How Video has transformed our blog
I’ve previously written about how we became “Youtubers”. It was something that never interested me. But, thanks to an incredible stroke of luck, we were put in a position where we could make money on …
Blogging
Why Bother Blogging? (aka The World of Travel Blogging in 2020)
Creepy cats and facemasks. 2020 has been a horrible year for everyone. “How do you stay motivated?” It’s a question Lissette has asked me a few times lately. A few fellow travel bloggers have asked me …
The World of Travel Blogging in 2019
The World of Travel Blogging in 2019 I was slow off the mark. I came across my first travel blog back in late 2012. I think it might have been Gary Arnt’s Everything Everywhere. That brought me to …
Dealing with Trolls and other “Uglies” on Travel Forums
Dealing with Trolls and other “Uglies” on Travel Forums Travel Forums can be great places. You need a tip on where to go in a particular country, where to stay, or just want general …
5 years of full-time Travel! And on changes…
Last month we celebrated 5 years of full-time travel. 5 years! It’s scary how time flies. I still remember the day when we went to the airport in July of 2014 for that one-way flight to Prague : the …
April 28 Newsletter – Lissette is “downsized”, re-examining slow travel, Freelance writing, Blogging, bad jokes and other reflections
Greetings from Antalya, Turkey! I realized that I haven’t done one of these newsletters in a really long time (the last real newsletter dates back to last October). We’ve had a lot of things happen to …
Loving the Hate. The most “popular” posts on the Blog
Loving the Hate. The most “popular” posts on the Blog I’ve written 362 posts on the blog since starting the Travels of Bbqboy and Spanky 5 years ago. When you write a post, you sometimes know when …
Reasons why I don’t visit your blog
Reasons why I don’t visit your blog As a blogger I (usually) enjoy reading and commenting on other people’s blogs. My favorite blogs have a few things in common: they introduce me to new destinations, …
Everything IS Personal. And why you can’t love every place you visit…
Why you can’t love every place you visit… “Some would certainly stone me for saying this, but I don’t travel to places for the people anymore. It’s the sights and things to do there that …