Work With Me!

Do you need a freelance writer to cover your event or visit your business in the central Virginia area?  Let's talk!  Whether you need a piece for your own personal site or are interested in having me review and possibly promote your event here and on social media, I'm happy to be involved.  Just drop me a line, and we can talk details.  Examples of past (non-sponsored) reviews can be found below.

Email:  thriftygypsytravels@gmail.com

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Restaurant / Brewery / Winery Reviews:

• You Can't Spell Beer Without "Mekong" ~ First-person review of restaurant. 
• A Midday Brew at Midnight Brewery ~ First-person review of brewery.
• Barboursville Vineyards ~ Third-person review of a winery.

Attraction / Cultural Site & How-To Visit Reviews:

• The Bagni della Regina Giovanna in Sorrento (Italy) ~ First-person anecdotal experience of visiting a natural "lagoon" in Italy and how to replicate that visit for yourself.
• 10 Things to See and Do In Richmond ~ Third-person narrative list of great attractions to visit in Richmond (VA).
• Virginia's Northern Neck ~ Third-person article highlighting the small-town charms of Virginia's hidden gem, the Northern Neck.
• Quintessentially Virginian ~ Third-person article promoting five towns and cities which represent quintessential Virginia.

Event Coverage & Reviews:

• Our State Fair Is the BEST State Fair ~ First-person narrative review of the Virginia State Fair (2014).
• St Benedict's Oktoberfest ~ First-person anecdotal review of St. Benedict's Oktoberfest in Richmond (2014).
• The Kinderzeche: One of Germany's Oldest Festivals (and Part Two) ~ Primarily third-person narrative explanation about one of Germany's oldest festivals.  Attended in 2010 and 2014.

Anecdotal Event, Location, or Cultural Articles:

• Das Ist Mir Wurst and Sprechen Sie Deutsch? ~ Humorous first-person commentaries on the ups and downs of learning a foreign language and culture.
• How to Get Kicked Out of the Vatican! and Public Transportation in Italy ~ Humorous articles that convey travel and tourist information while simultaneously entertaining the reader.

Other specific examples of reviews and articles can be provided upon request.