Why I Keep Going Back to WITS Creator Summit Is WITS worth attending? Absolutely. I asked myself that same question before signing up for my first Women in Travel Summit in Portland, Maine. I didn’t know a soul. But by the end of the weekend, I felt like I had…
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Military Spouse Blogging: Here, I share the resources, tips, and experiences I’ve gathered as an Army Wife and Air Force & Navy Mom who’s loved life in 80+ countries so far. From balancing family life, building a military spouse blog, and finding my voice to handling the ups and downs of military life, I’m here to support others on a similar path. I offer insights on effective storytelling from a military perspective, ways to connect with a supportive community, and tips on growing and monetizing a blog. I want to support and inspire your military spouse blog journey.
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12 Ways to Make Money Blogging Without Selling Out Your Voice
I didn’t start Duffelbagspouse to make money. I just wanted to tell real stories about travel, family, and constant moves. Over time, I found ways to earn from what I love. This post breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and how storytelling can become part of something sustainable and real.
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China Built Deepseek AI in Two Months. What Does That Mean for America?
China’s AI innovation is shaking up the tech world. With DeepSeek’s rapid rise, cost efficiency, and Rednote’s global appeal, these advancements highlight China’s increasing dominance in app and AI development. Can the U.S. maintain its technological edge, or will China’s fast, affordable approach redefine the future of AI?
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Discover the World at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show 2025
Discover the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Meet travel experts, explore 250+ exhibits, and enjoy interactive experiences. Don’t miss the Wanderful panel on women’s travel empowerment and over 60 seminars on eco-tourism, budget travel, and more. Plan your next adventure here!
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Journey By Mediavine Success Story: How It’s Shaping My Blog’s Growth
Curious about monetizing your blog? I’ll walk you through how I got started with Journey by Mediavine, a service designed for bloggers with 10,000+ views. Discover how this program helped me increase revenue while keeping my readers happy.
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Why Travel Belongs in the Political Section
You can avoid politics while traveling, but it will inevitably catch up with you. Whether it’s dealing with visa restrictions, encountering foreign customs, or watching a single tweet shift entire travel markets, politics lurks in every trip. It shapes not just where we go, but how we experience a place. And yet, there’s something deeper I’ve discovered about how politics impacts travel… something that might surprise you. I’ll tell you more about it, but first, let me share this unexpected moment I encountered in the least likely place…
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ChatGPT4: 5 Ways Travel Blogging is More Fun
My unique perspective, emotional depth, and lived personal experiences are irreplaceable on this blog. However, by leveraging the things ChatGPT can do, I find myself diving deeper into my creative reservoir, exploring and articulating thoughts with newfound clarity and flair. AI’s capabilities enrich my blogging, making it not only more engaging and diverse but also a true testament to my limitless potential– and I’m getting started.
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ChatGPT: Unlocking Creativity in Content Creation
ChatGPT is a handy AI (artificial technology) tool that has changed the way I approach content creation, helping me come up with topics faster and improve my articles. It’s great at handling repetitive tasks, too. And although it can not replace my unique voice yet. It’s a big help in generating ideas, automating tasks, and freeing me up to do what I love to do– write and take pictures. In this post, I’ll share how I use ChatGPT to boost my productivity– enabling me to accomplish more in less time. But many of these tips can be used by anyone looking to make traveling a little easier too.