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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My experiences as a military spouse who blogs about travel and the military lifestyle while I work from home here in America and abroad.
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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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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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Why More Military Spouses Should Blog About Their Travels
It still surprises me that many of my civilian friends don’t understand military life. They don’t understand ranks, the constant moving, or the role the military plays when they aren’t training as badass killers. They’ve never been on a military installation, been assigned living quarters, or speak fluent acronym. And even though they may never understand what a military spouse is, we more common ground than you think. One day we’ll be civilian spouses too. And that’s just one reason why more military spouses should blog.
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Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World
Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and…
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Setting Your Goals: What is Your Blog’s End Game?
You’ve been doing this awhile and you aren’t really making much money or have a huge following like some of the bloggers I see on YouTube? I don’t get it, you are just as good if not better than they are. I know people read your blog because I see it and hear it. Do you have a plan to get to the next level?
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Why More People of Color Should Blog About Travel
I am not a black blogger. I am a blogger who happens to be black. And I follow several travel bloggers for their unique perspectives on travel. I never cared what color they were. Unfortunately, too few of them are black or ethnic voices. More Black People Should Blog because there…
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Job Hunting in Fort Riley Kansas
There are a lot of resources available to help in the search. First, military spouses job hunting at Fort Riley should attend employment readiness training at Army Community Services (ACS). ACS provides training on completing the Federal Job Application and using USAJOBS.com.