Hello travelers, dreamers, and Hampton Roads Residents! My name is Carrie Cochran, and I would like to welcome you to Carried Away Travels! I’m so glad that you’ve stopped by to check out the adventures on my blog.
What I Write About on Carried Away Travels
I like to feature a variety of trips, events, and travel tips, many of which are budget-friendly. I also have plenty of content from the amazing area I live in: Hampton Roads, Virginia! So if you’re ever near Newport News, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, or Chesapeake, Virginia, be sure to check out my “Exploring Virginia Page” to get some ideas for things to do!
You’ll find posts on places like France, Ecuador, and Costa Rica, plus guides to amusement parks, animal experiences, and full-day itineraries for exploring gorgeous towns. Plus, I love guest bloggers! You can read some adventures from my traveling friends in India, Greece, New Orleans, Assateague, and more!
A Little About Carrie…
The Carried Away Travels Blog (formerly known as The Mandala Traveler) is almost five years old, and I’m so thankful that my husband (and a few friends) pushed me to start sharing our adventures here. As a couple, we travel frequently, and it’s something that I’m incredibly passionate about! However, I was incredibly nervous to start writing a weekly travel blog because 1) it’s a big commitment, and 2) internet feedback can be scary and hurtful!
But this far in, I’ve received nothing but love and support from my growing readers and fellow bloggers, and I want to say “thank you!” to everyone who’s helped make this blog a reality! I love you all!
When I’m not writing for the blog, I spend my days working as a freelance copywriter and editor (whoo-hoo!) with a focus on Christian and Travel niches. That means I work with words a lot! But that’s okay because I love writing! I have a bachelor’s degree in English and Professional Writing, my work has been published across dozens of magazines and websites, and nothing makes me happier than creating something fun, engaging, and powerful with words.
My greatest hope is that whenever you visit the Carried Away Travels, you’ll have fun. I want my posts to inspire your wanderlust, solve a travel problem you’ve been having, and give you great ideas for your next vacation.
But I can’t do that if you’re not here! So, I’d like to invite you to connect with me on social media and my mailing list. I’ll never spam you with posts and content, but I will let you know about the most recent blog posts, give you codes for discounts on travel products, and share some fun and pretty pictures in your social feeds!
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Happy travels!
P.S. If you’re interested in working with me for a travel destination or product, you can find out more on my Work with Carried Away Travels page.
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