Around this time a year ago, I was a nervous soon-to-be travel blogger getting ready to launch her website while wondering what she was getting herself into. And now here I am: an established travel blogger getting ready to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her blog, The Globe Getter.
It's crazy what a difference a year makes.
When I think back to all the hemming and hawing I did over this site and whether I should even launch it, I'm grateful that I ultimately quieted my fears and went for it.
In celebration of that decision and the first anniversary (or blogiversary) of The Globe Getter, I decided to take a look back and share some highlights from the last year, starting from the beginning:
January 2015
The Globe Getter launched and a week later, I attended the travel industry day of The New York Times Travel Show, an event that still feels monumental. It was where I met key people in the travel industry and began to put myself and The Globe Getter brand out there.
Favorite post: Why I Travel
February 2015
I joined the Yahoo Travel Explorers, an amazing community of travel content creators who share their experiences and advice via Yahoo Travel.
Favorite post: I Did Not Quit My Job to Travel the World
March 2015
I turned the big 3-0 and celebrated the occasion by traveling to Mexico by myself. I then wrote about my experience on my blog AND on Yahoo Travel. The Yahoo Travel article ended up being published on Yahoo's homepage and put me, and The Globe Getter brand, in the spotlight. I also realized the importance of not taking anything personally after reading some of the 400+ comments on Yahoo (can't win everyone over, I guess).
Favorite post: Why I Celebrated My Birthday Alone in Mexico
April 2015
I attended the NY Travel Fest and met more amazing travel-obsessed people who would inspire and help me on my travel blogging journey.
Favorite post: Where Are the People of Color in Travel?
May 2015
I visited my first new state in the U.S. in a really long time: Ohio. My time in Ohio was spent eating great food, visiting one of my new all-time favorite museums and wine tasting (who knew there was wine tasting in Ohio?).
Favorite post: That Time I Lost My Mom in India (And Other Memorable Moments With Mom)
June 2015
Another one of my blog posts, this one about street food in Trinidad, was published by Yahoo Travel.
Favorite post: 7 Reasons Why I Love Traveling With My Dad
July 2015
The Globe Getter turned six months old. To honor the occasion, I wrote about what it's really like being a new travel blogger. I also took my first press trip to Montreal, Canada.
Favorite post: 6 Reasons Why Montreal is the Perfect Summer Destination
August 2015
I shared my tips on how to start a travel blog while working full-time with Yahoo Travel.
Favorite post: What Years of Solo Travel Have Taught Me
September 2015
Buzzfeed featured me not once but TWICE in one month (ahhh). One was about traveling solo as a woman (and how to do it); the other was about street food. Both are things I love.
Favorite post: How My Dad Flew to Europe for $95
October 2015
I shared my love of Cape Town, South Africa with Yahoo Travel in an ultimate city guide of the Mother City.
Favorite post: Photo Diary: A Day in Lake Como
November 2015
A fellow blogger (and Globe Getter), Sanura Williams, featured me in her amazing write up on "Carefree Black Girls Who Travel and Slay on Instagram."
Favorite post: Why I Am Thankful for Travel (And Why I Won't Ever Stop Traveling)
December 2015
I ended the year with one of my biggest trips ever: Sydney, Australia; the Philippines and Hong Kong. It was one of my longest vacations and an incredible way to end 2015.
Favorite post: My Favorite Travel Moments of 2015
January 2016
The Globe Getter turns one!
Favorite post: 2016 Travel Resolutions and Lessons from My Dog
I look forward to seeing what year two of The Globe Getter brings!
