Hi there
The Spicegoddess Blog started from very humble beginnings and has evolved along the way to become a point of reference for many locally and globally. Currently I am lecture at a local TVET College and is the Travel and Tourism Department. My passion for travel and education has become a labour of love for this blogger as all my days and time is spent in the world of travel.
After living abroad in London for almost a decade of which most of my free time was spent travelling, I returned to South Africa and discovered a new found love and appreciation for my home country and my cultural heritage. It was at this point in 2010 the SpiceGoddess Blog was born as a platform to share my world with the world.Finding a name for my blog was rather a difficult task and it did take me ages. The name of my blog is inspired by a book and a movie called Mistress of the Spices.The movie is based around a Spice shop in America that sells Indian spices and a beautiful woman who works there. So it kind of made sense to keep the Spice bit and add Goddess to it and hence SpiceGoddess was born. When I was moving my blog and knew that a logo was needed my friend came up with the perfect design which fitted in with the whole feel of my blog.Over time as my brand has evolved and grown so to has the blog had various makeovers.
Over the years Verushka has rediscovered her love of travel and become a local tourist in her country. She has also fostered good working relationships with several Tourism boards and continues to promote the destinations she has visited. Verushka has worked most recently with Mauritius Tourism covering their 50th Independence celebrations. A group of South African media were invited to cover this prestigious event. During her time on the island Verushka posted regularly on Social Media creating a buzz about the island and on her return has produced content on the island which included the UNESCO World Heritage site the Apavarsi Ghat which was the place that the Indentured Labourers from India were brought to work on the sugar cane fields on the island. Verushka has also been featured on two radio shows about this specific trip.
Dubai Tourism invited the SpiceGoddess in 2017 with a group of African Media to experience the Dubai Shopping Festival and to the Theme parks. This short whirlwind trip was jammed packed with activities. Verushka still continues to share content on her trip and has become a great ambassador for Dubai and has been a part of several Twitter chats on Dubai. Her relationship with Dubai Tourism continues.
In 2016, Verushka was selected as part of a group of 30 International bloggers and content creators to visit the state of Kerala with Kerala Tourism. This 16 day trip Verushka got to travel and explore the several parts of the state and get a taste of Kerala this enabled her to be able to create great content in sharing her experiences.
During 2015, the Spicegoddess was invited on my first trip by Abu Dhabi Tourism. It was here I got to experience life through the eyes of the media.
I have been featured several times in print media as well as online media including radio interviews. Not only do I use my own blog as a medium for sharing my travels but I guest post on several publications around the globe.
- InAfricaAndBeyond – https://inafricaandbeyond.com/tell-me-about-your-holidays-verushka-ramasami/
- Betty Travels – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ImamYSn5lbk
- TamlynAmberWanderlust –https://tamlynamberwanderlust.com/guest-blogger-verushka-ramasami-spicegoddess/
- Meanderings – http://meanderings.co.za/traveltuesday-spice-goddess/
- RCS – https://rcs.co.za/lifestyle/articles/what-your-mom-really-wants-this-mother-s-day
- CurryChick – https://www.google.com/amp/s/currychick.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/meet-the-spice-goddess/amp/
- IOL Travel – https://www.iol.co.za/travel/mytravelstory-kerala-10814580
- Be Whole – http://bewhole.co.za/category/travel-2/uae/
- Madame Macaron – https://madamemacaronsa.com/tag/verushka-ramasami/
- The Touristin – http://www.thetouristin.com/2015/06/eyewitness-durban-south-africa-verushka.html?m=1
- SA Breaking News – http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2017/10/03/travel-company-offers-tips-on-becoming-a-travel-blogger/
- Cabin Zero – https://www.cabinzero.com/blogs/our-journey/packing-tips-from-the-pros-verushka-rmasasami
- Inspired Living – https://www.inspiredlivingsa.co.za/2014/08/confessions-of-a-blogger/be-inspired
Brands I have worked with :
- Cabin Zero Backpacks
- Tsogo Sun
- Rovos Rail
- Dubai Tourism
- Cape Town Tourism
- Abu Dhabi Tourism
- KZN Tourism
- Cheapflights
- SaVenues
- Accomodation Direct
- Stellenbosch Wine Route
- Kerala Tourism
- Cadbury
- Lenovo
- Mauritius Tourism
I am PR and brand friendly should you wish to get in touch with me to review your products or services I would be glad to.Some of what I do include :
- Blog posts
- Tweets while on trips
- Sharing of content on various social media platforms
- Instagram content
- Instagram stories
- Facebook check ins
- Press trips
- Product developement
Follow me :
Twitter:
10.2k followers
102k tweets
IG :
6811 followers
2794 posts
http://www.instagram.com/verushka143
Facebook :
7361 likes
Weekly reach 12k -16k
http://www.facebook.com/spicegoddessblog
Email : verushka.ramasami@gmail.com
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Hi there awesome pop me an email verushka.ramasami@gmail.com
Hi Lovely Verushka! Why does your Blog not have a subscription sign up link? Perhaps I may follow your blog then on my RSS feed via my wordpress account.
Would you consider a Subscribe widget in future? I’m sure there are plenty of readers who would love to sub to you blog posts.
Ps. I have been reading, and I like how down to earth and honest you are. Also, you’re smiling in all your photos! Which is just lovely! You radiate happiness. 🙂
Great blog-keep up the good work hunni
Hi I will check it out.Maybe you can follow me on my blog Facebook page SpiceGoddess
Thank you for inspiring me to write my blog, I am inspired by your work!! Thank you for sharing so freely, you have a big heart.
Thank you for reading and asking for my guidance.You have inspired me to keep doing what I do x
Hi there V, you are truly an inspiration for all women around the world. We were the best of friends whilst we were in school. We are now continents apart however the sentiments remain the same. I am really proud of you and the positive vibes you are sending out to hundreds of thousands of people everyday. I love your blog and simply love your positive energy. Good on you and well done. From Dee in Australia.
Hey Dee thank you so much for reading my blog and your kind words….Hope to catch up with you soon x
Congratulations on completing your about page. I love your blog name…very exotic. I wish you continued success.
Thank you Angela for popping by.The name exotic like me lol x
Thanks it too ages to and am sure will need tp be amended again.Thanks for the blog love x
Congratulations for completing the ‘About me’ page.. Colorful, with all the right info and pictures..
Hi, I am perhaps the 16589th person telling you that your blog’s name is so cool! I love it… totally!
Thank you ! I LOVE IT TOO lol thanks for popping by x
Pleased to meet you via the comment club!
And you Gilly.Lovely discovering new blogs x
I’ve loved hosting you on my blog and I am so glad you wrote for me!
Much love angel girl.
I wish you enough,
Wenchy
Thank you for having me x
Hi Verushka. I met you at a wedding this weekend when you mentioned your blog. Had some time to check it out today and I have to tell you…it’s absolutely AMAZING! I love your energy & way with words. Your latest fan, Mayan.
Hey Mayan 🙂
Thank you for such kind words and taking the time to read my blog. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures and I am sure our paths will cross again x
Hi Verushka, I nominated you for an award! Do check it out here http://personalogues.com/blogger-recognition-award/
Have a nice day..xx
Thank you for the nomination x
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Hello Spice Goddess, hope you well. Can you please share your contact details. Would like you to review our spices. Thanks
Hi please email me verushka.ramasami@gmail.com