I realize that my 7 links is long overdue. Natalie and Luis nominated me back in August after I called out on Twitter for someone to help me become apart of the project and I’m only just writing the post now in November. Travel has consumed my life, but that’s an excuse I’m happy to give!
Thanks to them for the nomination and without further ado, after almost two years of travel blogging, here are my seven links.
Most beautiful post: Yoga in Daily Life, Dungog
I love everything about this post, the photography, the personal details, the way I wrote it and especially the feedback. My visit to Yoga in Daily Life in Dungog, NSW is one of the things I talk about most from my time in Australia. It was an experience I had never had before, living completely off the land and really taking time to think about spirituality.
I met the most wonderful people during this time. Even though we were only together for a short while, I stay in contact more with them than with people I’ve known for years. Altogether, I just loved my time there and was happy to share it. But what really made the post is how many people responded to it with positive feedback.
Most popular post: From solo to couples travel
I don’t know why this one received so many comments or views, but I’m happy it did. It was a huge and amazing change in my travels, going from a solo female traveler to being part of a pair of travelers. I got to hear from a lot of people who had traveled as a couple before and some who even found love on the road like me.
If this post weren’t my most popular than it would have been my most beautiful. The truth is, I NEVER thought something like this would happen to me. I was never looking for love on the road. In fact, I usually tried to avoid it. But it happened and it changed a lot more than my travel plans, it changed my life.
Most controversial post: Sex and the world
I’m not controversial by any means on my blog. But I got a surprising number of passionate comments on this post. I was fighting myself on the subject, so the different comments pretty much matched my feelings. It was written a few months after I met Ric. As most long term travelers know, love on the road is usually empty and short. I always tried to keep that in mind to prevent getting hurt.
At the time this was written I was really holding myself back from following my heart. A lot of people commented that it is possible to find a lasting love on the road. Well I became one of the people. In the end I went against my opinion in this post and followed love. You can see how it turned about by reading my most popular post.
Most helpful post: How to move to Australia: Five Steps
This was exactly what I needed to read when I started thinking about moving to Australia, mainly for the guidance, but also to calm me down. I was thinking all sorts before I arrived in the country: will they let me in, will I find a job, is my visa actually valid. The truth is that any move that far away from home is bound to make anyone a bit mad. I hope this post helped a few people. Look out for another one on New Zealand soon.
The success of this post surprised me: An Idiot Abroad, a good travel show?
This post has only been up for about a month, but a pretty good month on my site. In that month I posted photos from the All Blacks Champions parade in Wellington, a guide to the Melbourne Cup and even a really cute animal post, but Pilkington has managed to come out on top.
I’m glad I brought up the subject and I think I made some valid points. A lot of people won’t agree with those points, but I’m happy to people are reading it.
This post didn’t get enough attention: Kill Sharks, Kill the Planet
As I mentioned before, I’m not a very controversial blogger, but I was when I wrote this post. Shark finning is an issue that does not get enough attention, but it’s disputed by the people who do acknowledge it. I really wish more people had read or commented on this post. I’m very passionate about the subject. To go from swimming with these magnificent creatures to seeing bags of them in pieces only a week later was really upsetting to me. I wish more people would have acknowledged this post and the affect the issue has on everyone.
Post I’m most proud of: Last day is Oz
I did it! The whole reason I created this blog was to document my year in Australia. When I planned the trip I had doubts. When I created the blog I thought, what if something happens or it doesn’t work, not only will I have failed but people will read about it everywhere. But I accomplished a year in Australia and am actually still going.
I left my hometown of Mount Laurel, NJ on January 25, 2010. Almost two years later and I’m still on the road. I never knew this was possible and I wasn’t sure if I was capable of it. But fulfilling your travel dreams is a lot easier than it looks. I’m proud to be living my dreams and am proud to have created a platform that let’s me share with all of you.
Who’s next?
Now it’s time for my favorite part, continuing the movement. Here are my five nominations and something nice about them. To you five, look back on you blog and pick out your 7 links according to these rules.
Of course you’re nominated. Probably one of the most influential people to me over these past two years.
I love the beauty and the heart that goes into your site. I’m sure you have some great links to offer.
I only met you last night through #TTOT, but you had me at Pinterest! I see you don’t have a 7 links post on your site. Hope you decide to join.
I only recently got to know you and your site, but I want to know more. I can’t find your 7 links, would love to read about them.
Another great gal I met through #TTOT recently. I’ve enjoyed just looking through your blog, would love to hear the highlights.
