Travel Bloggers: How to Skyrocket Your Traffic
Over the last few days, I have been working tirelessly on my latest free eBook Pinterest for Travel Bloggers which I am now stupidly excited to share with you today. Below you can read an extract from the eBook which details exactly why I think Pinterest is so…
The Ultimate Travel Blogging Resource List
Starting a blog from scratch can seem daunting at first. How the hell do I even make a website? What the FCK is SEO? WHY ARE THERE SO MANY OPTIONS?! Yeah, I get it. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. I didn’t even know that you could make money…
How To Run A Travel Blog As A Student
The number one question I get asked about my blog is how on earth I run a travel blog when I’m studying full-time in Exeter for most of the year. Because you have to travel full time to be a travel blogger, right?! Nuh-uh, sista! Whether you manage a travel blog when you work full time […]
Blog at the Beach: A Mexican Fiesta
Over a month ago (long overdue – blame exams and a crazy social life, guys) I woke up at the deadly hour of 6:00am (this is practically blasphemy for a uni student), ready to board a train from little old Ledbury to the northern gem of Leeds. What was this for you may ask? Well, I think the title […]
#Traverse16: What I Learnt From My First Blogging Event
This year’s Traverse blogging conference, #Traverse16, was held in Cardiff City Stadium. It was my first travel blogging conference, so naturally I was nervous, but very excited. The weekend was amazing: I learnt a ridiculous amount, met so many “online friends”, and had the chance to network with tons of travel companies. From not starting a fire at the opening […]