Hey there! Creative Minds is back, this time hosting travel girl, Viviane, who through her blog We Love New York shares her travelling experiences in New York City and not only! Currently living in Paris, France, she writes about visiting exciting places, eating great food, the best shopping experiences and how to explore the world on a budget. If you want to learn more about Viviane and get some tips on how to create the perfect travel blog, read on!
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Who is behind We Love New York?
My name is Viviane, I live in Paris, and I’m 30 years old. Even if I am a New York addict, I love travelling and exploring new places.
How did you come into blogging? Is it your full time job now?
I launched We Love New York in March 2009, after my second trip in New York. I didn’t know much about the blogging world, when I started. I wanted simply to share my passion with other people. To my great surprise, I began to have more and more readers. Subsequently, I decided to develop We Love New York: design, photography, social networks …. but I’m not a full time blogger. We Love New York is a passion and for the moment, I am not ready to turn this into a full time job.
What is unique about We Love New York?
Mostly, the easy conversational tone when talking about my favorite spots in New York and my travelling experiences in other destinations.
How do you plan to expand your blog in the future?
I have different projects for 2016, but for the moment they are still confidential. Currently, I am working on 3 big projects and I can honestly say that it’s thanks to the people who love New York City and wanted to meet with me. To expand my blog, I want simply to focus on creating more projects inspired by my passion!
Do you travel solo?
I don’t like travelling solo. I love exploring the world with my husband, Christophe. We live amazing experiences, an important thing for a happy couple.
What is going to be your next destination?
Japan in February, Guadeloupe and New York in April. I am still thinking on destinations for the long summer holidays and my next weekend in Europe.
Viviane’s Tips for creating the perfect travel blog!
What makes a successful travel blog?
I will have to respond in three words : passion, honesty and involvement . For me, it is the perfect mix for a successful travel blog. Today, many people will launch a blog just to earn money, but that’s not the best thing to do in my opinion. If you want to engage the audience’s attention, I urge you to have these three words in mind.
How do you connect with your readers?
I like connecting with my readers through social media networks (my favorite is Instagram) , but I also love reading and responding to the comments under different posts on my blog. However, I would like to organize more events to actually meet my readers in person!
How do you travel on a budget ?
By consulting price comparison websites and travelling during the low season to get the best deals. I also start organizing my longer trips ahead of time, the earlier the better.
How do you make the most out of a destination?
Of course, in each destination, it is essential to visit some popular sights, but I love discovering uncommon places and get a unique way of viewing a country. That’s why before every trip, I explore local blogs and forums, rather than tourist guides. After, I discover an interesting spot, I register it in Google Maps, so I won’t forget to visit them.
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