“Do you consider yourself an ‘Influencer?’” My former student, Savannah, popped this awkward question as we swung open the doors to “Happy Place,” the surreal pop-up photography playground that zinged into Boston this month. “Um…” I stalled, grappling for an appropriately inspiring answer to explain why I had been invited to tour and photograph the space,… [Read More]
Blogging and Technology
I’m in a Tourism Video for Folly Beach, SC!
Ahhh!!! The tourism video that I was invited to be in for Folly Beach, SC is out! Here it is: This is my first time ever being in a professionally-produced tourism video, so here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Q: How did this video opportunity happen? A: Being a travel blogger since 2009, I’ve… [Read More]
What Succeeded This Year? What Was Behind the Scenes?
Hello! As I delight in doing each December, let’s see which stories were most successful of the 24 I wrote on this travel blog this year… and then I’ll give you some secret back-story on what’s been going on at Around the World L. I shall illustrate this article with my favorite @WorldLillie Instagram photos from the… [Read More]
The Best Camera for Travel and Home: A Full Guide
When I got the 400th message asking, “Which camera is best for both travel and home?” and “How do I get great photos as easily and affordably as possible?” I knew it was time to write an article on the topic instead of continuing to individually answer each query. I hope this post helps you… [Read More]
Which Articles and Photos Earned Most Love and Why?
Why do some articles do well, and others flop? Each year, I delight in the geekery of analyzing this site’s stats, gleaning trends and tips for moving forward in online castle building. Pawing through the half a million pageviews this year for Around the World “L” let’s dive into the specifics of what did best… [Read More]
How I Lost Thousands of Dollars, Or: What Is Free?
It’s 1am, and the baby is finally asleep after perma-nursing all, day, and I KNOW I should “sleep when the baby sleeps,” but I have to get this out. It’s become clear this week that I have lost thousands of dollars in income that I did not need to lose. And I now see how… [Read More]
