Weekly Roundup August 6th

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Tweet Ups, Mini-TBEXs...whatever you wanna call it.
There has been a lot of twalk about meet ups between travel bloggers. We say "Brava", that's what this is all about! Attend one, plan one or just help promote one. We're like cleavage, we're more powerful when together. Are you interested in starting up a TBEX Chapter? Contact us and we'll help you out!

We're all looking forward to the networking and knowledge promised at TBEX '11, get ready and get connected through a mini TBEX of your own, and share it with us. We can all read each other's stories, connect online and share, but the magic happens when the cocktails are flying and we're really learning from one another face to face. I know it's hard, but leave the laptop with the babysitter and go out and get connected.

Featured Posts
"How I Got a Job Blogging for an Entire Region and Not Just for Myself" - Alexandra Korey
This one generated a lot of discussion in the twitter stream. It's a topic that's relevant to us all, you wouldn't be here if you didn't want your blog to grow and explore new opportunities. Check this one out, it's short, sweet and informative.

"A Chat with Don George About Book Passage" -Kim Mance
The 19th annual Book Passage Conference is coming up soon. Get a quick glimpse of what's to come in this fun interview. "The Book Passage conference attracts people who love travel writing and photography, who want to improve their craft and network with editors, agents and publishers as well as fellow writers and photographers – and have a good time sharing their passion!"

"What Does 'Adventure' Mean?" -Derek Falk
This is just one of those fun posts that makes your reflect on your past travels and dream about your future adventures.

Featured Video
Travels with Valerie has a great video from some travel greats about what they learned at TBEX '10! Was your experience the same? Check out the familiar faces and the breakdown of topics here.

Featured Group
Did you know that we have a ton of groups on TravelBlogExchange.com? There are plenty of specialty groups floating around just waiting to share info and tips with you. This week, check out Newbie Travel Bloggers

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