In an age of digital media, planning a trip is becoming easier. Instead of spending hours debating over a guidebook purchase at a bookstore, or searching bookshelves in a library, we can spend hours surfing the internet, reading blogs, reviewing tourism website etc.
There are hundreds upon thousands of useful websites about travel on the internet. So, why am I taking the time to create resource pages for SpunkyGirl Monologues? Well, first of all, I want to make your life a little easier by gathering relevant, unique and up-to-date information that will help you plan your next trip. Naturally, I’m not an all-powerful, all-knowing being, so there are things I may miss along the way. If I do, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send me a quick note (email: pamela.macnaughtan(at)gmail(dot)com) and let me know!
Blogs I Read -This section is a collection of travel blogs and travel communities that I have found useful and fun to read. Hopefully you’ll find some gems in there as well!
Interviews -This section is where you’ll find quick links to interview posts that have bee written on SpunkyGirl Monologues.
Blogging Advice, Tips & Tricks
Etiquette for Bloggers 101 -Breaking into the blogging business, as with any business, can be a challenge. There will be ups and downs. You’ll have highs and lows. No matter what your blogging goals are, remembering proper ‘Blogging Etiquette’ can go a long way.
Putting On Noise Cancelling Headphones -The noise started to creep back into my life. It started when I made the choice to fly back to Canada early to take care of some family stuff. The reaction I received was “You’re trip is over? You’re not traveling?”. That’s when the noise bought a reclining chair, set-up a big screen t.v., bought a keg of beer, ordered 10 large pizzas and made my mind its home.
Being a Travel Blogger is NOT Easy -For the most part, traveling, blogging and blogging about traveling is fun. But there is a lot of hard work involved, especially if you want to monetize your blog. The fact that there are many get rich quick pitches floating around, doesn’t help. Yes, you can make money on a travel blog. No, it will not just fall into your lap as soon as you buy and read someone’s eBook. It requires work and dedication.
Travel Planning Aids
Applying for a Tourist Visa -This section will talk about how to apply for a tourist visa to various countries around the globe. As I’ll be traveling the Silk Road next year, information on the following countries will be available: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Turkey.
Travel Advice, Tips & Tricks
‘A Girl’s Guide To’ Articles - This section will summarize and give tips and tricks for solo female travelers. Do you have an idea for an article? Email me at pamela.macnaughtan(at)gmail(dot)com!
‘How To’ Articles- This section is all about ‘How To’. I’ve written a couple articles in the last 2 years, and I plan to write more. Click the link to find articles on finding a neighbourhood pub, traveling from Northern Thailand to China by boat and more. Do you have an idea for an article? Email me at pamela.macnaughtan(at)gmail(dot)com!
COMING SOON….
Budgeting Tools - This section will contain tips and tricks, as well as some spreadsheets to help you budget for your trip, and to help keep you on track while you’re traveling.
City Guides -This section will take a little time to build, but as I travel I’ll be adding various city guides. As I am big on things that are different, quirky, kooky and fun, these guides are sure to be a little juicier than most. 