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#FF 7/31: Travel Tweeps to Follow

brittany — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:18 +0000

Follow Friday, #ff, is a weekly Twitter event where participants list users they recommend. Below are 5 you should follow:

@1step2theleft: Simon Falvo is wild about travel -that’s why we’re wild about following along! Check out great travel photography and stories on his blog Wild About Travel.

@mltyrie : Megan is a based out of Colorado- the perfect place for adventure! Watch out for some great marketing insights mixed with a love of travel.

@InsideTravelLab : Abigail King is a writer with a beautiful blog. If the amazing pictures aren’t enough – the stories will keep you coming back for more. Read and enjoy at Inside The Travel Lab.

@SmartWomenTrav: Carol’s traveled over a million miles and counting. Grab some great travel information from her Smart Women Travelers blog.

@TvlIrish : Kathy is based out of the southeast – (shout out from an NC native!) – and man does she know how to travel. Track her down at TvlIrish website.

Do you have other suggestions of people we should follow? Give a shout out @gtrot. Check out how we’re making travel easier by signing up for our free application.

50 Best Craft Brewers in America

brittany — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:40:43 +0000

I think this calls for a group roadtrip, who’s volunteering to be the DD?

Thanks for the graphic I Love Charts.

Do you have a travel photo or story you’d like to share? Let us know on facebook or twitter, and don’t forget to check out our *super amazing* travel sharing website – Gtrot.

Want To Go Wednesday: Morocco!

brittany — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:51:42 +0000

Camels, Snake Charmers and Markets- Oh My! Head to Morocco to see it all! Want to see more travel photos like these? Check the International Student Blog.

Need more inspiration? Check out Travelholica’s 10 Must See Places in Morocco.

Do you have a travel photo or story you’d like to share? Contact me on facebook or twitter.

Travel Photo: Paris, France

brittany — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:49:48 +0000

Paris at Dusk. Did you know we now offer a free travel guide to Paris? Get your Gtrot Insider’s Guide to Paris!

Want to check out more photos like this? Check out We Heart It.

Do you have a travel photo you’d like to share? Contact me on facebook or twitter.

Tweet Your Way To Jordan

brittany — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:12:59 +0000

Do you want to visit Jordan? Or are you from Jordan and looking to travel to the United States? Queen Rania is looking for your videos on why you should be sent to Jordan. So what are you waiting for? Make a video, post it online and share it here. We’d love to root for you!

Find out full contest details & see current competitors on the TwisitJordan website.

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#FF 7/23 : Travel Tweeps to Follow

brittany — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:10:40 +0000

Follow Friday, #ff, is a weekly Twitter event where participants list users they recommend. Below are 5 you should follow:

@TravelCanucks : What’s not to love about two traveling Canadians? Americans may be thrown by the occasional ‘eh?’ or reference to ‘poutine’ but their view on the wild-world is inspiring! Find full details on their blog: Traveling Canucks .

@EricSteinmann : Eric is a bit jealous of Anthony Bourdain’s lifestyle but you’ll hardly notice when you start a conversation about the best places in Wyoming with this travel writer.

@SpencerSpellman : Spencer is a South Carolina guy taking on the travel world. Learn more about his travels on his well written blog: Carolina Nomad.

@EpicAsia : Epic Asia Travel follows this multi-talented writer, photographer, videographer, & blogger along her journey of discovering more about Asian culture. Get your fill on her blog: Epic Asia Travel

@globaldish : What’s better than great eats? How about great travel eats and photos! Follow along on her blog Food Freeway.

Do you have other suggestions of people we should follow? Give a shout out @gtrot. Check out how we’re making travel easier by signing up for our free application.

Women in the Wild

brittany — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:03:57 +0000

Attention Ladies: Are you looking for a female-only wilderness adventure? Check out Call of the Wild which plans some of the coolest trips to places like Death Valley, Yosemite National Park or Mt. Whitney. They’re also rumored to have some of the best food the trail has to offer.

Would you take a women only trip? We want to know! Share your thoughts with us on Twitter, Facebook or in the comments below.

Happy Travels!

So You Want A Career In Travel?

brittany — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:11:37 +0000

Do you want to work in the travel industry? Do you think you have what it takes? Read the list of qualities from Tori News below, how do you measure up?

Personality Traits:
1.) Good communication and presentation skills
2.) Good at customer service
3.) Outgoing
4.) Friendly personality
5.) Ability to handle people
6.) Verbal fluency
7.) Aptitude for languages will be advantageous
8.) Up-to-date knowledge of available facilities and services in the field
9.) Organizing ability
10.) Ability to make decisions
11.) Solve problems
12.) Work effectively within a team

So you’ve checked the boxes, what else do you need? Read on to learn about the different careers in the Travel Industry: Career in Travel and Tourism Part – 1.

In the meantime, we’re building a new way to book travel over at Gtrot, have you checked it out yet? Share your thoughts with us @gtrot on twitter, on my wall at Brittany Gtrot on Facebook or via the comments below.

Want To Go Wednesday: Costa Rica!

brittany — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:09:25 +0000

Sunset over Playa Del Coco, Costa Rica.

Packing it in.. – La Fortuna, Costa Rica Travel Blog

Costa Rica has become a popular tourist destination not only for it’s beautiful Caribbean and Pacific ocean views but also it’s adventure-centric rainforest activities such as zip-lining above the treetops and navigating class IV white water rapids. Get inspired for your trip while reading Sheena’s adventures.

Do you have a travel photo or story you’d like to share? Contact me on facebook or twitter.

Travel Photo: Barcelona, Spain

brittany — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:08:01 +0000

Dancing Water- Barcelona, Spain

Want to check out more photos like this? Check out Colorado Sands.

Do you have a travel photo you’d like to share? Contact me on facebook or twitter.