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FAQ

Here are the most common questions I get asked by my readers. If you have another burning question that I haven’t answered please comment on this page and I will add it in for you.

Q. Are you a full time blogger?

A. Yes. I’ve been a full time blogger since June 2016 when I left my job as a Social Media Manager at a Travel PR agency in London. I started my blog in March 2013 so I spent a long time running the blog alongside a full time job. I now make my full income from The Travelista and it feels great.

Q. What camera do you use?

I am a Panasonic Lumix girl through and through! I am currently using the DMC-G6 but am looking to upgrade to a newer Panasonic Lumix in January 2018.

Q. Do you earn money from your blog?

A. Yes, mostly by collaborating with brands on campaigns which involve creating sponsored content for my blog and social channels. I also make some money from affiliate networks and advertising.  You might like to read my post How To Make Money as a Travel Blogger.

Q. How do you get to travel so often?

A. My travels are mostly part of press trips or content campaigns, where I work with different brands. As The Travelista is a travel blog, these collaborations often involve travel. These days I usually travel once a month and spend the rest of my time creating content at home.

Q. How did you get into travel writing professionally? 

A. You can read the story of How I Got into Travel Blogging, which is one of my earliest posts. It’s a pretty cool story. I also wrote a ‘part 2′ career post ‘How Travel Blogging Has Changed My Life‘. Make sure you read both for the full story.

Q. What did you study at Uni?
A. I studied Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University

Q. Why did you choose to call your blog ‘The Travelista’ ?

A. I chose to call my blog The Travelista because it suggests that that women can be just as savvy up about travel as they can about fashion. I enjoy shopping as much as the next girl, but I’d always choose more countries over more clothes.

Q. What are your top tips for getting into travel blogging?

A. I’ve got 10 top tips to offer people interested in setting up their own travel blog, but they also apply to all blogs in general too. I wrote about them here . I love to share blogging advice to aspiring bloggers, so make sure you browse through posts in my Life category.

Q. Where have you travelled to recently and where are you going next?

A. In 2017 I took 15 trips and visited 10 countries. Read my 2017 Travel Round Up to find out where I went and what I did. So far, my confirmed travel schedule for 2018 is as follows;

January – Chiang Mai, Thailand
February – Alberta, Canada
May – A Scandinavian Cruise
June – Black Forrest, Germany
September – Almunecar, Spain and Goa, India
October – Utah, USA

Got a burning question I haven’t answered? Send me an email via the my Contact page

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I have my friend @naomipsychotherapy to thank for I have my friend @naomipsychotherapy to thank for introducing me to wild swimming. She lives here in the Lakes and is an all-seasons pro. At first I was intrigued by her new hobby but equally I thought she was totally mad.

With 8 wild swims under my belt now I’ve definitely grown in confidence and really crave the rush of endorphins it brings. It’s such a visceral experience that pushes your body and then rewards it. There are also so many mental health benefits to wild swimming too. 

Here are Naomi’s 6 top tips if you are a beginner and want to give wild swimming a try:

1. Make sure you have a safe entry and exit point
2. Be mindful of any currents or tides. Lakes are safest as they have neither. 
3. Never swim alone. Always go with someone else.
4. Wear swim booties to protect your feet from rough ground. 
5. Remember mindfulness - try to be present in the moment, noticing what you can hear, smell, see, feel. You can’t get closer to nature than this. 
6. Make sure you have a towel and warm, dry clothing to put on immediately after swimming. 

Would you ever try wild / cold water swimming? Or are you already converted? 💬 

#wildswimming #wonderfulwildwomen #coldwaterswimming #lakeswim #lakeswimming #wearetravelgirls
I would have been getting married next month. Inst I would have been getting married next month. Instead, next month I’m re-launching my business after winning a small business grant, I’m travelling the world again and growing in confidence as a single parent. 

I thought my life was falling apart but now I realise it was falling into place, just as it should be. 💫
NYC on my mind 💫 So grateful to reach 20k on In NYC on my mind 💫 So grateful to reach 20k on Insta today. It’s not easy to grow organically on this app but I have always believed in quality over quantity and you lot are the best, most engaged and supportive community I could ever wish for. If you’re new around here, you’re very welcome, and thanks for taking an interest in my rollercoaster of a life. ♥️
If you’re planning a trip to the big apple you a If you’re planning a trip to the big apple you absolutely have to try this New York institution! Only $4 a slice 🍕 Save this reel as a reminder. 🇺🇸 

Where else can you find amazing pizza in NYC? Add your faves in the comments. 

📍 Joe’s Pizza, 7 Carmine Street, West Village NYC 

#newyorkeats #newyorkpizza #newyorkpizzaslice #joespizza #joespizzanyc #newyorkfood #newyorkfoodie
Home! 🥰 But the grid shall remain in NYC for th Home! 🥰 But the grid shall remain in NYC for the next few days to ensure all outfits have been sufficiently documented. This was one of my faves. 

(Jeans are Bershka via @asos but currently sold out. Most of my stuff is old season so I’d make a terrible fashion blogger)
Let me give you a tour of the penthouse suite at t Let me give you a tour of the penthouse suite at the @editionnewyork - where we just stayed for 5 nights.

The penthouse currently sells at an eye watering $10,084 a night, which we absolutely did not pay. 

For full disclosure, this was not a PR / press stay. My friend booked a loft suite and the penthouse upgrade was a surprise as the lovely reception staff noticed it was her birthday during our stay. We did not mention our social media accounts or my blog so this stroke of luck was 100% organic! 

Before booking the Edition NYC we saw online that the hotel regularly upgrades its guests whenever possible. We were hopeful but never ever expected they’d upgrade us to the penthouse! 

Insider tip: the generous upgrades are definitely a reason to stay at The Edition when you’re next in NYC.

What’s your favourite part of the Penthouse? 🗽 

📍 5 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

#newyorkcity #newyorkrealestate #nycexplorers #penthousesuite #editionnewyork #luxurytraveller

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