My name is Wilson and I am a full-time student whose interest in traveling has developed at a young age. Through traveling I have acquired an interest in architecture, design, food, and photography; traveling has shaped a part of my life and is one of my great interests.
About the Blog:
Eat. Travel. Eat! is a blog mainly focused on traveling and food as well as photography. It is the continuation of my online reviews from Tripadvisor, which started when I planned a vacation to Seattle. I always have wanted to help people in some way or another, and so Tripadvisor seemed like the perfect outlet to help readers pick places to eat, stay, or visit. I wrote on Tripadvisor for about two years as a member and forum participant until thoughts came to me to start a blog during December of 2008. The day after I thought about starting a blog, Eat. Travel. Eat! came online on December 26, 2008 without any pre-planning what so ever. Although I do have this blog, I still help people out through the forums on Tripadvisor.
I also am one of the Air Travel Destination Experts on Tripadvisor. See me also at
The first real post went online on December 29, about Embassy Kitchen and I have been writing reviews since then.
For me this blog has been a learning experience. Having a blog is almost an eye-opener into the unfamiliar world, as is with any new venture; what I have heard from others is quite a different experience when I actually experience them. The long spam comments? I've received some; I never thought there would be such people though, even though I have heard of them.
Why Eat. Travel. Eat!...
Here's why:
Eat.- Eating around the community
Travel.-I like to travel!
Eat!- When I travel, it's all about eating the various foods available. Hence an exclamation mark.
Photography/ Photos and Camera Gear Advice
The very common misconception is that expensive camera or lens equals astounding pictures. That is not completely correct however; the camera is just the tool you are using. You can have a Steinway & Sons piano, but your performance on it will ultimately be drab if you put no effort and thinking into it! So, putting it harshly, if you say you take bad pictures, you are either saying you have stupid and bad thinking or you need help. Maybe that's what you want people to think you as, but let's be more optimistic here! Of course, get yourself a decent camera. Just like how you would want a good car and not a clunker.
How to improve on your photography? Practice! You have to get out there and take pictures in order to fully take advantage of your camera and to form a vision of the pictures you would like to take. The same goes with gear. Expand on gear when needed-- more gear will help you gain the results you want.
Some websites I like on photography include White on Rice Couple or Ken Rockwell, which both have really helped me understand my own camera and take better pictures. And also, do look at your manual of your camera for help as well. I can not tell you how grateful everyone is with great helpers online like these people who teach their knowledge to us.
And if you really want to know, I use a Nikon D90 with one of these lenses:
-Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
-Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
-Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D
-Nikon AF NIKKOR 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G
for my photography and in the past I took pictures with a Sony W90 and W120 camera.
Press Mentions
Gigi Starr, a eHow contributing writer, references my VIP Lounge at Bellagio Las Vegas and Check-In post in her article, "Benefits of Being a VIP at the Bellagio." on eHow.
Travel Costa Mesa (conference and visitors bureau) links on my review of Charlie Palmer-Costa Mesa on Facebook.
WBUR 90.9's (Boston, MA) Public Radio Kitchen blog mentions me on Trader Joe's Plain Frozen Yogurt (original post on Eat. Travel. Eat!: click HERE).
FAQ
Just a mish mash of things I thought of:
Do you accept samples?
My favorite item, out of anything, is a sample of something intriguing. I do not guarantee that your product will be placed onto my blog, but if I like it I will definitely post a review in some time! Email me for more information at eattraveleat@gmail.com.
Are interviews allowed?
Sure, preferably by email. I'll give you name, and probably not photo but who knows! Before I did say no to a offer for an interview due to giving out my name but now I've changed that.
Why do you blur people away on purpose? (more noticable on older posts)
It is simply to respect people's privacy! Now (as in 2011) I plan on not blurring pictures of employees especially if they add to the picture but otherwise I'll continue to blur all people unless permission has asked, like I did at Pelican Grill.
Have any more questions? Leave a comment below. I'll add it to the post if it suits.
Awards (from other bloggers)
Given By Selba of Selby's Food Corner![[sh2.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qBDWULIUdJA/SZXB3OAaNBI/AAAAAAAAC-c/bhAQtkfhtEQ/s1600/sh2.jpg)
Given By Selba of Selby's Food Corner
Given By Selba of Selby's Food Corner![[Queen+award+-+Queen+of+All+Things+Awe-Summm.gif]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oywzvkz0vLI/Sfn2SbX7T7I/AAAAAAAAAhw/Enfg9J1uY_k/s1600/Queen%2Baward%2B-%2BQueen%2Bof%2BAll%2BThings%2BAwe-Summm.gif)
Given by Jules of Lovely Las Vegas
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