Do You “Explore”? Not Likely.
I have this little eccentricity about travel writing: I gag whenever someone casually uses “explore” in any form. For example,…
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Blogging Thoughts – Some Re-evaluation
If you’ve been blogging for awhile, you’ll see shifts in your style. I’ve fallen into a few bad habits, and it’s time to make some changes.
Tourism Versus Travel – And My Struggle to Not be a Jerk
One of my ongoing travel problems is getting off my high horse – especially about types of travel. Another blogger’s words resonate with me by reminding me that I’m not alone.
Cool Content – Top Finds from Other Blogs
Should you drink your own pee? That’s the question asked in the lead story of my Cool Content roundup. Plus, kooks, underground wars, bad writing and more!
Cool Content – Great Finds from Other Blogs
Here’s my first-ever roundup of cool content I’ve unearthed from other bloggers.
Travel-Writing Cliche – “Exploring”
I hate it when my blog reads like some half-baked travel brochure. I’m trying really hard to watch what I say here to guard against it. One of the sacrifices to the cause: the word “explore.”
Don’t Call Me a “Consumer”
I hate being called a “consumer.” It connotes greed, sloth and corpulence. Businesses should think of their customers according to the products and services they offer, not one hideous catch-all word.