Neerav Bhatt

Photo of me walking in Stockton Sand Dunes
Federal Government & White House Press Pool security & media passes for US President Barack Obama Visit to Canberra

Who Am I?

Professionally Curious, Lifelong Learner. Diverse Interests include: Future, Politics, Travel, History, Economics, Media, IT, Science ...

  • Freelance Journalist - I write about a diverse range of topics thanks to my broad general knowledge and research skills for: Business/Technology Spectator websites, ABC Online, YHA Backpacker Essentials magazine and a variety of other publications on an intermittent basis. I am occasionally a guest commentator on ABC Radio. I have previously contributed to GEARE (print magazine), CeBIT Australia website, iTnews, APCMAG online, CSO (Chief Security Officer).

  • Freelance Photographer - Taking photos for fun and to accompany stories I write for my blogs plus print and web Freelance Journalist articles. Specialising in Travel photography eg Tourism New Zealand in 2010 and also 2011 post-Earthquakes, Tourism Western Australia, South African Tourism, Tourism Northern Territory and AirAsia (Bali).

  • Professional Blogger - since 2004. Earning substantial income from advertising on Rambling Thoughts Blog (diverse spectrum of topic areas including Technology Reviews, Personal Finance, Movies and TV Shows, Politics, Environment) and Road Less Travelled Blog (Travel Tales, Reviews and Photos from places around the world off the beaten track).

    Fiercely independent editorial stance writing critical articles without fear or favour. Ranked in the top 1-2% of websites visited by Australians according to Hitwise (total ~1.4million pageviews/year).

  • Qualified Research Librarian - several years experience answering a wide variety of questions from students & staff working as a Research Helpdesk Librarian at the University of Technology Sydney. Often entrusted with solo Librarian in Charge shifts during evenings and weekends.


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    Freelance Journalist

    I write about a diverse range of topics thanks to my broad general knowledge and research skills for: Business/Technology Spectator websites, ABC Online, YHA Backpacker Essentials magazine and a variety of other publications on an intermittent basis. I am occasionally a guest commentator on ABC Radio. I have previously contributed to GEARE (print magazine), CeBIT Australia website, iTnews, APCMAG online, CSO (Chief Security Officer).

    Click on the examples of my Freelance Journalist work below to view a full chronological list:

    examples of freelance articles


     

    Freelance Photographer (Specialising in Wildlife and Wilderness Travel)

    As well as writing about technology, science, business etc I'm also a photographer and am regularly invited by Tourism organisations (eg: Tourism New Zealand, Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism, Tourism Western Australia, South African Tourism, Tourism Northern Territory and AirAsia (Bali) to visit their area, take photos, video and write about the wilderness and wildlife. In all cases I have full editorial control about what I say and I do not accept invitations if they are to a place that clashes with my ethics/beliefs.


    tourism NZ project



     

    TV & Newspaper Interviews / Media Mentions

    • ABC News interviewed me, Youtube star Natalie Tran and Media buyer Harold Mitchell about why young Australians are abandoning Broadcast TV for internet video and pirated tv shows from overseas networks.

      ABC News 24 TV (Full length story-Technology Quarter) ABC1 7PM TV News (Shorter version of story-7PM Weekend News)
       
    • Network 10 TV News Network 10 TV News interviewed me and 2 other Australian Professional Bloggers
    • UWS Gradlife magazine UWS Gradlife magazine interviewed me and published the article "Professional Blogger Hits Big Time" on their Frontpage

    • Camera Advice for cold climate highlighted in ABC News 24 TV story Mentioned on ABC1 TV as candidate for Werriwa (Federal Election 2007) Mentioned on ABC2 TV as candidate for Menai (NSW election 2007) Interviewed on ABC Radio National PM program
    • BBC World Service included me on the panel for their World Have Your Say program ZDNet.com.au quoted me in the article Giant Aussie 2009 predictions round-up Australian Financial Review interviewed and quoted me about High interest bank savings accounts  SBS Radio interviewed me for appx 10 minutes about being a professional blogger

    • Google News Included in Google News as a trusted source of accurate and breaking news
      included in Google News as a trusted source of accurate and breaking news

     

    Social Networking & RSS Feeds

    Please Subscribe to my Rambling Thoughts Blog and my Road Less Travelled Blog

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    Live Internet Coverage of Conferences/Events

    If your conference/event will interest my readers Contact Me to offer a press pass and I'll be happy to attend. Alternatively I am an accomplished Photographer/Blogger/Twitter moderator/Social media coordinator and can provide that service for your event at a competitive daily rate + expenses.

    Conferences I've been invited to attend on a press pass include: Media 140, XMediaLab, CeBIT, PMA Australia, OVUM, Gartner, SMX Sydney, Information Online, Insight Exchange, Adtech etc.

    Contact Me if you’d like further details about my skills, education, and work history