Ready for take off! Launching out and into the big world wide web is a frightful yet exhilarating feeling, as putting yourself out there is never easy (or it isn’t to me). If you are trying to find inspiration to start something for yourself, here’s hoping this could motivate you. This is my first post, yet I write this to my future self, for when I look back on this one day and see how far I have come since the beginning. It’s about my quick journey (or long for some) of putting this idea together for this website.
You see, I love, love, LOVE travelling. Since I was young, I travelled with my family a lot. My first international trip came in 2009, and since then I’ve explored 37 countries. Most of them on my own, as a solo female traveler. Much to the dismay of my family at times, with what can happen in this world. Touch wood, I’ve been fine and I’m a huge advocate for independent travelers and I want to attract people who have a passion for travel.
With all my photos, videos, stories, memories, tips, hacks and advice – I figured I could make something worthwhile and help others out there, or those of you who have a hobby of finding interesting reads.
So, listen to people around you! These are your motivating magnets! I’ve had lots of friends and family say ‘you should be a travel agent’ ‘you should be a flight attendant’ ‘you could be a tour guide’ ‘you should be a Youtuber’, the suggestions went on!
Unfortunately, I didn’t take up any of these careers, and I am happy with my job as an accountant. But I did make the decision to put a website together in May 2017. I wanted to get my travel life out there, to attract even that one person (probably my Mum, hi Mum) to read about my journey of the past, present and future.
It’s not easy, I’ve become a great juggler! Between paying two mortgages, a full time professional career that I travel up and down the coast for, vacationing as much as I can and trying to maintain a social life in my hometowns, while building up a travel presence on social media and on one wage – I feel like I can juggle 10 balls! But I’m not looking for any sympathy votes or ‘how does she do it’ shoutouts, I’m trying to show that anyone can have a passion and put time aside for it.
If you want to contact me please do so, I am a conversationalist that can chat for hours. Plus, I like to think I’m very approachable.. ask my family & friends haha!
So thanks for anyone reading this, and I really mean it. Whether you’re a 3 second Kath & Kim reader or you’ve taken five minutes out of your day, I appreciate your time getting to know me and my spiel about my website, I’m so excited to say MY website!
Did this awaken you or you were once in this beginning position? How did you feel when you took the first step to create something of your own? Leave your thoughts below.
Well done, Tracey! I was terrified as well before I posted my first post, but once you press that Publish button – it’s done 😍😍 You did good – and you are not alone!
This makes me feel so happy about my decision hearing these words.. Thanks Lena!
Very impressed having just gotten started earlier this summer! Well done on your page 🙂 I was in the same boat as far as feeling nervous to hit publish when I got started, isn’t it so liberating though! Excited to follow along your journey.
Thank you Monica. It was great to hit publish with the nerves. Well done on yours too! I’m going to follow your journey x
This is amazing Tracey! Thanks for starting a blog so we can learn from your travel experiences and advice 🙂 We have a lot in common actually- I graduated with an accounting degree but my main passion is travel too xx
Thank you Hannah – I hope I can inspire or give ideas to people. Oh nice, we are qualified accountants & red wine gals. What a force to be reckoned with haha! xx
Great intro post! Super excited for you! 🙂
Thank you Michelle, it’s comforting to have support 🙂 x
Congratulations on your first blog post Tracey! Welcome to the wild world of blogging, you’ll love it
This means a lot coming from you Suze! I’m really excited & love your page xx
I felt the same way! But everything comes together in time! I totally get you. I have a job, school and blog. You can totally make time for what you care of! Keep it up! Can’t wait to read more!
Thank you for the vote of confidence Any! You’re a busy lady.. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you!
Well done girl! My favourite quote is ‘in a year from now you’ll wish you started today’ and I think it’s so true. So yay for you jumping in a starting your blog! Excited to see all your future posts 😀 xxx
That is so true! I love that quote. Thank you so much Sophie, makes me blush xx
I love how personal and open this is Tracey. Keep writting with passion x
I’m glad it comes across. Thank you so much for your support Keesha, it’s very comforting xx
I’m so proud of you Trace! I congratulate you on your courage and enthusiasm. As a fellow independent traveler, I too have dreamed about travel blogging and sharing experiences with others. I admire your commitment to this website and making your vision a reality. With hard work, persistence, patience and red wine- you’ll concour the world (metaphorically and literally). I think you’re pretty great x
This means so much to me Hannah! It’s so lovely to hear your thoughts & have support. It’s been tricky putting it altogether & it warms my heart reading your words xxx
Can’t wait to experience and see the world through your eyes. Looking forward to reading future blogs about your travels.
Thank you so much Crystal!! I’m excited to see what’s around the corner xxx
Well done TRACEY ☺. Love it. Can’t wait to hear all the stories xoxox
So many stories from the past & future to come 🙂 xx
Well done TRACEY ☺. Love it. Can’t wait to hear all the stories xoxox
Dragana! Thank you so much beautiful! Love your support xx
Let the wanderlust carry us on…
A new chapter in your life has begun Trace. I am proud knowing you have confidently put you and your travel experiences out to the world. The global community will reap the rewards reading your blog. Your passion for travel shines through your writing. ✌🏻🌏
This is so beautiful, thanks Bree for being there and encouraging me 🙂 xxx
Congratulations! I’m looking forward to following you and your travel bug.
Thanks Bev!! I have a post coming up soon that you’ll relate so well to!
Yasssss Trace! You did it! Can’t wait to see what is to come! Xx
Yassss Trace! This is awesome- you are awesome! Get it! Woo!
Thank you, beautiful!!!! Appreciate it. You’re the best xx
Tracey!! This is so good! You are one talented lady and I am so looking forwards to reading all your stories! You’re an inspiration!! Xx
Yay, that makes me smile from ear to ear! Thank you so much xxx