Why Camels & Chocolate?
In the four years since this site has been up and running, I have won the coveted Best Travel Weblog Award at the Bloggies for three straight years (2009, 2010 and 2011) and was retired into the blogging “Hall of Fame.” This site has also been featured on various websites like the LATimes.com, Wired.com and in magazines such as Marie Claire. I often promote each post on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook and other social media platforms.
Articles, which number more than 400 on destinations from the Arctic Circle to the South Pacific, run the gamut of CouchSurfing in Iceland to adventure travel in New Zealand to five-star stays in Africa. You’ll find a little bit of everything around these parts. I post a minimum of three times a week and always do a visuals-heavy Photo Friday; it’s about quality, not quantity, after all.
All opinions are strictly my own and are not influenced by any person, property or board of tourism. All information is accurate at the time of publication, but in the travel world things are always a changin’, so if you notice a discrepancy, please let me know.
Who’s Reading?
Due to my job as a travel journalist writing for some of the best travel magazines, guidebooks and websites out there, I have a devoted following of other travel editors, fellow flashpackers, and those who dream of quitting their desk job and traveling around the world with no end in sight. I have readers in more than 100 countries, though the majority come from the following nations, in this order:
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Germany
- Spain
- New Zealand
- India
- Italy
- Switzerland
What Does My Money Get Me?
All ads are 160 x 160 banners; JPEG and GIF files are accepted, and videos are determined on a case-by-case basis. Text link ads are also available. Payment is accepted via PayPal, and contracts are done on a rolling, monthly basis. E-mail me at CamelsAndChocolate(at)gmail(dot)com. Only serious inquiries, please!
Can I Submit My Travel Product for Review?
Sure. From time to time, I’ll feature a book or product I really believe in (such as Brenthaven’s X-ray-friendly bags), but I can’t guarantee anything but honest coverage—this is no payola site, just so you know. Contact me at CamelsAndChocolate(at)gmail(dot)com for more details. No press releases will be posted or contests promoted for free.
Do You Accept Free Trips?
Due to my career as a travel journalist, I have little time for travel that is not for my day job, so travel solely for this site is taken on a case-by-case basis, and all sponsorship will be fully disclosed, per FTC guidelines. Still, I’m more than happy to discuss your proposal.
Can I Write for You?
Currently, this site is run and managed by my husband, SVV, and me. However, from time to time, I’ll be on a long journey with limited Internet access and have a need for guest bloggers. If you have something you’d like to write about, let’s chat and I might be able to use it while away on my next far-flung adventure.
Hi,
I have a client who is very interested in your site. They are wondering if you offer any kind of guest posting opportunities. We have team of writers who can provide these, or you can write them yourself if you prefer. Please advise me if this is something you offer and the costs involved.
Look forwards to your response
Many thanks
Charmaine
Hi Camelsandchocolate,
I was wondering if you were currently accepting advertising on your site?
We are looking for sites such as yours to palce contextual and relevant advertising on.
We already work with a large number of happy publishers with very positive feedback.
Please reply to this email and let me know that you are interested and I will get some more information across to you.
Kind regards,
Tony
I am looking to buy link from your site
I tried to send you an email but got mail delivery message
Please check
Thanks
Hi, Camelsandchocolate,
Congratulations on your Web Blog 2011 award! I am interested in information about your ad sizes and rates.
I also sent an email to the address listed in the advertizing section but it was undeliverable. Thank you!
Regards,
Julie
I enjoyed browsing your website and found it suitable for one of my clients to advertise on it in the format of a short sentence with a link to my client’s website which could be placed within or at the end of a post;or in the format of a text ad. In return I would be happy to compensate you for that.
I look forward to hear from you!
Maryam Dehghan
If you need a correspondent from Aruba, let me know! I’m there six months each year, writing books, and avoiding sunburn.
Hi,
Is it possible to advertise on this site at all?
Thanks
Mike
Hello from Waytostay,
We had a look at your website and we think your entire concept is really great! Therefore, we would like to request your Media Kit.
We are looking for advertisement opportunities as part of our upcoming website launch and we think your site could be a great match in terms of quality content and delivery.
A little about us, Waytostay.com is an online short-term apartment rental company with apartments in popular city destinations across Europe. Our focus is strongly geared towards giving our clients the best experience throughout their stay. Our current portfolio includes 19 European cities and our clients book apartments with us in real-time online, for holidays, city breaks or business trips.
Please get in touch with me in case of any questions and I look forward to your response.
Thank you and happy new year
I have been reading your blog and wondered if there would be an opportunity to guest post on your blog about Africa.
We are a safari operator and we have travelled extensively through many countries in Africa. We would be very happy to provide unique informative content on a subject of your choice or alternatively we are happy to suggest one for you. Addtionally we can provide images for your use. I look forward to hearing from you. kind regards Nicola
your entire concept is really god at your website.
Dear blogger,
My name is Miguel Fernández-Kolb and I work for iBooster (www.ibooster.es ). I am writing you on behalf of a client who would like to appear in your blog by means of an advertorial. Your task would be to write and publish a post in exchange for an economic reward.
If interested, please write me back and I will tell you more about the project.
Best regards,
Miguel Fernández-Kolb
mfernandez@ibooster.es
Hi Kirsten,
I am an artist and I am hosting a creative retreat at Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh in October. I wondered if you could give me advice on marketing this trip. You can see all the information about the retreat here:
http://www.suaviloquy.blogspot.com/p/morocco-creative-retreat.html
Do you think your readers are the demographic we are trying to reach? Do you currently have ad space available?
I really appreciate any help you can give me!
April Meeker
Hi Kristin, My name is Jesus, from a Spanish online reservation system. Our site offers low-cost accommodation focusing in Spain and Portugal, and expanding to Latin America.
We are interested in exploring collaboration options with your blog through xml integration. We´d like to offer our collaborating accommodation in exchange for a commission for you. We also work with banners, links…
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Jesus