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Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Do the Things You Believe You Cannot Do: NOW

During a Girlfriend Getaway in Grapevine Texas, I met Tammilee Tilson and learned about her project to do 40 new things before she was 40. I was so enthusiastic about her project that the other writers on the trip suggested I do it as well. I said, “I simply cannot.” They could not think of … Continued

Part 5: Thank you to WSGT contest participants!

We are very lucky at WSGT to have talented participants in our contests and most recently, the Travel Writing Award. To say thanks, we will be featuring contributing writers each week who are currently displaying the WSGT Travel Badge. Our next Gratitude Travel Writing Award opened on September 11, 2016. We hope you will share your story! … Continued

Sailing with Fathom Adonia to the Dominican Republic?

My First Visit to Dominican Republic with Fathom Adonia

After spending nearly seven years at sea with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Renaissance Cruises, it can be challenging to find a ship port that I have not seen. I was thrilled to be invited to sail on the new Fathom Cruises concept to the Dominican Republic. Not only would it be my first … Continued

Obicà Sunset Plaza- Mozzarella Bar and so much more!

Obicà Sunset Plaza Mozzarella Bar, Pizza e Cucina I traveled to Italy on my honeymoon and haven’t been able to go back in many, many years but I was gleefully transported back there when I went to newly opened Obicà Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood, CA. The dining experience at this mozzarella bar makes my … Continued

Klout TOP 10 EXPERT Travel Writing Aug 21 2016

Do You Want to be a Tremendous Travel Writer?

Both strangers and friends ask me for the steps and the secrets to become a travel writer especially now that I am listed as the #1 Expert on Travel Writing by Klout. People ask, “Is it hard to get started? How do you get to the point where you receive trips and perks?” My answer … Continued

Part 4: Grateful for WSGT writers with badge

We are very lucky at WSGT to have talented individuals participate in our contests and most recently, the Travel Writing Award. To say thanks, we will be featuring five contributing writers each week who are currently displaying the WSGT Travel Badge. Our next Gratitude Travel Writing Award opens September 11, 2016. We hope you will share … Continued

Lisa Niver and Beth Blair at TBEX

SheKnows: Survival in 5 Steps: Stay Slim and Keep Sane

Thank you to SheKnows for publishing my article about surviving at a conference! Going to a conference can test your ability to remain calm. There are options for excess and overwhelm everywhere you look. Just opening the schedule can send some immediately to a panic attack or a xanax. But step away from the pills … Continued

A Mexican Adventure, Part 2 – The Grua

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you haven’t read “A Mexican Adventure Part 1,” all you need to know is that back in the 1980s, I had an association with a Mexican production company, run by an American friend that specialized in TV commercials. So did my company here in Hollywood. Ours … Continued

Part 3: Grateful for talented WSGT contributing writers!

We are very lucky at WSGT to have talented individuals participate in our contests and most recently, the Travel Writing Award. To say thanks, we will be featuring five contributing writers each week who are currently displaying the WSGT Travel Badge. Our next Gratitude Travel Writing Award opens tomorrow September 11, 2016. We hope you will … Continued

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