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The 6 Monthers
Mike and Florence Lince
www.6monthers.com
Media Kit (updated 03/29/14)
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The 6 Monthers Mission• To learn more about the
people and the culture of the country in which we are living
• To share our discoveries with
anyone who loves travel and learning about new places
• To write, review, video and in general create buzz about your tour, your country, your restaurant
Our motto: "Don't make an
impact, make a difference." Florence LinceMike and Florence on Antigua
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Mike [email protected]
Mike in Terra del Fuego, Chilewww.6monthers.com
Mike is a fourth generation Washingtonian, born and raised in Seattle. He grew up as an avid hiker, skier and mountaineer.
Mike earned a B.A. in Speech from the University of Washington. His varied employment background includes the
following: parks and recreation, teamster truck driver, community relations manager, professional ski instructor, wine
sales and senior care. Mike is bilingual and communicates well in Spanish.
Mike started writing his travel blog, Applecore, in 2012, and he
has posted over 130 stories on this site. He also writes monthly content for BoomerCafe.com in the U.S.and
Grandparents Day Magazine in Australia. Mike has also written professionally for EscapeArtist.Panama.com, and he has
published a children’s eBook. He has additional children’s stories in draft form awaiting an illustrator and publisher.
In 2005 on his first cruise, Mike met Florence and they married soon after. In 2011 they began to travel and have now been to
sixteen countries together. In 2012, they completed the International Tour Manager Course with International Guide
Academy. Their experience living abroad led to their self-described lifestyle of The 6 Monthers, living in a different
country every six months. Mike now writes about their experiences as they go.
Florence [email protected]
Florence was born in Buffalo, NY. She has lived in California, Washington State, Oregon, Nevada, Panama, Mexico, Scotland, Croatia and now Spain. Florence has been
traveling abroad since 1982 and has been to 30 countries and four continents.
Florence has a degree in Education and is a recent graduate of the International Guide Academy earning her
International Tour Manager Certificate. Florence’s varied employment history includes working in the
banking industry, education, senior care, and most recently as owner of her own travel agency and tour operator
companies. Florence is CEO of The 6 Monthers utilizing her extensive knowledge of social media including
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr, Quora, YouTube and Vimeo. Florence is also a
senior contributor with posts on Trip Advisor. As a published author, her recent book offering is a children’s
eBook, The Geese of Selva Negra, written about her trip to Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Future publishing plans include a series of children’s books with stories based on her travels
where she will share her love of travel with future generations.
Florence is currently writing two blogs. The first, Reflections deals with her rants about life on the road and
The Expat Café answers the many FAQ’s she receives about her lifestyle.
Florence in a little trouble in Dubrovnik, Croatia
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What is a 6 Monther?In 2011 Mike decided that he wanted to retire.
Florence said, “Then get a passport”. So Mike did, and off to Latin America they went. What they discovered was their desire to learn more about a country and its people than what you learn by visiting
a place for two weeks. They wanted to rent in locals’neighborhoods, shop where they shop, eatwhere they eat, in essence become part of the country they were exploring. So The 6 Monthers idea was born.
To document their travels they blog, they publish stories on travel related websites and magazines, they produce music video slideshows of their travels and they write children’s books exposing young readers to new and exciting places. Viewers are drawn to the website by twice weekly postings to the FAQ section.
Research shows Mike and Florence are unique in this enterprise. They continue to build their brand, and international goodwill, everywhere they go.
They hope you will join them.
Florence makes a new friend in Tunis, Tunisia
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Mike’s Blog “Applecore”The Name
Mike was born and raised in Seattle and lived there 40 years. His father and grandmother were born in Yakima, the heart of apple-growing country. His blog name refers to his deep roots – four generationsliving, growing and working in Washington State.
ThemeTravel related stories and experiences How-To travel advice
AudienceTravelers, Arm-Chair Travelers, Baby Boomers, Expats
Updated content no less than twice a week
Awards Received• Sunshine Award• Very Inspiring Blogger Award (3 times awarded) • Liebster Award (for new bloggers) (twice awarded)• Versatile Blogger Award (three times awarded)• Best Moment Award• Team Readership Award• Reader & Writer Excellence Award• Most Influential Blogger Award
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Mike singing in New Orleans, LA, USA
The 6 Monthers StatsApplecore (The Blog) • 48,000+ views • Read in 146 countries• 1,300+ followers• Number of posts 131
About.me (FlorenceLince)39,000+ views (last six months)
Reflections (The Blog) • 1857 Views • Read in 57 countries• Number of posts 46
Expat Café (The FAQ Blog)• 849 Views • Read in 45 countries• Number of posts 44
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Publicity Channels
Participating Journalists in the Discover Croatia web series
Radio Interview(s)KKOL Radio, Seattle, WA (May 4, 2013)
mybmedia.com
eBooksBooks are available in both English and Spanish; proceeds from book sales support non-profit organizations
LinkedIn Company Page
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Torres del Paine, Chile
The 6 Monthers NetworkSocial Media Sites• About.me• LinkedIn• YouTube• Pinterest• Twitter• Google+• Facebook• Tumblr• Flickr• Quora
Publications, et.al• BoomerCafe.com• GrandparentsDay Magazine Florence & Mike at Xochicalco, Mexico
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Companies which sponsor The 6 Monthers are given priority on our website and every social media channel is used to advertise on your behalf
Product Reviews Do you have travel related products or services you would like reviewed and written about? We are more than happy to provide this service. Arrangements can be contracted.
Press Releases PR’s can be written
Media KitWould you like your own Media Kit? We can help.
Social MediaNot every social media channel may be right for you or your company, we can help you figure it out. www.6monthers.com
Mike & Florence in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
The 6 Monthers Commitment to YouIn exchange for your sponsorship they offer you the
following: • Posts on FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ about your
tours or travel related product• Pinterest boards, Flickr sets created highlighting
your tour or travel related product• Ad placed on their website with sponsorship credit• Music photo slideshows created and loaded on
YouTube and Vimeo showing your tours in action or your company website on the credits
• Blog posts telling readers about your tour offerings (number of posts to be determined prior to tour)
• Stories about your tours and your services posted on the following websites: BoomerCafe.com,GrandParentsDayMagazine.com, et. al.
• Descriptions and reviews of your company’s tours or travel product posted on TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, Fodors, et. al, (number of posts to be determined when contracted)
*All items delivered 7 days from the completion of any tour
or delivery of any goodsFlorence & Mike at Iguazu Falls, Brazil
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What Can You Do for The 6 MonthersThey need sponsors for
Luggage Travel Clothing Video Equipment Nutritional Supplements Medical Emergency Insurance Travel Excursions
Book Publisher WantedTo produce children’s travel books
Television Producer SearchTo develop a reality TV show based on the travels of The 6 MonthersFlorence & Mike overlooking Alicante, Spain
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Contact
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Skype: the.6.monthers(by
appointment only)
818-937-1225 (voicemail only)Florence & Mike overlooking Piriapolis, Uruguay
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Thank You
Mike with his huskies, Ushuaia, Argentina Florence at Casa Pueblo, Maldonado, Uruguay
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