I’m celebrating a big blogging milestone: five years ago today I quit my job to run the A Lady in London blog full-time. Turning the blog into a business was a goal for a long time, and making it a reality has been one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done.

Colorful Buildings in Hampstead, London

Blogging Full-Time for Five Years

The last five years have been an adventure. Full-time blogging has kept me busier than I ever imagined, and the fact that I run a travel blog means my work has taken me all over the world.

Working in such a new industry has also been both rewarding and challenging, guaranteeing there’s always something new to learn or launch.

I’ve also encountered a lot of surprises along the way. When I turned the blog into a business, I never imagined I would also be planning trips for clients, teaching, and helping other bloggers improve their blogs.

I’ve enjoyed all the directions the A Lady in London blog has gone in, both on the website and off, and I’m excited to see what the next five years have in store.

Pink Mews House in London

If you’re reading this and thinking “I wish I could do something like that,” I want to encourage you to take that step.

Whether it’s turning your blog into a business, leaving your job to travel or switch careers, or just making a big change in your life, do it. It might seem scary, but I promise it will be worth it. Good luck!

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30 Comments on Lady Celebrates Blogging Full-Time for Five Years

  1. Last year I quit my job to travel and figure out what I really wanted. This year I am working at an amazing job and focusing on getting my blog up and running. Great advice and great inspiration!

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  3. That’s so great to hear. So happy for you! I have now taken my first step out of the rat race and into part time work. Hopefully it will be full time blogging and writing soon 🙂 xx

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  4. Many congratulations Julie & truly inspirational. Keep up your good work & look forward to your future assignment in the new world of travel blogging. Best wishes Ax

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  6. Congratulations Julie, well done on all your hard work!! I’ve just passed my 8 month anniversary of quitting the rat race at the end of April and I don’t ever want to go back to that open plan office or the internal politics! Am trying to put your advice into action every day and hope that in time I can be as successful as you!! Bon voyage!!! :o) X

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  10. Julie! I am so proud of you and so jealous you’re in my favourite city in the world! You inspire me to follow my heart & do something every day that I love. Hopefully I’ll be joining you in London in the near future!

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  11. Congrats Julie! Your blog is always so exciting to read and the photos are incredible and inspire me to travel the world!

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  13. I just discovered your blog, what a treat! I recently started my own site finally after years of traveling as well. No one ever tells you how much WORK it is so congrats, well deserved success on your rewarding journey!!

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  14. Congratulations Julie!you’ve achieved what most of us want to do. My goal is to work for myself & I’m working towards that even if it might take a few years to get there.

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  15. Congratulations! By the way, your new ebook couldn’t be more well timed for me as I’ve just launched my blog. I haven’t got a Kindle but I’m sure I can download this to my iPad….I’m very much looking forward to your expert advice. Thank you! J x

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