Travel Tip Tuesday: Traveling With Twitter (and a bonus list of Italy Twitterers)
Posted on: Dec 8, 2009
Every time I go to Texas I get hit with questions about Twitter. Most of my corporate friends don’t get it and they think it is just another social media outlet for people to tell the world up-to-the-minute details of their ever-changing lives. And well, some people probably do use Twitter for such communications.
However, savvy travelers know better.
Personally, I’ve used Twitter to get restaurant recommendations on the Amalfi Coast, to gather information on hotels in Rome and even to communicate with staff members at an airline. In fact, I love Twitter-I only wish I could find more time to manage my lists and participate in the #travel and #italy communities.
Not sure what all of that is about?
Well never fear.
Christine Gilbert, author of Almost Fearless recently published her first ebook, Twitter for Travelers. It is 49 pages of tips for finding travel experts, asking the right questions and cultivating your Twitter karma.
If you don’t know Christine-you should. She took the giant leap womankind has been dreaming of when she left her corporate job in the summer of 2008 and began traveling the world with her husband. Her website is devoted to helping others become the digital nomad she is today.
Christine’s second ebook 30 Ways in 30 Days to Redesign Your Life and Travel the World is available and is-get this!-free. At least for now.
Head over to Christine’s place, grab her RSS-that is RSS, down boys-and you’ll receive a link to download the book.
If you are considering using Twitter for your Italy travel plans, then you are in luck. Here are 25 (and counting!) of my favorite Italy Twits, in no particular order!
Oh and you can follow me at mybellavita.
What Italy travel Twittin’ gurus did I leave off of my list? I know I missed some great ones! Please add them in the comments (there is a bonus if you do …)
Don’t forget to see what travel tips Robin has for you today.
Speaking of Robin and bonuses …
Today’s My Bella Vita relaunch prize of the day is brought to you directly from Robin of My Mélange who is offering one lucky My Bella Vita reader an 8X10 frame-able photo of their choice.
There are three ways to win.
1. If you are on Twitter, all you have to do is “Tweet” this post using the green Retweet button above. I’ll see the tweet via the automated @mybellavita inclusion and you’ll be entered into today’s drawing.
2. If you also post it on Facebook (and tell me so in the comments) you’ll receive an additional entry.
3. List another Italy twitterer (one not mentioned above) in the comments, and you will receive a third entry.
This contest will run through Sunday, December 13 at midnight, Italy time. So get to twittin’ and don’t forget to enter to win a premium subscription to ItalianPod101 while you are at it!
If you can’t wait until Sunday to grab some of Robin’s photos, then head on over now. She is offering *free* shipping on the image of the week.
Until next time … Buon Viaggio!
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Hi Pat ( Modicana ) is on Twitter, she tweets from Sicily.
Awesome. Thanks, Ann. I don’t currently follow Modicana! (will be soon!)
.-= Anne´s last blog ..My Great Friends Dawn and Tom….. =-.
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I’ve posted to FB, and another great Italy twit is…
@MissExpatria
And to fellow MBV readers, be sure to check out the contest at my place! Great new look btw
Ha! Someone else is giving this book away today, too! Tania, maybe? Thanks for MissExpatria’s name. I’ve added her to this list.
.-= Michelle | Bleeding Espresso´s last blog ..Book Giveaway: 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go =-.
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Pat also has a blog, Sicily Scene, and she writes for the Italian Magazine online
I just followed her and am looking forward to checking out her blog. Thanks, again!
.-= Anne´s last blog ..The Great Postcard Collection …… =-.
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Good stuff, Cherrye. I’ve tweeted it and shared it with my Facebook friends. Thanks!
Thanks, Melanie!
.-= Melanie´s last blog ..Perugia in the Spotlight =-.
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Great list,Cherrye. There are a few on there who I’m not following yet. And, thanks so much for including me in your list
Prego, Lulu!
.-= LuLu´s last blog ..Basilica di San Nicola in Bari =-.
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Thanks for the Twitter love!!
Prego!
.-= nyc/caribbean ragazza´s last blog ..My own Top Chef challenge: Homemade Chicken Stock =-.
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My blog is Italy Retreat, but I tweet as lenoraboyle with posts about Italy, how to be happy and break free from limiting beliefs.
Thanks, Lenora! I will add you to the list.
.-= Lenora´s last blog ..Travel to Italy =-.
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