Whitney Blodgett is the Founder and Chief Executive of an Atlanta based SaaS Corporation. The startup offers automated solutions for collating, storing and analyzing information. Businesses that use these solutions enjoy well-funneled interactions between clients and prospects. The cutting-edge solutions also aim to give businesses a competitive advantage when it comes to the convergence of communication infrastructure.
Blodgett oversees the growth and implementation of SaaS across various platforms, including IoT. She also hires company sales representatives and watches over the deepening of customer engagement. Most of the company’s clients are small to mid-sized advertising, marketing, and retail related companies in Atlanta and other major cities in the US. Blodgett received her education at Princeton University. Whitney Blodgett is also widely traveled, having been to various countries in Europe, Asia, and South America. Her travels are mostly tied to business and leisure.
What is your favorite thing about traveling?
Every travel destination has its own unique identity, whether that’s a fault of history or self-woven oddity inculcated by the dwellers. I enjoy traveling because it often makes me happy. The opportunity to relive the memories and experiences of places I’ve been to also keep me yearning for more. Some of these places are well-renowned while others stand out due to their unique culture or occurrences.
Is traveling something you consider a hobby or a lifestyle? How did you get started?
Most frequent travelers I have talked to see their travels as a lifestyle. Growing up in New York, I really wanted to break out of the usual routine associated with big city life by getting to know new places and meeting people I would probably never have known. The experience has helped me learn and get a fresh perspective on things.
Do you have any exciting travel dates or itinerary planned for the future?
I will be in Hong Kong for business sometime this summer. I will be meeting prospects whom I hope to rope in as part of my company’s commitment to expand our clientele base overseas. The city continues to be the gateway for trade and investment into China and the vast Asian region.
What are some travel tips you’d give to an inexperienced traveler?
There are certainly a few travel tips to be observed by inexperienced travelers. First, if you are traveling outside the country, make it a point to know your country’s embassy or consulate contact information to safeguard your safety and security, more so if something unexpected happens. Secondly, when dressing, do so inconspicuously to avoid standing out or drawing too much attention. This will make you a lesser target to potential predators, including pickpockets and muggers. You can start by investigating the types of clothes worn by locals. It is also advisable to get a travel insurance to cover everything from medical expenses and canceled flights to lost luggage.
Where would you like to go?
I can’t wait to go to Santiago, Chile. Besides the sprawling city of 6 million inhabitants, there is the scenic, snow-capped Andes Mountain in the backdrop and the famous Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
Where would you like to revisit?
I once visited the famous Mount Fuji in Japan and would like to do that all over again.
Do you travel alone? Why?
It depends on the travel itinerary. Sometimes I travel alone and sometimes I do it with family or business partners.
If you could pick the top three places every person should go, what would they be?
In spite of my vast travel experience, I wouldn’t call myself a citizen of the world, at least not yet. However, there are a few places I would recommend that everyone visit. These include Banff in Canada, the unspoiled Caribbean Island of Nevis and Malta. Banff is located in the Canadian Rockies. It is home to Canada’s oldest national park and an ideal locale for outdoor adventure sports from skiing and cycling to kayaking.
Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?
I am a minimalist when it comes to packing, and I have every reason to vouch for it. As a standard practice that I have perfected, traveling light makes it easier for the airline to safeguard my luggage and guarantees hassle-free movement, which means not being bogged down with heavy luggage, exorbitant fees, and weight limits.
The weight issue can be an issue when traveling on a small plane. When packing my belongings, I always place my ID and money in a handy carry-on luggage. The same applies to medications, and travel accessories such as a favorite book, Kindle, laptop or anything else that makes me feel comfortable and contented.