A magazine dedicated to empowering people pays... ten dollars. Ten whole dollars. And all you have to do is spill your most personal stories about things like pregnancy loss and grief. I mean, who wouldn't do that for TEN DOLLARS???

There is no aspect of farming that I would not trust this cat to oversee.

Me: As a travel writer for 12 years and counting, I am here to say you don't need fancy gear, lists, more than 15 minutes to pack a suitcase for any destination or situation. Also me, starting a 3 day domestic trip tomorrow: Do I need my mosquito net in Victoria? My parka?

That feeling when you take four months to research a new suitcase and then the handle stops extending four hours into your first trip. Sigh. So if you see someone wheeling a Monos suitcase like a little kid this week, bent over and pushing it with their hands - that's me!

LOVE finding sunny yellow businesses when I travel!

Who wouldn't want to earn a whopping TEN WHOLE DOLLARS for an essay? I mean, it's a "short" essay so....

Another outlet that proudly pays a generous TEN WHOLE DOLLAS! But when you call it an "honorarium" it's a-ok.

They pay alright... They pay TEN DOLLARS!

That's me! I enjoyed this incredible tour yesterday as part of a press trip - - even though I grew up in Nova Scotia, I had never been to Port Royal and knew nothing about the Order of Good Cheer. Such an interesting, illuminating visit.

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ Anne of Green Gables 🧡🍁🍂

From the blog this week... I visited the world's largest McIntosh apple orchard on my sponsored press trip to NY's Adirondack Coast and it was as delicious as it was delightful. turnipseedtravel.com/blog/chazy-orc…

So happy I had the opportunity to contribute to this post about exploring in and around Gros Morne National Park and the incredible communities of western Newfoundland. Parks Canada @gowesternnl happiestoutdoors.ca/gros-morne-nat…

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As you know, I am a fearless traveller with an adventurous soul. HA! Gotcha! I am a scardy cat. But every now and then, I push my boundaries and step out of my (warm, snug, cozy) comfort zone. And, of course, I blog about it. turnipseedtravel.com/blog/mont-orfo… #travel #Quebec

Omg they did a male version of the ‘secret vote’ ad and it’s even better than the female version.

Hey writing and blogging friends! If you're free on Friday, December 6, I'd love to invite you to my 2025 planning workshop. Let's work ON our businesses and not just IN them. It runs from 10-2 EST (with plenty of breaks) and costs $99. Register here. vanessachiasson.com/workshops.html

Thrilled it's back, kinda disappointed that this wasn't done on Nov 30th, the 150th anniversary of Churchill's birth.

As with so many others, the time has come for me to say goodbye to Twitter. My tremendous community here (once nearly 30K strong!) has been a source of immeasurable joy. Thank you for following me around the world and changing my life and career for the better. IG: @VLCWrites

Hi tweeps! Just a reminder that I'm no longer really here (and I miss all of you!) You can find me on Insta at @ VLCWrites and on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/vanessachia…