Are we really already in 2016?! How on earth did we get here? Am I prepared to be in my thirties as opposed to just thirty?! But I digress……
2015 was an incredible year for Paper, Ink, and Passports…. aka The Girl With the Map Tattoo. Thanks to you guys – my lovely, lovely readers across the world – I reached over 2k readers each month last year and grew my total stats to over 60,000 (seriously, you guys, I can’t thank you enough: 15,000 of that was 2015 alone and this blog has been around in various forms since 2009!).
My posts are shared on Facebook, Twitter and random news websites. My photos and videos are “liked” on Instagram within minutes of me posting them. I started a facebook page. So what were my most popular posts last year? Check them out below!
winter in europe: italy, paris, and switzerland
A photo essay of my 2014 winter vacation in Rome, Florence, Paris, Lucerne and Bern, with some really amazing people.
in photos: polar bears
Also here, here, and here. Tons of photos of the cutest baby polar bear ever, in Svalbard last June.
travel trends: the poshtel
For anyone who has ever stayed in a rank hostel… here’s the newest trend in backpacker life. Stay in style at a posh hostel.
travel trends: new zealand
Couldn’t leave out a Kiwi post, could I? New Zealand has always been on the radar of adventure tourism, but it’s quickly becoming a hot spot for winos, culture seekers and birders.
travel tips: for women
A post for solo female travelers. How can you stay safe while traveling alone? A must-read for anyone thinking about taking the plunge into solo travel. Guys, don’t think you should skip this one just because it says it’s for women.
travel tips: traveling with your pets
Want to take Fido on the airplane with you? Here are some tips for traveling with your pets.
in photos: the isle of skye
A photo essay on my trip around the Isle of Skye.
destinations: boston
Where to eat, stay and drink, plus what to do in Beantown. A guest post from my good friend Matt.
travel trends: food trucks and street food
Who doesn’t love a good food truck? We’re talking travel trends here and why street food is a great idea in most cities.
travel tips: packing light
One of my most popular posts: how to travel light… from a discussion of what not to even bother taking with you to what to buy when you get there.
i’ve got a blank space, baby: i went on a ten day first date in italy
That time I met a guy and decided to go to Italy with him.
25 things to do in edinburgh
Everything worth doing in the Scottish capital. Definitely don’t miss this one!
travel trends: cuba
All about what to do in Cuba, and how you can go there without violating the terms… or how you can.
travel tips: how not to travel
I’ve admitted I have made some travel mistakes over the years. from not listening to my travel buddies to not traveling with a backpack… here’s what I did wrong so you won’t!
foodie week: weirdest foods around the world
A list of ten or so foods from around the globe that are definitely a little on the weird side. Try them if you dare….
my picks: travel books
A list of great travel-related reading for your pleasure. Also includes a short list of books on geography and cities, not necessarily travel. Add your favourites in the comments!
what makes a good travel buddy?
i’ve gotten lucky with my travel buddies over the years… but I’ve also gotten unlucky. But what makes a great travel companion? What should you be asking potential travel partners? Read this!
and there you have it. the best of the best from 2015. thanks for following along on my adventures!