For five years in a row now, since getting my life priorities straight, I’ve taken a vacation every Spring. This year, however, several unexpected expenses have arisen and at this very moment, taking a vacation before the summer descends appears to be an unrealistic expectation.

So as I gaze longingly at a postcard of Mexico hanging next to my office computer, my mind wanders from the task at hand: brainstorming for blog ideas. Then it hits me – blogging is like taking a vacation! The following are a few ideas why bloggers don’t need a tropical paradise getaway to get away:

1. Surfing the Net is better than traveling. Why leave the comfort of your own home when you can travel the world through the Internet? Think about it: no line ups or waiting for hours. There’s no risk of plane crashes or car accidents. No fear of foreign microbes setting up camp in your body. You can’t get traveler’s diarrhea blogging! And forget about the time and stress that goes with travel planning. Did you forget to leave the oven on? No problem! Just head into the kitchen and check. Read the rest of this entry »