Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leavin’ today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
Would you like to find yourself singing these very words?
You might well have the opportunity to sing, hum and scream them from the rooftops if you enter our competition to win a free hotel stay in New York, or in fact pretty much anywhere in the world – from Las Vegas, to Paris, Dubai to Edinburgh.
That’s right, our friends over at the hotel booking website Hotwire.com have just launched in the UK and to celebrate they’re offering two lucky bloggers the opportunity to pick up travel vouchers worth a total of £400.
I know, it sounds too good to be true. But it’s not. All you have to do is answer the question below and you’re in with a chance.
So what’s the question?
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done to save money while traveling?
The two most entertaining answers, as judged by Hotwire, will win the first and second prizes of £300 and £100 vouchers to be redeemed on Hotwire.com.
Need some inspiration?
I once took a taxi through northern Cambodia which we shared with 7 other passengers to keep the price low. Even the driver was sharing his seat, which I can tell you is a frightening experience, particularly when the road hasn’t even been built yet.
Terms and conditions
- All entries must be submitted in the blog comments on this post
- The prize winner will be announced at the London Bloggers Meetup held on the 17th May
- The prizes to be won are one first prize of £300 HotDollar credit and one second prize of £100 HotDollar credit to be used on your next booking on www.hotwire.com/UK.
- You must be a registered Hotwire user to earn and redeem Hotwire HotDollars
- Hotwire reserves the right to use any competition entries in future marketing communications
- The promoter’s decision is final and binding in all matters
- Prize is non transferable and there is no cash alternative
- One entry per person - Closing date is Tuesday 17th May at 5pm
- Full terms and conditions are available here.
It’s been a while since I posted a blogger interview and I’m pleased to say the wait is over. I’m back, but this time with our first ever international language interview. Well that at least was the plan until I realised I couldn’t display Chinense characters here on my blog. If anyone knows how your help will be much appreciated.
Anyway, enough about my technical shortfalls, it’s time to introduce you to the incredibly nice Tracy Wang. Tracy writes the blog Asuan at Home where you will shortly be able to read her interview in Mandarin too.
I’ll spare you the usual rambling intro and hand you straight over to Tracy…
2. What’s your blog all about ( in 20 words or less)?
It’s about life in London, a potpourri of the little experiences that make living in London exciting.
3. When and why did you start blogging?
My mum was the main reason and inspiration behind the start of my blogging in March 2005. Keeping in touch with families in Taiwan, the blog gives them an update about my life in London and at the same time learning something different about the city – from the perspective of a Londoner, rather than a tourist!
4. Which blog platform do you use?
Blogspot
5. Can you give an example of how blogging has enriched your life?
Blogging kind of just happened, and it was only later that I started to notice its impact on me. I read a lot more now, have a different perspective to the conventional day-to-day routines and actively seek interesting topics to write about.
6. Are there any blogs you recommend reading and why?
Unique commentary with all sorts of weird and wonderful topics. The stories are interesting, unique and wacky
7. What three tips would you give to someone just starting out in blogging?
Be yourself – being yourself will make every article you write unique, and resembles you. Once you start writing, the rest will follow.
Add a Picture – photos say a thousand words and make things more entertaining and real.
Do your research – if you’re writing a specific topic, it helps to do some background reading
8. If you could change one thing about your blog what would it be?
I’m generally happy with my blog in its current state… but if I have some time I’d love to play around with its design style and create a forum to make it more interactive and fun
9. What is the key to getting readers to your blog?
Regular entries, intriguing stories, experience sharing, topics that readers are unaware of or curious about. Most of my new readers come from search engines so it helps to include a vast variety of subjects.
10. And finally, what you are hoping to get out of the London Bloggers Meetups.
This is my first meet up – I look forward to meeting like-minded people and hear about what made them start blogging and how the others establish connection with their readers.
Rather than me tell you all about it, why not watch some short clips from the night below. Sorry about the background noise, but it really was a busy night at the London Bloggers Meetup.
If you haven’t been to a London Bloggers Meetup before, click here to read some comments from our community members and to find why you should join us.
That’s right, our friends over at the hotel booking website Hotwire.com have just launched in the UK and to celebrate they’re offering two lucky bloggers the opportunity to pick up travel vouchers worth a total of £400.
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