Sharon Hurley Hall

Apart from my regular gig on the Taking Off Travel Blog, one of the places I most enjoy writing for is Sharing Travel Experiences, owned by Andy Hayes. There are lots of reasons why I like it:

• The focus on experiences makes me think about my trips (and my writing about my trips) in a different way.
• There’s a great community on the STE site.
• Andy’s fun – and great to work with

I always find myself smiling as I write posts for Sharing Travel Experiences.  Here’s what I’ve written before:

• Inspired By Water
• Inspirational Places: Nimes, France
• Best Things to do in Florida that aren’t Disney
• Inspirational Spiritual Places

I’ve just submitted another post, which I hope will be live in the next couple of weeks.

I’ve just completed a gig running a travel blog for Park Ride Fly USA. They were kind enough to say the following about my services:

“Sharon Hurley Hall helped our company create a winning social media strategy. Sharon’s expertise in blog management, content generation, and social media promotion was invaluable and she enabled our business to access these emerging sales channels.” – Peter Wertheim, Director, Business Development, Park Ride Fly USA.

I’m still posting on travel on the Taking Off Travel Blog. Here are more of my recent posts:

November 2009

• 26: Traveling The Blogosphere – November 2009
• 25: PRF Mentioned In CBS Thanksgiving Travel Spot
• 24: The View From The Wing – Photo Post
• 19: Reflections On A Year Of Travel Blogging
• 17: Sharing Travel Experiences – A Review
• 12: Easy Ways To Guard Against Airport Luggage Theft
• 10: More Airport Security On The Horizon
• 05: Three Travel Trends That Tick Me Off
• 03: The Best Free Blackberry Apps For Travelers

October 2009

• 29: Seven More Travel Bloggers You Should Follow On Twitter
• 27: Inside Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Airport
• 22: New Jersey Images
• 20: Top Tools For Staying Connected
• 15: PRF Offers Savings As New AARP Travel Provider
• 13: My Favorite Florida Eatery
• 08: Boo! Spooky Halloween Vacations 2009
• 06: Save Time And Money With Offsite Airport Parking
• 01: New Jersey In Pictures

September 2009

• 29: Traveling The Blogosphere – September 2009
• 24: One More Time, With Feeling
• 22: Ovi Maps – A Great Tool For Business Travel
• 17: Location Independent – Run Your Business From Anywhere
• 15: Coasting And Karting In Florida
• 10: On The Water In Florida
• 08: A Vacation In Hollywood
• 03: Working On The Road
• 01: Facebook For Travelers – Part 2

August 2009

• 27: What Kind Of Packer Are You?
• 25: Time Lapse Travel Moments
• 20: Travel Planning With GoPlanit
• 18: Traveling To The Hurricane Belt?
• 13: Traveling The Blogosphere – August 2009
• 11: Exploring Anchorage, Alaska Airport (ANC)
• 06: Couchsurfing Revisited
• 04: Carnival Celebrations Around The World

July 2009

• 30: How To Choose Offsite Airport Parking
• 28: Build Travel Packs With Planet Eye
• 23: Taking The Guesswork Out Of Trip Planning
• 21: Business Travel – Do You Dare To Unplug?
• 16: July Business Travel Gadget Roundup
• 14: Taking Off Travel Blog – Six Of The Best
• 09: Seven Long Haul Travel Tips
• 07: Best Job In The World – Where Would You Choose?
• 02: Exploring Birmingham, Alabama

Well, recent is a relative term. The posts I’m going to list cover the period from November 2008 to June 2009. I enjoy writing about travel and these posts give a flavour of the topics I can cover:

June 2009

• 30: Traveling The Blogosphere – June 2009
• 25: Indy PRF Launches Reward Program
• 23: More Strange Festivals From Around The World
• 18: Would You Work For Free To Save Your Company?
• 16: Visiting Nottingham Castle
• 11: Pack It Up! – Online Packing List Tools
• 09: How To Cut The Cost Of Your Next Business Trip
• 04: Tips For Enjoying A Great Staycation
• 02: Using The New Indy Airport

May 2009

• 28: Ten Tips For Hotel Safety
• 26: A Whistle Stop Tour Of Chicago
• 21: Travel Tips For A Great Summer
• 19: How To Save On Your Summer Vacation
• 14: Explore The World With GoNomad.com
• 12: Inside Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Airport
• 07: I Want One Of Those – Must Have Business Travel Gadgets
• 05: Business Travel News

April 2009

• 30: Four Ways To Get The Best Offsite Airport Parking
• 28: Layover In HOU Hobby Airport
• 23: Fast Facts About Indiana
• 21: Top Tips For Healthy International Travel
• 16: Honeymoons And The Face Of Travel – Travel News
• 14: Make Timely Travel Plans With Joobili
• 09: How To Get Out Of Miami Airport In An Hour
• 07: Six Travel Bloggers You Should Follow On Twitter
• 02: Wine And Wildlife – A Trip To Cancun

March 2009

• 31: The Roaring Sea – A Trip To Cancun
• 26: Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
• 24: Ten Things To Do Before Your Next Business Trip
• 19: Be Safe In The Airport Parking Lot
• 17: The ABCs Of International Business Etiquette
• 12: Layover In Albany Airport (ALB)
• 10: Interview With The Voluntourism Gal
• 05: Stress Free Business Travel
• 03: Exploring The Top Travel Blogs

February 2009

• 26: Responsible Travel Can Still Be Fun
• 24: Nine Places To Plan Your Next Trip
• 19: The Gadget Traveler – Interview
• 17: Popular Airport Parking Locations
• 12: The Best iPhone Apps For Travelers
• 10: Romance And Free Travel
• 05: Great Meals Every Time – Where The Locals Eat
• 03: Don’t Get Stuck At The Airport!

January 2009

• 29: How To Get First Class Travel At Coach Prices
• 27: Retreats And Room Rates – Travel News
• 22: The World’s Best And Worst Airports
• 20: Cowgirls And Log Cabins – Layover In DFW Part 2
• 15: Layover In Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
• 13: ESTA Is Live – Travel News 1/13/09
• 08: Layover In Miami International Airport (MIA)
• 06: Facebook Applications For Travelers
• 01: So You Wanna Have A Green Vacation?

December 2008

• 30: Taking Off Travel Blog – This Year’s Popular Posts
• 26: The Skinny On Frequent Flyer Programs – Part 2
• 25: Merry Christmas From ParkRideFlyUSA
• 23: The Skinny On Frequent Flyer Programs – Part 1
• 18: Business Travel Freebies – R.I.P?
• 16: Five Tips To Cut The Cost Of Holiday Travel
• 11: Feeling Festive? – Christmas Travel Videos
• 09: Christmas Gifts For The Business Traveler
• 04: Ten Things To Know About The New Indy Airport
• 02: Build Your Own Travel Guide

November 2008

• 27: Queen Of The Road
• 25: Offsite Airport Parking Tips
• 21: New Indy Park Ride & Fly Opens – Travel News
• 19: Stress Free Vacation Travel
• 13: Track Business Travel With Dopplr
• 11: Layover In Detroit (DTW)
• 06: A Mini Florida Eco-Tour
• 04: Layover In LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Here’s a round up of my work published in October 2008.

Appvita (September and October reviews)

• Bitstrips – Create Your Own Comic Strip
• Tripit – Your Personal Travel Assistant
• Squidoo – Show Off Your Expertise
• RescueTime – What Do You Do All Day?
• Remember The Milk – Never Forget Another Task
• Profilactic – Aggregating Your Online Identity
• PageOnce – Your Online Personal Assistant
• LibraryThing – Your Online Book Catalog
• Iminta – Connect Your Online Life
• HubPages – Easy And Rewarding Online Publishing
• GoodReads – Read With Friends
• aNobii – The Site For Bookworms
• Etsy – Handmade Items Online

Daily Writing Tips

• An Article Marketing Guide
• The -escent Suffix
• Book Review: Save The Cat
• Punctuation Game

TechGerm

• Vote For Your Favorite Firefox Add-On
• Tech News 10-29-08 – It’s All About Gmail
• Making Sense Of Your Online Social Life
• Add-On Of The Week – Better Gmail 2
• Hello Twellow
• Tech News 10-20-08
• Add-On Of The Week – CustomizeGoogle
• Exploring Gmail Labs – Part 2
• Exploring Gmail Labs – Part 1
• Add On Of The Week: StumbleUpon Toolbar
• Tech News 10-8-08
• Social Sites For Book Lovers
• Add-On Of The Week: AdBlock Plus
• Speech Recognition Software

ParkRideFlyUSA Blog

• Planning Your Halloween Vacation
• Halloween Vacation Ideas
• Layover In Tampa Airport (TPA)
• Three Layover Videos
• Layover In Orlando International Airport (MCO)
• Park, Ride And Fly Quotations
• WTA Grand Tour – Travel News
• Layover In Indianapolis (IND)
• Five Reasons To Book Offsite Airport Parking

Momma Helpers

• Childs Eye View
• Wakey Wakey – Childs Eye View
• Girl Power – Childs Eye View
• Planning Ahead – Childs Eye View

I’ve been a nomad all my life, which is one reason why my latest gig at ParkRideFlyUSA is such a boon. In between client jobs, I’ve written up a few of my travel experiences on my Writing Lab blog. Here’s what there is so far.

Venezuela

• Red Lights
• Lost In Venezuela
• Guns By Night
• No Way Back

Germany

• German Weekend
• The Hotel
• The Wedding

US

• Disneyed
• Done by Disney
• Exploring The Animal Kingdom
• Prequel To Disney: Vista Cay
• The Disney Blizzard
• Blizzard Beach Pictures

General

• Caribbean Magic

I’ve been a nomad all my life. It’s my parents’ fault, really. They had itchy feet and took us with them to the UK and the Caribbean. When I was older, I travelled in America, South America, Europe and saw even more of the UK. I love visiting new places and meeting new people, so a travel blogging gig is a dream job for me.

I’ve just started blogging for the Eclectic Rebel travel blog. My first post looks at things to do on a layover in LAX. Visit, bookmark and don’t be afraid to show some social media appreciation. I’ll be blogging twice a week at first, but who knows what may happen? I’ll keep you posted.