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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

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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

Travel Media Showcase 2016 Grapevine Texas

Gigantic Gift: A Girlfriend Getaway in Grapevine Texas

Recently I attended Travel Media Showcase in Grapevine, Texas which I highly recommend. Before the conference began, I had the gigantic gift of being invited on a Girlfriend Getaway with nine other wonderful women writers. We dined, drank and painted our way through town. I loved walking on Main Street to the Farmer’s Market with … Continued

Lisa Niver from We Said Go Travel Ceramic Bowls made in Santa Monica

Where Do You Find the Spark to Follow your Dreams?

I am grateful to everyone who has supported We Said Go Travel. Three times a year since January 2013, I have run travel writing competitions. This year we transformed into the We Said Go Travel Award. From the day I invented this idea, everyone has been encouraging! Amazing writers have participated as judges and contestants. … Continued

The Clayhouse: Art Classes in Santa Monica

The Clayhouse: Is Art Class on Your List of Dreams?

 CLASSES: The next Beginning Handbuilding class starts on Saturday, September 10 and will meet from 10 am to 12 noon, for 6 weeks. Students  will learn techniques for working with clay such as coiling, extruding, and slab rolling, to make  bowls, cups, vases, planters and more. Glazing instruction is also included. The fee is $280 which … Continued

Part 2: Filled with gratitude for WSGT writers!

We are very lucky at WSGT to have talented individuals participate in our contests and most recently, theTravel Writing Award. To say thanks, we will be featuring five writers each week who are currently displaying the WSGT Travel Badge. Stacey Sloughy “I chose to participate in the travel writing awards because I’m an aspiring inspirational … Continued

Win a trip to Puerto Vallarta! Join us for the Twitter Chat

Dream Trip Alert! #VallartaFamilyTime

Join me at a Twitter Party on September 8, 2016 for a chance to win your dream trip to Puerto Vallarta! Twitter Party Hosts: Visit Puerto Vallarta: @PuertoVallarta TMS Family Travel: @TMSFamTrav Family Travel Forum: @FamilyTravel4um (Kyle McCarthy) Taking the Kids: @TakingTheKids (Eileen Ogintz) With:  Chris & Rob Taylor: 2 Travel Dads: @2TravelDads Janice Brady: An … Continued

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