The Weblog Review

Wow. What a site. The design on this site is intense. So much is crammed into a small space, but organized so well at the same time. The author of this site has a good writing style and writes mainly about things in his life that are well just fcuked as he would say. Very enjoyable read and very well designed site.fcuker.com

This is the first site I’ve come across in which the writer as a “virtual pet”. I didn’t know they had virtual pets, but it doesn’t suprise me now that I think about it. Lisa who’s the writer seems to be a fan of Monet since she has some of his work on her site adding some nice color. I clicked on the link “more about me” to find out … well more about her and who she was as a person. However I was a bit disappointed when I began reading what was more like a horoscope you’d find in the newspaper or a magazine. Some of her links for her photos don’t work but apart from that it’s nice to read someone who has a distinct voice. Lisa seems to have a cute little personality making her posts fun to read.flutterby

With a title like “FUN!” for a weblog, you gotta check it out. This is an absolutely cool site. It’s only a weblog by some selected folks who have one of the best group blogs I’ve seen yet. The way everyone interacts with each other is just like you were out with a group of close friends hanging out talking about silly stuff. One thing that makes this site great is they do asides and insert actions like someone recently posted “So… uh… I’m apparently the only person here… *shuffles foot in the dirt* Aw, c’mon guys! This isn’t funny! No fair ditching me! I bet you’re all at those parties we were talking about earlier… *sniffle* Fine then… I’ll just wait here…” which makes the reader feel like they can visual the person’s actions. The profiles of the different members are also interesting to read. They all have their own photos, some sillier than others, on their bios with their tastes in food, music, films and turn-ons. Two thumbs up all the way!FUN!

On first glance, the design is simple and easy to navigate, the colours are warm and inviting, and go together with great ease.

The blog entries itself are entertaining to say the least, the very first entry I read: “Sometimes I wish I had some sort of handyman instincts. I’m always afraid I’ll either electrocute myself or chop some fingers off (I get nervous sticking my hand into the garbage disposal, even when no one else is near the ON switch).” made me laugh out loud, definetly worth a second look.Overall and excellent blog, and an interesting read.twist of fait accomplis

Flashpack at Forty is exactly the kind of website we love to review here at The Weblog Review. It is a product of the personal passion and lifestyle of its two writers–Craig and John–namely traveling around the world on a budget at an age when most people have settled into a slower pace and just a few weeks of vacation each year.

There are dozens of travel stories on the site, dating back to December of 2009, and I would defy anyone to read a few of them without beginning to wonder just how possible it would be to hit the road themselves. Even if you’re an armchair traveler however, a site like Flashpack at Forty is terrific for getting a feel for self-guided travel nowadays, and how you don’t have to be wealthy to explore the globe.

The tone of the writing is frank and humorous, with Craig and John being unafraid to share both the high points as well as the annoyances that come with seat-of-the-pants travel. These are real life adventures, and I found it refreshing and interesting to read of unexpected little travel tidbits such as the difficulty one should expect when trying to find a Japanese ATM that will dispense cash if you have a non-Japanese bank card!

One of the best things about Flashpack at Forty is the really outstanding photography on the site, accessible from a link to the image gallery in the navigation bar. The best websites today tell stories using more than just the written word, and the subject matter of the site is well-served by the photos one will find on it. In addition, the site is further proof of just how versatile and compelling the WordPress platform can be for people who are more interested in communicating than they are getting too bogged down in technology.

Flashpack at Forty is an interesting look at at the sort of traveling most people will never be lucky enough (or, brave enough?) to do, and if you have ever wondered what it would be like to see all the places you dreamed of as a child, no matter what age you are, I would recommend giving this terrific site a look.NULL