Who is Stephanie, the lady behind The World As I See It – travel blog?
I was born and partially raised in Toronto, Canada. After which my family moved to Simcoe County, about an hour north of the city, and I’ve mostly been in the area ever since!
While as I child I wanted to be a dancer, my other passion for animals and wildlife took over. I went on to become a zookeeper. Then after my first backpacking month long trip across Europe, I found a new passion – travel! Shortly thereafter I started this travel blog!
Who you see is what you get! I love colour and am usually always donning a pair of crazy tights. One of my mottos has always been ‘go big or go home,’ so it’s no surprise I have big, wild crazy hair that I don’t even attempt to tame. I love big sunglasses, big hair, big ideas and big road trips!
I’m a huge coffee nut and am always chasing new and unique coffee shops. I also love hiking! It combines my love for the outdoors and nature with wildlife and birding! Yes, I am a huge birder!
My other interests include live theatre, history, and street art. Beyond street art I love exploring the art of a place, whether that’s in art galleries or places that inspired art like my hunt for places that inspired the Group of Seven in Ontario. I’m also keenly interested in architecture, whether its modern or of the Victorian era, I feel like its part of the art of a town or city.
But overall, I’m all about finding the magic in the everyday experiences and places I visit. Whether that’s a boardwalk trail with friendly chickadees flittering about or finding an awe-inspiring view after a long hike or hunting down the charming and magical little towns that have so many hidden gems to uncover.
And with that hunt for magic, I hope to inspire others to do the same! Finding magic in the everyday!
What is the goal of The World As I See It – travel blog?
My goal for The World As I See It – travel blog is to inspire people to get out and explore their own backyard. To show people that travel doesn’t need to be far or expensive. That travel, new experiences, seeing new places and meeting new people can happen close to home or in the province or state you live in.
My biggest goal is to create content that inspires people to support local in their own community and when they travel. I stand strong on putting my money directly into the communities I visit. Whether it’s grabbing a coffee at a local café or using a local tour company to explore the place I’m visiting.
I feel so strong about this that I partnered with a fellow travel blogger to create Eat Local Ontario. At Eat Local Ontario we showcase all the best places to eat and drink in the province. We are passionate about sharing everything from local coffee roasters to locally grown fresh produce you can get at Ontario farms.
Why should you work with me?
I feel like I offer a unique perspective on things when visiting places. As a single woman in her early 40’s, I can see places from a variety of angles. The youthful free spirit in me can find all the Instagrammable locations, shops, and cafes that young millennials seek. In addition, I’m keen on uncovering all the best things to do in a place so that I can produce content that works for outdoor adventurers, culture seekers, history buffs, and more!
I love to highlight the idea that every city, small town, and place has something unique to suit everyone’s interest. Whether you’re a theatre goer, hiker, shop browser, road tripper, or birder, I’ll find something for you!
Plus, my audience is a perfect blend of young professional millennials and an older generation, sometimes retired, who have more time and money to dedicate to travel.
Possible Partnerships:
*Press Trips/Sponsored Travel
*Freelance writing
*Social Media promotion
*Product & Gear Reviews
*Hotel/Lodging Reviews
*Adventure & Activity Reviews
*Travel Book Reviews
Who have I worked with and partnered with?
Beyond the many tourism boards and companies I have partnered with across Europe in the past. I have worked with many incredible tourism boards across Ontario. These include York Durham Headwaters, Ottawa Tourism, and Visit Stratford.
I’ve also worked with hyper local travel organizations and companies here in Ontario like Tasty Road Trips, Grand Watershed Trails Network, and Main Street Schomberg.
In addition to partnering with people and places for travel campaigns, I’ve done extensive freelance writing for online platforms like York Durham Headwaters, Trans Canada Trail, Explore Magazine, and Nature Conservancy of Canada.
In the past I’ve written for and been featured on Huffington Post, The Budget-Minded Traveler, Cabin Zero and Matador Network.
I also was interviewed for CBC Radio about my post on Finding Europe in Ontario as well as for the Toronto Star about the Best Places to Visit in the Fall in Toronto.
I’ve done various product reviews and promotion as well. These include clothing like The Travel Bra, bags like Cabin Zero, and food like Cliff Bars.
Where can you find me?
The easiest and quickest way to contact me is via email at theworldasiseeit.travelblog@gmail.com
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