Dear Google: Thank You!

I’m a huge fan of the Internet. I’ve fallen head over heels in cyber love with information a click away, instant access to global news and world perspectives, blogs on everything from zen living to nomadic wandering delivered daily to my inbox thanks to RSS - really simple syndication- feeds. 

For the past decade, passion alone has fueled this website. In place of business plans and growth stragegies, I’ve followed the joy of sharing. I love little more than posting my favorite travel experiences, budget-friendly steals + deals,  news from companies I believe in, and gear and gadgets that help me - and you - travel smarter, easier and more often. No SEO seminars. No IT team. No PR firm. No marketing department. Just ME, having a lot of fun and YOU reading what I have to say. 

So, imagine my pleasure this morning when on a whim I googled the words ‘travel advice vacation tips’ and discovered EllenBarone.com #2, sandwiched between two favorites - Away.com and Kayak.com - both HUGE players in the world of travel BTW. My smile spread when I noticed my hero, Condé Nast Traveler’s global blogger, Wendy Perrin, two entries down. AMAZING!

 

Thank you, Google, for making my day and getting my passion for travel ‘out there’! 

I’m more excited than ever to keep ‘playing’ with this beautiful invention, the Internet. 

See ya surfing soon,

Ellen

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Comments

[Kathy Dragon]

You are always standing on top, never "sandwiched" between!! Love to have this great example of execution. Thanks for your inspiration!

Now, if I could just have an IV that translates my tips and photos into your blog I'd be happy :-)

[Ellen Barone]

Thanks Kathy. You're too kind for sharing my enthusiasm.

Would love, love, love to feature your work on EllenBarone.com. It's a no-brainer. Call or email, and we'll get it going yesterday.

We're kindred spirits bound together by our mutual geekiness and love of adventure. Very much looking forward to launching our 'geek girls boot camp' and/or 'adventuregals.tv' ideas. Let's connect soon.

In the spirit of adventure,

Ellen

[Rick Pawlenty]

Congratulations Ellen!!! Way to go!

I am so glad I got to meet you and I explore each and every one of your posts and links. Such a great resource.

I just found out that I will be doing a three month internship (as part of my travel and tourism degree at St. Cloud State Univ.) at Maho Bay Resort on St. John, USVI. Finally a chance for me to take pictures somewhere besides the continental US. Yay!
Come visit me! : )

Fair winds!
Rick Pawlenty

[Ellen Barone]

Hi Rick,

What fun to hear from you! Many thanks for your kind comments and CONGRATULATIONS on scorin' a 3-month gig at Maho Bay Resort & Spa on St. John. That's awesome.

Watch out, I may indeed come down to photograph with you. And in the meantime, I hope you'll share your images with EllenBarone.com readers on my Photo of the Month blog. Would be honored.

When do you leave? Does this mean you wont' be with us in Milwaukee for the 3rd Annual SATW Digital Photography Institute? Hope not.

Thanks for reading and connecting.

Happy trails,

Ellen