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Carrie Williams, Community Manager
Carrie Williams, Community Manager
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  • Chicago, IL
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Welcome, Carrie Williams, Community Manager!

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Name:
Carrie Williams
Location:
Chicago
Your Blog/Website:
http://gettincarriedaway.com
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Type of Blogger
Travel Journalist
The Destination(s) You Blog About and/or Areas of Interest
I am based in Chicago, so when I am not traveling, I tend to talk about everything in and around the Windy City. However, I've traveled to a lot of places (mostly solo) since the age of 15, so I have tons to talk about. I blog about past trips, current vactions and future getaways to nearby cities, far away states and other destinations all over the world. Gettin' Carried Away is mostly about my travels in the U.S. and Europe. I'm hoping to add Asia and Australia within the next year or so.

As the Community Manager for TBEX, I'm here to help you with anything you like! Rants, raves, questions, comments, etc... feel free!
Travel Type:
Adventure, Budget, Solo, Hostelling, Walking Tours, Family-Friendly, Couples, Culinary, Women's Travel, Arts and Culture, Photography

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Excited to be back!

First, I just want to thank everyone for the nice messages you have sent via TBEX, Twitter, Facebook and e-mail. I'm doing a lot better these days, and I even made it to my planned NYC trip. I may have been a little sluggish, and I was in bed by 11 p.m. each night, but I am so happy I didn't have to cancel.



When I returned from the trip, before I went back to the doctor, I saw the news about TBEX 2010! SO EXCITING! I can't wait to meet even more of you fellow bloggers and be able to… Continue

Posted on October 21, 2009 at 2:41am

Carrie Williams, Community Manager

TBEXers! Want to come back to Chicago?

Can you believe it's already August?

My travel blog is celebrating its 1st Birthday this month! To celebrate, I'm giving away a FREE weekend (two weekend nights) stay at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. You have until June 30, 2010 to use it, so you don't have to come back right away. Check out the deets on my blog.

Happy travels, TBEXers!

Carrie

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 11:47am — 2 Comments

Carrie Williams, Community Manager

Thanks to Kim, Debbie, Maren and crew for TBEX '09!

I can't even begin to describe how refreshing it was to actually be in the presence of so many intelligent, talented, savvy travelers. And while I know we're all competing for readership, it's nice to know that everyone is so friendly and willing to share the ups and downs of creating/maintaining a successful travel blog.



So - thanks to Kim, Debbie, Maren, the Chicago Cultural Center, all the sponsors and especially to all the TBEX attendees! It's nice (as a travel blogger) to… Continue

Posted on July 26, 2009 at 3:44pm — 7 Comments

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Headshots at TBEX '09!

Hello, fellow travel bloggers!



As Kim mentioned, Peter Carey has so graciously offered his Hidden Creek Photography services to all of us TBEXers attending the conference in Chicago next week. I will be working alongside Peter to keep things going and to make sure that the right photographs are sent to the right people when all is said and done.



I'll have a numbered sign-up sheet for you to fill out (name,… Continue

Posted on July 16, 2009 at 5:06pm — 3 Comments

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Helpful info for the somewhat-tech savvy

I admit that I don't know too much about building a website. I know basic HTML. This is why I love using Wordpress, because the templates are pre-made. I've messed around with several of them before chooising my current theme and customizing it.



Anyway, I found this very cool site that grades YOUR website! It's really interesting. It tells you what's working and what's not so good about it. It even offers a bit of advice to help make it… Continue

Posted on January 20, 2009 at 3:15pm

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At 12:48am on December 29, 2009, lawrence samson zafralawrence samson zafra said…
Hey Carrie! there's really a lot to explore in asia. if you plan to travel to southeast asia, try adding manila, philippines in your list. it would be most interesting! thanks.
At 2:56pm on December 27, 2009, Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson said…
Thanks for the welcome! As you can see if you've checked out my blog, I'm relatively new to the blogosphere. I'd appreciate any advice and/or input you may have. Thanks!

Joe
At 5:10pm on July 28, 2009, Jessie VoigtsJessie Voigts said…
carrie - it was so great to see you at TBEX! what is your twitter id again?
At 2:06pm on July 23, 2009, Two Go Round-The WorldTwo Go Round-The World said…
Thanks Carrie, for the friend request! Wish I was at TBEX this weekend! Will be sure to go next year!
At 11:33am on July 17, 2009, Louise BrownLouise Brown said…
Hey Carrie, fellow "community manager"

I just wanted to invite you to a little meetup I'm organizing at noon in Wicker Park Sat., July 25.

We'll eat some delicious food, soak up the rays and listen to the bands for some general chilling out before the conference.

Please RSVP on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=106438472257

If you can't make it, please introduce yourself to me on Sunday!

Louise Brown
TravelPod.com Community Manager
At 8:39pm on July 16, 2009, Ekua @ Girl, UnstoppableEkua @ Girl, Unstoppable said…
Thanks for the welcome :)
At 9:20pm on March 8, 2009, Jessie VoigtsJessie Voigts said…
happy birthday!!
At 3:35pm on February 10, 2009, GennaroGennaro said…
Thanks. I really like your format too. Logo looks pro to me.
At 11:00am on January 23, 2009, NellieNellie said…
Hey Carrie! It's a great place here isnt it? You guys have done a great job at TBEX! I read your post on Link Exchange and Content Collaboration. I'm extremely keen in it, it'll be great to see your little post about my blog! ;) and of course, I'll love to link your website to mine, loved the way you write, it's lively and girly yet characteristic. Here's my blog: www.wildjunket.com. Let me know what u think, hear from you soon!
At 6:49pm on January 20, 2009, Melanie WMelanie W said…
Hi, Carrie! I love your blog and your photos! May I provide a reciprocal link to it on my blog, Travels With Two? http://www.travelswithtwo.com

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