February 2010 posts for UpTake, Louisville.com, and Examiner
Check below the jump for my UpTake, Louisville.com, and Examiner articles from February 2010.
Tag Archives: Louisville
Louisville coworking update (the last one?)
Between my new gig as editor-in-chief of Louisville.com (which comes with a desk in a wonderful creative environment when I want it) and my new daughter (who’s a great incentive not to want to work out of the house some days), I’m no longer actively searching for coworking space in Louisville.
If you’re interested in getting coworking off the ground though–and I remain convinced that it’s both worthwhile and needed–please let me know and I’ll be happy to share what I’ve learned with you.
And it appears Hatch Creative is pursuing coworking space in downtown Louisville.
Photo: Flickr/hillary h
December 2009 and January 2010 posts for UpTake and Louisville.com
Check below the jump for my Louisville.com and UpTake articles from December 2009 and January 2010.
2010 brings a new gig too: Editor-in-chief of Louisville.com
In addition to my travel writing gigs, a few weeks ago I became editor-in-chief of Louisville.com. In January 2009 I wrote my first article for the site (it was about wine tastings in Louisville). Since that time I’ve contributed more than 100 posts, having a lot of fun exploring my new city in the process.
My new position still includes writing (I insisted on it) but has a lot of other responsibilities as well. The owners, general manager, and I have developed a new strategy for Louisville.com and I’m excited to implement it (yes, my reliance on vague consulting-speak should make it clear that I’m not willing to share details yet on what that strategy is–just keep checking the site).
I’m still pursuing freelance travel writing gigs, of course, and am looking forward to the balance of covering both the hyperlocal and the far-afield.
From Idaho to China, 2009 was a fun year for traveling and writing
How can a year in which you got an action figure of yourself be anything but great?
Recently the Internet has featured an abundance of laments about the disappointment that was 2009. I disagree; 2009, you were a good one.
From Kamiah, Idaho (population 1,160) to Guangzhou, China (population 10,045,800), I experienced and wrote about some amazing places this year–and had a blast doing it.
Some highlights:
- In January I drove from my new home in Louisville to Las Vegas with my brother and then flew to Washington, DC for Barack Obama’s inauguration.
- For Valentine’s Day, I reviewed 10 engaging spots to pop the question for Budget Travel.
- Traveling to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday with her, I drove through Idaho, one of the most beautiful areas in the United States.
- I discovered one of my new favorite American cities–Nashville, which I visited twice.
- I covered the running–and parties–of Kentucky Derby 135 (and got this hilarious voice message from a Paris Hilton flack in the process).
- I experienced my first music festival–Bonnaroo.
- Trips to Boston; Morgantown, WV; Charlotte, NC; and Washington, DC allowed me to spend time with family and friends, as well as do some exploring.
- My more than 100 articles for Louisville.com provided me with ample opportunities to investigate my new hometown.
- While in New York to officiate a friend’s wedding (yes, you read that right), I finally met in person many travel writers and editors whom I’d known only virtually before.
- I consumed delicious tacos, lattes, and cocktails in Austin, TX.
- I reviewed concerts by two of my favorite performers–Bruce Springsteen and Roger Daltrey.
- After a fantastic trip to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China, sponsored by the Ritz-Carlton, Cathay Pacific and Dragon Air, I wrote about the ethics of press trips for BlackBook.
- And I began contributing to Air Canada’s in-flight magazine, enRoute, and blogging about lodging for UpTake.
On a personal note, I’ll be closing out 2009 or beginning 2010 with a new daughter–my wife and I are expecting our first child any day now. Look for articles in early 2010 about traveling with an infant: we’ve already made plans to bring her to Milwaukee, Chicago, and San Diego.
Best wishes for a great 2010!
My writing focuses on travel and culture and has appeared in Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, Budget Travel, Gridskipper, UpTake, Deadspin and Examiner. I'm also the editor-in-chief of Louisville.com.
