In this post, I share my thoughts on writing, travel blogging and my plans for my travel blog, Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust – Travel Writing and Photography. 1) Who or what inspired you to become a writer? It’s hard to put a finger on what exactly inspired my love of writing – I think, for me, it was just instinctual, like breathing. Since early childhood, I have always loved writing – so I always knew I was destined to be a writer. Unquestionably, in fact. (Although my dream as a child was to write and publish a novel. But, with time,…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Betsi Hill, travel blogger, creative editor and Florida-based freelance writer at Betsi’s World. With years of experience amassed both together and individually, husband-and-wife duo, Betsi and Jim Hill, are a writing and travelling force to be reckoned with… Using their combined passion for and knowledge of travel, food, wine and boating, and above all, their joint expertise (Betsi worked in various sectors of the service industry, and now frequently appears as a…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Keane Li, writer and travel blogger at Keane Travels. Keane Li is a passionate writer and travel blogger, based in San Francisco. He owns and runs the detailed and inspiring blog, Keane Travels – and when he’s not travelling and blogging up a witty, beautifully written storm, Keane loves spreading his time between Italy and his home island of Oahu. In addition to running his amazing blog, Keane can be found working…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Josh McNair, travel blogger and photographer at California Through My Len. Josh McNair is a passionate blogger, traveller and self-taught photographer of note. During the past six years, Josh has been successfully running his amazing travel site, California Through My Lens. California Through My Lens not only captures the spirit and beauty of California – but it is dedicated to helping people explore the state of California through hikes, food fests, road…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Melvin Boecher, founder and CEO of TravelDudes and COO of iambassador, both industry leaders in the world of travel. Melvin Boecher, a passionate global traveller, is the brains behind the awesome TravelDudes, a site for travellers, by travellers. In addition to being the founder and CEO of TravelDudes, Melvin is also the COO of imabassador, one of the best travel influencers online. Through these, Melvin helps to not only promote a love of travel, but…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Claudia Tavani, travel blogger at My Adventures Across the World. One day, former human rights lawyer and academic, Claudia Tavani, decided to pack up her life and start travelling the globe… and I am so glad she did because now she runs the amazing travel blog, My Adventures Across the World. Today, Claudia is a self-professed Sardinian travel addict, adventure seeker and full-time blogger… When she’s not busy writing up a storm and…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Namita Kulkarni, travel blogger and yoga teacher at Radically Ever After. Namita is a yoga teacher, traveller, writer and artist from India. She loves going where she’s never been before. As she learns new languages, reads new stories and enjoys seeing more of the world, she creates both adventures and misadventures for herself. She loves Tasbasco, sunshine, poetry, the night sky and writing, which she does well on her wonderful travel blog. Through…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Catherine Steel, travel blogger at Possess The World. Catherine and Ian are an Australian couple who love food, wine and travel. After successfully raising her family and dedicating twenty years of her life to health care, Cath – together with Ian – is finally enjoying the Gap Year they missed out on a young adults. Together, Cath and Ian blog about their adventures on Possess The World as they go! Over the…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Thais Saito, travel blogger at World Trip Diaries. Thais Saito is a mom, wife and travel addict and blogger at World Trip Diaries. She manages to get motherhood and marriage down to a tee, all while exploring the world with her family and writing about their adventures. Along with her husband, Angelo, and four children, Mel, Joao, Jose and Coral, Thais lives a life of nomadic wanderings, show travelling and homeschooling, as…
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As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Sarah Carter, travel blogger at ASocialNomad. Up until as recently as 2014, Sarah Carter was happily ascending the corporate ladder, working as a GM in Social Business for US-based IT company, Actiance. Then, after some twenty years in IT sales and marketing, she decided to take a plunge into the unpredictable world of travel. Together with her husband, Nigel Dockerty, she packed two 40-litre backpacks – and they set off to explore the…