Author: Roving Jay
Beating drums on Santa Monica Beach
Walking along Santa Monica Beach, I didn’t expect to see a young boy playing a drum kit, being videotaped by his dad. This post includes my entry for Photo Roulette #50
Melissa: The Art of Shoes in Brazil
Sao Paulo’s Melissa Galeria merges the retro-futuristic ’60 vibe, with Barbie girl glamour & the convenience of on-line browsing into 1 modern retail experience. If you’re a shoe-girl – this should pique your interest.
Photo Essay of Istanbul Sights
Istanbul Sights The vivid yellow hue of the zucchini blossoms in my last article, inspired me to create this photo…
Stuffed Zucchini/Courgette Blossoms
These bright yellow blossoms may be challenging to prepare but this simple recipe will inspire you to make & serve these at your table
The Animal Magnetism of Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge has magical magnetic powers. After spending 5 days in Istanbul, I lost count of the number of times we ended up being drawn towards it.
São Paulo Phone Booth Street Art
Call parade art installation in Sao Paulo Brazil using Hood Phone Booths as the canvas. My favourite was “Live Connected” by Juarez Fagundes on Avenue Paulista. This has to make you smile!
An Anecdote: My husband has found another
Now – each morning, as the last vestiges of sleep slip from Red’s body he calls to her. He turns his face to mine, and whispers those 3 special little words to me …..
Exploring our new Turkish Neighbourhood
Exploring the northern coastline of the Bodrum Peninsula to explore our new neighbourhood between Yalikavak and Gumusluk. Blue Skies and Blue Seas.
Capture your Audiences Attention & Get Read
If you don’t capture your audiences attention, they won’t read your content and will navigate to another site. Learn how to hook them.
3 Step Approach for focusing your Blog Content
Use a 3 Step Approach for creating blog content. Capture your audiences attention, identify your call to action & convey the benefit.
Value triangle of Google Alerts
The best way to keep track of new activity on the internet, is to sign up for Google Alerts
Perceptions of São Paulo Brazil
Before my 1st business trip to Brazil, I decided to research my destination. Although initial perceptions were about carnivals and jungle, the reality of Sao Paulo turned out to be a little more different.
BBC’s The Good Life: When did I become Margo Leadbetter?
I yearned for the Good Life, but somehow I’ve morphed into Margo Leadbetter. Shiny car, Corporate Castle. What’s needed is a couple of chickens and a sustainable lifestyle.
26 feet of Marilyn Monroe
A 26 foot statue of Marilyn Monroe has pride of place in downtown Palm Springs, during the year of the 50th anniversary of her death.
Crash and Burn for the Write on Project
What comes to mind when you think “crash and burn?” At first, I couldn’t summon up any inspiration for my first narrative piece for the Write On Project, but after googling a couple of inspiration quotes — it struck.
Mind Map Inspiration
Inspiration for Creating your Mind Map Mind Maps are as individual as the person who creates them. But all of…
Benefits of Guest Blogging?
Not sure if you should guest blog? Take a look at this infographic about the power of Guest Blogging, and reap the benefits of this activity.
Suhita the Obsessive Sketcher featured on my Bodrum Guide
Suhita Shirodkar is a self-confessed obsessive sketcher, and she’s graciously allowed me to feature her watercolour over on my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide site.
My Entry for Photo Roulette Round #40
I took this photo in Amsterdam, of course! It’s of the Bike Park near the train station – and there was bikes as far as the eye could see.
My entry for Photo Roulette Round #38
The theme for Round #38 of Photo Roulette is SUNSHINE. Nomadbiba is hosting this week’s Travel Photo Roulette! The Travel Photo…
Pebble Beach Golf Course and the 17 Mile Drive
This famed circuit in the Monterey bay, is made up of sweeping California Coastline, Pine Forests and more than a golf course of two. The pinnacle of the golf course collection is Pebble Beach, and although Red’s knee injury has thwarted his golf game – he still has enough game to swing a putter.
Benefits of a Lockbox for Home Owners during a Haboob in Palm Springs
A lockbox is a really useful thing for home owners. It allows house sitters to have access to your house and help you out in high winds. We helped out a previous house sitting client during high winds in Palm Springs
Birthing Season for Elephant Seals at San Simeon
December to March is a mesmerizing opportunity to observe this rookery of Elephant Seals giving birth to a new generations of pups.
Stopover at Pismo Beach California
Pismo Beach is one of California’s longest & widest stretches of beach, with a daddy-long-legs pier, & a traditional Surf-Town ambiance