Work With Me
I’m Summer, a travel blogger and adventure enthusiast from North Carolina. With a love for writing and photographing, I offer brands and destinations the opportunity to reach an engaged audience of fellow travelers.
Outside This Small Town is an adventure travel blog written and managed by myself, Summer Bowers (and friends). It focuses on tips, tricks, and travel hacks for exploring areas in and around Europe. It is intended to be a go-to source (and an inspiration) for readers who wish to create their own memorable adventures by informing them about the best places to visit, stay, eat, and more.
Many of our posts cover the lesser-known (but truly cool) sites around Europe with a bent for adventures. Anything that gets our adrenaline going, we love to experience and then write about — whether it’s mountain biking, hiking, mountain climbing, whitewater kayaking, or just sightseeing! We like to explore places “off the beaten path,” and then write about our travels, encouraging readers to make their own treks to these sites.
Our main message for our readers is, “There is so much to see and do in the world, and you don’t have to break the bank to do it! Just get out and explore!”
Who Reads Our Blog?
Outside This Small Town’s demographic is 60% female readership with 54% over the age of 35 years old. The top three visiting countries include the US (29%), Italy (13%), and the UK (10%). 81% of our followers have no children and 52% are married.
Our blog receives over 5,000 unique page views per month.
What Do We Offer?
- Product Reviews
- Contests and giveaways
- Brand Ambassadors
- Press Trips
- Sponsored Content
- Original Content
- Digital Storytelling
- Social Media Posts
- Beautiful Photography
Get in touch to find out more about what we can do for you!
Previous Collaborations
Italy by US
Cortina d’Ampezzo – A Town for All Seasons
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, or have visitors in town and are looking for somewhere to go, Cortina d’Ampezzo is the perfect place. Located at the base of the Dolomites, a mountain region in Northeastern Italy, and just a 2.5-hour drive from Vicenza, Cortina has much to offer throughout all seasons of the year. With tons of sightseeing, shopping, and plentiful outdoor activities, it has something for everyone. The most popular times to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo are summer and winter. But if you prefer to avoid the crowds, then spring and fall are great seasons as well. Visit my guest post with Italy by US here for more information and pictures.
Top 10 Castles to Visit Within an Hour of Vicenza
Castle visits are great for day trips, romantic getaways, or a nearby place to take your friends and family when they come to town! They can be some of the most fascinating places because of their history, unique architectural structure, and often unusual furnishings, whether you’re a history buff, a fairytale lover, or just someone who loves all things medieval.
Here is a roundup of 10 of the best castles and fortresses within an hour of Vicenza. Visit my guest post with Italy by US here for amazing pictures and information!
The Katie Show Blog
Travel Books To Fuel Your Wanderlust (That Aren’t Eat, Pray, Love)
Do you love reading as much as I do? Check out Katie’s great list of books she’s gathered from many other bloggers. These will inspire your wanderlust and motivate you to travel, go on an adventure, or possibly conquer that “mountain” in your life! My favorite is Into Thin Air. Check out my summary of the book and the rest of the list here.
Get in Touch
Email me (summerrae@outsidethissmalltown.com) to discuss commissioning exclusive posts about your product or destination and I’ll send you my media kit. You’ll be surprised at how cost-effective it is to drive traffic and love to your brand!
