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Confessions of a Travel Writer

September 25, 2014 By Nikki 8 Comments

My desk today is a tray table, my office is a Delta flight and the view from my window is 30,000 feet up in the sky with an endless vista of clouds and sunshine. I am en route to the Sunshine State for a press trip that will take me on a tour of Miami’s local restaurants and ethnic neighborhoods.

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A Collection of Travel Quotes to Live By

September 18, 2014 By Nikki 2 Comments

During some of the darker moments of my life, quotes have acted like a port in the storm offering up a sort of safe haven to garner confidence from. When in love, quotes seem to resonate with every emotion from falling head over heels to standing the test of time; and in traveling my favorite sayings push me outside my comfort zone and inspire me to see the world. Rather than carry around a book of proverbs, today I simply have an ongoing note in my smartphone where I jot down quotes that catch my eye. Here are a few of my favorites.

The Pin the Map Project ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ Nomination

September 9, 2014 By Nikki 2 Comments

In the past, my readers have brought a huge smile to my face by nominating this blog for both the Liebster Award and Very Inspiring Blogger Award and I’m thrilled to share that The Pin the Map Project has been nominated for its third award, the One Lovely Blog Award, by fellow blogger, Christie, over at Heels and Hindsight.

The Pin the Map Project ‘Very Inspiring Blogger Award’ Nomination!

June 23, 2014 By Nikki 3 Comments

From day one, I have been in awe of the encouraging comments and support I’ve received from people around the world in the travel community. A blog without readers ceases to exist so I am thankful to all who visit and take the time to read my writing.

The Pin The Map Project Liebster Award Nomination!

May 28, 2014 By Nikki 7 Comments

The traveling community never ceases to amaze me with how supportive, responsive and endlessly interesting it can be! Each time I turn towards my RSS or blog feed, I come across stunning photos, interesting travel articles, helpful planning tips and heartfelt accounts of experiences abroad.

What is The Pin the Map Project?

February 9, 2014 By Nikki 10 Comments

Having lived in New York City for almost 5 years, my fiance and I have decided to save money, break routine and travel the world long-term in 2016 before we hit the age of 30. Our plan, dubbed The Pin the Map Project, will eventually take us from the busy streets of Manhattan to the mountains of Nepal to the streets of Vietnam.

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