In the old days, around the year 2014, a “travel influencer” was usually a blogger, who earned a decent amount of hits on their website, and some social media followers. But since then, travel influencing has changed alot, and now, there are more travel influencers than ever before.

So what goes into being a “travel influencer”, and why does the concept sometimes leave a sour taste in our mouths? Eulanda and Omo of Hey! Dip Your Toes In join Erin to discuss all the little details that go into creating a succesful brand and, their relationship with social media and travel after becoming influencers. 

Guests:
Eulanda and Omo Osagiede
London-based freelance writers and award-winning social influencers who run the popular travel, food, and lifestyle blog HDYTI (Hey! Dip your toes in).
@dipyourtoesin
www.heydipyourtoesin.com

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Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
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