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53 Best Travel Blogs and Bloggers To Follow (in 2024)

Written by Ankit Singla

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by Ankit Singla

If you’re searching for the best travel blogs today, look no further.

As always, I created this list to help aspiring travel bloggers learn a thing or two from these established sites.

However, people who are only looking for travel ideas and tips will also enjoy this post.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top travel blogs to follow in 2024.

Best Travel Blogs

• Nomadic Matt
• Backpacking Matt
• Adventurous Kate
• The Blonde Abroad
• California Through My Lens
• Dan Flying Solo
• Travel With Lakshmi
• Fluent in 3 Months
• Cheapest Destinations Blog
• Alex in Wanderland
• I Am Aileen
• Wandering Earl
• Be My Travel Muse
• Followtheboat
• Matthew Woodward
• The Opposite Travellers
• We Seek Travel
• Bucket List Journey
• Migrationology
• The Cranky Flier
• Never Ending Footsteps
• A Dangerous Business
• Against The Compass
• Everything Everywhere
• The Longest Way Home
• Global Grasshopper
• Girl Gone Travel
• Oneika The Traveller
• The Adventurists
• Time Travel Turtle
• Hand Luggage Only
• Travel4Wildlife
• The Insatiable Traveler
• View From The Wing
• Uncornered Market
• Jessie On a Journey
• Legal Nomads
• TravelFreak
• The Everywhereist
• Keep Calm and Travel
• Practical Wanderlust
• Expert Vagabond
• The Voyageur
• Amateur Traveler
• Girl Eat World
• The Adventure Junkies
• A Broken Backpack
• The World Travel Guy
• Life Part 2

1. Nomadic Matt

By:  Matthew Kepnes

I have to be honest with you — I love everything about  Nomadic Matt .  

Everything from his website’s design to his personal writing voice makes for an engaging reading experience. Not to mention that the name “Nomadic Matt” really sticks with me. 

Matthew Kepnes, AKA Nomadic Matt, was once a cubicle worker who admittedly wasn’t always a big traveler. On his first trip back in 2004, he went to Costa Rica where his perspective in life transformed forever. 

A single trip — that’s how easy it is to fall in love with travel. 

Today, Matthew continues living the life he was born for. He primarily blogs about travel tips, encompassing topics like how to save for a trip and things to do in Singapore. 

Blog Topics 

• Travel Insurance
• Travel planning
• Saving money on travel
• Travel gear
• Destinations

Monetization Strategies

• Display advertisements
• Superstar Blogging online course
• Affiliate marketing ( Check: Best Travel Affiliate Programs )

2. Backpacking Matt

By:  Matt Kyhnn

I think there’s something about the name “Matt” that raises a person’s affinity for traveling. 

Backpacking Matt , owned and run by Matt Kyhnn, is a travel blog that has similar vibes with Nomadic Matt. It has a simplistic design, a memorable content tone, and striking travel photos that bring the blog’s stories to life. 

Matt Kyhnn also leverages videos — providing his audience a more immersive way to enjoy his content. 

Fresh out of college, Matt simply decided that he won’t settle for a 9-5 job. Instead, he spent months working and traveling across Ireland, Scotland, and other regions in mainland Europe. 

He then booked a one-way ticket to New Zealand where he now resides. In addition to his blog, Matt also runs his own travel planning and booking website — Planit NZ. 

Blog Topics

• Affiliate marketing
• Planit NZ travel planning and booking services
• Brand collaborations

3. Adventurous Kate

By:  Kate McCulley

Kate McCulley, AKA  Adventurous Kate , is a travel blogger with lots of adventures to tell.

She’s been to 83 countries, seven continents, and plenty of experiences to help women appreciate the traveling life. 

Kate’s blog was built during her time in Southeast Asia along with her freelance portfolio, which helped fund her travels. Her target audience is women who want to travel, but required guidance on how to do it safely and easily. 

The “Solo Female Travel” category on her blog consists of posts about travel safety, travel planning, destination guides, and more. She also compiled a list of travel resources that help turn her audience’s travel ideas into action plans. 

• Travel safety for women
• Sponsored posts

4. The Blonde Abroad

By:  Kiersten “Kiki” Rich

I covered Kiersten “Kiki” Rich of  The Blonde Abroad   in my list of the top lifestyle bloggers to follow in 2024. 

As her blog’s name suggests, she’s mainly a travel blogger who also discusses two other lifestyle-related topics — blogging and photography. 

Kiersten spent three, eye-opening months in multiple countries to re-envision the idea of “ success .” She succeeded in her goal and is now one of the most accomplished travel bloggers on the web. 

The Blonde Abroad covers a range of topics from travel photography to foreign cuisine. All of which draws wisdom from Kiersten’s personal travel experiences.

• Photography
• Travel destinations
• The Travel Shop
• Social media and influencer marketing consulting

5. California Through My Lens

By:  Josh McNair

Josh McNair, owner of  California Through My Lens , has a distinct writing style that vividly describes details of travel destinations. 

Unlike bloggers who discovered the love for travel in their adulthood, Josh has always been a passionate traveler at heart. He created California Through My Lens to document his adventures with the online audience. 

California Through My Lens is run by both Josh and his wife, Amy. The pair also has an active YouTube channel called Through My Lens where they share their experiences in video form. 

As you may have guessed, Josh’s content focuses on the beaches, caves, hiking trails, waterfalls, and various landmarks in California. Intricate details of each location, from hike distances to specific travel tips, are often included in his posts. 

• National parks in California
• Driving around California
• California destinations
• Selling eBooks
• Advertisements through YouTube 

6. Dan Flying Solo

By:  Daniel “Dan” Clarke

Dan Flying Solo   is by Daniel Clarke — a travel blogger, photographer, and creative director at his own Portugal-based media company. 

Dan’s blogging life was ignited by his passion for photography. He was originally a frustrated restaurant manager who wanted more out of life.

Like me, Dan is a self-taught blogger. He worked day in and day out by doing free online courses, YouTube tutorials, and heaps of informative guides. 

What makes Dan Flying Solo an extra noteworthy blog is its library of video content. Daniel also makes it clear that the site has no particular theme — not unlike everything else in life.  

“ There’s not one particular theme to this blog because I don’t think that’s how life really is. We change and what we enjoy changes.”

7. Travel with Lakshmi

By:  Lakshmi Sharath

Lakshmi Sharath worked on a desk job for multiple media organizations for 15 years. She then started her personal travel blog in 2005 — traveling to over 25 countries and across every corner of India. 

Travel with Lakshmi has only grown steadily ever since. It won multiple awards, including “India’s best travel blog of the year” award from Indiebloggie.  

As an Indian herself, Lakshmi made sure to highlight the country’s top travel destinations on the blog. She also documented her travels to foreign countries — from Abu Dhabi to the United Kingdom. 

As a way to support aspiring travelers around the world, Lakshmi also covers important tips on starting a travel blog. This includes essential tips on photography, travel planning, and travel writing.

• Social media marketing campaigns
• Content marketing and writing services
• Digital media consulting services

8. foXnoMad

By:  Anil Polat

foXnoMad   is a unique travel blog run by digital nomad Anil Polat.

Anil was exposed to travel at a young age because his parents were journalists. Other than routine trips between Turkey and the United States, they also visited multiple destinations around the world. 

Even in his professional life as a computer security consultant, travel was a big part of Anil’s life. He eventually decided to quit his job and fixate on one goal: to visit every country in the world.

What makes foXnoMad unique is that Anil utilizes his knowledge in tech to provide insightful tips on traveling smartly. He also develops apps that can help travelers in situations like determining water drinkability and calculating tips.

You can check out his podcast where he talks about current events, new product tech releases, and all things travel-related. 

Blog Topics                                           

• foXnoMad Shop
• Paid mobile apps

9. Fluent in 3 Months

By:  Brendan “Benny” Lewis

Fluent in 3 Months   by Brendan Lewis is created for travelers with a purpose. 

Apart from regular posts about travel planning and destinations, Brendan also writes a lot of guides on foreign languages. 

Remember, language is a crucial part of every culture. Brendan makes sure you learn dozens of useful words and phrases that will enrich your visit to any country. 

Some of the most prominent content formats in his blog are “ways to say” posts and phrase listicles. There are also fun, bite-sized stories like “How I Learned French on the Toilet in 6 Months.”

For more serious language learners, Fluent in 3 Months offers “The Challenge.” It’s a full-fledged online course that will enable you to hold a 15-minute conversation in a new language.

• How to speak foreign languages
• Language hacking 
• Traveling jobs
• The Challenge online course
• Speaking engagements

10. Cheapest Destinations Blog

By:  Tim Leffel

Cheapest Destinations Blog   is one of the oldest travel blogs on this list. 

It is created and run by Tim Leffel — an award-winning travel writer and author.  

Tim has made it his life’s goal to help people make the most out of travel while spending less. His blog contains posts that teach how to spend your travel money wisely and how to make every cent count. 

Other than Cheapest Destinations Blog, Tim also runs a handful of other blogs on different, travel-related topics. This includes Perceptive Travel, Travel Writing 2.0 Blog, and Cheap Living Abroad.  

• Travel budgeting
• Influencer marketing through 360 Degree Travel Network

11. Alex in Wanderland 

By:  Alexandra Baackes

Alexandra Baackes created  Alex in Wanderland   for two reasons. 

First, she’s been dealing with a case of wanderlust all her life. And second, she’s a fan of a beloved, fictional character — Alice in Wonderland. 

Alexandra is originally from Brooklyn, New York where she purchased her one-way ticket into the traveling life. She now blogs about the best travel destinations, outdoor activities, and her personal, travel-related gear.

One of the things I like about Alex in Wanderland is the presentation and categorization of content. 

On the “Categories” page, Alex makes sure articles are well-organized based on topics like travel inspiration, activities, and planning. This makes it easy for her audience to find the information they need at any given time. 

• Outdoor activities

12. Hey Nadine

By:  Nadine Sykora

Nadine Sykora of  Hey Nadine   is a popular travel blogger, YouTuber, and social media influencer.

Over the past 10 years, she has traveled across 55 countries, spoken on expert panels, and became a keynote speaker. 

Nadine’s goal is simple: share her travel experiences with the world and help others do the same. 

Hey Nadine contains a host of content on travel advice, hacks, destinations, and inspiration. As a seasoned YouTuber, you can expect her blog content to contain a lot of embedded videos from her channel. 

• Video production
• Advertisements through YouTube
• Sponsored content

13. I Am Aileen

Just like Kiersten Rich, Aileen Adalid is another travel blogger whom I also featured in my top lifestyle blogs listicle.

Aileen runs  I Am Aileen   — an award-winning blog that discusses just about everything there is to discuss in travel. She writes about destinations, the best travel activities, foreign cuisine, and more. 

What interested me the most about Aileen is her blogging background. At age 21, she quit her corporate job, which only paid $300 a month, to become a professional traveler. 

Since then, she’s been on a streak of smashing goals and breaking barriers. Thanks to her commitment to quality content, she’s recognized as one of the top bloggers in Asia. 

• Online shop

14. Wandering Earl

By:  Derek Earl Baron

Here’s a fun trivia about  Wandering Earl . 

Unlike most bloggers who use their first names, the “Earl” in “Wandering Earl” is actually a middle name. Blog owner Derek Earl Baron only thought that “Wandering Derek” didn’t sound as catchy.

Derek is a one-of-a-kind, adventurous soul who discovered his purpose as a modern nomad relatively early into adulthood. After graduating in 1999, he planned a three-month vacation across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. 

That three-month vacation continues to this very day. 

And that’s how Wandering Earl was created — documenting Derek’s adventures in over 100 countries. He also shares valuable pieces of wisdom on travel planning, food, budgeting, gear, and so on. 

Wandering Earl has that “old-school” look and feel to it. On the plus side, the site’s design only highlights 

• Working while traveling
• Selling “eGuides”

15. Be My Travel Muse

By:  Kristin Addis

Be My Travel Muse  is a solo female travel blog created by Kristin Addis. 

She studied in Taiwan and kept an investment banking job for four years. The only problem was, her daily routine rendered her creative, dreamer side claustrophobic. 

Her first step was a one-way ticket to Bangkok — envisioning a life of writing and travel. That’s exactly what she accomplished with her blog, which now caters to millions of readers all over the world. 

Kristin believes that solo traveling is the best way for women to feel empowered and more confident. She prioritizes solo female travel tips on her blog, including guides on safety, packing, and maintaining relationships. 

Be My Travel Muse also has heaps of content on popular travel destinations and self-care for women. 

• Self-help for women
• Relationships
• The Photo Muse Masterclass online course

16. Followtheboat

By:  Liz Cleere and Jamie Furlong

Followtheboat   is a unique travel blog that focuses on a specific mode of transport: sailing. 

It is created with love by a travel writer Liz Cleere and photographer Jamie Furlong. There’s also Millie the rescue cat, which functions as a source of inspiration and encouragement for the blog’s human founders. 

Despite the focus on sailboats, Followtheboat’s content isn’t just made for sailors. The posts are tailor-made for travelers who also happen to be interested in the art and joys of sailing. 

Don’t be surprised at the humor and dynamic range of topics on the blog. You’ll find posts like “tools you need on a sailboat” and “is this the weirdest loo in the world?”

Followtheboat also has a library of podcasts, which record Liz and Jamie’s experiences on their travels. 

• Boat maintenance
• Patreon donations

17. Matthew Woodward

By:  Matthew Woodward

If Followtheboat is about boats, you can probably guess what  Matthew Woodward   is a blog about trains. 

Not to be mistaken for  Matthew Woodward  the internet marketer, Matthew Woodward the rail adventurer loved trains as a child. He owned model railway sets, traveled alone by train, and watched shows about trains on TV. 

In his time as a geography student, he explored Europe with his trusty Interrail pass. He set his passion aside to focus on his career, which he eventually gave up to become a travel writer. 

Today, he blogs about railway systems over different continents. He’s also an accomplished author of three books: “The Railway to Heaven,” “A Bridge Even Further,” and “Trans-Siberian Adventures.”

• Railway systems
• Traveling by train
• Selling books

18. The Opposite Travellers

By:  Ryan and Rachel Riel

The Opposite Travellers   were created by married couple Ryan and Rachel Riel. 

While both loved to travel, Ryan and Rachel had contrasting preferences when it comes to traveling. 

Rachel prefers to travel in style and luxury — through the accommodations and services offered by establishments and travel agencies. Ryan, on the other hand, leans toward daring adventures like biking and trekking — on $5 per night accommodations. 

The couple, however, utilized their differences as a selling point in The Opposite Travellers. 

As such, the website’s “Travel” section has two main categories: “Luxury Travel” and “Adventure Travel.” In other words, the blog has a diverse content library for travelers of all tastes and budgets.

The Opposite Travellers also boasts high-quality visuals taken and produced by Ryan Riel. All of the site’s videos are published on Ryan Riel Media — Ryan’s official YouTube channel.  

• Content production
• Social media marketing 
• Influencer marketing

19. We Seek Travel 

By:  Olly Gaspar

We Seek Travel is an adventure travel blog by traveler and adventure photographer Olly Gaspar.

Olly has been living out of his bags full-time since 2018, turning his passion for global adventure into a treasure trove of useful travel guides accompanied by his inspiring photography.

His travel blog serves as a window to extraordinary experiences around the world– from backpacking in India to climbing Himalayan peaks, crossing deserts on camelback, cycling over the Arctic Circle, hiking with gorillas in Uganda, and even fighting Muay Thai in Thailand.

But We Seek Travel is more than just a diary of adventures. It’s a resource-rich hub where Olly shares his firsthand experiences to help modern explorers discover unique outdoor adventures, off-beat hiking trails, travel photography gear, and helpful accommodation and digital nomad resources.

• Travel Planning & Accommodation
• Outdoor Adventure
• Hiking & Trekking
• Travel photography
• Travel Gear
• Photography licensing
• Adventure Photography shoots
• Tourism development

20. Bucket List Journey

By:  Annette White

Travel is all about adventures, and so is life. 

That’s the essence of the  Bucket List Journey   by Annette White. 

The blog’s tagline is “tools and inspiration to live your list.” It refers to a person’s “bucket list,” which is basically a list of goals and experiences they want in life. 

Annette didn’t always have such a positive outlook in life. She used to be diagnosed with anxiety, which caused her to miss out on life-enriching experiences and opportunities. 

Eventually, she decided that she’ll no longer become a prisoner of fear and uncertainty. She had courage and took charge of her life’s direction — something every aspiring blogger needs to do at one point. 

Bucket List Journey talks about bucket list-worthy destinations, motivation, money, and travel tips. Annette also imparts knowledge on people who also struggle with facing fear and making braver life decisions. 

• Overcoming fear and anxiety

21. Migrationology

By:  Mark Wiens

When I first visited  Migrationology , I wasn’t sure whether to classify it as a food or travel blog. 

Then I checked out Mark Wiens’s “About” page. There, I learned that he viewed food as a way to connect with people in various cultures. 

And to be exposed to these cultures, Mark dedicates his time, money, and efforts to travel. 

Mark makes sure the blog only focuses on content based on his personal travels. It’s made for people who want to experience the flavors of the world — in person or through Mark’s posts. 

Apart from general food travel blog posts and city guides, Migrationology also offers readers a “Food Tour” service. It is the result of a year of research done by Mark himself — in partnership with  Bangkok Vanguards . 

• Bangkok Food Tour

22. The Cranky Flier

By:  Brett Snyder

We already mentioned a blog about boats and another about trains. It’s time to talk about a blog on airplanes and air travel.

Cranky Flier   is a unique blog created by Brett Snyder — President and “Chief Airline Dork” of Cranky Flier LLC. 

Brett has been fascinated with airlines all his life. When he was young, he collected airline timetables and even spent a birthday with his grandmother watching planes land. 

As an adult, he spent several years in the airline industry fulfilling multiple roles. He became a sales intern at USAir, senior analyst at America West, marketing planning product at United, and so on.

Today, Brett publishes his opinions about the airline industry on Cranky Flier. He also updates several series, like “Worst Airline Ever,” “Airlines We Lost,” and “Across the Aisle Interviews.” 

I’ll let you determine what these series are all about based on what they’re called. 

• Airline industry
• Cranky Concierge service

23. Never Ending Footsteps

By:  Lauren Juliff

Lauren Juliff is one of those bloggers who already knew what they wanted to be from an early age. 

She dreamt of traveling to new places, meeting new people, and exploring new cultures.  Never Ending Footsteps   is proof that she accomplished all three. 

The blog consists of posts about Lauren’s fulfilling travels to different countries. But unlike a lot of famous travel bloggers, she also talks about the downsides of being a digital nomad.

Never Ending Footsteps has a “The Incidents” blog section where Lauren discusses the not-so-sexy aspects of traveling. She has been scammed, attacked by monkeys, locked out of her room, lost her passport, and more. 

Despite these incidents, Lauren’s love for travel only grew. Such experiences increased her wisdom and travel acumen — resulting in some of the most insightful travel articles ever published.

Lauren also helps her audience get into the world of travel blogging. Check out “How to Start a Travel Blog” for information on web hosting, working with WordPress, and so on.

• Travel safety

24. A Dangerous Business Travel Blog

By:  Amanda Williams

A Dangerous Business Travel Blog   is a straightforward blog made to help people travel. 

It is created by Amanda Williams, who is a former journalist with degrees in journalism, hospitality, and tourism management.

Amanda first got into journalism by editing obituaries — eventually becoming a copy and layout editor at a newspaper company. She started A Dangerous Business Travel Blog in 2010 out of boredom and her need for a creative outlet. 

Fast forward to 2024, the blog now averages over 340,000 page views per month. Amanda also maintains a strong social media presence with thousands of followers across networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

A Dangerous Business Travel Blog contains posts about travel planning, packing, destinations, and inspiration. Everything is sprinkled with high-quality photos to keep readers engaged and enthused.  

The centerpiece of A Dangerous Business Travel Blog is “The 10-Day Adventure Project.” Put simply, it’s a collection of ready-to-use, self-guided itineraries that will shave hours off your travel planning process.

• Packing 
• DangerousBiz online course
• Freelance writing

25. Against the Compass

By:  Joan Torres

How do you make a travel blog stand out?

Joan Torres has a surefire answer: covering the most unusual and “off the beaten track” destinations.

Against The Compass   is a unique blog that talks about the travel routes and destinations you probably haven’t heard of. It covers destinations that people don’t normally include in their bucket list, like Pakistan, Tunisia, Syria, and other high-risk countries. 

Of course, Joan makes sure to highlight the importance of safety when traveling in relatively low-popularity destinations. He has comprehensive guides for solo female travel, travel insurance, and general travel safety.

• Travel insurance

26. Everything Everywhere 

By:  Gary Arndt

In travel blogging, a picture is undeniably worth a thousand words. There’s simply no excuse for any travel blogger to forego the inclusion of visual content in their posts.

Gary Arndt’s absolutely nailed it with his photography work for  Everything Everywhere .

Gary actually won multiple, major travel photography awards — more than any travel photographer. His photography is so good that I suggest you check the “Travel Photos” page on Everything Everywhere.

Go ahead, take a break and thank me later. 

Other than taking breathtaking photos, Gary also publishes detailed blog posts about the places he’s been. He’s been on the go for roughly 9 years non-stop, which means readers will never run out of material.

27. The Longest Way Home

By:  David Ways

The Longest Way Home   started as the personal travel journal of David Ways — a solo traveler in search of home. 

The blog originally started as David’s private, digital diary. As he journeyed across Europe and gained experience, it turned into a full-on blog with travel guides to specific locations. 

David finally found home in Nepal before traveling to other parts of Southeast Asia. 

He’s not the most nitpicky blogger in terms of grammar and spelling, but he’s definitely a brilliant storyteller. He’s also skilled in capturing and immortalizing moments into photos, which you can view on his blog’s gallery. 

The Longest Way Home has a library of content about various destinations, trekking, and travel planning. It also features in-depth travel guides to Nepal, Thailand, and overland travel — plus a mini-guide to Portugal.  

• Travel planning 
• Overland travel

28. Global Grasshopper

By:  Becky Moore

Global Grasshopper   is a travel blog run by Becky Moore and her team of professional travel photographers and writers. 

Becky’s first adventure was a six-month voyage in Southeast Asia. She considers herself a “semi-nomad,” traveling from country to country while nestling in Ireland, Australia, or parts of Southeast Asia. 

Global Grasshopper contains posts about popular travel destinations, hotels, and other places that deserve more attention. Readers will also enjoy the blog’s posts about dog-friendly travel — covering topics like dog booster seats and pet-friendly hotels. 

Since the blog is run by a team of experts, expect the content quality to be top-notch across the board. The team also organizes boutique tours, which readers can participate in for a memorable travel experience. 

• Traveling with a pet
• Boutique tours bookings

29. Girl Gone Travel

By:  Carol Cain

Carol Cain is an accomplished professional in the field of communications. She is a social media marketing expert, public speaker, branding agency owner, and award-winning travel blogger.

Girl Gone Travel   is the result of Carol’s innate passion for travel and knack for digital marketing. It is a well-designed, engaging, and filled with quality content that shines with Carol’s personality. 

Other than her travel-related posts, Girl Gone Travel also publishes a lot of posts about blogging and online branding. This makes it an excellent place to start for hopeful travelers who plan to have their own blog one day. 

• Destinations 
• Online branding
• Brave World Media company

30. HoneyTrek

By:  Mike and Anne Howard

Believe it or not,  HoneyTrek   is a travel blog about a honeymoon.

Yes — it’s probably the longest honeymoon ever.

Founders Mike and Anne Howard are a power couple with skills that can make any blog great. Anne is a former magazine editor whereas Mike’s a veteran digital media strategist and photographer. 

Together, they’ve honeymooned to over seven continents and 60 countries while creating the most romantic travel blog in the process. 

HoneyTrek contains a collection of posts about their travel destinations, experiences, and travel tips for all budgets. They also wrote two successful books: “Comfortably Wild” and “Ultimate Journeys for Two.” 

• Travel budgeting 
• Travel skills

31. Oneika The Traveller

By:  Oneika Raymond

Oneika The Traveller   is an award-winning travel blog by journalist, keynote speaker, and media personality Oneika Raymond. 

For those who don’t know Oneika, she’s the on-air travel and lifestyle correspondent for CTV Canada and NBC New York. Even more impressively, her blog won her a gold medal in the 2018 SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition.

Oneika talks about travel destinations and her go-to tips for life on the road. With her experience in the field of journalism, she’s definitely one of the most engaging storytellers on this list.

• Fashion and style while traveling
• Traveling as a minority
• Personal opinions
• Social media marketing

32. The Adventurists

By:  Tom Morgan

The Adventurists   is hands down one of the most well-designed travel blogs in this post. 

The blog proves that integrating tons of video content into one page doesn’t have to affect its loading speed. In fact, the site loads surprisingly fast despite having several video panels on the homepage.

I’m not going to delve too deeply into this technical feat. What I’m going to focus on, however, is the brilliant team behind The Adventurists. 

The site is founded by “Chief Idiot” — Tom Morgan. Apparently, most of the crazy ideas featured on the blog were his. 

Every page on the site reflects Morgan and his team’s wackiness and passion for great adventures. They do, host, and document daring outdoor activities on air, land, and sea — plus, a whole lot of charity.

Their audience can also participate in these activities, which can be held in various parts of the globe. The “Monkey Run,” for example, is an event where participants race through dirt trails on tiny bikes.

The bottom line is, it’s hard to come up with unique ideas that set you apart in the blogging landscape. The Adventurists, on the other hand, managed to do so multiple times. 

• “The Adventures” events
• The “Shop of Stuff”

33. Time Travel Turtle

By:  Michael Turtle

Time Travel Turtle   is created by Australian Journalist Michael Turtle. 

Michael was born to be a storyteller and he knew it from an early age. 

In school, he ran the student newsletter and contributed a weekly column. He also filled the role of deputy editor of a university newspaper. 

Time Travel Turtle’s contains mainly posts on the locations that Michael has visited over the years. 

Like most renowned travel bloggers, Michael captures amazing photos that travel enthusiasts can fall in love with. He puts some of these photos up for sale to companies who’d like to feature those locations or properties. 

Michael continues to explore the world as a digital nomad. He also shares practical travel tips so readers can experience these adventures themselves. 

• Selling photography

34. Hand Luggage Only

By:  Yaya and Lloyd

Hand Luggage Only   is a hugely successful travel blog by couple Yaya and Lloyd. 

The site doles out travel advice, inspiration, photography tips, food reviews, and posts about must-see destinations. It also has a library of high-quality videos where Yaya and Lloyd describe their experiences in detail.  

Yaya and Lloyd started the blog in 2014 with a plan to share their travel stories with the world. Within a few hours, they published their first posts using photos they already took and edited. 

The moral of the story is, consider starting a blog if you already have a library of unused travel photos. 

35. Travel4Wildlife

By:  Christina Garcia and Hal Brindley 

It should only take anyone a second to figure out what  Travel4Wildlife   is all about. 

The blog is created by couple Christina Garcia and Hal Brindley out of their passion for wildlife. 

Hal is an experienced wildlife photographer for organizations like the Nature Conservancy Magazine, SEE Turtles, and RARE Conservation. Christina, on the other hand, is an experienced zoologist who worked on studies on wolves, cheetahs, and leopards. 

Travel4Wildlife’s goal is to increase awareness and increase the appreciation for wildlife. More importantly, it was Christina and Hal’s life goal to promote wildlife conservation through responsible tourism. 

Behind the scenes, the couple teams up to create compelling articles that focus on wildlife in specific destinations. The blog covers a range of species on different continents — from owls in South Africa to polar bears in Canada. 

• Wildlife tour reviews
• Responsible travel

36. The Insatiable Traveler

By:  Susan Portnoy

Susan Portnoy, also called  The Insatiable Traveler   on her blog, is a seasoned travel writer and photographer. 

Susan’s last full-time job was VP of corporate communications at Condé Nast. When that door closed, she took on a freelancing career as she learned the art of photography. 

Fast forward a few years, and she has enough accolades to make photography degree holders envious. 

Her photographic works were featured by organizations like National Geographic and companies like Bing. She also won awards like the SATW Lowell Thomas Award and the 2018 Gold in the Muster Photo Competition. 

The main focal points of The Insatiable Traveler include destinations, cruises, photography, and travel gear. Susan also covers the safaris in various regions, like Tanzania, Namibia, and Kenya. 

37. View from the Wing

By:  Gary Leff 

Just like Brett Snyder, Gary Leff of  View From The Wing   is an expert in all things air travel. 

Gary was named one of the “World’s Top Travel Experts” by Condé Nast Traveler since 2010. He also co-founded InsideFlyer.com — a community made by and for frequent flyers.

View From The Wing is a goldmine of timeless tips on airline miles, credit cards, hotels, and business travel. No matter your sub-niche in travel, I recommend checking it out for ways to maximize your frequent flyer miles. 

Gary also publishes posts called “Trip Reports” about establishments, food, and various attractions. 

• Hotel reviews
• Credit cards

38. Uncornered Market

By:  Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott

Dan Noll and Audrey Scott are a pair of adventurers, storytellers, and tourism advisors who advocate for responsible traveling. 

They created  Uncornered Market   — a responsible tourism blog — after leaving their secure and stable lifestyle in Prague. Prior to that, they lived in San Francisco and took a leap of faith for the sake of avoiding regrets.  

It’s clear that both Dan and Audrey believed that fulfillment can’t be found within the confines of your comfort zone. They explored, made connections, and shared their experiences through their travel blog. 

Some of the topics you’ll find in Uncornered Market are about destinations, sustainable tourism, food, and trekking. Dan and Audrey also write about personal growth and experiential travel. 

Uncornered Market is also a tourism development and marketing consultancy company. They help travel companies, destinations, and tourism organizations build their brands and deliver their message to a wider audience. 

• Responsible tourism
• Tourism development and marketing consultancy services

39. Jessie on a Journey

By:  Jessica “Jessie” Festa

Like plenty of bloggers, Jessica Festa needed a taste of life before discovering her true calling. 

In her youth, Jessie traveled to mostly cruises in the Caribbean and road trips in North America. She also experienced being a sightseeing guide in New York. 

Jessie on a Journey   is the result of her pursuing her dreams of getting paid to do something she loves. She now blogs about being a solo female traveler, blogging it, and profiting off of it. 

I’m sure a lot of big-name bloggers are all too familiar with how Jessie made the blogging vision a reality.

For a long time, she felt that the workaday lifestyle isn’t for her. It made her feel like she’s living everyone else’s life — not the kind of life she wanted to keep. 

Despite the disapproval of loved ones, Jessie decided to quit her secure job in favor of being a travel blogger. 

She was just as unprepared as most people before starting their own blog. The key difference is, she went out there and took her first step. 

• Travel blog consulting
• Tour company consulting

40. Legal Nomads

By:  Jodi Ettenberg

Back when Jodi Ettenberg was in law school, she never would’ve guessed she’d run a successful travel and food business. 

That happens to a lot of people, especially those who never thought of giving priority to their passions. 

It’s just a hunch, but I think the name  Legal Nomads   had something to do with Jodi’s background in law. 

Legal Nomads highlights destinations and local cultures just as insightfully as other travel blogs. What makes it different is that Jodi focuses on local cuisines to experience and tell the stories of each destination. 

A huge part of Jodi’s blog is about wellness and gluten-free eating. She then utilized her knowledge and experience to create detailed restaurant cards, which travelers can use when visiting certain countries. 

• Gluten-free restaurant cards
• The Legal Nomads Shop

41. Indiana Jo

By:  Jo Fitzsimons

Like Jodi Ettenberg, Jo Fitzsimons also used to practice law before becoming a successful travel and lifestyle writer. 

Indiana Jo   started way back in 2010 where Jo can comfortably type away her thoughts and musings. Fed up with her full-time job, she went out to see the world as a digital nomad.

It wasn’t always smooth sailing for Indiana Jo, however. According to her, she thought about quitting the blog several times before finally realizing that it’s a lifetime thing. 

Jo writes about her travel experiences, destinations, wine, and food. She also shares travel planning tips along with a long list of content about topics that personally interest her. 

• Travel health and safety

42. TravelFreak

By:  Jeremy Scott Foster

TravelFreak   is the brainchild of Jeremy Scott Foster who left America in the middle of a recession and to Australia. 

For a while, he racked up some savings as a traveling bartender. It took some time before he finally made the switch to be a digital nomad and online entrepreneur. 

Jeremy created the blog to help people create opportunities to achieve the fulfilling life they deserve. 

He writes about travel advice, destinations, gear, and ways to get your finances in order as you travel. This includes guides on how to land and keep a job abroad along with resources on reliable booking websites. 

I personally like the way Jeremy designed TravelFreak to provide the best possible user experience. Unlike a traditional layout, the site features a search bar so readers can jump right into the content they need.

TravelFreak has been featured in Forbes, National Geographic, The New York Times, and a few other big-name publications.   

43. The Everywhereist

By:  Geraldine DeRuiter

Before anything else, yes — that’s Rand Fishkin in the photo above. 

And yes, the next travel blogger on this list is Rand’s longtime sweetheart and wife. 

Geraldine DeRuiter was a former copywriter and went with Rand in his travels, which are often business-related. She then turned to the habit of documenting their travel experiences, which she described as “love letters” to her husband. 

Today, Geraldine works full-time on  The Everywhereist   — named by Time magazine as one of the best blogs in 2011. 

The Everywhereist contains posts about food and Geraldine’s travel experiences along with a comprehensive Philadelphia travel guide. The guide contains information on where to go, eat, shop, and stay. 

Geraldine also wrote a book called “All Over The Place.” It chronicles how she embraced her love for blogging after being laid off, which aspiring bloggers can draw inspiration from. 

• All Over The Place book sales

44. Keep Calm and Travel

By:  Clelia Mattana

Keep Calm and Travel   is a travel blog created by serial traveler Clelia Mattana. 

Ever since she was 19, Clelia is a certified sea lover and globetrotter. But like many travel bloggers, she was given a choice between a secure job and the traveling lifestyle. 

Clelia’s finalized her choice when she bought a one-way ticket to Asia. She then created Keep Calm and Travel to send a simple message:

“No matter what your age is, or your budget, or status, you can travel and live your life on your own terms.”

The blog’s topics include destinations across continents, photography, and travel gear. She also has a dedicated page for Sardinia, which is one of her absolute favorite travel destinations.

45. Practical Wanderlust

By:  Lia and Jeremy Garcia

Lia and Jeremy Garcia, who aptly labeled themselves a “travel couple” on Instagram, are the minds behind  Practical Wanderlust .  

Jeremy is a film degree holder whose passions include writing and directing. He also became a high school teacher who taught filmmaking and digital media art.

Lia, on the other hand, has a fashion design and apparel merchandising degree. She took on roles in corporate merchandising before becoming a business systems analyst. 

Why did I tell you all this? Simple: I want you to know what the pair had to give up pursuing their dreams of traveling. 

Practical Wanderlust’s goal is to help other people enjoy travel in the most realistic and sensible approach possible. The blog is filled with detailed content on planning memorable trips on a budget, where to go, and staying safe.   

Lia and Jeremy also host their own podcast, which is available on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. 

• Coaching and mentoring services
• Sponsored podcast episodes

46. Expert Vagabond

By:  Matthew “Matt” Karsten

Matthew Karsten, AKA the  Expert Vagabond , has been a travel blogger, photographer, and digital nomad for nine years.

He talks about budget travel tips, destinations, travel photography, and strategies to make the digital nomadic life work. 

Matt is a business degree holder who spent time freelancing as a nightlife and event photographer. While he admits it was fun, he knew that he wants and deserves something more. 

After a year of downsizing his life, eating homemade food, selling eBooks, and saving every penny, he was ready. He set out to obtain a different kind of wealth — that which is made with adventures and experiences.

• Nomadic living

47. The Voyageur

By:  Pauline Chardin

Pauline Chardin is a France-based fashion designer, photographer, and art director. 

She always had a soft spot for travel — driven by her appreciation for picturesque architecture, landscapes, and good food. She started  The Voyageur   to help people view the world through her voice and eyes. 

The Voyageur is a simple, yet aesthetic website achieved through Pauline’s incredible photography skills. Apart from itineraries and posts about hotels, food, art, and architecture, the site also has a sizeable photo gallery.

Images are accompanied by a brief article that describes the destination’s history and Pauline’s thoughts and emotions during her visit. I’m not sure what it is, but there’s something about this content format that’s truly engaging and relaxing. 

• Art and architecture

48. Amateur Traveler

By:  Chris Christensen

Don’t be fooled by the name —  Amateur Traveler   is by no means run by an amateur.

Chris Christensen is a skilled photographer, travel writer, and podcast host. The site also utilizes a long list of monetization strategies that I believe every blogger should learn. 

True, he wasn’t the most experienced traveler when he started the blog. Before he created Amateur Traveler, he was a full-time EVP of engineering and operations for a company based in Silicon Valley. 

In his defense, he grew up in a family that traveled a lot to national parks in a trailer. He also learned a lot of foreign languages, which he believes is a window into understanding and embracing different cultures. 

Amateur Traveler discusses destinations, travel budgeting, planning, gear, and booking. The site also features a weekly podcast on the top destinations around the world. 

• Amateur Traveler Shop powered by Etsy
• Podcast advertisements
• Social media and content marketing consulting services
• Content writing services
• Paid guest posts

49. Girl Eat World

By:  Melissa Hie

Melissa Hie is the “Girl” in  Girl Eat World  — a name that encapsulates what the whole blog is all about. 

You see, Melissa’s three passions are food, travel, and storytelling. She started the blog in 2015 as a digital diary for herself and friends who need travel tips. 

Prior to her blog’s success, she amassed quite a following on Instagram. This springboarded her blogging career, which she put in the back burner after focusing on her full-time career.

Girl Eat World is essentially a compendium of Melissa’s travel stories and travel planning guides. She also has an iconic style of capturing Instagram posts, which must be seen to be appreciated. 

50. The Adventure Junkies

By:  Antonio Cala and Amanda Zeisset

The Adventure Junkies   is definitely not your average travel blog. 

It’s not just about the travel stories of founders Antonio Cala and Amanda Zeisset. Upon visiting the blog for the first time, you’ll realize that it’s all about the community the blog has built. 

New visitors are encouraged to join “ Summit ” — a free community for people who seek adventures through travel and outdoor activities. There, members can connect, plan events, share posts, ask questions, form groups, and discuss anything related to travel. 

The Adventure Junkies also compile guides and resources about outdoor activities like diving, kayaking, mountain biking, and snowboarding. There’s also a section for visitors who’d like to learn about outdoor and underwater photography.

Antonio and Amanda started The Adventure Junkies as a personal blog about their three years of cycling. Over time, their readers began asking questions on how they can plan their own adventures. 

The couple then realized that they need to create something more than a personal blog. As such, they transformed The Adventure Junkies as a one-stop shop for adventurists.  

• The Adventure Junkies Store
• Paid digital guides

51. A Broken Backpack Travel Blog

By:  Melissa Giroux

Melissa Giroux used to be a social worker who only traveled once a year. 

Melissa created  A Broken Backpack   a year after her journey in the Canadian Rockies — hitch-hiking from point A to B. She continued working on her blog as a creative outlet while working on a farm in Australia. 

It didn’t take long before A Broken Backpack’s popularity gained momentum and gave Melissa a new frontier. 

The website contains crucial tips on travel gear, budgeting, destinations, and the life of a digital nomad. Melissa also put together in-depth guides on travel blogging, moving to another country as an expat, and backpacking.

• SEO eBook on Nomad Life 101

52. The World Travel Guy

By : David Leiter

David Leiter is an American travel blogger currently based in Bali, Indonesia, with his wife Intan (who’s a Bali local).

They travel around the world and try to document the most scenic destinations by creating articles, photos, videos, and guides for other travelers.

David runs  The World Travel Guy , an adventure travel blog that he started when he was a solo traveler, but now covers their travels around the globe as a couple.

In total, they’ve visited dozens of countries, while also checking off some bucket list adventures like a Komodo dragon safari in Indonesia, the Mount Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, and a bunch of world monuments like the Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal.

• Adventure Travel
• Destination Guides
• Budget Tips
• Travel Photography
• Drone Videos
• Affiliate Partnerships
• Display Advertisements
• Sponsored Trips
• YouTube Videos

53. Life Part 2

By:  Jonathan Look Jr. and Sarah Wilson

The last blog on this list that your best life can start at any time you choose. 

Let me tell you the story behind  Life Part 2   and the people behind it.

Jonathan Look Jr. and Sarah Wilson are both happy retirees with a simple mantra: “don’t waste your retirement.”

To them, retirement isn’t about being comfortable and secure. Rather, it’s all about the freedom to listen to your heart and follow where it takes you. 

Jonathan and Sarah met in Chiang Mai, Thailand where they both agreed to see the world as a couple. 

Life Part 2 is a mix of all things travel. At times, there’ll be a post about remote destinations and backpacking, and at other times, the theme is luxury travel. 

You will, however, notice that the content topics on the blog often revolve around retirement, minimalism, and travel. 

Planning to go on your own travel adventures? Perhaps you’re thinking of starting your very own travel blog?

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a case of wanderlust or the desire to be a travel blogger yourself. 

The list above has some of the best travel blogs ever created. They can provide you with ideas and inspiration for your next trip or first-ever travel blog post. 

If you think I missed a great travel blog that everyone should read, let me know in the comments below. Good luck!

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37 Best Travel Blog Examples to Inspire You in 2024

LOOKING FOR SOME TRAVEL BLOG INSPIRATION?

You’ve come to the right place as I’ll be outlining 37 of the best travel blog examples to inspire you on your own journey.

Whether you’re a solo adventurer, niche enthusiast, or a family ready to blog about your travels, you’ll find many travel blog post examples in this list.

From personal storytelling to traveling that will captivate your audience, these successful travel blog samples are the perfect inspiration to start your blog.

What Makes a Great Travel Blog?

If you’re wondering how to write a travel blog, you’ll want to know the key elements of making a great one. Great blogs focus on a niche, and target a specific audience .

So what’s going to set your blog apart?

• Good travel blogs to read focus on quality content that meets user intent.
• Good travel blogs focus on their main niche and cater to their readers.
• Great travel writing blogs also design a way to help their audience with unique advice that readers can’t find anywhere else.
• Good travel blog names help, too!

Of course, quality content and good SEO with a bit of personalization help content get found on search engines — and of course, having lots and lots of readers are a big part of making your travel blog truly great.

37 Top Travel Blog Examples

1. the planet d.

• ✈️ Topics: Travel itineraries, digital nomad lifestyle, road trips, budget travel
• 💰 Income streams: Affiliate marketing, display ads, partnerships, email marketing, digital products, YouTube

If you’re looking for an adventurous travel blog that has taken the world by storm, look no further than The Planet D adventure travel blog.

This power couple has been posting WordPress travel blog articles and traveling all seven continents since 2008. 

Their award-winning blog showcases unique experiences, detailed itineraries, and vlogs on YouTube where they share their adventures with a dedicated audience. 

To top off their unique travel blog, they also focus on nomad travel, teaching and inspiring their audience to earn money per month and travel — just as they have done for more than a decade now.

Travel Blog Examples

2. the blonde abroad.

• ✈️ Topics: Solo female travel, lifestyle, photography
• 💰 Income streams: Brand partnerships, ad income, affiliate marketing, digital products, all-female tours, photo presets

The Blonde Abroad is a notable name in the world of female travel and blogging. What started as a solo world tour to escape corporate life turned into a highly successful blog attracting travelers worldwide. 

This blonde travel blog reaches audiences far beyond what the name implies. The “blonde” here is blog creator, Kiersten Rich (AKA Kiki), and her blog covers lifestyle, photography , all-female trips, and more .

She also has a large following on Instagram, sharing her day-to-day adventures with a passionate audience.

3. Nomadic Matt

• ✈️ Topics: Budget travel, travel tips and guides
• 💰 Income streams: Books, courses, display ads, affiliate marketing, email marketing

As one of the first true travel bloggers , Matt Kepnes AKA Nomadic Matt paved the way for countless other blogs that followed in his footsteps.

Now, he’s one of the biggest and best travel blog names on the internet and has even been featured in The New York Times.

His blog focuses on budget travel and destination guides, helping his audience travel without breaking the bank. 

The coolest thing? There’s no sponsored content on his blog. Matt and his team pay for every experience and excursion they write about. 

His commitment to authenticity and affordability has earned him a spot as one of the most inspirational budget travel blog examples for students on the list.

4. The Broke Backpacker

• ✈️ Topics: Budget travel, digital nomad blogs
• 💰 Income streams: Affiliate marketing, email marketing, and uniquely, The Broke Backpacker opened up Bali’s first co-working hostel

The Broke Backpacker is on a mission to get you to travel the world for $10 a day. It’s clear that this blog is one of the best travel blogs sites focused solely on affordable adventures .

Whether you’re looking for backpacking tips, hostel stays , or working remotely as a digital nomad, The Broke Backpacker has you covered.  

This simple yet effective blog features budget travel tips for hundreds of countries inspiring “broke backpackers” to get out and explore.

These are great travel article examples for students who are notorious for traveling on a budget.

5. Salt In Our Hair

• ✈️ Topics: Digital nomads, social media, sustainable travel 
• 💰 Income streams: Affiliate marketing, social media, email marketing, digital products, travel services, photo editing presets

Salt In Our Hair perfectly captures the essence of the adventurous couple behind it. Founded by a couple from the Netherlands, this bubbly blog inspires you to pack your bags and hit the road. 

Salt In Our Hair is a go-to resource for nomadic and sustainable travel .

Through an informative blog and popular Instagram, they offer an array of itineraries and travel guides for both popular and off-the-beaten-path countries. 

Whether you’re looking for unique experiences or responsible tourism, Salt in Our Hair continues to grow as one of the most inspiring and one of the best travel blog websites around.

🤩 Plus their website is absolutely gorgeous — it’s all custom-built by Nick who is a web developer, and Hannah who is a graphic designer. There’s no website builder in sight, but that doesn’t mean you need a custom website.

6. Oneika the Traveller

• ✈️ Topics: Black travel, female travel
• 💰 Income streams: Partnerships, email marketing, social media, affiliate marketing

Oneika the Traveller is more than just a female travel blogger — she’s a TV host, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and a great example of how a travel blog can open up a world of other opportunities.

Her unique perspective as a black female traveling solo has given her a loyal audience. 

With her blogging adventures spanning five continents, she collaborates with businesses big and small to spread her message. She even has a unique opinion section to share her thoughts SEO-free.

7. Hand Luggage Only

• ✈️ Topics: Minimalist travel, photography, food, travel hacks, lifestyle
• 💰 Income streams: Digital sales, ads, social media, affiliate marketing

If you’re looking for travel blogging inspiration, look no further than Hand Luggage Only .

This couple has made a name for themselves in the blogging world with their stunning photography, food recommendations , lifestyle hacks, and travel journals. 

Their site has a soft and inviting aesthetic with unique travel story examples — noticeably as fun and free as these two are.

8. Along Dusty Roads

• ✈️ Topics: Packing tips, travel guides, digital nomad, photography journals 
• 💰 Income streams: Display ads, photography sales, affiliate marketing, media trips (or, paid press trips)

Started in 2014 by a fun-loving couple, Along Dusty Roads is a blog about travel experiences where they passionately share their photography with the world. 

Filled with tips, tricks, and travel stories from more than 40 countries, their minimalist blog aims to help you travel better by sharing their travel wins and mistakes.

📸 They take every photo on their site, creating a personal and engaging experience of each destination for their readers.

If you’re looking to be wowed by incredible travel photography , then look no further.

9. I Am Aileen

• ✈️ Topics: Remote work, digital nomadism, solo travel, food 
• 💰 Income streams: digital products, display ads, YouTube, affiliate marketing, email marketing

Meet Aileen Adalid, the creator and blogger of the eye-catching I Am Aileen website.

Quitting her job in 2014, Aileen embarked on a journey to travel every continent as a full time digital nomad .

This abroad travel and lifestyle blog serves as one of the many great examples of the best travel blogs WordPress offers. This girls travel blog is also one of the best blog travel platforms for inspiration.

She’s become an expert in helping others make money while traveling the world through more than 400+ blog posts and vlogs .

In addition to her tips and insights in her blog for travelers on travel experiences, she’s also added a food travel blog section, combining her passion for travel and international cuisine in a travel meets foodie blog. 

 10. Expert Vagabond

• ✈️ Topics: travel photography, digital nomad, outdoor travel
• 💰 Income streams: affiliate marketing, display ads, email marketing 

Blogging life isn’t all high-end travel and expensive hotels. Expert Vagabond is focused on showing budget travelers and nomad enthusiasts that traveling doesn’t have to be complicated (or expensive). 

With more than a decade of nomad backpacking under his belt, this blog shares practical tips on traveling to hidden gems around the world. Plus, a bit of photography on the side as well.

 11. Honeymoon Always

• ✈️ Topics: Couples and honeymoon travel, travel planning
• 💰 Income streams: Partnerships, display ads, affiliate marketing, YouTube and social media

This couples travel blog site is the ultimate go-to for couples seeking the perfect travel destination — whether it’s for a honeymoon, wedding, or just a romantic getaway.

This particular blog is the perfect example of a niche website . With a focus on luxury and all-inclusive vacations, Honeymoon Always has couple travel down to a science. 

They even partner with travel agents to help their audience plan every last detail of their romantic trip .

From intimate beach bungalows to all-inclusive getaways in amazing resort towns , Honeymoon Always makes it easy to plan trips with your favorite person.

 12. Practical Wanderlust

• ✈️ Topics: Packing guides, travel tips, sustainable travel
• 💰 Income sources: Partnerships, display ads, email marketing, coaching

Practical Wanderlust is a colorful and vibrant free travel blog that inspires readers to explore the world sustainably. 

They focus on travel tips and packing guides through their blog, podcast, and email list.

This couple even has a loyal travel community on social media, where they share their day-to-day responsible experiences. They’ve even shared their journey from couple travel to family travel blog writing.

 13. Hey Nadine

• ✈️ Topics: travel planning, lifestyle, vlogging
• 💰 Income sources: Online courses, affiliate marketing, digital products, YouTube, partnerships

This chic and trendy travel blog is the inspiration you’re looking for. With more than 600,000 followers across the internet, Hey Nadine ‘s commitment to vlogging brings her travels to life. 

Hey Nadine is a great example of having a travel blog alongside a YouTube channel . Nadine has traveled to more than 60 countries, all recorded on video throughout the last 13+ years — that’s a lot of footage!

Her visually stunning site is full of packing guides , hidden gems , and travel inspiration.

14. Chasing the Donkey

• ✈️ Topics: Balkan travel
• 💰 Income sources: Affiliate marketing, display ads

Chasing the Donkey travel blog is as fun as it is informative — and another great example of a blog niche site.

From helpful travel guides to insider tips for getting around like a local , Chasing the Donkey focuses on all things Balkans travel. 

They’ve even thrown in some food inspiration to satisfy your traveling taste buds. This Balkan-based travel blog is a refreshing and exciting example of how informative a niche site can be.

15. Travel Mexico Solo

• ✈️ Topics: Mexican travel
• 💰 Income sources: Affiliate marketing, display ads, and digital products

I obviously had to also include my own website, Travel Mexico Solo .

I’m a former Miami travel magazine editor who ditched the office for the world. After traveling alone all over Mexico for one year, I decided to become a full-time expat in Mexico in 2018 .

I then decided to launch Travel Mexico Solo in 2020, in the midst of a pandemic. My website dispels Mexico travel misinformation. Instead, I provide accurate info from someone who lives in Mexico, and travels in Mexico often.

Today, my blog has more than 300,000 monthly readers and earns me a very healthy six-figure salary.

Travel Mexico Solo is a Mexico travel blog, and the perfect example of a niche website.

However, I decided to niche down even further when I launched my three other travel blogs: Travel To Merida ,  Travel To Oaxaca , and Tulum Travel Secrets .

16. The Barefoot Nomad

• ✈️ Topics: Family travel, tech

Charles and Micki Kosman, the masterminds behind The Barefoot Nomad , bring a fusion of travel, tech, and family insights from their base in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Launched in 2003, the blog has evolved from documenting the couple’s travels to sharing their experiences as a family of four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

With about 75,000 unique monthly visits , it’s clear that what their doing is working.

The Barefoot Nomad provides a mix of travel tips, tech reviews, and insights into family travel , catering to a diverse audience.

What makes their blog really stand out is how they mix personal stories with handy tips. Their content ranges from destination reviews to technology insights, appealing to both travel enthusiasts and tech-savvy readers.

17. Indie Traveller

• ✈️ Topics: DIY travel
• 💰 Income sources: Affiliate marketing, book sales (author of Travel the World Without Worries)

Launched in 2013 by Marek Bron, Indie Traveller focuses on DIY travel — specifically focused on travelers looking to follow their own paths.

Today, Indie Traveler attracts more than 180,000 unique visitors each month who are eager to read Marek’s honest and inspiring travel guides.

With more than a decade of travel experience, he shares his extensive travel knowledge through various resources like gear reviews, travel tips , and destination guides , all based on his personal experiences.

His approach to travel is about following your own path and embracing the adventure, making Indie Traveler a go-to resource for independent travelers worldwide .

18. Our Escape Clause

• ✈️ Focus: World travel (including USA travel, Europe travel and Italy travel)

Jeremy and Kate are founders of Our Escape Clause . In 2016, they embarked on a journey, trading suburban life in the USA for full-time travel and adventure — and they’ve never looked back.

With more than six years of experience, they have become experts at sharing travel stories and personal reflections through their blog.

Our Escape Clause stands out for its comprehensive resources and actionable tips , aiding travelers in planning their trips.

The blog offers an extensive range of experiences, covering destinations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

19. Be My Travel Muse

• ✈️ Focus: Solo and adventurous travel
• 💰 Income sources: Affiliate marketing, display ads, group tours

Kristin Addis, the voice behind Be My Travel Muse , offers a unique perspective on solo travel, especially for women. Celebrated as one of the top women’s travel blogs, it draws more than 5 million annual readers .

Kristin’s journey in solo travel spans more than nine years, during which she has gathered a wealth of knowledge about budget-friendly and adventurous travels .

Be My Travel Muse is not just about Kristin’s personal travel stories; it’s a comprehensive resource for solo female travelers . The blog covers a wide range of topics, including tour and destination guides.

Kristin extends her insights through videos, sharing her adventures and practical tips, making her blog a source of inspiration and guidance for anyone looking for solo female travel tips .

20. Goats on the Road

• ✈️ Focus: Travel and living abroad, Digital nomad travel
• 💰 Income sources: Affiliate marketing, display ads, digital products and blogging courses

Founded by Canadian adventurers Nick and Dariece, Goats on the Road chronicles their journey since 2008. They offer insights on how people can travel the world and live a life of freedom, travel, and adventure.

More than a travel narrative, their blog dives into topics such as finding work abroad, embracing digital noma dism , and practical travel tips.

In addition to travel insights, Nick and Dariece offer courses on brand growth and SEO . These include courses include a free WordPress course and other advanced courses.

21. Adventurous Kate

• ✈️ Focus: Solo female travel
• 💰 Income Sources: display ads, affiliate marketing, sponsorships & partnerships

Kate McCulley, the force behind Adventurous Kate , has carved a niche in the travel blogging world, focusing on independent female travel.

With more than a decade of experience and visits to more than 83 countries and seven continents, her blog garners more than 176,000 monthly page views.

She was also named one of the top travel influencers by Forbes in 2017.

The blog offers a trove of resources for solo female travelers , from safety tips to destination guides.

Her commitment to empowering women travelers is evident throughout her blog, making it a go-to resource for those looking to embark on solo adventures.

22. Camels and Chocolate

• ✈️ Focus: Travel, lifestyle — a little bit of everything
• 💰 Income: Affiliate marketing, consulting, ambassadorships, sponsorships

Since its inception in 2007, Camels and Chocolate has been a vibrant internet presence.

It has been recognized with various accolades such as Southern Living’s Bloggers to Follow in 2015 and the Bloggie for Best Travel Weblog (2008-2010).

Kristin and her husband share their colorful experiences in travel, art, and murals, visiting numerous destinations worldwide.

Kristin’s writing skills shine through in her engaging and personal narratives , providing valuable insights for aspiring bloggers and writers.

Camels and Chocolate is an example of leveraging a travel blog to branch out.

Kristin has used the blog as a springboard for diverse projects, including the creation of Odinn Media, a tourism marketing and media production company.

23. Helen in Wonderlust

• ✈️ Focus: African travel, challenging stereotypes
• 💰 Income: Display ads, affiliate marketing, tour company, book

Helen in Wonderlust stands out as a fantastic example of a niche travel blog, focusing extensively on Africa travel.

Helen shares her deep love for the continent’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures, actively working to dispel common misconceptions about its safety for travelers.

Her blog offers a wealth of resources on African destinations , including guides for adventurous, safe travel , and budget-friendly travel.

Beyond Africa, Helen also provides travel guides for other global destinations, adding variety to her niche-focused content.

24.   PS I’m On My Way

• ✈️ Focus: Dynamic, interactive travel experiences
• 💰 Income: Display ads, affiliate marketing, a tours business, trip planning

Founded by the award-winning journalist Trisha Velarmino, PS I Am On My Way is a travel blog known for its dynamic presentation and user-friendly design.

The blog is driven by a mission to inspire and assist others in living their dream life, with a strong emphasis on real-life experiences, entrepreneurship , and personal growth.

Trisha’s approach to travel is distinctive ; she immerses herself in a new culture by staying in one place for an extended period, usually three months or more. This allows her to deeply connect with the local lifestyle.

The blog is more than a travel guide; it’s a narrative about breaking societal norms and embracing a life of constant exploration and learning.

25. The Travel Book

• ✈️ Focus: Eco-friendly traveling, sustainable lifestyle
• 💰 Income: Books, e-books, posters

Travel Book is dedicated to teaching readers about eco-conscious travel, providing insights into how to explore the world while minimizing environmental impact.

From offering tips on eco-friendly accommodations and transportation and sharing knowledge about the most beautiful yet sustainable destinations, Travel Book is a treasure trove of green travel guidance.

The blog, beautifully crafted on WordPress , intertwines engaging travel stories with actionable advice, catering to an audience passionate about sustainable tourism.

26. Two Monkeys Travel

• ✈️ Focus: Solo and global travel experiences
• 💰 Income: Display ads, affiliate marketing, partnerships

Two Monkeys Travel , helmed by the globetrotting Kach from the Philippines, is a testament to the transformative power of travel.

With more than 500,000 monthly page views, the blog chronicles Kach’s journey from a fresh graduate to a full-time traveler who gave up her regular job in 2013 to explore the world.

Her blog stands as an inspiration for those dreaming of solo global adventures, showcasing her experiences in more than 180 countries with an aspiration to visit every nation on Earth.

The blog offers various content, from personal travel narratives to practical guides on various aspects of travel.

27. Roads and Kingdoms

• ✈️ Focus: In-depth storytelling, cultural exploration
• 💰 Income: Publishing partnerships, brand collaborations

Roads & Kingdoms is a unique travel blog blending in-depth storytelling with cultural insights .

Celebrated for its comprehensive travel narratives, food journalism , and political commentary, the blog has earned accolades like the Emmy and James Beard Publication of the Year awards.

Its sections cover travel stories with stunning photography, culinary explorations, and detailed city guides.

This blog is a perfect example of incredible storytelling and jaw-dropping documentary-style travel photography .

28. Now In Portugal

• ✈️ Focus: Exploring lesser-known sites in Portugal
• 💰 Income: Affiliate programs, display ads

Now In Portugal , started in 2021 by Yvonne Ivanescu, is a dedicated travel blog that delves into the hidden gems and less explored locales of Portugal .

This platform stands out as a prime example of a destination-focused niche site, offering readers an in-depth look at Portugal’s unique and often overlooked destinations.

The blog’s content ranges from comprehensive travel guides to personal experiences, all centered around showcasing the diverse and rich cultural, historical, and natural landscapes of Portugal.

29. Charlotte Plans a Trip

• ✈️ Focus: Personal travel stories, destination guides, travel tips
• 💰 Income: Display ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, consultancy services

Charlotte Plans a Trip , managed by Dutch traveler Charlotte and her husband Ries, chronicles their global adventures — the website is in English and Dutch .

With more than 25 countries explored across multiple continents, the blog features a mix of personal stories, practical travel tips, and comprehensive destination guides.

The content is categorized into sections like Personal, Tips & Tricks, Travel Guides, Diary, Budget Tips, Travel Photography, and more.

Charlotte excels in creating both short and long-form posts with vivid images. She also maintains an active presence on Instagram, engaging her audience with regular updates and interactions.

30. Travel Freak  

• ✈️ Focus: Resources for unconventional and solo travel adventures
• 💰 Income: Display ads, affiliate marketing

Travel Freak , created by Jeremy Foster, is a standout travel blog catering to those who don’t align with conventional travel norms. With more than a decade of travel experience, Jeremy’s blog has influenced millions.

The site is a treasure trove of resources for solo travelers , offering insights on working abroad, money-saving tips, and reliable travel equipment for various adventures.

A significant portion of the content is devoted to travel gear reviews , a great revenue-generating strategy.

31. BucketListly

• ✈️ Focus: Backpacking, hiking, and travel photography
• 💰 Income: Guides, itineraries, and design resources

Based in Thailand, Pete Rojwongsuriya brings a unique blend of skills as a designer, blogger, and solo traveler to the BucketListly Travel Blog .

With more than a decade of experience, Pete specializes in creating comprehensive travel guides and backpacking itineraries. His blog is a reflection of his passions for adventure, photography and storytelling .

BucketListly stands out as an exceptionally well-designed travel blog, showcasing Pete’s expertise in design and programming.

The website is not just a resource for travel enthusiasts but also a visually stunning portfolio of Pete’s photography skills .

He also has a YouTube channel, which adds another dimension to Pete’s stunning visual storytelling of his travels.

32. One Girl One World

• ✈️ Focus: Travel, Beauty, Lifestyle
• 💰 Income: E-books, one-on-one coaching, press, campaigns

Established in 2014, One Girl One World is a unique fusion of travel, beauty, and lifestyle from Francesca Murray. It offers another great example of a micro-niche blog.

It’s not just about travel; but a holistic guide for maintaining personal care during adventures.

The blog shares valuable insights on managing skincare routines and haircare while traveling, especially for natural curls.

One Girl One World stands out for its specific yet broadly appealing niche. Francesca, the blog’s creator, leverages her platform to forge exciting partnerships and diverse opportunities.

Her active engagement on Instagram and YouTube complements her blog, enhancing her digital presence and outreach.

33. Jessie on a Journey

• 🌍 Focus: Solo female travel, blogging, wellness travel
• 💰 Income: Ads, brand collaborations, consulting, affiliate marketing, sponsored blog posts

Jessie Festa’s blog, Jessie on a Journey , is a vibrant mix of adventure stories, travel tips, and personal insights. It’s a go-to resource for solo travel , wellness, and turning a passion for travel into a career .

Her blog is not just a collection of travel tales, but a guide for those looking to make a mark in the world of travel blogging. The blog covers a range of topics, including destinations, travel planning, and responsible tourism.

It’s also a hub for blogging advice, showing others how to monetize travel experiences through various channels like advertisements, collaborations, consulting, and affiliate marketing .

34. Uncornered Market

• ✈️ Focus: Responsible travel and experiential journeys
• 💰 Income: Consultancy in tourism development and marketing, speaking engagements

UnCornered Market , created by Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott, champions the cause of responsible travel and the pursuit of personal growth.

The essence of their journey and the blog’s ethos centers on humanizing the places they visit. Through captivating photographs and storytelling , they aim to connect readers with diverse cultures and locales.

Beyond sharing their adventures, Daniel and Audrey have leveraged their blog’s influence to create remarkable opportunities. What started as a sustainable travel blog has evolved into a consultancy venture.

They now guide travel brands and tourism organizations in developing sustainable and community-focused tourism products and strategies.

35. Girl Eat World

• ✈️ Focus: Travel, Food, and Photographic Storytelling
• 💰 Income Sources: Affiliate Marketing, Display Advertisements, Brand Collaborations

Girl Eat World stands as a quintessential example of a travel blog, where Melissa Hie combines her passions for food, travel, and storytelling.

Launched in 2015 as a personal diary, it has evolved into a well-followed platform, thanks in part to Melissa’s strong Instagram presence — she currently has more than 300K followers.

The travel blog description for Girl Eat World paints a picture of a unique blend of travel tales and practical food travel guides , complemented by Melissa’s distinct approach to Instagram photography.

Girl Eat World offers a feast for the eyes and the soul, making it a notable entry into the travel blogging sphere — particularly in the food travel niche.

36. The Everywhereist  

• ✈️ Focus: A little bit of everything, from travel to personal development
• 💰 Income Sources: Books, brand partnerships

Geraldine DeRuiter, a former copywriter, initially began documenting her travels alongside her husband, Rand as heartfelt love letters to him 😍

What started as a personal endeavor soon blossomed into The Everywhereist , a blog that gained recognition from Time Magazine as one of the best blogs in 2011 .

Geraldine’s journey is not just about travel; it’s a tale of transformation and passion. After being laid off, she channeled her energy into blogging, a story eloquently captured in her book, All Over The Place .

This narrative offers valuable inspiration for aspiring bloggers, showcasing how a setback can lead to a fulfilling new path.

37. Time Travel Turtle

• ✈️ Focus: Destinations, travel planning, food
• 💰 Income sources: Display ads, affiliate marketing, photography sales, content production, speaking engagements, brand collaborations, sponsored posts

One travel blog that truly takes travel blogging to new heights is Time Travel Turtle .

The blog is a collection of Michael’s extensive travels, offering travel blog writing examples through vivid storytelling and stunning photography.

Notably, Michael sells some of his captivating photos, allowing companies to feature exotic locations and properties.

As a digital nomad, Michael continues his global explorations, add to his blog with practical travel tips and insights.

It’s Time To Start Your Own Travel Blog

If you’re ready to start your own travel blog , you’ll first need to get clear about your goals and your target audience.

Once that’s settled, learn about SEO and how to drive traffic to your site. 

From there, decide how you can help your audience — What can you offer them that no one else can?

Lastly, start creating quality content and begin your travel blogging journey .

Travel Blog Examples: FAQs

What makes a good travel blog?

The key elements that make a good travel blog are experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness , or what Google calls E-E-A-T.

The best blogs about travel deliver consistent, high-quality content to their readers. Really short travel blog posts usually aren’t long enough to offer quality content.

From original photos to unique personal experiences, top-notch personal travel blogs prioritize user intent .

They inform readers and drive them to take action – whether that means booking a trip, buying a product, or joining an email list.

How do I start a travel blog from scratch?

To start a travel blog from scratch, you’ll need to focus on strategic and physical efforts .

Strategically, choose a unique niche and conduct research to understand your competition and target audience. Learn about SEO and focus on creating high-quality, engaging content that provides value to your readers.

Physically, begin by selecting a reliable web hosting service. Purchase a domain name that reflects your niche and choose a responsive, visually appealing theme.

I personally use WordPress, and I use Kadence as a theme . However, some other bloggers use website builders like Divi and Elementor — but these can slow down your site.

You’ll also need to use blogging platforms and content management systems to publish and organize your posts effectively. Remember to continuously learn and adapt to trends and feedback for sustained growth and success.

👩‍💻  To help you start your travel blog, I highly recommend taking a course!  Check out this post for info on the  best travel blogging courses . I also did a review on the best course I’ve done,  head here .

low-cost hosting for travel blogs

For those looking to start a travel blog on a budget, shared hosting is the best option, as it is cost-efficient and provides all the basic features you need. 

Many people use cheap blog hosts like Bluehost or A2 hosting , but I personally love using Lyrical Host .

They are slightly more expensive, but you will be rewarded with a super speedy blog and 5 Star customer service. 

🤑 Lyrical Host Discount Code: Use code TRAVELBLOGGING101 to get 10% off all Lyrical hosting plans.

How hard is it to start a travel blog?

Starting a travel blog is not hard, but it does require consistent time and effort . Successful and inspiring blogs are not built overnight.

A travel blog WordPress site requires an abundance of quality content, building valuable backlinks, satisfying user intent, and more.

With patience and persistence, you can create a successful travel blog .

How do I write a travel blog?

To write a travel blog, you’ll first need to prioritize SEO to reach an audience and rank on search engines. This will help you understand user intent, incorporate EEAT signals, properly outline posts, and target the right keywords. 

Next, fill in your optimized outlines with accurate, professional, and personal information that will engage your readers.

Answer the question better than anyone else — show Google that you’re the expert in your travel blog.  

If you want to learn how to find keywords with big potential to earn affiliate income, check out my How to Find Affiliate Marketing Keywords Class .

Are travel blogs still profitable?

Yes — travel blogs are still profitable (or, they can be). With today’s ever-changing digital landscape, there are more opportunities than ever to monetize a travel blog and earn a living from it. 

Bloggers can choose from various income streams such as display advertising, affiliate links and marketing, digital products, email marketing, and more.

New and old travel blogs alike continue to generate money from valuable content . 

How do travel bloggers make money?

Travel bloggers have several options to make money . Two popular methods include affiliate marketing and display advertising. Additionally, bloggers can earn money through sponsorships and partnership opportunities.

Some bloggers choose to sell digital products or services directly to their audience – either on their blog or through email marketing.

Most travel bloggers choose to diversify their income streams with a combination of these methods.

Final Thoughts: Travel Blog Examples

There’s no shortage of amazing examples of travel blog websites to inspire you to get out there and start your journey. 

Whether you’re passionate about backpacking on a budget, splurging on a luxurious honeymoon or helping others navigate your city like a local — the blogging examples here show there’s a place for you in travel blogging. 

If you’re ready to start your blogging journey, I have travel courses for every level.

If you’re new to this, start by exploring free travel planning tips on various platforms. These can be incredibly useful, especially since you’ll need to commit yourself to at least six months of travel blogging.

The blogging examples listed here, along with resources on Travel Blogspot and social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok, offer a wealth of information and community support to help you along the way.

Whatever your travel style might be, it’s time to grab your laptop and start creating .

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36 Inspiring Travel Blog Examples For 2024

Do you travel to exotic places in South America, Europe, and other parts of the world and want to build a website to document your experiences? Perhaps you own a travel blog but are struggling to attract visitors to read through your content?

Building a travel blog with interesting articles and engaging content is one of the ways you can reach and influence a wide range of people. You can use the best blogging platforms like Wix and Squarespace to design an attention-grabbing travel blog.

This article explores 36 successful travel blogs with catchy designs and engaging content you can use as inspiration when building your own travel blog.

Let’s get started.

1. Ash Owens

Made with Squarespace

Ash Owens is an award-winning digital content creator who has nurtured her passion for travel, beauty, fashion & lifestyle. The split-page feature on the hero section makes this personal blog stand out from the blogs of other solo female travelers. 

This blog page doubles as an eCommerce store where online visitors and travel enthusiasts can purchase useful products for traveling and merchandise. 

I love how she uses high-quality images and a unique color scheme with its dominant colors being black, white, and pale copper. 

2. Her Report

Made with W ix

Her Report welcomes visitors with a picture of snow boots and a short text about Re. The webpage features logos of top publication brands and organizations that have featured mind-blowing content about one of Nepal’s best female solo travelers. 

As a full-time traveler, she uses her travel website to promote online courses in copywriting, social media management, and affiliate marketing.

The atomic tangerine-colored site footer features icons for her social media platforms, email address, and contact form. I like how the parallax scrolling effect gives the webpage a sophisticated outlook.

3. Allison Anderson

Allison Anderson is a skilled traveler, photographer, and creative who loves exploring and helping people have a taste of the world out there. 

This travel blog website welcomes visitors with a catalog of the latest blog articles and posts about her solo travelers in multiple grid-column layouts. Clicking on any of these images will transport visitors to a different page that contains interesting details for their consumption.

The search bar beside the three social media icons is a useful tool for locating relevant items and topics on the page.

4. Pack Up + Go

The Pack Up + Go blog is a collection of travel tips, an exploration of amazing US destinations, and information about how the agency’s trips work. 

Excited visitors can click the dark slate gray colored “Book Your Vacation” CTA button at the top to begin your travel planning process and necessary bookings. 

I like how this travel blog features bold and stylish fonts to properly display its engaging messages in a visually appealing fashion. Interested visitors who want to have a great travel time can use the contact form on the site footer to get in touch with the agency. 

5. The Berlin Storyteller

Made with Wix

Dennis Behnke is the founder of The Berlin Storyteller. I like how this travel blog example uses a vertical slideshow in its hero section that showcases stunning photography of Berlin.

Exploring this blog’s travel stories and engaging content, you can use the sticky blue-colored navigation bar with a drop-down effect to achieve this feat. 

There is a stunning photograph of Dennis Behnke and an engaging biography that features content about his own travel adventures in Berlin.

6. All Inclusive Vacations

All Inclusive Vacations is the blog section of the parent company SVH Travel which has been making waves in the travel industry. 

I like how this famous travel blog features heartwarming content from various places in a vertical format to encourage visitors to explore its content. 

Clicking on the blog post titles or the high-quality images will grant visitors access to the post contents, destination guides, and travel tips. The site footer houses the brand’s logo, multiple page links, and three social media icons that link to the direct online profiles.

7. The Bucket List Family

The Bucket List Family blog contains amazing adventures of the Gee family who are a bunch of Family Travel Journalists.

I like how this adventure travel blog welcomes visitors with an attention-grabbing and informative video background of various locations in the hero section. 

This unique travel blog features multiple stunning images and colorful content, and the parallax scrolling effect makes all the content sync in an attractive format. 

Interested visitors can check for content about blogging tips, travel tours, and travel-related topics by clicking the YouTube subscribe button at the center of the page.

8. World of Wanderlust

Made with Teachable

World of Wanderlust has been one of the world’s leading publishers in solo travel content since 2012. The search function on this sticky navigation bar makes exploring the solo traveler from every angle of this travel blog seamless and productive. 

This solo female traveler uses multiple grid-column layouts to structure the design layout of her website and display stunning images of various travel destinations.

The white-colored site footer contains vital information and content about every solo luxury travel, travel adventures, and various travel destinations.

9. Poe Travel

Poe Travel is a highly recognized and award-winning travel blog that has been in business for over two decades. I like how the webpage uses large text with bold fonts to communicate with visitors who are interested in the site’s content. 

The text format makes it impossible for visitors to ignore all the displayed travel deals designed to entice them to click the gray-colored CTA button.

I love how the Moss Green site footer features content like social media icons, a navigation bar, and a subscription form for constant updates.

10. Classic Travel Connection

Christen Perry is the owner and travel advisor of Classic Travel Connection. The travel journal’s mega menu bar links to content sorted by specific destination to make the exploration process seamless.

You can click the pastel brown colored live chat widget at the right side of the page to get in touch with the officials of Classic Travel Connection. 

Classic Travel Connection uses a simple yet attractive color scheme that features catchy colors like Black, Pastel Brown, Ecru White, and Blue Bayeux.

11. The Hidden Italy

Made with Webflow

The Hidden Italy opens up with a stunning image of the city and the caption “Cities and tours that we loved around Italy.” The white background makes the unique and eye-catching elements visible and appealing to online visitors. 

You can’t help but love the greed-colored “Book Tour” CTA button. If you want to check out some of the site’s contents in-depth, the white-colored sticky navigation bar makes exploring easy. 

Interested visitors and other travel bloggers can check out the interesting article section for sustainable travel advice and inspiration for future adventures. 

12. Kisty Mea

Kisty Mea is a 28-year-old free-spirited girl who loves exploring. I like how this travel blog has a clean yet minimalist design layout featuring multiple grid layouts to display its latest posts.

Clicking the tangerine-colored “See All Blog Posts” CTA buttons will transport visitors to various content about travel services, news, guides, and ways to get travel inspiration.  

Visitors and fellow travelers can use the search bar at the base of the page to locate various items without breaking a sweat.

13. Selective Potential

Selective Potential is the brainchild of Tieka who spends a lot of time adventuring and lighthouse hopping around Michigan. 

Visitors can access this travel destination and lifestyle blog content by clicking the high-quality pictures or the “Read More” CTA button below each article's content. You can check out previous blog posts by clicking the “Older” call-to-action at the base of the page.

Interested visitors can use the navigation bar at the top and base of the home page to explore various aspects of this travel blog.

14. Earth + Ocean Travel Company

Earth + Ocean Travel Company's blog focuses on vacations, destination weddings, luxury honeymoons, and guided getaways.

This travel blog website uses a two-column design layout with eye-catching images and bold cover titles as the gateway for visitors to explore the site’s content. 

Online visitors can click the “Cart” link on the navigation bar to explore the shopping page and purchase travel-related items. Earth + Ocean Travel Company’s site footer houses two unique social media icons that serve as direct links to the company’s online profiles.

15. Asiyami Gold

Asiyami Gold’s travel bold page welcomes you with stunning pictures that appear in a slideshow format in the hero section. This lifestyle blog features interesting content about different countries like Italy, India, and Ghana at the center of the webpage. 

If you want to view this content, you can click the “Read More” CTA button at the base of the page. The site’s footer houses multiple videos that link to Asiyami Gold’s Instagram page and a CTA button with a hover effect.

16. Somto Seeks

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Somto Seeks is the brainchild of Somtochukwu, a full-time travel writer whose mission is to help you navigate this big and beautiful world with confidence. Interested visitors can use the search function at the top of the page to make locating items of choice easy. 

I like how the hero section features a short biography that helps visitors get acquainted with the owner of this travel blog page. As you scroll further, you will see multiple publication logos that feature this travel blog brand.

17. Bespoke

Bespoke’s hero section features an automated slideshow displaying multiple high-resolution images to get visitors’ attention. 

I like how the texts and high-quality images from various angles of the page respond when visitors scroll around the webpage. Above the site footer, you will find a well-put-together contact form and a full-width map featuring various locations to explore.

I like how this travel blog features logos of its partners in a well-arranged format to boost credibility and social proof.

18. Chasing Buffaloes and Beyond

Chasing Buffaloes and Beyond is a travel blog based on a family of three who love to travel, explore the world, and try new things. Visitors can use the drop-down navigation bar to explore various aspects of the blog page. 

The site’s footer features a short biography of the family with a stunning picture which helps to get visitors to put a face to the brand. 

I love how the Instagram reel section features multiple videos in a column grid layout that links to the blog’s original Instagram page.

19. Milk + Honey Travels

Bri is the creator of Milk + Honey Travels Milk. This travel blog has a minimalist yet clean design layout with ample use of white space that makes every relevant element attractive. 

Milk + Honey Travels uses a seven-column layout to display its mouth-watering blog content featuring high-quality cover images with a thumbnail effect to aid exploration. You can check out the content in the Instagram reel section for travel and destination-related inspiration. 

20. Explorateur Travel

Explorateur Travel has a mission to create life-long clients through perfectly planned itineraries customized to the client’s travel style. I like how this travel blog webpage features a slideshow element to display the blog’s recent posts in an attractive and attention-grabbing fashion.  

Clicking the red colored arrow or “Read More” navigation bar will help visitors explore the blog content for a closer view of the recent posts.

The parallax scrolling effect makes exploring the blog fun, lively, and engaging and encourages visitors to explore the site content. 

21. Allure Travel

Allure Travel blog offers the latest posts on business travel news, industry insights, technology trends, and travel tips. 

The first catchy element is a stunning image of a lady having a great time at the beach working and enjoying her vacation. Exploring this webpage is visible and seamless via the white-colored sticky navigation bar with a drop-down effect. 

I like how each article has a high-quality cover image with a thumbnail effect which is designed to grab visitors' attention on arrival.

22. Bouteco

Bouteco travel blog focuses on luxury travel-related content designed to inspire and educate their audiences about various luxurious destinations. 

I love how this travel blog website features multiple grid-column layouts to structure the site’s design layout and display stunning images of various travel destinations. 

The combination of the parallax scrolling effect and high-resolution background image gives the webpage a sophisticated and lively outlook. 

Interested visitors can explore the content of various interesting articles with an engaging writing style that is available on the blog’s homepage.

23. Get Your Guide

Get Your Guide blog post design welcomes visitors with a short biography and a high-resolution image in the hero section. The blog page features interesting articles about this travel niche and relevant resource materials that make the process seamless. 

I like how the white background makes the site’s color scheme and other relevant elements visible and attractive to online visitors and potential customers. 

Interested visitors can fill in their details in the newsletter column and click the blue-colored “Sign Up” CTA button to receive constant updates.

24. Under 30 Experiences

Under 30 Experiences is a solo travel community that is designed for individuals between the ages of 21 and 35.

The first catchy element on this webpage is an engaging and informative background video in the hero section. 

This element features content designed to get visitors' attention and convince them to take necessary actions by clicking on any of the pink lemonade-colored CTA buttons.

Interested visitors can use the white-colored navigation bar with a drop-down effect to explore various angles of the page and acquire relevant information seamlessly.

25. Lost Leblanc

Made with Shopify

Lost Leblanc blog page’s hero section features a high-quality photo displaying a young man having fun on the beach. I love the caption “Lost Stories” which encourages visitors to explore further. 

As you scroll further, you will see various article content in a six-column grid display layout with a thumbnail effect for easy accessibility.

Clicking on any of these articles will help visitors get information about the digital nomad lifestyle, how to make travel videos and other engaging content. 

The permanent colored site footer features elements like a subscription column, multiple payment options, and social media icons.

26. Nathan Lee Allen

Nathan Lee Allen’s blog page features multiple full-width high-quality images displaying various travel destinations at different sections of the page.

The full-width images have a bold and catchy caption as its title which helps in categorizing each content section. Visitors can click the blue colored CTA button to get in-depth information about each blog category.

You will see various logos of past and present clients which serves as a solid source of social proof and helps to boost the blog’s credibility.

27. Alex Strohl

Alex Strohl's travel blog welcomes visitors with a mind-blowing and engaging slider that features high-quality images of various locations and monuments. 

Interested visitors can click the white-colored “View Project” CTA button at the center of the hero section to get in-depth information about Alex Strohl's travel projects.

As you scroll further, you will see various high-quality and stunning photographs from various angles of the page. I like how each blog post and the posts are accompanied by incredible travel photography with thumbnail effects for further explorations.

28. Ever Changing Horizon

Quin Schrock, an outdoor adventure photographer based out of Southern California, is the mastermind behind the success of Ever Changing Horizon. 

This blog website features an ample use of white spaces to make all relevant images on the web page visited and appealing to online visitors. You can use the sticky navigation bar to explore various relevant content on this travel blog website without breaking a sweat.

My favorite aspect of Ever Changing Horizon is the strategic display of high-quality travel photographs in a multiple-grid format.

Benjam is a top-notch travel blog owned by Benjamin James Brown who is a photographer and YouTuber making waves in the digital world. This travel blog doubles as an eCommerce store. Visitors can click the cart icon on the sticky navigation bar at the top of the page. 

Interested visitors can check out the blog content by clicking on any of the columns in the center of the home page. Each column offers visitors the opportunity to drop a like and comment on the blog content after exploration.

30. Aperture Tours

Aperture Tours’ blog page opens up with a stunning monument-based image to make visitors feel welcome. I like how this blog post layout features multiple contents featuring engaging texts, CTA buttons, and high-quality images to make the page visually appealing.

Online visitors can switch the site’s language from English to French by clicking the black-colored language switch button at the top of the page. Exploring the site page is seamless due to the presence of a sticky navigation bar with a drop-down effect.

31. A Way Abroad

A Way Abroad blog’s hero section features illustrations, motion graphics, a high-resolution image, and logos of top publication brands.  

I like how this travel blog example features a sticky navigation bar and hamburger menu bar to explore various angles of the page seamlessly. As you scroll further, you will see various high-quality images that give this webpage a fun and engaging design layout.

The black-colored site footer houses vital content like newsletters, social media icons, and links to resource materials.

32. Along Dusty Roads

Along Dusty Roads welcomes visitors with a high-quality image displaying a desert view and a young man holding a bicycle. The white background makes all the colorful elements on the web page visually appealing and attractive to online visitors.

Navigating this webpage is like taking a walk through the park due to the availability of an easy-to-use sticky menu bar with a drop-down effect.

My favorite aspect of this blog page is the use of multiple grid columns with a thumbnail effect for seamless access.

33. Our Wild Abandon

Our Wild Abandon is run by Jill and Kyla who are best friends and photographers who enjoy telling stories of the people and places.

The “Read Journal” section features a ten-column design layout to display the blog’s articles for easy identification and accessibility. Each column has a thumbnail effect on each title image which visitors can click to have a sneak peek into each article content.

The dark green colored site footer features an Instagram and Management link that transports visitors to the respective pages when clicked.

34. Corlu Travels

Corlu Travels’ webpage has a well-structured design layout with multiple blog posts in a grid format from the top to the bottom of the page.

Each blog column has a thumbnail effect that grants visitors access to the content and a comment and like option to boost the reader’s engagement. The sticky navigation bar has a drop-down effect which makes exploration seamless and worthwhile. 

Interested visitors can click on any of the social media icons on the site footer to access more content about the travel blog. There is a newsletter section where visitors can submit their details to get updates on new blog posts in their email boxes.  

35. The Sofia Log

Sophie Hollingsworth is a passionate adventurer and her works have been featured by National Geographic and the United Nations.

The Sofia Log welcomes visitors with an image of the world’s map and highlights specific locations she has visited. You will see a list of these countries in a vertical structure which links to a different webpage upon clicking. 

Online visitors can click any of the social media icons on the site footer to access more content about the travel blog. 

36. Big Adventure Travel Company

Big Adventure Travel Company was established by a bunch of serious world travelers in 2015. I like how the blog page welcomes visitors with a stunning high-quality image of a travel destination at the top of the webpage.

My favorite part is the unique writing style displayed in the engaging and informative site content to convince potential customers to go into business with them. 

The white background makes all the vital elements on the webpage attractive and visible for visitors to explore and enjoy the content.

Best Travel Blogs FAQs

You can become a successful travel blogger by researching your niche, coming up with a memorable blog name, picking a blogging platform, setting up web hosting, customizing your travel blog, establishing your branding, setting up the pages, publishing your first blog posts, and promoting and growing your audience.

Writing a travel blog is not as difficult as it sounds but if you follow these steps you will get the desired results. Understand why you're writing, make it your own, know the general rules of travel writing, edit your work, avoid cliches, be confident in your abilities, and continually hone your craft to ensure your delivery is always excellent. 

Every good travel bold post must contain the top destinations for families, couples, kids, and students, compelling reasons to visit, location-specific cultural elements to be aware of, where and what to eat, best gifts to bring back for friends, neighborhoods to stay, high-quality photographs of local culture, and what not to eat.

The travel blogging industry is a profitable one. You can expect to earn as much as $1,000 monthly after a year of running a travel blog successfully. The best travel bloggers like Brian Kelly, Adam Enfroy, Wandering Earl, and Mark Weins earn six figures annually from their travel blogs. 

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Travel blogs have become a very popular and lucrative niche over the last several years. Even with the challenges of COVID-19 and a dramatic drop in overall travel, the opportunities for the next several years are incredible. Statistics show that over 80% of travel planning is done online these days, and more than half of travel bloggers operate more than a single site. This highlights not only the demand but also the need to diversify your offerings as a blogger.

Given the current travel restrictions around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now’s the time for travel bloggers to focus on marketing their blogs and growing their audience. There are lots of ways to promote your travel blog, too, from effective content marketing strategies to social media marketing , paid social media ads , and more.

It’s not just about growing traffic to your travel blog, but monetizing it, too. After all, you need a way to fund all those globe-trotting adventures. Renting out your pad while you’re on a travel journey? Install an Airbnb follow button on your travel blog so visitors can save your Airbnb experience, listing, or other pages. Travel bloggers who offer guided tours of their cities or other experiences for travelers can install the TripAdvisor follow button , which enables blog visitors to save your TripAdvisor listing or experience.

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of the 50 best travel blogs that can inspire your own work. Creating a content and business strategy for a blog can be tough, and it is always helpful to learn from other leaders and influencers in the space. You’ll find a diverse mix of sub-niches in the list, including sites that focus on travel photography, retirement travel, and solo female travel. The travel blogs featured below aren’t ranked or rated in any particular way but are listed alphabetically.

1. Adventurous Kate  

@adventurouskate

Kate McCulley has traveled to 83 countries so far and her blog, Adventurous Kate, is a great resource for anyone looking to travel and turn their passion into a full-time business. Her target audience is independent women and she covers topics like travel resources, destinations, and travel safety. To help connect with her audience, Kate also publishes a monthly recap where she talks about highlights and key learnings from each period of travel.

What you can learn from Adventurous Kate:

• Why you need to target your blog for a very specific audience
• How to balance informative posts and personal posts to keep your content interesting
• Ideas for taking great pictures while traveling that are interesting and authentic

2. Against the Compass

@AgainstCompass

Against the Compass, from Joan Torres, focuses on off-the-beaten-path destinations that may be overlooked by other sources. Joan is from Spain, and he has a great “start here” page that explains his motivations and goals for his travel blog. He strives to provide unique content that can’t be found anywhere else, including detailed guides for many destinations in the Middle East.

What you can learn from Against the Compass:

• How focusing on specific countries can help differentiate you from other travelers
• Why travel insurance is a very popular topic today
• Setting up a travel blog to support multiple languages

3. Along Dusty Roads

@alongdustyroads

Along Dusty Roads was created by Andrew and Emily, a British couple who have been traveling extensively for the last six years after leaving their local jobs. As with many of the travel blogs in this post, the blog owners have many first-hand stories to share. This website is a reminder of how important it is to develop some of your own unique experiences that will be relevant for the audience you are looking to grow.

What you can learn from Along Dusty Roads:

• How to incorporate dramatic landscape photos into your landing pages and posts
• The importance of selecting a particular color palette for your branding
• A great way to integrate your Instagram feed into your website

4. Anywhere We Roam

@anywhereweroam

Mark and Paul operate the Anywhere We Roam blog and have been sharing a lot of great content over the last several years. This blog features a lot of stunning landscape photos and does a nice job of highlighting excellent nature and wildlife destinations. One particularly helpful resource on their site is a ‘Book’ tab where you can view tips and instructions for how to set up everything you need for a trip, including insurance and activities.

What you can learn from Anywhere We Roam:

• How a defined mission statement can strengthen your blog
• The importance of highlighting any travel awards or mentions from authoritative sites
• Useful ways to diversify your social media presence on multiple platforms

5. Atlas & Boots

@atlasandboots

Atlas and Boots was founded by novelist Kia Abdullah and photographer Peter Watson. This outdoor travel blog is the perfect resource for real adventures to immersive natural locations. They not only cater to outdoor adventure seekers but also have resources for finding remote work and balancing life and work while traveling.

What you can learn from Atlas & Boots:

• Why a simple website theme can really make your photos noticeable
• How to develop guides for hikes and treks that cater to outdoor travelers
• Excellent ways to incorporate travel books and movies

6. Backpacker Banter

@stokedfortravel

Chris Stevens runs Backpacker Banter as a resource for budget travel tips and guides. He has been traveling since 2009 as a surfer, photographer, and blogger and has a lot of fascinating guides covering destinations like South Africa and Thailand. The ocean is obviously a primary theme of his blog, and you can really see how his branding and photography highlight the best part of life near the water.

What you can learn from Backpacker Banter:

• How to balance multiple brands and websites as a blogger
• Ways to offer exclusive discounts to your readers
• How to develop a travel niche around your desired lifestyle

7. Barbaralicious

@bbarbaralicious

The site Barbaralicious has accumulated over 100,000 followers, and Barbara Riedel regularly adds new content to her travel blog. A native of Germany, Barbara has optimized her site for both German and English language audiences, and the blog features self-published books and additional services. This travel website is a nice example of how to combine professional offerings with a travel blog.

What you can learn from Barbaralicious:

• How to format and release self-published books
• Ideas for diversifying income sources through services, products, and publications
• Using your personal story to make your brand authentic

8. Be My Travel Muse

@bemytravelmuse

Kristin launched Be My Travel Muse as a blog dedicated to helping others plan their dream trips. She actively promotes her brand on social media channels, including Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. On her travel blog you will find a lot of excellent resources for solo female travel, such as destination guides and shopping tips.

What you can learn from Be My Travel Muse:

• How to create an immersive travel map on your blog
• Ideas for how to build a compelling landing page
• Excellent examples of YouTube video content

9. Bound For Nowhere

Husband and wife team Owen and Mak have been traveling non-stop for over 1,600 days and fully embrace the van life. They have a well-organized travel blog that includes details of their journey, van build, and recommended gear. This site is a useful resource for travelers who seek to live and work in a fully remote environment while visiting destinations around the world.

What you can learn from Bound For Nowhere:

• How to create simple and cohesive branding for your blog
• Effective ways to offer products and accept donations
• Where to find affiliate opportunities in addition to Amazon

10. Bucket L istly

@peachananr

Pete Rojwongsuriya is a full-time travel blogger who has visited over 65 countries and written over 200 articles. His goal for the BucketListly blog is to help other travelers plan their trips in a way that is simplified and less stressful. The main way he achieves this is by sharing personal stories, including his candid experiences and failures that can help others learn from his mistakes.

What you can learn from Bucketlistly:

• How to offer Lightroom presets as a way to increase newsletter signups
• Why you should focus on the travel locations you are most familiar with
• New ideas for creating a modern and immersive travel blog theme

11. Cheapest Destinations

Tim Leffel is a travel writer and author who is best known for his book, The World’s Cheapest Destinations , which shares the name with his travel blog. His work has been featured in multiple publications, and he has been interviewed by many other popular travel bloggers. The blog contains some informative posts that explain the cost of living in various countries and how to find great deals when planning your itineraries.

What you can learn from Cheapest Destinations:

• Ways to promote travel books through your blog
• How a simple blog design can be used to capture a large audience
• The importance of linking to your other websites and offerings

12. Expert Vagabond  

@expertvagabond

Expert Vagabond features photography tips, travel advice, and guides for how to maximize your travel budget. Matt Karsten started the blog over 10 years ago and has been featured on some impressive websites including National Geographic. He is also active on social media and does a great job of focusing his travel blog around his core topics of photography, backpacking, and nomadic life.

What you can learn from Expert Vagabond:

• What a professional theme and branding looks like
• How to feature your most popular articles and posts
• Great ideas for integrating social media feeds into your landing page

13. Follow The Boat

@followtheboat

Follow the Boat is the blog of British citizens Jamie and Liz who have been traveling in their boat since 2006. They strive to make their content very personal and realistic without sensationalizing the experience of traveling full-time. You’ll also see that they’ve integrated a web store into their travel blog to offer visitors various products.

What you can learn from Follow The Boat:

• How to blend photography and travel writing in your posts
• The importance of being authentic and candid with your audience
• Ways to promote and sell products through your travel blog

14. Girl Eat World

Melissa Hie, from Singapore, is the blogger who runs Girl Eat World, and she documents her travels through the various foods she eats along the way. She focuses her social media efforts on Instagram and Facebook, where she does a nice job of cross promoting her work. Her travel blog is not her full-time job, and you can follow along with her personal and professional journey through the annual reviews that she shares.

What you can learn from Girl Eat World:

• How an FAQ can help orient new site visitors
• Where to place a travel map to share destinations
• Why a simple website theme can help improve your content

15. Girl Gone Travel

@ImCarolCain

Carol Cain is the CEO of a communications and branding agency, and her blog, Girl Gone Travel, documents her experiences traveling with a large family. This is a great example of a travel blog that allows someone to highlight their passions and their professional work. The website has a simple design and allows Carol to focus on her content and promote her offerings.

What you can learn from Girl Gone Travel:

• Where to place testimonials on your site for maximum effect
• How to structure a page that offers collaboration opportunities
• Why you should integrate Instagram into your landing page

16. Global Help Swap

@globalhelpswap

The travel blog at Global Help Swap includes travel snapshots and information about important environmental events throughout the world. Bloggers Karen and Paul embrace the idea of responsible travel and share tips with their followers to help them create their own memorable journeys. As the name implies, the site also has a listing for global volunteer opportunities for travelers.

What you can learn from Global Help Swap:

• How to create a service-oriented travel blog that has a defined purpose
• Formatting ideas for travel guides
• Which social media platforms are effective for promoting a travel blog

17. Goats on the Road

@goatsontheroad

The 30-something couple Nick and Dariece have been working and living on the road for over 10 years so far. Their blog, Goats on the Road, has been featured in dozens of major websites such as Forbes and Travel Pulse. They started this website in 2012 and since then have expanded their staff to include an active group of content contributors.

What you can learn from Goats on the Road:

• How to find additional contributors to create value-added content
• Where to find remote jobs and careers to promote on your travel blog
• Ways to define and leverage a unique website name

18. Gotta Keep Movin

Emma Higgins created Gotta Keep Movin in 2010 and has been traveling full-time since 2011. One of the unique aspects of her website is the inclusion of annual printed guides that document a year living in a particular destination. This strategy allows Emma to use her skills as a freelance travel writer to develop additional revenue streams through her platform.

What you can learn from Gotta Keep Movin:

• How to market and sell printed materials on your site
• Why podcasting is a great medium for the travel blogger
• Where to find other travelers and writers who can contribute content

19. Hand Luggage Only  

Two college roommates, Yaya and Lloyd, came up with the idea for Hand Luggage Only while studying together at the University of Cambridge in England. Since 2014, their travel blog has been a resource for travel insights, photography guides, and food reviews. They’ve amassed a large following and do a nice job of developing engaging content.

What you can learn from Hand Luggage Only:

• How to take vivid and interesting travel photos
• The importance of including relevant category links on your main page
• How to organize a searchable archive for older content

20. I Am Aileen

Aileen Adilid promotes the idea of solo female travel through her blog, I Am Aileen. Her site features destination guides that span all seven continents, and there are also detailed posts showing visitors how to create a successful blog and become a digital nomad. This a a well-designed and professional looking site that covers a large number of different travel topics.

What you can learn from I Am Aileen:

• How to combine lifestyle and travel themes into a single blog
• Designing an online shop for physical and informational products
• How an online newsletter can help build your following

21. Legal Nomads  

@legalnomads

Legal Nomads started as a personal blog and has since grown into a complete travel website that covers topic such as writing and gluten free travel. Jodi Ettenberg maintains the blog and offers readers some amazing stories about resilience and how to balance work and life priorities. Jodi shares details and really strives to give readers a complete picture of the challenges that one can face.

What you can learn from Legal Nomads:

• Where to find resources when traveling gluten-free
• Useful ways to integrate an online shop
• How to pivot your website to meet your personal and professional needs

22. Life Part 2

@LifePartII

Life Part 2 is among a growing number of travel blogs that cater to the needs of baby boomers. Jonathan and Sarah are retired and travel full-time to destinations throughout the world. They share tips that help visitors make the most of their retirement and inspire them to try new things and keep growing. In addition to travel topics, there’s also some informative content that discusses lifestyle concepts such as minimalism and budgeting.

What you can learn from Life Part 2:

• How to define a specific niche for your travel blog
• Why listing your experiences can be a great motivation for readers
• Ways to develop your true purpose as a blogger

23. Lost With Purpose

@lostwpurpose

Alex Reynolds launched Lost With Purpose as a female solo travel blog where she explains exactly how to work and travel independently. The site is an inspiration for new travelers and also has a lot of useful tips and resources that anyone can use. She also offers exclusive tours in Pakistan, which allows her to spend time with fellow travelers and offer a truly unique experience for those who attend.

What you can learn from Lost With Purpose:

• How to launch and market customized travel tours
• Writing and formatting immersive travel guides
• Where to place links for Patreon support from readers

24. Maptia  

Maptia is a travel blog that focuses on the art of storytelling. Each article on the website mixes vivid photographs with well-written accounts to really explain what the experience is like to visit different places. Visitors can sign up for a newsletter to stay informed about the latest stories, and there are additional resources available to explore the community.

What you can learn from Maptia:

• How to develop a narrative style for your blog content
• Where to find active contributors and develop a true community
• Great ideas for creating a visual web store and selling photography products

25. Marriott Traveler

@mbonvoytraveler

Marriott does an excellent job of fostering an active community for their blog, the Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. The site is created as its own entity, and it has the look and functionality of a standard travel blog. The articles are well written and include photography that helps capture the essence of each topic.

What you can learn from Marriott Traveler:

• An inside look at how a major company publishes their travel blog content
• How to use diverse categories that cover many aspects of the travel world
• Great examples of how to embed video content directly into posts

26. Matador Network

@MatadorNetwork

Matador has become a massive network of travel enthusiasts that includes millions of readers who regularly visit the blog. With a dedicated international team of contributors, this site is an inspirational example of using a travel blog to promote a true business venture. The team has also created an exclusive travel app, travelstoke, and you can view a selection of their premium shows and mini-documentaries called Matador Originals.

What you can learn from Matador Network:

• The benefit of having an app that is associated with a blog
• How to develop an international community of active followers
• What can happen when you place high editorial standards on content

27. Matthew Woodward

@OnTheRails

With so many travel blogs out there, it can be a challenge to differentiate your website and make it unique. Matthew Woodward has carved out an interesting niche for himself and travels nearly exclusively by train. He has mapped his largest trips on the website as distinct itineraries that capture multiple stops along a journey between two cities.

What you can learn from Matthew Woodward:

• The benefit of developing a unique point of view
• How to promote books on a travel blog
• Where to find new ideas for YouTube and Instagram content

28. My Life’s a Travel Movie

@AlyssaRamos

Alyssa Ramos is a travel blogger and social media influencer who documents her journeys on her blog, My Life’s A Travel Movie. She prefers to travel solo and shares a lot of helpful tips for other aspiring travelers who want to learn how to get started. There’s a ton of content on the website, and she also organizes group trips to interesting destinations.

What you can learn from My Life’s a Travel Movie:

• How to use Instagram to increase traffic to your blog
• Where to promote the products in your web store
• Why giveaways can help you grow your email subscriber list

29. Never Ending Footsteps

@NEFootsteps

Lauren Juliff is a writer who has been traveling extensively over the last 10 years while running the Never Ending Footsteps blog. Along with destination guides, you will also find some excellent articles about working and living in many different countries. She also has an interesting travel anxiety course available to help individuals overcome their fears and reduce anxiety through traveling.

What you can learn from Never Ending Footsteps:

• How to promote courses on your travel blog
• The importance of using social media along with your website
• How to be candid and authentic with your audience

30. NOMADasaurus

@NOMADasaurus

The NOMADasaurus website has been around since 2013 and has become the biggest travel blog in Australia. Alesha Bradford and Jarryd Salem use this platform to share travel tips and show their readers how to promote sustainability. The site is easy to browse, and they do a really nice job of combining interesting writing with impressive photography.

What you can learn from Nomadasaurus:

• How to offer adventure tours to your audience
• Why you might want to promote sustainable tourism on your blog
• Ways to maximize your engagement on Twitter and YouTube

31. Nomadic Boys

@nomadicboys

Stefan and Sebastian are a couple who have been traveling for the last 10 years and together created a leading gay travel blog called Nomadic Boys. They offer tips and inspiration for members of the LBGTQ community and their international audience. This website is an excellent example of combining lifestyle topics with resources for long-term travel.

What you can learn from Nomadic Boys:

• How to establish an email newsletter
• The importance of networking for blog success
• Tips for curating travel content for the LBGTQ community

32. Nomadic Matt  

@nomadicmatt

Nomadic Matt is a well-known blog in the travel space that has been around for over 11 years. Matt has been to over 100 countries, and his travels have been covered by major publications like the BBC and The New York Times. He has a nice mix of informative and inspirational content that helps visitors learn more about traveling to any place at any time.

What you can learn from Nomadic Matt:

• How to launch and maintain a webshop on your site
• The true value of community and how to maximize your networking
• Ways to successfully sell guidebooks and courses

33. Notes From the Road

@erikgauger

Notes From the Road is an experimental travel blog by Erik Gauger. His content focuses on experiences in nature, and you’ll find a lot of stunning wildlife photography within many of the posts. He also includes several of his own illustrations. Erik’s goal for his blog is to capture true experiences that are told in a sincere way as they happen.

What you can learn from Notes From the Road:

• The value of demonstrating authenticity through your blog
• How to show a vivid picture of nature during travel
• Ways to organize your travel writings by destination

34. Oneika The Traveller

@oneikatravel l er

Oneika Raymond is a media personality and journalist who has appeared on the Travel Channel and NBC New York. Her blog, Oneika the Traveller, allows her to share experiences from her travels to over 115 different countries over the years. She aims to inspire people of color and provide some important commentary and opinions along the way.

What you can learn from Oneika The Traveler:

• How to balance blog content with a social media presence
• Ways to present professional travel experience
• Why you should embody the essence of the lifestyle you promote

35. Practical Wanderlust

@practicalwander

Practical Wanderlust is a blog by a couple, Lia and Jeremy, who strive to provide their audience with realistic tips and advice for traveling. They’ve created detailed guides for many destinations and also offer gift guides for topics like hiking and eco-friendly travel. You’ll find some great articles on the blog along with some amazing photos from many unique places.

What you can learn from Practical Wanderlust:

• Using printable checklists to attract newsletter followers
• Why hosting a podcast can help develop your audience
• How to promote products through affiliate sites

36. Retire Early and Travel

@RetireTravel

Keith and Tina Paul created Retire Early and Travel to help people prioritize travel and find ways to retire early and make it happen. They work alongside major travel agencies and businesses to find experiences they can review for their audience. This is an excellent example of using a travel blog not only to engage with an audience but also develop a true business around the concept.

What you can learn from Retire Early and Travel:

• The importance of developing a core audience
• How to use your blog to promote travel companies and offerings
• The benefit of focusing on a specific travel concept for your blog

37. Sidetracked

@SidetrackedMag

Sidetracked seeks to capture the emotion of travel within each and every blog post. They run their travel blog as a web magazine with a complete editorial team and regular group of contributors. The field journal gives you quick access to specific entries covering different locations, and visitors can also purchase printed Sidetracked books from the online shop.

What you can learn from Sidetracked:

• How to run and operate an online travel magazine
• Great ways to match your highlighted content with each season
• Where to find great brand partnerships

38. Spin The Globe

@spin_theglobe

Sylvia Longmire has gained international recognition as a traveler who doesn’t let her disability hold her back. Previously diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Sylvia travels in her wheelchair and provides an intimate look into the challenges and potential for wheelchair accessible travel. She has also released several books and provides an impressive number of consulting and trip planning offerings on her blog.

What you can learn from Spin The Globe:

• The true value of capturing candid and authentic stories
• Ways you can promote books through a travel blog
• How to embrace life and focus on your potential

39. Stuck in Customs

@treyratcliff

Stuck in Customs is the travel blog of photographer Trey Ratcliff, and he really captures his personality on the site. He has amassed an impressive following and shares a ton of informative tutorials and guides for taking better photos and videos. This website is a great example of being fully committed to your niche and developing multiple streams of income.

What you can learn from Stuck in Customs:

• How to promote yourself and your work in an authentic way
• Why you should use multiple social media platforms
• How to develop informative tutorials and guides

40. The Barefoot Nomad  

@BarefootNomads

The Barefoot Nomad is the blog of Micki and Charles Kosman, who have been actively traveling since 2003 and sharing a multitude of tips with their audience. With an active community of followers built over the last 10 years, their blog highlights the importance of consistency and regularly posting fresh content. Highlights of their blog include travel tech reviews and tips for how to manage travel as a family with young children.

What you can learn from The Barefoot Nomad:

• The importance of writing a detailed About Us page
• How to develop your content for long-term growth
• How technology is impacting the travel niche

41. The Blonde Abroad

@theblondeabroad

The Blonde Abroad is run by Kiki, who has compiled a diverse set of travel tips on her website. She promotes the concept of solo travel and the many ways you can define your own unique approach to visiting any destination you choose. You’ll find a nice mix of inspirational posts, guides, and planning resources on her blog.

What you can learn from The Blonde Abroad:

• The importance of integrating lifestyle tips and guides for deep audience engagement
• How to incorporate a web store into your travel blog
• The value of an easily accessible “start here” page to help direct new visitors

42. The Points Guy

@thepointsguy

As the name implies, The Points Guy is a travel blog dedicated to maximizing the value of travel points and miles. Brian Kelly started this blog in 2010 and has since built a huge audience with over 10 million unique visitors to the site each month. On The Points Guy blog, Brian shares guides for how to accumulate and use travel rewards and also covers airline and travel news and other important topics related to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What you can learn from The Points Guy:

• How to integrate two big topics, travel and personal finance, into a unique niche website
• Why including relevant news topics can help keep your content fresh
• How to set up a category for dedicated reviews for travel services and products

43. The Travel Episodes

@travelepisodes

The Travel Episodes is the blog of Johannes Klaus, who focuses on the idea of travel as as a medium for storytelling. His travel stories include vivid photography and well-formatted posts to really build a sense for what it feels like to visit these destinations. Each post is written in a long-form journalistic style and often includes stories that span multiple days of a particular trip.

What you can learn from The Travel Episodes:

• How to create narrative-style travel posts that include relevant images
• What topics and themes can be developed into deeply engaging content
• How to maximize the value of guest bloggers and contributed stories

44. Time Travel Turtle

@michaelturtle

Time Travel Turtle is Michael Turtle’s blog, and his content reflects his background as a television and radio reporter. His goal as a blogger is to share stories from his travels in a way that inspires others and helps them plan their own adventures. One major focus of his site is the importance of Unesco World Heritage Sites and why they make such incredible destinations to visit.

What you can learn from Time Travel Turtle:

• Where to place your most popular posts as a dedicated feed
• Why integrating a clear mission, such as visiting World Heritage Sites, can give your website structure
• The importance of including lesser-known destinations and stories in your posts

45. Travel Break

Travel Break is run by Stephanie Be, who took a gap year after college and has traveled to 42 countries since then. Her website has a very streamlined layout with content that focuses on planning, packing, and travel tips. She has also created an online shop and promotes a dedicated travel companion app.

What you can learn from Travel Break:

• The importance of being featured on other authoritative websites and blogs
• How to structure and promote an engaging online store
• Ideas for how to promote exclusive travel services and professional offerings

46. Travel For Wildlife

@Travel4Wildlife

Travel for Wildlife is a nature travel blog created by a couple, Cristina Garcia and Hal Brindley. They not only share travel tips but also dedicate time to promoting conservation initiatives and the importance of responsible wildlife tourism. This website is an excellent example of how to combine a passion for travel with larger themes and trends in the industry.

What you can learn from Travel For Wildlife:

• Ways to organize and share destination guides
• A simple format for featuring your trending content
• How winning tourism awards can help build credibility for your blog

47. Uncornered Market  

Bloggers and consultants Dan and Audrey started Uncornered Market to share stories from travelers and organizations that embrace the planet and promote responsible forms of travel. Hailing from the United States, they share stories that paint a more genuine picture of American life than can be seen on television. This approach helps them engage with an international audience and provides a strong base for promoting their consulting services.

What you can learn from Uncornered Market:

• How to combine a travel blog with a commercial site featuring professional services
• Why creating case studies for your blog can help you gain credibility with a professional audience
• Where to place alert banners to provide visitors with urgent and important news and content

48. View From the Wing  

Gary Leff is a CFO and travel expert, and his blog, View From the Wing, is an inspiring example of a site that has a clearly defined, specific purpose. His main focus is sharing travel deals and advice for how to manage air travel, hotel, and credit card rewards. Having been featured in a number of television, radio, and print publications, Gary continues to expand his reach and share the latest trends in the industry.

What you can learn from View from the Wing:

• How to promote an email newsletter to your audience
• The best way to organize trip reports by region and year
• Where to place your best deals when promoting third-party offers

49. Wandering Earl

@wanderingearl

Derek has been traveling full-time since 1999 and has spent the last 20 years traveling to over 100 countries. His blog, Wandering Earl, contains blog posts and travel resources that chronicle his experiences. By building his website around his lifestyle, he has been able to create an authentic identity and share content that truly resonates with his audience.

What you can learn from Wandering Earl:

• The value of making a resources section a highlight of your landing page
• How to get the maximum value out of a simple website theme
• Where to plan travel tours as an offering for dedicated travelers

50. We’re The Russos

@WeretheRussos

The We’re the Russos travel blog was created by full-time RVers Joe and Kait Russo in 2015. They’ve developed an effective and simple brand for their website that includes a nice professional logo and basic theme. They also do a great job of embedding their relevant YouTube content directly into posts and mixing different topics to keep the feed from becoming repetitive.

What you can learn from We’re The Russos:

• How to develop and promote travel books for your website
• Why YouTube can be an excellent extension of a travel blog
• Tips for starting your own blog and earning money while traveling

Studying these amazing travel blogs and what they do right can inspire you to create your own travel blog that makes a mark in this popular niche. Once you start growing your audience, there are many ways to monetize your travel blog and finance your travel adventures. If you rent out your apartment or home to travelers while you’re jetsetting around the globe, promote your listings on sites like TripAdvisor and Airbnb with our easy to install Airbnb and TripAdvisor follow buttons, making it easy for your blog visitors to save your listings or experiences for the next time they’re planning a trip to your neck of the woods. Not only can you install them in just minutes, but they’re totally free to use!

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The 40 Best Travel Blogs of 2021

We’ve compiled and ranked the top 40 travel blogs in the world this year. Satisfy your wanderlust with these great blogs!

Travel blogs are one of the best ways to get information about different destinations and budget tips for travel. There are many bloggers who travel full-time and write about their experiences. It’s becoming a popular resource for anyone planning a vacation with different itineraries already built and beautiful pictures to help get you excited. We pulled together a list of 40 of the best travel blogs you can explore right now on the internet. You’ll find something for every kind of traveler on the list, so enjoy exploring some new sites.

40 of the Best Travel Blogs of 2021

Notes from the road.

This is one of the longest-running travel blogs on the internet. Erik Gauger started it back in 1999 as a way to document his adventures. He is located in the Pacific Northwest but has travel stories from around the world. The photography is beautiful and there are some deep dives into plants and animals and a collection of the sketches he does while traveling.

See a sample of the photo and drawings in this post about the Deep South of the United States .

The Global Wizards

This family of four found themselves struggling to spend enough time together as a family, so they decided to uproot their lives in 2018 and start traveling the world. They share tips on traveling with kids, snippets from the time they spend in their VW van, and tons of inspiration for global family vacations.

Start with this post about the essentials for van life and RV travel in 2021 .

Two Wandering Soles

Katie and Ben have had an adventurous marriage. They’ve built two custom campervans, taught English in South Korea, and backpacked through South America. They are down-to-earth and are passionate about street food and sustainable, slow travel. With a huge collection of posts about outdoor adventures and destination guides from all around the world, they are a great resource for trip planning.

Check out this post about climbing one of the biggest volcanoes in Central America for a taste of their travel spirit.

Alex in Wanderland

Alex grew up in Albany, New York, and decided to travel early in her twenties. She has worked all kinds of different jobs in countries all over the world, but recently start hosting retreats in incredible locations. One of her passions is scuba diving and she shares some incredible dive photos and destinations to consider.

See some of her incredible underwater photography from the Red Sea here .

Kara and Nate

This travel couple were high school sweethearts from Nashville, Tennessee. They set out with the goal of visiting 100 countries by 2020 and the mission was accomplished. Transparency as a travel blogger is rare, but they share their income and expenses and give you the full story about full-time travel – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Their YouTube channel is fantastic with at least one new episode released weekly and it’s easy to follow along on their adventures.

Read their list of top travel credit cards to help maximize your rewards and travel cheaper .

Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt is a New York Times Bestseller that has been sharing travel advice and budget travel tips for over a decade. He shares travel guides for specific destinations and overall travel advice on how to avoid scams, find the cheapest airfare, and other important travel resources.

Explore his South Africa guide for just one example of the information you can find here.

Uncornered Market

Dan and Audrey left for Europe on a sabbatical in 2001 and never returned to corporate life in the United States. They have been sharing their adventures ever since. The blog won an award for the best responsible tourism blog, so you can be sure that travel tips from them will help you find travel experiences that don’t leave a negative impact on the places you’re visiting.

Read this post about how to support local women while traveling .

Atlas and Boots

If you’re looking for beautiful travel photography, check out Atlas and Boots. This travel blog was started by a photographer and a novelist to document their travels. You will find important debates about the impacts of the tourism industry, recaps of their mountain treks, and details about some of the most beautiful corners of the planet. It’s a great place to get some backpacking inspiration.

Start with their recap of the Everest base camp trek .

Tim and Fin

Tim and Fin are living their dream life as digital nomads that manage an online Amazon business and a successful YouTube channel. Follow their motorbike trip across Vietnam or the RV travels from the southern US to Alaska to see some incredible road trips. The most recent trip they took was to Iceland to see the volcano erupting and the drone footage they captured is unbelievable. Get inspired for your trip or experience places you may never see in person.

Check out their Banff destination guide especially if you’re planning a trip to Canada.

Hand Luggage Only

This travel blog began in a dorm room in Cambridge and now these two have traveled and photographed hundreds of beautiful destinations around the world. The photos they share definitely spark some wanderlust. Explore hundreds of “best-of” lists they’ve shared from their personal experiences which makes them one of the best travel blogs. It’s so helpful when you’re planning a trip.

Check out their 14 places to visit in Portugal to get a taste of their travel photos .

Of Whiskey and Words

This travel writer, Todd, is from the cornfields of Nebraska and was excited to hit the road immediately after college. He worked on a cruise ship, lived in Australia for a while, and has spent the last seven years traveling to festivals and different destinations around the world. He shares trip planning tips and travel deals.

Add his list of must-see spots in Hawaii to your list.

Beyond the Bucketlist

Geena and Evan set off on a round-the-world adventure. The pandemic brought them back to the United States after slow traveling in Asia, but they were able to customize a van and continue their incredible adventures. With a focus on budget and adventure travel, you’ll find so much inspiration and ideas for your next trip. You’ll get a great mix of backpacker tales and van life realities while finding incredible spots off the beaten path to add to your adventure list.

Check out their helpful tips for a trip to India .

Dan Flying Solo

Blogging about his adventures around the world and now his life in Portugal, Dan’s website is a great follow to find your next adventure. He does a tiny bit of luxury travel but mixes it in with camping trips for a wide range of experiences. You’ll get a great collection of stories from this globetrotter.

Dream about chartering a yacht with his collection of the best places to cruise .

The Poor Traveler

The word “poor” in their title refers to little money and little luck. These two bloggers share their mistakes while traveling to help you avoid those same situations. It’s one of the best budget travel blogs you can find and has a ton of content about Asia and the countries they’ve visited there as well as their home country, the Philippines.

Check out their budget guide to Tokyo, Japan .

Legal Nomads

Jodi left her legal job to travel to Siberia in 2008 and has been sharing travel stories ever since. Her lifestyle blog covers topics outside of travel as well, so you feel like you really get to know her when reading her articles. You’ll get lots of foodie information too especially if you’re searching for gluten-free options around the world. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, BBC Travel, and New York Times to name just a few.

As a native Canadian, she has a great guide to her hometown of Montreal .

Along Dusty Roads

Following a travel photographer is the perfect way to get excited about seeing more of the world. Along Dusty Roads has some incredible photography from the slow travels they take. The places they visit might be a bit of your comfort zone but they give you some incredible ideas of places to visit. Follow along to enjoy their beautiful adventures.

See their beautiful photographs from the Patagonia area of Chile .

Wandering Earl

Derek (his middle name is Earl) has visited 188 countries! There is no shortage of inspiration on the travel blog if you’re starting with a blank slate. He even runs a small-group tour company that you can join up with on the road. With years of travel under his belt, he has great tips for packing and the best travel gear.

He is currently doing some traveling in the United States and you can see his recent Las Vegas and Grand Canyon post here .

Silly Little Kiwi

Tara has spent the last decade of her life traveling the world, first as a solo female traveler and now with the man she fell in love with in Laos. She has backpacked around Europe, spent time living in New Zealand, and has explored many different corners of the world. You’ll find great information on sustainable brands, tours that support locals, and other great responsible travel tips.

Here is her guide to London and the best things to do there .

Roads and Kingdoms

Roads and Kingdoms is a travel site that features work for multiple travel writers and creators. They even did work with Anthony Bourdain on his Emmy-winning TV show. They have incredibly detailed city guides available for multiple locations and fascinating stories about people from all over the world.

Dive into this fascinating story about this Cambodian architect for just a glimpse into the wonderful travel writing on this site.

This family of four has been traveling for the last two decades. They’ve got a huge social media following and have even been invited to the White House for a travel summit as one of the top travel influencers. This website is full of advice for traveling with kids and family. You can listen to their podcast as well for even deeper conversations about family travel.

Get a kid’s viewpoint of California’s Disneyland with this post by their 11 year old daughter.

BucketListly Blog

Pete is a travel blogger based in Thailand. His blog features a ton of great tips and information about Thailand, New Zealand, and tons more. He has visited over 60 countries as a solo traveler and shares his perspective on travel with a third-world passport which can make some countries trickier to visit. He is also a freelance designer, which is obvious with the beautiful look of his website.

Get his 10-day Bangkok, Thailand itinerary here .

This couple claims to be on the world’s longest honeymoon and with over 3000 days and counting, they probably have the title. Along with their website, the couple has also written a book for National Geographic about the Ultimate Journeys for Two. They have recently been on a mission to become experts in the Glamping world and have been traveling around with their vintage camper. With coffee table books and gorgeous destination guides on the website, they have a ton of information to share with any traveler.

See their incredible adventure in Antartica which was their 7th continent visited (plus there are penguins.)

5 Lost Together

This Canadian family of five shares their expat life on their website with tips about traveling with kids of different ages and how to plan long-term travel. You can also read the stories of other traveling families in their series about how to travel more as a family.

Start with their A-Z Guide to traveling to India with your kids .

The Broke Backpacker

This website is run by a team of budget travelers that have successfully crossed the globe for as little as $10 per day. If you are looking for information on backpacking travels, look no further. The website covers gear, travel jobs you can do, and tours you can join. If you have any questions on hostels, cheap transportation, or insurance, you’ll find it all here.

Here is their full post about Hostel Life 101 to help answer your questions .

Gone With the Wynns

Have you ever dreamed about living on a sailboat? Follow along with Nikki and Jason as they float around the world on their catamaran. They purchased a boat and learned to sail just a few years ago and now they find themselves making the treacherous journey to New Zealand from the beautiful Cook Islands. You can learn more about the sailor’s life as they fill you in on the lingo and show you all about the ups and downs of their remote life. And if you’ve ever thought about getting a boat, they share it all and would be an incredible resource.

Watch their video and see the post about living on a remote self-built island .

The Blonde Abroad

Kiersten splits her time between San Diego, California, and South Africa. She has been traveling for years and sharing beautiful destinations and inspiration lists along the way. She shares lots of great photography tips as well as bucket list experiences that will have you instantly searching for plane tickets. You’ll also get glimpses of her life outside of travel blogging as she remodels her new home in San Diego.

See her list of the 10 safest destinations for solo female travel.

Jungles in Paris

Good travel writers can transport you from your couch into foreign lands with their incredible storytelling. Jungles in Paris is a perfect example of that. The website features a collection of different mediums that cover stories from every corner of the globe. They focus on culture, wildlife, and geography to help the readers learn about new places and experience things outside their normal bubble. Reading the stories is an adventure.

Check out one of their latest stories about a shepherd living on the Canary Islands .

Jones Around the World

Dave is a travel photographer that takes photos of his adventures. He loves tropical islands and music festivals, so you’ll find a lot of great spots to escape on this blog. He has traveled to music festivals in every corner of the globe and shared some beautiful photos. See his destination guides organized by continent to find some inspiration for your next trip.

Read about his adventure flash packing in Finland in the Arctic Circle .

Travel Freak

Jeremy created Travel Freak to help others plan their travel adventures. He covers everything from the best outdoor gear to the mistakes he has made along the way. There is an entire section of the website devoted to inspiration with monthly posts about where you should travel. If you’re looking to find somewhere new that wasn’t on your radar, check out his destination ideas.

Start with his six most inspiring moments on the road .

I Am Aileen

Aileen left her life in the Philippines to become a full-time digital nomad. She shares travel tips and guides on getting visas in different countries. Aileen has won all kinds of awards for her travel writing and blogging tips for others, so it’s a great place to get information on starting your own blog.

Check out her guide to becoming a digital nomad yourself .

Two Dusty Travelers

This couple provides incredible resources for ethical travel and volunteering all over the world. Emily is a nurse and Aaron is a teacher and they do a lot of their traveling in a tent. You’ll find resources on how to see wildlife around the world in an ethical way and get good COVID-19 resources directly from a health care professional that has worked around the country.

Read the five questions you should ask yourself before volunteering abroad .

Goats on the Road

This blog started with just one couple, but they’ve grown their team over the years to include a team of writers. They provide a lot of content about how to make money while traveling with different jobs like teaching or becoming a divemaster. The destination guides provide you with information on what to do, but also all the details you need to know about visa requirements and transportation.

See all their recommendations for a trip to Greece .

Adventurous Kate

Kate is a popular blogger that writes about solo female travel and has been to 83 different countries. She has even been named one of Forbes’s most influential travelers. Follow along with her journey or get tips for your next adventure. The website features sections on each country she has written about as well as travel resources for planning and additional info on solo female travelers.

Read her post about what not to do when traveling to Croatia .

Drink Tea Travel

This is another great resource for sustainable travel and inspiring people to consider different places and experiences that have a positive impact. The couple has even purchased and renovated an old hotel in Costa Rica using the many things they learned while traveling. You can scope out their favorite countries and favorite travel experiences on their homepage.

Here is their list of the most sustainable travel destinations in the world to get you started .

Never Ending Footsteps

Lauren started traveling in hopes that it would cure her anxiety and recent heartbreak. In the nine years since she started, she has had some wild adventures and you can catch up on all of them. She also shares some incredible tips on her favorite places and shares her travel stats each month so you can keep up with everything she’s up to on the road – good and not so great.

Follow along with Lauren on one of the great walks of New Zealand, Lake Waikaremoana .

The Common Wanderer

Mark and Mim have traveled all over the world and are currently based in Budapest. They created this website with the goal of helping those who are curious and adventurous plan their next travel adventure. They are extremely passionate about reducing over-tourism and pollution that is rapidly becoming an issue in so many places.

Learn more about carbon offsetting your next flight with their guide.

Be My Travel Muse

Kristin is a California girl who studied abroad in Taiwan and couldn’t get the travel bug out of her mind. She bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok and has been traveling ever since. She offers tips for solo female travel and breaks down destinations for anyone looking to plan an adventure. She has experienced some incredible travel moments all over the world.

See her list of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico that you can visit .

Expert Vagabond

Matt is the expert vagabond. He set off with his backpack ten years ago and has been exploring some lesser-known corners of the planet since then. Sharing the adventures he has and the things he learned, his blog is a favorite for many. Plus, he has some incredible photography tips on his website that could teach us all a thing or two.

Get a full recap of his road trip on Iceland’s famous ring road here .

Not A Nomad Blog

If you are on the hunt for some beautiful locations to travel to and practice your photography skills, this blog shares some of the best locations around the world. She has a collection of itineraries to help you maximize your time in different locations. She also shares tips on how to make your money go further.

Check out her tips for going on an African safari on any budget .

Last, but not least…

The Let’s Roam Blog

This blog has a ton of great articles about different cities all over the place. See our full list of the best things to do in New York City or our list of the best bars and breweries in Denver . There’s no shortage of places to get inspired.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Travel Blogs

Anyone can start a website and produce travel content. The most successful blogs share first hand experiences and local tips for readers.

Being able to follow along on people’s adventures helps inspire our own vacations and give us a good idea of what to expect while visiting a new vacation spot.

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Big travel publications like National Geographic and Conde Nast have dominated the travel education space for decades. These days blog posts filled with great content are written by top travel bloggers. We’ve searched the internet for the best travel blogs that are filled with useful information and personal stories.

Finding travel influencers that jive with your ideal travel style will be easy using this favorite travel blogs guide. Our priority with this list was to find actively managed blogs that will continue to provide updated great resources for your next vacation.

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Dive into a World of Adventure with the Best Travel Blogs

Have you ever felt the thrill of discovering hidden alleys during a sunset in Venice or experienced the rush of wind against your face while surfing in Costa Rica? Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting your journey, there’s a vast world out there, full of adventures waiting just for you! 

And guess what? You get to research these beautiful destinations through the unique perspective of a traveler just like you. If you’re a poor traveler you’ll find a travel writer giving you budget travel tips. A solo female traveler can find destination guides for virtually everywhere on the planet coming from an award-winning travel blogger.

From the bustling streets of New York City to serene landscapes in South America, the best travel blogs offer you a passport to worlds you’ve never imagined. Each blog is a treasure trove of real-life travel stories, practical advice, and stunning travel photos that will have you packing your bags in no time!

Stay tuned and keep scrolling, as we unravel the unique flavors each of these best travel blogs adds to your adventure platter!

Why Follow the Best Travel Blogs?

Many of google’s top results are dedicated to people who make website views their full time job. The best travel blogs might, but aren’t guaranteed, to show up in the first few pages of google.

Our guide includes new travel blogs and unique travel blogs, with the focus on being a helpful travel website above selling you on a junky affiliate product. You might not know this, but many of the BEST OF guides are written based on which hotel, restaurant, or activity was willing to sponsor that popular travel blog to visit for free.

Imagine planning your next trip. You save for months from your corporate job and finally have enough money to book your carefully planned vacation. The hotel you pick and dinner on your first night were both suggestions from a “best things” travel blog. Only they both suck. You were probably reading a guide that focused on profit as opposed to the type of advice you would give to a good friend.

Real-life Experiences, Not Just Facts

Travel blogs are more than just online travel diaries; they’re a window into the genuine experiences of people who share your love of exploration. Unlike generic travel guides, these blogs take you on an intimate journey, allowing you to witness the beauty, chaos, and transformative power of travel through their eyes. 

Whether it’s overcoming challenges on road trips, indulging in the local culture of Southeast Asia, or navigating the dynamic lifestyle of being a digital nomad, these stories resonate on a personal level, often staying with you longer than a fleeting piece of travel advice.

Tips and Hacks from the Road

Who better to provide practical travel tips than the travelers themselves? From learning how to pack smartly to finding the best street food joints, travel bloggers furnish you with insights that come from being in the situation themselves. They’re your best bet for up-to-date, practical advice that’s been tried and tested, right from the horse’s mouth. And honestly, who wouldn’t prefer a friend’s recommendation for the best places to visit over a generic list found somewhere online?

Inspiration to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Following the best travel blogs isn’t just about the glamorous parts of travel. It’s also about the courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace different cultures and experiences. These bloggers show you the raw side of travel, encouraging you to take leaps, big or small. They challenge you to look beyond the typical ‘touristy’ spots, inspiring you with tales from offbeat paths and adventures in places like Central America or hidden gems in busy metropolises like New York City.

A Sense of Community and Belonging

Being an avid follower of these blogs means you’re part of a larger community. You’re not just a spectator; you’re an active participant, engaging with stories, sharing your insights, and sometimes, forming lasting connections with fellow travel enthusiasts. This community becomes a space of learning, inspiration, and a reservoir of tried-and-true travel advice.

As we delve deeper into our list of the best travel blogs, remember, each one offers something unique, shaping your travel experiences in ways you’d never expect. So, buckle up! The journey through these blogs is nothing short of an adventure in itself, filled with tales of discovery, wonder, and the sheer joy of travel.

5 Tips for Finding the Best Travel Blogs

Embarking on an adventure is always exciting, but finding reliable sources to guide your journey can be a task. Not all travel blogs are created equal, and what works for one wanderer might not work for another. 

The trick to getting the most out of these treasure troves of information? Knowing how to find the best travel blogs that resonate with your personal travel style and aspirations. 

Here’s how you can make these blogs your trusty companions in adventure, guiding you from the bustling streets of cities to the tranquil retreats in undiscovered corners of the world.

1. Seek Authenticity and Experience

In a sea of travel content, authenticity is your guiding star. The best travel blogs are those fueled by the genuine passion of the traveler. These bloggers share not just the glossy, postcard-perfect shots, but also the mishaps, the unexpected detours, and the candid moments that make travel what it truly is – an adventure. 

In the travel writing space we are taught to niche down. Starting a lifestyle blog of travel experiences along with personal stories is frowned upon in the travel blogging space. But, as readers we connect best with blogs that share their whole story and not just a profit focused niche.

2. Practical Advice from First-hand Experience

Nothing beats tips and hacks learned through personal experience. The best travel blogs save you the effort of trial and error. They offer practical advice, whether you’re trying to live out of a backpack, hunting for budget travel options, planning extensive road trips across the United States, or seeking solitude in the mountains of South America. 

These bloggers have been there, done that, and they’re ready to pass on their wisdom, so your journey is just a bit smoother. There are countless times that I’ve arrived in a country and remembered advice from a travel blog and thought to myself, “Oh that’s what they meant.” 

3. Niche Travel Style

Are you a solo traveler seeking your next adventure or perhaps a vegan who wants to try every local delicacy? Whatever your niche, there’s a travel blog for you. The beauty of the best travel blogs lies in their diversity. 

From luxury travel to exploring under-the-radar locales, there’s a voice for every traveler. Identifying with a blogger who shares your interests or inspires you to step out of your comfort zone can make all the difference in planning your next trip.

4. Consistency is Key

A great travel blog isn’t just about the stories or the stunning travel photos; it’s also about the commitment to sharing those experiences. Look for blogs that are routinely updated with fresh content, providing a continuous stream of inspiration for your next escapades. 

Whether they’re exploring new places or revisiting old favorites to provide updated insights, dedicated bloggers make sure their followers are in the loop. Active travel bloggers will give you key insight to current conditions which will make your potential trip go smoother.

5. Engage and Connect

The travel community is vibrant and interactive. Look for blogs where the writer engages with their readers through comments, social media, or even travel forums. It opens up avenues for you to ask questions, share your experiences, or get the latest scoop on potential travel destinations. Plus, following your favorite bloggers on platforms like an Instagram account can provide a real-time glimpse into their travels.

You might be surprised to know that any pretty good travel blog is looking for ways to help their readers. If you have questions about a destination or travel style they are writing about, ASK! They will be thrilled to provide content that is truly helpful to their long time supporters.

So, are you ready to find the travel companion that speaks to your wanderer’s soul? Dive in as we unveil the best travel blogs that have been inspiring adventurers worldwide.

Best Travel Blogs Across Different Categories

Navigating the world of travel blogs can be akin to navigating a world map without borders – overwhelming, yet filled with infinite possibilities. To help guide you, we’ve curated a list of the best travel blogs across diverse categories. These blogs are not just about marking territories but about experiencing every hue, culture, challenge, and joy that comes with traveling.

Focusing on accessibility, these blogs are dedicated to ensuring travel is a universal privilege. They offer resources, tips, and inspiration for travelers with disabilities, proving the world is open for everyone to explore. 

#1 Curb Free With Cory

As someone that has lived in the southeastern United States for most of my life, whenever I think of beach destinations, I immediately think… The post A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide to Galveston, Texas appeared first on Curb Free with Cory Lee: A Wheelchair Travel Blog.

#2 Seek the World

Seek the World How to Decorate Your Holiday Home 3 Steps to Kitting Out Your New Holiday Home Once upon a time, holiday homes were the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Nowadays, more and more people are snapping up the chance to own a holiday home in their home country or further afield. If you’ve recently purchased a holiday home, here’s three top The post How to Decorate Your Holiday Home appeared first on Seek the World.

#3 Simply Emma

Looking for an accessible holiday lodge in Scotland? Homelands Fife is perfect for disabled guests, with a ceiling hoist, profiling bed, Clos-o-mat toilet and other mobility equipment.

#4 Blind Girl Adventures

#5 my love for traveling.

Traveling can be a thrilling and enriching experience, offering the chance to explore new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. However, for people with chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), the prospect of travel can also bring concerns The post Navigating the World with Chronic Pain: The Power of a Travel Pain Journal appeared first on My love for traveling.

Top Adventure Travel Blogs

For the thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, adventure travel blogs are your compass to heart-racing exploits. They pack in exhilarating experiences, from skydiving in New Zealand to scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, ensuring your bucket list never ends. These bloggers’ daring escapades and practical advice are all the motivation you need to leap into your wild side.

#6 Time Travel Turtle

Probably the best museum in Saigon, the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City paints a rich picture of Vietnam’s most important eras. The post History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Time Travel Turtle.

#7 Wild Junket

A journey through Namibia’s vast desert is one for the keeps. From the towering dunes in Sossusvlei to the diverse Etosha National Park, here are some of the coolest things to do in Namibia.

#8 We Seek Travel

#9 ordinary traveler, #10 alison’s adventures.

My wild Wild West adventure to find gold and help save the historic Colorado Crystal Mill – a true treasure! My wild WILD West adventure to find gold and help save the […]

#11 Alastair Humphreys

The Microadventures book is ten years old today. Crikey! Who knows where the times goes… Here’s everything you need to know to plan your first microadventure, in one simple infographic. And here are 10 Lessons learned from 10 Years of The post Happy 10th Birthday to Microadventures! appeared first on Alastair Humphreys.

Empowering, fearless, and insightful, these blogs are a treasure trove for women striking out on their own. Blogs like “The Blonde Abroad” feature destinations that are not only stunning but also safe, enriching, and welcoming to female solo travelers. Their tips, personal narratives, and vibrant travel photos are invaluable for women ready to embrace adventure.

#12 Young Adventuress

This remote corner of New Zealand packs a punch The post Takaka: a golden getaway to Golden Bay appeared first on Young Adventuress.

#13 Where Goes Rose

So you’re thinking of travelling alone for the first time? I got you! It seems like only yesterday I departed on my first solo trip but, actually, it was in 2015 so almost a decade ago! Since then, I’ve got up my confidence and visited more challenging places for solo female travel such as India […] The post Travelling Alone For the First Time – Tips & Tricks appeared first on Where Goes Rose?.

#14 Girl vs. Globe

It’s been a… while. A year ago I went from daily posts on social media to nothing. Radio silence. To those of you who were worried over my sudden disappearance, I sincerely apologise. It’s one thing disabling your Instagram account while you study for an… The post Why I Quit My Dream Job As An Instagrammer appeared first on Girl vs Globe.

#15 Adventurous Kate

Burano is a bright and colorful island not far from Venice, perfect for a day trip. Although it’s technically part of the city of Venice, this tiny island in the Venetian Lagoon has a slow-paced, small-town atmosphere and plenty of charm. Burano is one of the most colorful places I’ve ever been, with picturesque rainbow-hued The post Burano Island Guide appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

#16 Hey Ciara

A girls trip to the Dominican Republic? In Punta Cana? While staying at an incredible all inclusive resort? YES PLEASE! I’ll be sharing where to eat, stay, and play in this girls trip guide to Punta Cana My best friend and I just got back from a girls’ trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at Lopesan The post A Girls Trip Guide To Punta Cana: Stay, Eat, Play appeared first on Showit Blog.

#17 One Girl Travel

Vacations can be a great opportunity to do more reading. If you want to make sure you really crack the books you bring along, these are some steps you can take before you leave home and while you’re on your break. Steps To Take Before Your Vacation: Read on a daily basis. You’re more likely

#18 Adventures All Around

As anyone who travels regularly knows, over the years we discover there are some things we always want to have with us when we’re exploring The post Travel Packing Essentials: What Not to get on a Plane Without appeared first on Adventures All Around.

#19 Veronika’s Adventure

#20 runaway juno.

Auckland, New Zealand truly does justice to the moniker of being a ‘City of Sails’. Nestled amidst a unique landscape punctuated by 50 volcanic cones and a gulf dotted with idyllic islands, it ensures that a scenic beach is never more than a 20-minute drive away. But that’s not all! Auckland also boasts an eclectic The post Top Activities that Make Auckland A Favorite Destination appeared first on Runaway Juno.

#21 Be My Travel Muse

This post was written by Emily Becker, a Costa Rica–based freelance writer for BMTM. Now that you’ve decided to visit eco-paradise, aka Costa Rica, it’s time to decide where to stay in the country’s capital city. The best hotels in San José are here to accommodate. From quaint coffee-farm digs to high-rise hotels in the

Eco-Conscious and Sustainable Travel Blogs

In a world grappling with environmental concerns, these travel blogs are a breath of fresh air. Advocating for sustainable tourism, they spotlight eco-friendly accommodations, green travel tips, and conservation efforts, inspiring travelers to tread lightly and make eco-conscious choices. Their journeys respect our planet, ensuring there’s a beautiful world left to explore.

#22 Green Global Travel

Original content owned & copyrighted by Green Global Travel. This post was brought to you in partnership with Dollar Flight Club, but our opinions (which are based in our personal experience) remain our own. We will never compromise the integrity of our commitment to our readers.    I grew up in a lower middle-class family in Atlanta. So the idea of traveling to exotic Keep Reading The post How to Save Money on Flights: Dollar Flight Club Review appeared first on Green Global Travel.

#23 She Wanders Miles

#24 paulina on the road.

A guide to some of the most unique cabins in Wisconsin for an unforgettable experience During my travels, I stumbled upon some truly unique cabins …

#25 Land of Size

Transforming your garden into a serene and stylish retreat is an exciting project for any homeowner. Choosing the right garden furniture is key to creating a space that is not only beautiful but also functional and durable. This article will… Read More The post Transform Your Garden: Top Picks for Comfortable and Stylish Furniture appeared first on Land of Size.

#26 Uncornered Market

Last Updated on March 11, 2024 by Audrey Scott The 2024 International Women’s Day theme is Inspire Inclusion, a call to action “to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected.” While much … Continue Reading The post How Tourism Can Better Invest in Women appeared first on Uncornered Market.

Best Digital Nomad Blogs

Blending work and wanderlust, these blogs cater to the lifestyle of the digital nomad. They offer insights into remote work, co-living spaces, connectivity, and balancing job responsibilities with the love of travel. If you’re aspiring to break free from the 9-5 routine and traverse the globe, these nomadic tales pave the way.

#27 Nomad Veronica

In recent years U.S. residents have found numerous reasons to dislike their surroundings. I’m one of those people. My mind cannot comprehend why someone would think the United States is … The post Exactly Where You Can Go in July 2024 for Cheap! appeared first on Nomad Veronica.

#28 Planet D

Costa Rica is a beautiful country to visit, especially if you’re in the mood for pretty beaches and jungle adventures. It has become the place to visit in Latin America … Continue Reading Read the original post Is Costa Rica Expensive? Actual Costs To Visit In 2024 on The Planet D: Adventure Travel Blog.

#29 Goats on the Road

#30 barefoot nomad.

Discover Branson’s best hiking trails. From the waterfall-laden Waterfall Trail to the historic Homestead Trail, there’s something here for every hiker. The post Discover Branson’s Finest Hiking Trails first appeared on The Barefoot Nomad.

#31 Jessie on a Journey

Ecuador solo travel is unforgettable! Learn how to plan an amazing solo trip to Ecuador, including where to go, vital tips + travel map.

#32 Nomadic Chick

Discovering the perfect vacation spot can often be challenging, but if you’re searching for a blend of adventure, comfort, and breathtaking natural beauty, southern Utah offers a thrilling range of options. This article will guide you through one of the region’s most captivating locations, offering everything from leisurely hikes to luxurious stays to ensure your

#33 Nomad Girl

I love my travel and have been a digital nomad with my daughters for a long time. So how can you as a parent inspire your daughters to want to travel? Adventure and curiosity often define the wondrous nature of childhood. For little girls with a zest for exploration and big travel dreams, the right

#34 Andy Sto

#35 lifestyle hunter.

English  |  Español  |  Deutsch Your trip to Cape Town would not be complete without hiking Lion’s Head. It is a spectacular hike to the… The post 5 things you should know before hiking Lion’s Head in Cape Town appeared first on THE LIFESTYLE HUNTER.

#36 Wandering Earl

  Africa offers some of the most stunning safari destinations and wildlife experiences that are second to none. If you are planning a safari or wildlife holiday, you will probably want to look for safari and wildlife destinations that can offer you the most surreal experiences. While South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania are among the […] The post Most Rewarding Wildlife Experiences in Kenya appeared first on Wandering Earl.

Unmissable Luxury Travel Blogs

If opulence and comfort are your travel mantras, luxury travel blogs are your go-to. Featuring exquisite getaways, exclusive experiences, and lavish retreats, they redefine travel in style. These blogs help you indulge in the finer things in life, from private island bookings to bespoke cultural experiences.

#37 Velvet Escape

#38 andre de mello.

Choosing between a hotel and Airbnb for your next trip may seem daunting. Both options offer unique experiences that may differ depending on location […]

#39 Salty Luxe

If you are already dreaming of your next tropical vacation, you’ve come to the right place. These are our tried and true destinations of choice when it comes to the best tropical destinations of 2024. With crystal clear blue water, incredible marine life, beautiful coral reefs, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the The post 10 Best Tropical Destinations for 2024: Tropical Vacation Bucket List appeared first on saltyluxe.com.

#40 And a Thousand Words

– Having had the opportunity to experience some of the most luxurious hotels in the world is surely one of the biggest blessings of my life. However, my recent stay at Capella Singapore was truly exceptional. What makes staying at Capella Singapore so special is its focus on creating personalized and memorable experiences for each guest.

#41 Carmen’s Luxury Travel

Best travel blogs for mental health.

Finding the right place on the planet where you can breathe deeper is a testament to the  transformative power of travel for mental well-being. These bloggers offer not just escape but reflection, resilience, and healing, taking you on journeys that nourish the soul and mend the heart through personal travel stories.

#42 Breathe Dream Go

Our guide to 7 of the most famous temples in Bali. Spirituality is important in Bali and visiting temples is an ideal way to get to know the local culture.

#43 Bald Hiker

Walking through a local woodland I came upon an unusual sight. Hanging from the trees were lots, and I mean lots, of hanging threads, and hanging onto them were loads…

#44 Emily’s Eye’s Explore

Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders Hey folks, It’s going to be a short but sweet post today. I’m currently feeling the endometriosis pangs and haven’t actually slept a wink so that’s been all fun and games but I feel an urge to write about how I’m feeling so, despite the fact my website still isn’t 100%

#45 Hannah’s Happy Adventures

Marika is the face behind the blog Clumsy Girl Travels. She writes about unique experiences around the world all while overcoming the challenges of traveling with Ataxia, a hidden disability. Follow her on Instagram. My first time travelling solo was something I never thought was possible because I have a disability called ataxia. I grew up The post Travelling with Ataxia appeared first on Hannah’s Happy Adventures.

#46 Healthy Travel Blog

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Inclusive LGBTQ+ Travel Blogs

Travel knows no boundaries, and these LGBTQ+ travel blogs stand testament to that spirit. They emphasize safe spaces, LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, pride events, and inclusive travel experiences around the globe. These narratives are bold, colorful, and vital for planning joy-filled and discrimination-free journeys.

#47 Travels of Adam

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Traveling as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can be a richly rewarding experience, offering opportunities to explore diverse cultures, connect with like-minded individuals, and find spaces where you can fully express yourself. However, the quest for a truly enjoyable travel experience often hinges on finding accommodations that are not just welcoming but also celebrate … The post My Personal Favorite 8 Best Gay Hotels in the World—from Bangkok to NYC appeared first on Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog).

#48 Nomadic Boys

This is Seby’s account of what it was like trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal during our Annapurna Trek to Thorong La Pass, which is at an altitude of 17,769 … The post Gasping for breath…trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal appeared first on Nomadic Boys.

#49 Every Queer

Welcome to Boston where queer herstory and a lively LGBTQ+ scene blend seamlessly. The capital of the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, Boston proudly celebrates its vibrant queer community. With one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations on the East Coast, the city with rainbow flags fluttering from homes and businesses is as inviting The post Queer Boston Travel Guide appeared first on EveryQueer.

#50 Couple of Men

Karl Krause GERMANY: We checked the annual CSD agenda in the German cities and assembled as many CSD and LGBTQ+ Pride events we could find in Germany. The post Gay Pride Calendar Germany 2024: A complete CSD list of 60+ Pride Events appeared first on Gay Travel Blog – Couple of Men.

#51 Lez See the World

Doing a big road trip to Banff and Jasper had been on our Canadian travel bucket list for years, and we’re so glad we were finally able to make it… The post A Romantic Bucket List Trip to Banff and Jasper, Alberta appeared first on Lez See the World.

Just because you have no money does not mean you don’t dream of traveling. Find out how to make your dollar stretch as far as your dreams. Budget travelers use every hack and resource at their disposal to see the world and teach you how to do the same.

#52 Budget Travel with Gabby

Here are my 6 favorite Uluwatu beaches to check out during your trip to Bali, Indonesia! Uluwatu is one of the most beautiful parts of Bali. This large peninsula in the south of the island is fringed with picturesque beaches, each of which offers its own special scenery and vibe. After spending one week in … Continue reading 6 Best Uluwatu Beaches, Bali The post 6 Best Uluwatu Beaches, Bali appeared first on Budget Travel With Gabby.

#53 Budget Travel

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#54 Big World Small Pockets

If you love hiking, then it’s good to know Montenegro is a hiker’s paradise! I’ve been to this country twice now and whilst I can’t get enough of the coast here (we’re talking crystal clear Adriatic dreams!), enjoying at least a couple of day hikes during my visits has made some of my favourite Montenegro […] The post Hiking the Ladder of Kotor + More Montenegro Trail Ideas appeared first on Big World Small Pockets.

#55 Budget Traveller

If you want to taste of life in a true Athenian neighbourhood, then Koukaki, tucked under the shadow of the Acropolis is where you…

#56 Savvy Backpacker

A guide to everything you need to know about using eSIM data plans while traveling through Europe. The post Best eSIM For Europe Travel | Everything You Need To Know About European Prepaid eSIM Data Plans appeared first on Guide To Backpacking Through Europe | The Savvy Backpacker.

Travel Blogs That Take You Off the Beaten Path

Escape the tourist traps with blogs dedicated to hidden gems and uncharted territories. These bloggers venture beyond the typical hotspots, uncovering the world’s best-kept secrets. They’re the key to immersive travel experiences, connecting you with local cultures, undiscovered beaches, and rustic hideaways.

#57 Against the Compass

Wanna travel to Libya with Against the Compass? Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Libya on: October 26th to November 1st, 2024 This is the most complete and up-to-date Libya travel guide available on the internet. Libya is a surprising country indeed. Home to Leptis Magna and Sabratha, Libya

#58 Don’t Stop Living

“The liberty ship disappeared a long long time ago, searching the seas for love” – Noel Gallagher. Since I was a kid, I have always loved ferry travel. I used to build Lego ferries and I often took ferries on summer holidays. Caught in the here and now, whackpacking a world that’s been and gone, Read more about Backpacking In Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Getting The Ferry From Ballycastle To Rathlin Island The post Backpacking In Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Getting The Ferry From Ballycastle To Rathlin Island first appeared on Don’t Stop Living.

#59 Travels With Elle

If you’re traveling to Japan, the colorfully booming city of Tokyo is likely on your itinerary. And if you’re traveling with young ones (or just a Disney fanatic yourself), one iconic thing to do is to spend a day at The Most Magical Place on … Read more

#60 Off the Beaten Path

An Interview with Katie Arenas, Avid Traveler & OBP Travel Planner Katie Arenas grew up with an appreciation for the outdoors through immersive travel with family, friends, and as a solo traveler. She let her passion for active outdoor adventure lead her all the way to her role at Off the Beaten Path, where she The post Utah Travel Tales – Journey to the Desert Southwest with Katie Arenas first appeared on Off the Beaten Path. The post Utah Travel Tales – Journey to the Desert Southwest with Katie Arenas appeared first on Off the Beaten Path.

#61 Expert Vagabond

Mexico Driving Guide Renting a car in Mexico and driving around the country yourself is a wonderful way to experience the Land of the Maya. Here’s some advice about the best way to do it. I love Mexico. I’ve both lived & vacationed there for many years, with most of my time spent in the … This is a post from The Expert Vagabond adventure blog.

#62 Not in the Guidebooks

At Not In The Guidebooks, we believe that travel has the power to transform lives and communities for the better. Founded on the principle of providing travellers with off-the-beaten-path experiences led by local experts, we have always prioritized sustainability and ethical business practices. From supporting small-scale local operations and businesses,… Read More » The post NITGB Achieve B Corp Certification appeared first on Not In The GuideBooks.

Best Foodie Focused Travel Blogs

Trying local cuisine is a great example of experiencing a place like a local instead of like a tourist. However, dietary restrictions or food allergies can make eating in foreign countries a bit tricky. Find out how these foodie travelers accommodate their food needs or preferences within local cuisines.

#63 Legal Nomads

On pain, grief, and the mental and physical burden of living with a spinal CSF leak, an invisible, debilitating, & under-diagnosed condition. The post Losing Connie appeared first on Legal Nomads.

#64 Ticker Eats the World

One of the many viral aspects of Japan, particularly Japanese food, is their rightful claim that what you see is what you get. This is especially true when it comes… The post CoCo Ichibanya Curry House – Homely Japanese food in Delhi NCR appeared first on Ticker Eats the World.

#65 Mindful Wanderlust – Vegan Traveller

#66 food fun travel.

Re-release Orthodox Easter in Georgia. In this episode, Tom chats to Baia from Red Fedora Diary about Georgian Easter Traditions. They Discuss:How Orthodox Easter is different from other Easter celebrationsCommon traditions during EasterWhat food to expect during Easter and the importance of the fasting menuand more…..Join our special Easter Supra + Wine Tour: https://fb.me/e/1WADo7bR2Follow Baia’s adventures:https://www.redfedoradiary.com/easter-in-georgia/https://www.facebook.com/redfedoradiaryhttps://www.instagram.com/redfedoradiary/

#67 Miss Allergic Reactor

Traveling to Helsinki, Finland with food allergies is very manageable and a beautiful city to explore. The post Traveling to Helsinki, Finland with Food Allergies City Guide appeared first on Miss Allergic Reactor.

#68 Nomadic Foodist

… Read More The post 20 Completely FREE Things To Do In Estes Park In 2024 appeared first on Nomadic Foodist.

Best-Selling Author Mega Travel Blogs

After dipping their toes into writing travel content on a blog, the most successful blogs turn into full-time businesses. There are many bloggers who have used their expertise to write a travel book, some of which have ended up on the New York Times best sellers list. Find out what the most influential voices in the travel industry have to say.

#69 Rick Steves

  Today is a profoundly sad day. Russia’s aggressive action is heartbreaking for the death, suffering, and economic turmoil it will cause in Ukraine and, indirectly at least, beyond. Here at Rick Steves’ Europe, we hope that a diplomatic solution can be found and peace will return to that fragile and long-suffering part of our … Continue reading “Comrades No More: Thoughts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”

#70 Nomadic Matt

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for those looking to combine a passion for education with the thrill of travel. TEFL involves teaching students whose native language isn’t English, regardless of the teacher’s native language. I did it in Thailand and Taiwan and it was an amazing experience! The… The post The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English Overseas appeared first on Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site.

#71 Love Assembly

A few days in the life of a content creator, coach and published authorChapters00:28 Content creation day aligned with astrology01:28 My content creation set up03:04 What I’ve been loving first thing in the morning03:35 Hosting for a book launch04:28 How I like to unwind04:41 Skincare05:52 Brunch in Sydney06:02 The best strawberry matcha in Sydney?06:52 Lots of unboxing (perks of being a content creator)Skincare featuredSkinstitut Cleanser and Toner Antipodes hydrating serum and retinol Sunday Riley Glycolic acid treatment and Luna night oil Jojoba Company night cream and eye serumWatch more from my Series:How I Manifested an International Book DealHow to be Lucky in Life & Attract Good LuckHow to Build Real Confidence and Become MagneticResourcesSign up to my Secret Book Club for behind the scenes of my book writing and publishing process + a signed copy! (coming 2025)Sign up HERE to be the first to get a copy, receive the bonuses & get exclusive access to the exciting events (coming 2025!) Pin to your aesthetic vlog board

#72 Katy Colins

A behind the scenes look at how I manage to recreate the cover of my latest novel The Best Is Yet To Come! Work it, cover girl. The post Book Cover Challenge – How I Recreated The Best Is Yet To Come! appeared first on Katy Colins.

#73 World of Wanderlust

Arriving in Taipei, I had no expectations. I had long heard fellow travellers sing their praises for Taiwan and its capital city, but I made… The post What to do in Taipei for your first time appeared first on World of Wanderlust.

#74 Fearful Adventurer

Research shows that we can inherit anxiety and depression from our genes. If that is the case, then why even go to therapy? Why sit meditation retreats? Why hope for something different if it’s already written into the code of your being? When my dad was very stressed, he used to clack his jaw and flick

#75 As the Bird Flies

Below you can read a spicy extract from my romance Let Love Rule, a spicy work rivals to lovers with fake-dating and grumpy(her)/sunshine(him). This is actually the first time that Mina and Charlie […]

Supporting and Engaging with Travel Bloggers

In the sprawling digital landscape of travel content, behind every great travel blog is a storyteller who pours their heart into sharing unique experiences and practical advice. 

But did you know your engagement can fuel their journey? 

Here’s how supporting your favorite travel bloggers doesn’t just return the love but also enhances your own travel experiences.

1. Visit, Comment, and Share

The easiest way to support travel bloggers? Engage with their blog content! Whether you’re wanderlusting from your desk or planning your next escape, delve into those captivating travel stories and leave your footprint with comments. Commenting on their blog might seem so old school, but it’s a nod to Google that their content is relevant and engaging.

Sharing their blog posts on your social media isn’t just a nod to their hard work; it’s a way to keep your fellow travel enthusiasts in the loop. You don’t have to limit your sharing to Facebook and Instagram which have traditionally been travel influencer breading grounds. Use that Pinterest link at the bottom of their post or make a TikTok encouraging people to visit a post that resonated with you.

2. Give Them Your E-Mail

Want to be the first to know about hidden gems and travel hacks? Subscribe to newsletters from the best travel blogs. It’s more than just a regular email; it’s your ticket to exclusive content, tips that haven’t hit the blog yet, and personal anecdotes from your favorite digital nomads. 

Plus, your subscription supports their online presence, helping them grow. Sometimes traffic consistency from Google and Pinterest makes growing a blog seem impossible. If a blogger has your email it helps them stay engaged with likely fans even when outside traffic dips.

3. Use Affiliate Links

Here’s a supportive move that doesn’t cost you a penny: use bloggers’ affiliate links for your travel bookings. This is one of the best ways to support your favorite blogger, because it puts cash directly in their pocket.

Large companies pay your favorite travel blogger from their marketing budget. Be it for accommodations, travel gear, or insurance, these links don’t increase your expenses. But, they play a huge part in funding the free travel advice and thrilling stories you enjoy.

4. Engage on Social Media

Putting themselves out there on social media is nerve racking. It’s always awkward waiting to see if people are going to resonate with the content they create. Before they hit post their brain is swirling with all the way that people could rip them apart or criticize their content.

Beyond just double-tapping on Instagram or hitting like on Facebook, share their profiles, and engage with their posts. Ask questions, suggest places, or share your experiences. Your active participation boosts their work and could lead to insightful discussions that enhance your own travel plans!

5. Patreon and Other Support Platforms

Some of the best travel bloggers set up shop on platforms like Patreon, offering a chance for dedicated followers to support them financially. Even the smallest contribution can aid in creating more of the content you love, granting you access to behind-the-scenes, special travel guides, or even a personalized thank you note!

6. Share Your Positive Experiences

Did a travel tip work wonderfully for you? Or perhaps a destination guide became your travel bible? Let them know! Sharing back positive outcomes or stories where their advice came in handy is incredibly rewarding for bloggers. It’s proof that their hard work resonates and helps real travelers on their journeys.

Online personalities are always sharing content in order to get feedback from someone somewhere in the world. You could be that person who shows them that they aren’t just speaking to the wind.

Supporting your favorite travel bloggers is a cycle of inspiration and appreciation. It’s what keeps the travel blogging community thriving. You can ensure these digital storytellers continue to sprinkle our lives with new explorations, candid advice, and the travel bug we all cherish. So, next time you find a piece that inspires you, take a moment to engage—you’ll make a world of difference!

Embarking on Endless Journeys

As we navigate the corners of this comprehensive guide, one truth stands clear: the best travel blogs are more than just digital diaries or destination lists. They’re treasure troves of genuine experiences, heartfelt advice, and vivid narratives that teleport us across the globe. Whether through the lens of a solo adventurer, a luxury connoisseur, or an eco-conscious explorer, these blogs stitch the world a bit closer, one story at a time.

Your Passport to Authentic Experiences

These handpicked travel blogs, steeped in diversity and authenticity, are your passports to living the adventures you read about. They remind us that travel is not just about stepping into new geographies but also about embracing different cultures, challenging our comfort zones, and forming a global community bound by wanderlust.

The Ripple Effect of Your Engagement

Remember, your journey with these travel bloggers doesn’t end with bookmarking their advice or following their itineraries. By engaging with their content, sharing their stories, and even utilizing their affiliate links, you’re fueling their ability to unearth more hidden gems, practical tips, and transformative experiences for you. It’s a cycle of support that enhances the entire travel community.

Beyond the Horizon: What’s Next in Travel Blogging?

As the travel industry evolves, so too will travel blogs. What awaits us? Perhaps more immersive experiences, off-the-beaten-path destinations, or virtual reality explorations. The canvas is wide, and the potential is limitless. Keeping abreast of emerging trends through these top travel blogs ensures you’re always at the forefront of the next big thing in travel.

Your Adventure Awaits

So, whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter, planning your first international escape, or simply dreaming from the comfort of your home, let these best travel blogs be your compass. Set sail on your journey, draw inspiration, learn from the experiences of others, and don’t forget to share your own. The world is vast, beautiful, and full of surprises, and your next adventure is but a blog post away.

To all the nomadic souls and those writing their first travel bucket lists, this is more than a conclusion. It’s an invitation to explore, to discover, and to live the narratives penned by travelers worldwide. Your ticket is booked, your destinations await, and the best travel blogs are your ever-inspiring guides. Happy travels!

Join the Global Community of Wanderlust

As our journey through the labyrinth of the world’s best travel blogs concludes, your personal adventure burgeons, teeming with possibilities. But, dear reader, a vital part of this expedition is not just the absorption of tales and tips but also active participation in this ever-expanding community of globetrotters. So, what next?

We’re All Ears: Share Your Travel Chronicles!

Have you recently followed the trail set by one of these best travel blogs and ventured into the unknown, tasted the exotic, or embraced a new culture? We’re anchored on the edge of our seats, eager to hear your travel stories! 

Dive into our comments section below, spill the beans on your escapades, the diamonds in the rough you discovered, or the new friends you made from different cultures. Your insights are the loose threads eager wanderers are waiting to pull and unravel their next journey.

Caught the Travel Bug? Spread It Around!

If this blog has fueled your wanderlust, chances are it will ignite someone else’s! Share this treasure trove of travel inspiration with your friends, family, or social media circles. Whether they’re seasoned explorers, planning their next trip, or seeking a nudge to step out of their comfort zone, your share could be the passport to their greatest adventure.

What Do You Want to See Next?

The realm of travel is as vast as the world itself, and we’re on a constant trek to bring you content that resonates and inspires. Are there specific travel topics, regions, tips, or stories you’re itching to explore? Cast your suggestions into our digital suggestion box, and let’s chart new territories together!

Embarking on journeys, whether through bustling city streets, under serene tropical canopies, or across the comforting quiet of deserts, isn’t just about the miles traversed. It’s about the stories gathered, the connections forged, and the horizons broadened. So, keep the cycle of adventure spinning—read, explore, share, and contribute. Our global traveler’s circle awaits your voice, turning solitary footprints into a communal path of world-wide exploration.

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FAQs: Best Travel Blogs

<strong>why are travel blogs important for trip planning</strong>.

Travel blogs can offer real-life experiences, detailed destination guides, and practical advice from seasoned wanderers, filling the gaps that traditional guidebooks may miss. They provide up-to-date, firsthand information and insights that can help you plan a more authentic and personalized trip.

<strong>How do travel blogs stay reliable and authentic?</strong>

The truth is that not all of them do. Some travel blogs are sell outs. The best travel blogs maintain their reliability by sharing their personal travel experiences, good and bad. They earn trust through transparency—disclosing sponsorships, detailing their travel expenses, and providing honest reviews and recommendations.

<strong>Can I travel the world by following travel blogs?</strong>

Absolutely! Travel blogs can offer extensive resources, tips for different budgets, guidance on local cultures, and advice on both popular spots and hidden gems worldwide. They can help you craft a journey tailored to your interests and needs, potentially allowing you to travel extensively.

<strong>Are travel blogs suitable for budget travelers?</strong>

Yes, many travel blogs specialize in budget travel, offering invaluable advice on saving money, finding affordable accommodation, exploring destinations cost-effectively, and choosing cheaper transportation options. They prove that world travel can be accessible and affordable.

<strong>How often are travel blogs updated with new content?</strong>

The frequency can vary, but the best travel blogs update their content regularly—often weekly or bi-weekly. They strive to keep their travel advice, destination guides, and reviews current with the latest information, ensuring readers have fresh, reliable content for planning their trips. In this guide we’ve included actively managed blogs with up to date content.

<strong>Do travel bloggers collaborate with tourism boards or travel companies?</strong>

Many travel bloggers collaborate with tourism boards and travel companies to showcase specific destinations, experiences, or products. However, reputable bloggers prioritize their readers’ trust and often disclose such partnerships and maintain honesty in their storytelling and reviews. Just because that was the only breakfast place they ate at or the only hotel they stayed at does not make it the BEST. Reputable travel blogs will be clear about both pros and cons.

<strong>Can I start my own travel blog? Is it financially sustainable?</strong>

Starting a travel blog is possible for anyone with a passion for travel and storytelling. While it can be financially sustainable, it requires considerable effort, commitment, and time to build a following, create engaging content, and find revenue streams through advertising, sponsorships, or sales of products or services you create.

<strong>What makes a travel blog stand out among others?</strong>

A standout travel blog offers unique perspectives, high-quality content (including images and videos), engaging storytelling, and valuable, practical information for travelers. It often has a personal voice that connects with readers, an attractive and user-friendly design, and an active community of followers and contributors.

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10 Travel Blog Ideas For Travel Agencies Who Want to Sell Bigger, Better Vacations

You, my dear travel agency blog writer, are the authority on all things travel. Have you forgotten how awesome and knowledgeable you are?

When you are deep into the day to day of running a business, it’s easy to forget that you are an authority on what you do. Running a travel agency is no different. And while you probably know that a travel agency blog is a good idea, you may feel stuck for travel blog ideas.

Inspiration to the rescue! Or maybe, simplicity to the rescue. Or maybe both. See, there are a lot of people who don’t know anything about traveling (have you been through an airport security line recently?). Or maybe they don’t know anything about venturing to a new location.

In other cases, seasoned travelers may be looking for new destinations or new thoughts on an old favorite location. As a travel agent, you have the knowledge and insight that people want.

But maybe you’ve lost your way, run aground for travel blog ideas, or have just forgotten how awesome you are.

Fortunately, there is inspiration all over the internet for travel blog ideas. Your favorite travel agency blog is one good source of inspiration, but you can also look to travel blogs themselves for ideas.

Your experience in the travel business is full of travel blog ideas, too. In fact, a good travel agency blog has an almost endless supply of possibilities.

Here are 10  travel blogs and travel agency blogs full of ideas, inspiration, and a dash of beauty.

At BuzzFarmers, we help fellow businesses by researching industry trends and then relaying our findings. This helps us, too, because we use this data in our daily work of blogging for businesses. Below, I’ve assembled 10 travel blog ideas that will bolster your web presence starting today and turn traffic via search and social into customers paying cold hard cash.

I’ve also found examples to illustrate the ideas in action. They come from other travel agencies and blogs. In red, you’ll find keyword phrases that we hand-picked as low-hanging fruit. Target these keywords and you could have a good chance of ranking on them in search!

1. Focus on a destination

Title:  The Best Italian Cities to Visit in Southern Italy

Suggested Call to Action:  “Are you traveling to Italy, but want to keep away from the big tourist destinations? Head south. We’ll show you the best Italian cities to visit, and get you there in style.”

You could then write a post for every major city to which your company sends tours. Here, The Quirky Traveller  offers up some great ideas for Italian destinations outside of Rome and Venice, therefore catching your eye with something a little out of the ordinary. Depending on your focus, a post like this could even be broken into several travel blog ideas, with a blog post for each one of these cities – which means even more potential to reach your customers.

2. Get off the beaten path

Title:  Travel off the Beaten Path  on Your Next Vacation

Suggested Call to Action:  “Make your next vacation memorable. Travel off the beaten path and discover a whole new you. We can help you make it happen.”

While few can resist a tropical beach, Budget Travel encourages their readers to get out and explore a destination. There’s more to travel than hitting the hot spots. It’s also about discovery. This approach reaches the traveler who wants to explore and do something a little different. When your blog post hits their eyes, they’ll be calling you to schedule that getaway.

3. Think of thematic blog ideas

Title : Amazing Places in the World to Visit   in the Next 10 Years

Call to Action : “You’re ready for a vacation, but don’t know where to go? We go to the most amazing places in the world to visit, and you can join us. Just pack your bags, drop us a line, and we’ll be in touch.”

If there’s a travel agency blog that knows what it means to get muddy shoes and wine stains on your last clean shirt, it’s Sonia Jones Travel . The theme of this travel agency blog is first-hand stories, travel advice, and, of course, an experienced travel agent who will help you plan your trip. And with vivid descriptions from her trips, I’m sure her readers are more than ready to book a vacation.

4. Hone in on family vacations

Title:  Family Friendly Vacations  Your Kids Will Never Forget

Call to Action: “ One of the best gifts you can give your children is great memories. Family-friendly vacations are a fun way to share those future memories. Let us know how we can help you find the perfect vacation.”

Let’s Take the Kids Travel Agency  is, as you can imagine, a travel agency that specializes in arranging vacations for families with kids. Family vacations are big business, too, with some estimates for the average vacation coming in at $1,600. But as you know, four plane tickets and five nights in a hotel could easily hit $2,000 before any activities are planned. If you can help families save some of that money, you’ll have a new best friend. Oh, and money in the bank.

5. Consider the budget minded traveler

Title :  Cheap Ways to Travel : Because the World is Calling

Call to Action : “Vacations are expensive, but they don’t have to be. We’ll give you some cheap ways to travel, whether you are going around the world, or around the mountain. Call us to save big on your next journey.”

Not everyone wants, or can afford a luxury vacation. Cheap Tickets , long known as a place to find good deals on air travel, has a blog based on how to travel on the cheap. If you use your travel agency blog to write about ways to save money while vacationing, you’ll not only attract search traffic from people who are planning to vacation, but you’ll have a chance to schmooze them with good content before you offer your vacation-booking services.

6. Teach through “how to” posts

Title :  Bumped from a Flight ? Here’s How To Make the Most of Your Time

Call to Action : “No matter how much planning you do, sometimes things just don’t go right. Did you get bumped from a flight, or locked out of your hotel? Try to make the most of it. Call us for ideas on how you can plan for the unplanned.”

A post on travel blog ideas wouldn’t be complete without suggesting some “how to” posts. Your travel agency blog is just the place for this type of advice, too. How to pack for a hiking trip, how to rent a car in San Francisco, how to avoid sunburn in Costa Rica…I could go on.

Columbus Travel  has regular posts on how to handle unexpected situations. Although they aren’t titled as “how to” posts, they do offer blog visitors helpful advice for when they get bumped from a flight, how to plan for their first cruise, and how to eat well in San Francisco. You can do this, too. There are so many possibilities for “how to” blog posts that you could work into your travel agency blog. And do you know what happens when your clients read all your wonderful posts? They come to you when they are ready for a vacation. Maybe they’ll even book right away.

7. Tailor to a specific audience

Title :  Brazil Vacation Packages  for the Winter Weary   

Call to Action : “Here in North America, it’s the dead of winter. Trade in those grey skies and fierce winds with these Brazil vacation packages. Remember, summer is just a short trip south. Call us today.”

Down Under Answers  targets independent travelers interested in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific with advice and personalized travel packages. Their blog highlights staff picks, hotel spotlights, and beautiful locations. In the process, they’ve positioned themselves as the go-to source for people interested in vacationing in the South Pacific. The trick here is to decide who your audience is , and then make sure you write directly to them. They will thank you with their wallet.

8. Create lists and lists of lists

Title :  Packing Light for Travel : The 10 Things You Can Go Without

Call to Action : “You’re ready to go, but you can’t get your suitcase closed. Do you really need everything in that bag? Probably not. Packing light for travel is all about figuring out what you really need, so give us a call. While you unpack some of the extras, we’ll make sure your itinerary is in order.”

Lists are always a good way to go. They are easy to write, easy to read, and usually offer very useable information. JoyRide Travel, Inc  has some great travel blog ideas based on lists. “10 Tips for a Kid-Friendly Summer Cruise” and “6 Benefits of a Staycation” are both fabulous travel blog ideas, and good inspiration for a travel agency blog. And once readers see how much you care about their travel experience, they will call you first when they need to book that vacation.

Title :  My First Disney Trip : What Our Clients Have to Say

Call to Action : “Can’t you just hear the excitement in your child’s voice when he or she says to a friend, “It’s my first Disney trip!” Disney is magic, and you want to make sure you pack in all the fun. We can help you find the best deals and even make dinner reservations for you. Call us to find out more.”

This could be a series of posts or a weekly feature. In the case of Travel with the Magic it’s not just a series of posts, but their entire blog. Their specialty is clearly on Disney vacations. That’s no small niche! But Travel with the Magic offers everything from itinerary planning to dinner reservations and even discount monitoring. Anyone who has thought about a Disney vacation knows how overwhelming it can get. This is exactly why people are willing to pay someone knowledgeable to handle the details for them. If your travel agency blog hones in on one specialty, you’ll be seen as the expert they need!

10. Write about yourself

Title:  Life as a Travel Agent  can be Funny Sometimes

Call to Action : “Life as a travel agent never fails to be interesting. But what I’m most interested in is helping you plan your next vacation. You deserve it.”

I know this may sound like bragging, but you are an expert, remember? Don’t think you’re an expert? Fine, just fake it  until you make it.

The Travel Lady’s Blog  is a great example of letting your personality shine through. The blend of travel agency blog and personal blog is a voice of, well, I don’t know if it’s reason or just calling out the obvious, but I love her quirky humor. While this might be a risque approach for most travel agencies, adding some personality is not such a bad idea. In fact, smaller travel agencies that might not be able to compete with advertising dollars can compete with a sense of humor.

Are you still at a loss for travel blog ideas? Get in touch . We have lots of ideas, and we know how to use them to help you make money.

Do you run a travel agency blog? What kind of stories do you write? Let us know in the comments. 

This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated.

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How to Start a Travel Blog (The Ultimate 2024 Guide)

• Last Updated: February 5, 2024

Congratulations, you’ve decided you want to know how to start a travel blog! Let us be the first to welcome you to the club. You’re in for a fun ride!

Before we start there are a few things we need to clear up about starting a travel blog.

First of all, it’s not hard. Second of all, it doesn’t take long. Third, it is cheap.

The difficult part comes in trying to grow and make money from your travel blog, but there’s a lot of potential to do this successfully, and the rewards are worth the effort.

These days we make over USD$30’000 a month from this website and our various media clients. In other words, we make a good living from travel blogging.

We’re going to assume you’re in the same position that we were when we first decided to start NOMADasaurus. One day we decided to make a travel blog. So we opened up Google, started researching, and became completely overwhelmed with an entire world that we knew nothing about.

Hosting, domains, analytics, content management systems, HTML, social media marketing, SEO – all these terms went straight over our heads.

The truth is that starting a travel blog is actually quite a simple step-by-step process, and there’s no need to get overwhelmed by it all.

Let us walk you through that process.

We’re going to show you exactly how to start a travel blog in less than an hour!

• Pick a blog name
• Define your brand
• Register your domain
• Purchase website hosting
• Set up your host (we’ll show you how)
• Install WordPress (the easy way)
• Pick a theme
• Get some essential plugins
• Plus have some bonus professional tips to start making money asap!

Table of Contents

Tips For Picking A Travel Blog Name

Tips for defining your brand, domains vs hosts, our favourite host is siteground, managed wordpress hosting, step by step guide with siteground, step 3 – install wordpress, free vs premium themes, w3 total cache, google analytics, get on social media, make an about page, custom design your blog, network with other bloggers, don’t sign up for a travel blog course, start blogging, what you need before our ‘how to start a travel blog’ guide.

You’re going to need a few things before we begin.

• A computer (not a smart phone).
• An internet connection.
• A credit card or debit card.
• 1 hour of free time.
• A delicious drink to enjoy.

You also may have seen these companies that give you a free website and only take a few minutes to setup.

Some examples are Wix, Blogspot, WordPress.com and others. These are absolutely fine if you just want to make an online diary about your travels, and maybe have a few friends and family follow along.

But these aren’t any good if you want to make a successful travel blog, or if you ever want to try and make money from it in the future.

Do yourself a favour and start with your own hosted travel blog from the very beginning. Not sure what that means or how to do it? Well, let’s get started…

Step 1 – Pick Your Name and Brand

This is by far the hardest part of starting a travel blog. Picking a name can literally take weeks.

This will be your online identity, and you’ll be telling people all around the world this on a daily basis, so make it something you are happy with.

If you want to start a travel blog about one particular place or thing rather than being the face of your travel blog, then this is easier.

You can be “Food Adventures In New York City”, and everyone will know exactly what your blog is about.

Example: Is your name Jim? Then perhaps something like “Travelling Jim” would work for your blog name. Say it out loud. Do you like it? Awesome. In fact, let’s use “Travelling Jim” as our example blog for the rest of this article.

• Keep it as short and simple as possible. You don’t want to be telling people, “Hey, make sure you check out my blog, ‘www.jimistravellingtheworldforanindefiniteamountoftimestartingin2020-ihopeyoufollowme.com'” What a mouthful! If you can keep it between one to four words, awesome! Also avoid having a hyphen (-) in there, again for simplicity.
• Give your blog longevity. Travelling Jim works well, but “Jim’s 2020 Travels” doesn’t. What if you travel in 2017? Same with “Adventures Of A 21-Year-Old”. That’s not going to work when you’re 22
• Don’t limit yourself. If you want to start a travel blog about one particular place or topic, then go for it. These can be very successful in a niche market. But if you are travelling to Australia for example, don’t call your blog, “Jim Travels Australia”. How are you going to blog about Europe if you ever go there? If you want to have a general travel blog and don’t know what your exact plans are in the future, keep it broad.
• Think outside the box. While you want to keep things as simple and general as possible, don’t forget that travel changes people. Don’t call your blog “Forever Single Traveller” just because you’re single when you started. What if you get a partner? Then you’re no longer the Forever Single Traveller. Same with something like “$1 A Day Travels”, because you’re broke when you start. Maybe in two years time you won’t be broke (and hopefully you’re actually making money from your travel blog). Reasons like this are why it’s great to keep it simple. This also helps with brand partnerships in the future, but you don’t need to worry about that today.

You’ve thought long and hard about it, and love “Travelling Jim”. Next step is to make sure it is available. This is easy to do.

• Type in “travellingjim.com” into your internet browser. If nothing comes up, you might be in luck. If it does, it’s time to come up with something new.
• Go to NameCheap.com and type in “travellingjim” into the little box. Hit search and see what it says. If it’s available, then the name is yours for the taking! You’re ready for the next step.
• Go ahead and buy that domain on NameCheap. You’ll then own your URL for as many years as you choose to buy it for, and it’ll be quite cheap (around US$10 a year). If you would prefer to buy it with your hosting and have it all in one place, hold off and you can do that in the next step.

Bonus Tip: If “travellingjim.com” is taken, but “travellingjim.net” is available, DO NOT go for it. This gets very confusing if you tell someone your blog is called “Travelling Jim” and they accidentally go to .com instead of .net. Find something that is fully available.

You have a very important question to ask yourself: What is your travel blog about?

You’re probably thinking, “Duh, travel!” And you are right. But in this day and age having a “travel blog” isn’t enough.

If you have zero plans to turn your travel blog into a way to make money while travelling , then you can skip this part.

But if you do want to start earning money from your travel blog one day, you need to come up with a direction and style that will give people a reason to read your posts.

Don’t worry, your brand can change over time. Ours has! But for now, here’s some tips to get you started.

• Will you be making videos or trying to take amazing photos?
• Do you have a unique back story?
• Want to write about the awesome food you find?
• Interested in documenting environmental issues and sustainable tourism?
• Are you an adventure traveller? If so, what kind of adventures?
• Delving into culture?

The list is endless. You will get bonus points if you are doing something truly epic that gives people a reason to follow you. For example even though we had already been travelling for years, we only started this travel blog when we began our “Thailand to South Africa without flying” mission. That gave us purpose and reason to write.

If you can’t think of anything right now that’s ok. Just keep in mind that as your blog grows it will be handy to have a brand and direction.

Step 2 – Get Hosting And The Domain

Now that all the thinking is done, it’s time to get started on the technical things. This is what will take less than 48 minutes.

Don’t worry, it’s not difficult and we’ll walk you through the process of how to start a travel blog from scratch.

If you don’t know what these are, let us try to explain them as easily as possible. Let’s go with a ‘house’ analogy.

A domain (travellingjim.com) is an address. A host is a house. A website is you.

You live in a house, and your address is how people find your house. In internet terms, your website lives on a host and travellingjim.com is the address.

In more details, a host is a company that has a bunch of computers (also called servers) that are permanently connected to the internet.

Your blog and all its content, pictures, videos, etc actually “lives” on your host’s computers.

When someone types in “travellingjim.com”, their browser (e.g. Chrome or Safari) downloads your blog from one of these computers, and opens it up on your reader’s device.

Don’t stress too much about all this. Once you’ve set it all up once, it will be a long time before you have to worry about this again.

We personally use and recommend SiteGround . They are our third hosts now (having previously been with Bluehost and Dreamhost), and we couldn’t be any happier that we changed over.

Besides being great for established websites, they are also perfect for brand new blogs.

They have incredible support, fast servers, an easy control panel to navigate and very high uptime.

They are also very affordable, and getting setup with them is super simple. They really make it very easy when it comes to how to start a travel blog.

We must stress this again – their support is amazing. We have lost count of the number of times we’ve been confused about some technical thing we’ve tried to implement on our site and screwed up, just to jump on SiteGround’s 24/7 instant chat service and have their experts fix the problem for us in a matter of minutes. This alone makes them the best company out there.

By all means, feel free to go and do your own research. You’ll find that most companies have the same prices on their entry-level plans (SiteGround is $3.95 a month) and you won’t likely notice any difference in quality until your blog grows.

But we only ever recommend brands that we have used and are happy with, so that’s why we’re going through the next few stages with SiteGround.

As we’re going to go with WordPress (the best option by far), it’s good to get a dedicated and managed WordPress hosting solution.

What this means is that your host and server is optimised to run WordPress efficiently and with no issues.

Luckily SiteGround has a spectacular Managed WordPress Hosting solution which includes premium plugins (more on plugins at the bottom of this article), one-click installation, great security and a bunch more.

And if you sign up to SiteGround’s Managed WordPress Hosting solutions through our links, you will receive 60% off the regular price. Amazing deals all around!

Note: We are not sponsored by SiteGround in any way, shape or form. We pay for our hosting just the same as everyone else does (and in fact are on their higher-end cloud plan due to us needing to trust the best host out there to manage our website). We just really, really love them.

We’re going to walk you through the process of how to start a travel blog step by step.

• Go to SiteGround and click on “Sign Up”

• Choose the “Start Up” plan. This is only $3.95 a month and has all the features you’ll need to get started. If you feel like you really want to focus on growing your travel blog to more than just your friends and family reading it, you can go with the “Grow Big” plan, but if you’re happy to keep costs down let’s go with Start Up.

• Choose the “Register A New Domain” section. Enter whatever your domain is (travellingjim.com), and click proceed.

• Enter some account details and your payment options. We recommend paying for at least 12 months up front. On the $3.95 plan, that works out to be only $47.40. Even cheaper than $50! You don’t need Domain Privacy or HackAlert Monitoring, so feel free to unselect those and keep your costs down.

***UPDATE – Siteground now charges $14.95 a year for registering a new domain. Website transfers are still free if you already own your own domain name, which you can buy with NameCheap .

• You’ve now come to a verify page. SiteGround will run a fraud check to make sure everything is all good.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new domain and host! At this point you will get all your login details for SiteGround sent to you in an email.

Don’t finish your drink just yet, there’s still a little bit more you need to do to finish starting a travel blog. And the next thing is to install WordPress.

What is WordPress we hear you ask? WordPress is a “Content Management System”, or CMS for short. Basically that is the system that allows you to put words, pictures and style on a website without knowing any coding or programming. WordPress makes building your website easy. In fact WordPress is used on 26% of all website on the entire web.

Now is a good time to mention that there are actually two WordPress’s. There’s WordPress.com and WordPress.org. WordPress.com is for free blogs, WordPress.org is for people who want to own their own blogs. You’re going to go with .org.

Installing WordPress onto your host is very easy to do, and with SiteGround it’s actually all automatically done for you with a very simple process.

• Login to SiteGround and click on “Get your new site up and running – Set up in 2 min!”

• You’ll get a popup with the SiteGround Account Setup Wizard. Select “Start a new website at (URL)” and hit proceed.

• Now you’ll be asked what type of website you need. Select “Personal/Blog” and then scroll down. The software you are going to use is WordPress, so select that and move onto the next part.

• Now you need to make up your WordPress login details. We recommend choosing something that would be really hard for people to guess, as this is the door to your website. So don’t choose “Admin” as your username for example. You will need these login details to access the “behind the scenes” section of your blog.

• Now you’ll be given an opportunity to choose your web design template. This is otherwise known as a theme, which we will go into more in Step 4. Feel free to click around and see if you can find a design you like. Otherwise you can skip this part for now.

And guess what – you’re done! You’ll get a very satisfying “Congratulations” with a big tick, and all your login credentials. We suggest you write these down somewhere safe.

What now? Well now you want to actually go to your website. And as usual, this is very easy to do.

• Simply go to the address bar in your internet browser and type in “travellingjim.com/wp-login.php”. You’ll be taken to this screen:

• Put in your login credentials and you’ll be taken to the WordPress dashboard. This is what it looks like (with a few less options on the left panel):

Welcome to WordPress! This is where all the magic happens. You will write your blogs under “Posts”, make things like your about page under “Pages”, change the style of your blog under “Appearance”, and so on. You’ll get pretty familiar with all this over the course of a month or so. But for now, let’s move on to the next stage!

Step 4 – Pick A Free Theme

You’ve got your domain, you’ve got your host, you’ve installed WordPress, now you need to choose a theme. What’s a theme? Well that’s what your website looks like when people go to it. Keeping up with the house analogy from before, think of it as all your furnishings and decorations.

Back in the day you needed someone who was good at computer coding to make your website look good. These days you just install a theme with a few clicks.

• Go into your WordPress dashboard.
• Look for “appearance” on the left panel and click on themes.
• Activate the WordPress Twenty Seventeen theme if it isn’t already, and your website is officially up and running!
• Now just type in travellingjim.com into your internet browser! There it is – how exciting!

There are thousands of themes out there to choose from. Some are free (yay!) and some cost money.

When you’re just starting out you should be pretty happy with just a free theme. But as time goes on and you get more content on your blog, you’ll likely want to upgrade to a paid theme. Why? They offer more customisation, they’re faster, and they look better.

All you have to do is Google “WordPress themes” and be prepared to lose the next few hours of your life as you scroll around. This all comes down to personal taste.

Personally for a few websites we own, we use the Elementor page builder theme . It’s a very powerful and simple to use “drag and drop” designer that is only limited by your imagination, but they also make a number of other awesome premium themes you can choose from.

 And guess what – you are now the proud owner of a fully functional travel blog! You did! If you want you can leave now and go get another drink. Otherwise stick around for some bonus tips to help make your travel blog extra awesome!

Step 5 – Download Essential Plugins

Now that your travel blog is fully setup and ready to go, it’s time to install some plugins. Think of plugins as extra additions to make your house better, like a security system or new light fixtures.

Again there’s thousands of plugins out there, but to begin with you only need a few core ones. To install a plugin go into your WordPress dashboard, look on the lefthand panel, click “Plugins” then click “Add New” on the page that opens up. Search for the ones listed below, click download, and activate. WordPress will do the rest.

This is an anti-spam plugin that filters out crap messages left on your blog. Don’t ask why (you’ll find out as time goes on), but you’re going to end up with hundreds of spam comments on your posts. Just install this plugin and let it do all the filtering.

You’re going to hear the term “SEO” a lot during your journey as a travel blogger. SEO stands for “search engine optimisation”, and that basically means when people go to a search engine like Google and type in something – for example “ things to do in Berlin ” – the posts that have the best SEO go to the top of the results, meaning more people click on them. It’s complicated and you’ll learn a lot more about it later, but for now just install Yoast.

Yoast is a plugin that pops up at the bottom of the section when you are writing a blog post. You put in whatever keywords you think you are writing about (like “best places for breakfast in Sydney”) and it will give you a list of things you can improve on to help make your post rank higher in Google.

Another plugin that is hard to explain for beginners, but essentially W3 Cache will make your website load faster for people who visit it. This is important. Install it and use the automatic settings until you learn more about it. One cool thing to note as well is that if you signed up on the Siteground “Grow Big” account, you also get a cacheing feature on your plan. Check it out.

WordFence is a great plugin that adds a layer of security to your website. This will stop people hacking your travel blog. Don’t ask why, but for whatever reason your blog will come under attack from hackers. Everyone’s does. So just install WordFence and let it do its thing.

Travel Blogging Tips

You’re now well on your way to being a travel blogger! Your site is up and running, you’ve installed WordPress, you have a theme to make it look pretty, and you’re ready to start writing.

Time to hit the world!

However if you’re still interested in becoming a professional travel blogger, or just would like to grow your travel blog, here are a few last bonus tips to help out.

Google Analytics is a program that tells you how many people go to your travel blog, and how they found it. When you first start blogging you’re probably really interested to know if anyone is reading what you write! Google Analytics will tell you.

Learning about how to setup Google Analytics and how to use it is an entire blog post in itself – something that we won’t get into. But you should read this article from Moz about how to set it up properly.

Now that you’ve got an awesome travel blog, you need to sign up for social media so people can learn about you and follow your journey! The most obvious ones are Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and, but you’ll also want to look into Snapchat, YouTube and Pinterest. Go to those websites and make accounts called “Travelling Jim”, and start connecting with the world.

One of the first things you should do on your travel blog is make an “about” page. Go to your WordPress dashboard and click on “Add New Page” on the lefthand panel. Name your page “About”, and write up a little biography on yourself and what your website is. Upload a few pretty pictures and you’re sorted. Then all you have to do is hit publish and you’re all set! Also make a “Contact” page while you’re at it.

Because you’ve set up your theme, you can go into WordPress, click on Appearance > Theme > Customize, then start designing your blog. Pick some colours, change your font, add some menus, etc. Don’t forget to design a cool logo for yourself! If you don’t know how to do this yourself, you can just go to Fiverr and pay someone a small amount to make something basic.

You’ve signed up to Facebook, so now you can start networking with other travel bloggers. There are a number of really good Facebook groups you can join where you’ll find a whole bunch of people wanting to discuss blogging, from absolute beginners right through to the biggest names in the industry. We recommend signing up for “We Travel We Blog” and “Under 1000 Club – Aspiring Travel Bloggers” first. As you come up with questions about travel blogging, we’ll all be there to help you answer them!

This might go against everything other bloggers will tell you to do. But trust us, you don’t need them. The most popular ones are “Travel Blog Success” and Nomadic Matt’s course. Guess what – everything they teach you in those courses you can learn for free on Google or by asking in those Facebook groups we told you about. Save the hundreds of dollars and learn by doing.

That’s it, that’s all! You made it to the end of the article. Together we went from being an absolute beginner to having created your very own travel blog from scratch! You deserve another drink.

There is only one thing left to do now – start blogging! Get out there, take some photos, write some stories and make the best damn travel blog on the internet!

Play around with the WordPress dashboard, go to the section that says “Posts”, add a few new ones and hit publish. We promise you that publishing your first blog post is a very, very exciting moment!

You still have a lot to learn, and that’s ok. We’ve been doing this for 3.5 years now, professionally for 2.5, and we still learn things every single day. This is an ongoing process, but you’ve made the big leap and landed on your own two feet.

If you have any other questions please feel free to email us. Also make sure to check out those Facebook groups.

Our other last tip is to use Google.

We guarantee that no matter what problem you are having, whatever segment it is that you don’t quite understand, someone else has been in the same situation and asked the same questions.

Happy travels and enjoy the journey! We’ll see you out there in the blogosphere.

Alesha and Jarryd

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How to Start a Travel Blog: The Complete Guide

Many people dream about traveling the world for a living; and there are people that are actually able to do so that aren’t pilots, flight attendants, or businessmen. These people are known as travel bloggers and they get paid to visit and write about their major passion in life: travel.

Before you think it’s all a dream, it’s time to debunk a few myths and tell some truths about how to start a travel blog. 🏖

Travel Blogging Truths

Who wouldn’t want to be a travel blogger? Travel can be expensive and the idea of having someone else cover your costs is certainly enticing. But it’s not all about grabbing trips to Paris in first class. Travel blogging is just like a job .

Travel blogging isn’t easy. The fact that you’re traveling and getting paid to do so while staying in top accommodations is what most people see. They don’t realize that there are a lot of struggles that go hand-in-hand with figuring out how to start a travel blog.

Here’s what you need to know before getting started as a travel blogger:

• It’s a saturated niche. Everyone wants to ride the wave of being a travel blogger, thinking it’s all rainbows and sunshine—that by virtue of having a travel blog (and a few followers), they can request comped stays at 5-star hotels. But it’s not that easy . There are plenty of travel bloggers that spent a long time building their empire before they took off to the point where they received any special perks (or compensation).
• Many times, you’re behind your computer. Being a blogger is like having your own magazine and being the editor, photographer, writer, and stylist—all in one. Some bloggers have teams now, but in the beginning, it will be just you . Taking and editing photos and/or video, write-ups, SEO , social media scheduling: all these tasks will require a fair amount of time stuck in front of your computer.
• Writer’s block. Companies pay you for content, and to be a successful travel blogger, you have to follow deadlines like any regular job. Creating great content while at the same time, experiencing what every place has to offer isn’t easy, especially when you just want to relax and you’re on a tight deadline.
• You won’t earn a fixed income. As with freelancing in general, you’re only as good as your next project. You’ll also have to think of travel blogging as an expense at the beginning. After all, how will you start writing about places you haven’t been to? You have to invest some money to do the traveling that will serve as the subject for your content.
• If you’re a solo travel blogger, it can be lonely to go from place to place on your own. And since you aren’t in a place for too long, you’ll constantly make and break friendships and connections.
• Not knowing what’s next. Becoming a travel blogger may seem exciting at first, but you have to be constantly planning for what’s next. There may be a time where travel loses excitement or you run out of funds and you’ll need to plan accordingly.

If you just want to learn how to start a travel blog for the sake of sharing your travels, then these truths may not apply to you. Your expectations and ambitions will be based on self-fulfillment (and perhaps sharing your adventures with friends and family) more so than building a brand to appeal to sponsors.

How to Start A Travel Blog

Not scared away by the harsh truths of travel blogging? Here’s how to start a travel blog, step by step:

Choosing a Niche

There are two basic ways to get started: travel then figure out how to start a travel blog , or plan to start a travel blog then do the actual traveling . The motivation for the people in the former situation is likely just that they want an outlet to share their travels to family and friends, while the latter is more suited to those that plan to expand and monetize their travel blog in the future.

Like food blogs , travel blogs are a dime a dozen, so it’s best to start by choosing a niche (especially when you eventually want to earn from travel blogging) that will help differentiate you from the pack, since general travel blogs will usually not fare well when it comes to SEO efforts.

Travel Blogging Sub Niches

There are so many travel blog niches you can think of and fill a need for. To some, their niche comes naturally. For others, it could take a while to make a decision. Here are some questions you can ask yourself when determining a niche for your travel blog:

• Why do I want to blog?
• What am I passionate about telling or teaching to others?
• What are my skills, strengths, interests, and expertise?
• Can I write about this topic for a long time? The niche shouldn’t be too broad or too narrow.

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of the more popular travel niches:

• City blogging: Focused on your city (you don’t have to travel that far, and you perhaps know the topic better than most)
• Country-focused: Destinations around the country
• Area/Region: Like South America or Southeast Asia-focused
• Demographic-focused: Like travel blogs specifically targeted to Americans/American passport holders
• Budget travel
• Luxury travel
• Solo travel
• Female travel
• Traveling for work
• Adventure travel
• Family travel
• Empty nesters/traveling for seniors
• Traveling with disabilities

Or if you’re really ambitious, you can even blog about your worldwide journey, as Gary Arndt has done on Everything Everywhere . He sold his house in 2007 and has been traveling around the world ever since (over 175 countries and counting).

To be sure that someone will want to read your blog, search for your competition (to validate if there’s an existing audience for your idea). You might even want to utilize a tool like Ahrefs  or BuzzSumo to look up some of the most popular content in a niche, such as “Traveling in South America,” to get an idea of what other bloggers are writing about. Then ask yourself, can you do this better?

Alternatively, you may want to try and be the first in your niche. If you can, find a gap in the market. If you find yourself asking “Why hasn’t anybody done this?”—do it yourself!

Most bloggers market themselves as brands. Your brand is what you’re known for and known as. It’s what makes people say “That is so XX!” when they see a piece of your content.

Aspects of blog branding include:

• Your blog name and niche
• Your blog’s overall look: the theme, fonts, logo, color palette, images you use, and so on
• The voice of your writing

Coming up with your Blog Name

Your blog name is important because it’s also what your blog is known as (your brand). While you’ll be able to change many things about your blog over time, your name is something you should stick with. Give it a fair amount of thought before deciding on it.

Not sure what to call your shiny new travel blog? You might start with your own name, a play on that name, or a mix of your name and travel-related terms. A few general rules for settling on a blog name (which will also be your domain name):

• It must easy to recall and easy to spell
• It should also be not too long
• It must not contain hyphens or numbers

For more tips, you can take a look at our guide:  How to Choose a Domain Name (8 Tips to Stand Out).

Some brilliant travel blog names to look to for inspiration include Nomadic Matt , which is about a guy who travels the world, Adventurous Kate , a blog about a girl who quit her job to travel the world, and The Blonde Abroad , which is about a solo female traveller who is (you guessed it) blonde. There’s also Tanks that Get Around , a travel blog/travel tank top shop.

Setting up the Blog

A professional blog has three technical elements you’ll need to setup: domain name , blogging platform, and web host.

Choosing a Blogging Platform

There are many free blogging platforms out there, like Blogger, WordPress.com , and Tumblr. Any of these options is fine for a personal blog, but if you plan on monetizing your site, a self-hosted WordPress blog is your best bet .

The other platforms come with their own restrictions, but with a self-hosted WordPress site, you’re free to customize it completely. Self-hosted WordPress also allows you to grow and not worry about having to change platforms later if your travel blog suddenly becomes super popular. Read more about the differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com .

WordPress powers 42.7% of the internet , is super user-friendly and has flexible customization options. It is used on many different kinds of websites , be they blogs, ecommerce sites, news portals, or business sites. Due to its open-source nature, WordPress is free to use, however creating and maintaining a site might cost you some money .

While the content management system you choose is free (assuming you choose WordPress), you’ll have to pay for your professional domain name and web hosting.

Choosing a Reliable Web Host

The web host is where you store your website’s files. Hosting plans can be as cheap as $4/month and can be upgraded to give you more storage space and bandwidth for visitors as your blog grows.

It’s important to choose a reliable and stable web host that does not have too much downtime. If you’re starting out, you might be better off with shared hosting, which means you’ll be sharing a server with other blogs. The downside is, your blog may load slower because you’re sharing resources with other websites. Also, you might have to spend more time fiddling with your site.

Application hosting , database hosting , and managed WordPress hosting through a company like Kinsta have its advantages for those interested in how to start a travel blog.

Since you’re on the go, the last thing you have time to worry about is downtime or messing around with your server. Additionally, you might not always have access to the best internet connection to fix things. Falling back on a reliable managed host might actually save you money.

You’ll also get access to a variety of tools which can make managing your site a lot easier, such as Kinsta’s custom dashboard .

A few other things to look out for when deciding on a web host:

• WordPress optimized
• Good customer support
• Automatic backups
• Ample storage space

Read more about how Kinsta is different than other hosts.

Customizing the Blog’s Look

After you’ve installed and setup the free WordPress CMS with your web host, you can focus on setting up your blog’s look and feel—an important aspect of branding.

Customizing the following will help your travel blog become your own:

• Theme: You can choose from both paid and free options . There are themes that cater specifically to travel blogs. When you’re just getting started, don’t overthink your blog’s theme. You might want to start with a free one first, because unlike your blog’s name, you can change the design later on .

To help with the process of choosing the blog’s overall look easier, you can make a branding board. A branding board includes:

• Color palette : Have a set of 2 to 3 complementing colors (anything more would be distracting).
• Fonts : 3 at most. Think one for your logo, one for headings, one for body copy.
• Images that reflect what you want your blog to evoke when visitors drop by your site.

Increase Blog Functionality with Plugins

What attracts many users to WordPress is the customizability it offers thanks to plugins, which are codes you can install to add functionality to your site. Since you’re just getting started, defer to the experts. Blogging Wizard shares some of the must-have plugins that can help with SEO, analytics, backups , safety , and speeding up your blog .

There are also some plugins to consider that were created specifically for travel blogs. These include:

You might also want to add an Instagram plugin to show off your travel photos on your blog.

You might also consider installing affiliate plugins , but we’ll talk more about that in the latter monetization section.

Content Creation

The most important part of a blog is the content. Content shouldn’t just be confined to articles (or text); it can also take the form of photos (graphics, infographics), videos, and audio ( podcast ).

Of course, you shouldn’t start with all of these different types of content at once—it can be overwhelming. Instead, you can start adding new content types as your blog starts growing and you get the hang of running it.

To get some inspiration we recommend you to take a look at these guide:

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5 Things More Important for Your Content Than Content Length

There is no right or wrong way to write. Many people adopt a journal way of writing—telling people about their day or experience, while some go for how to guide types of posts.

The best kind of blogs are the ones that deliver a mix of content types. Many people that read travel blogs are after the information you can give them about a place, while your unique voice (which adds to the branding part of the blog) is what will draw readers to you.

If you plan to travel after setting up your travel blog, you can plot out what content to write, what places to feature, what angles to write about. Ideally, you’ll have at least 15 posts ready to go before launching. This will give you time to consistently release content as you work on your next pieces, while giving readers enough content to stick around and read.

Tips to Optimize Content for SEO

There’s no hard and fast rule for content length and ranking on Google but in general, the longer, the better.

Though the in’s and out’s of proper on-page SEO are outside of the scope of this article, here are a few quick hits for setting up content for success:

• Use headings to organize your article (and to strategically make use of keywords )
• Write titles that people will pique people’s curiosity so they will share your post, but don’t be clickbaity (meaning, truly back up the article with great content). Also, write titles the way people search.
• Use keywords in URL slugs

For a more advanced study of SEO (that’s still beginner-friendly), check out our SEO checklist  and some recommended SEO plugins  you should start off.

Asher Fergusson, a successful travel blogger, and Kinsta customer said that the secret for his rapid growth in organic search rankings was to conduct a controversial research study. After having a nightmare Airbnb experience with his wife and 10-month-old son in Paris he decided to review over 1,000 horror stories to see what’s most likely to go wrong. The resulting article titled, “ Is Airbnb Safe? ” led to being featured on the front page of Reddit and was picked up by dozens of mainstream media outlets. This boosted the SEO strength of his entire website.

Photography

People are visual creatures, which is why platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are so successful and growing at a rapid pace .

Taking great photos or videos that make viewers feel like they are there or will want to be there will attract more visitors to your blog. The photos will also be used for your blog promotion; pretty photographs with catchy titles attract people on sites like the aforementioned Pinterest.

While you’re thinking about images, don’t forget to optimize your images , both for performance and for SEO . You can’t just upload full resolution photos to your blog and expect them to load fast. You’ll need a little help from an optimization tool or plugin. Name your files something meaningful (and short), as Google looks at things like these when it chooses what to index for Google image search. Which tools and how to showcase your photos you can read our guide:  8 Best WordPress Photo Gallery Plugins .

There are three main ways to promote your blog:

• Social media: The easiest way to promote your travel blog is through your own network, but social media, with hundreds of millions of monthly active users, is also known for targeted advertising, meaning that it can help your content reach the people most likely to care about it. Hand Luggage Only’s Instagram is a great example of a beautiful travel photo diary. Another awesome platform where you can promote your content is Pinterest. We wrote a detailed guide on the best Pinterest marketing tips .

• Traditional media: Getting featured on newspapers and magazines is good exposure, even for an online entity. In fact, this is how popular blogger Nomadic Matt quickly grew his following.
• Search engines: The largest potential source of traffic, but comes with a lot of competition.

Writing guest posts is another way to get backlinks to your site from more prominent travel blogs. On another note, collecting email addresses and sending out email newsletters is an effective way to get more views because it gives you a direct connection with your subscribers (unlike social networks, which may restrict reach to your existing followers).

Nomadic Matt, arguably the most popular travel blog, recognized the potential for these tactics but went in a different direction . He pitched guest blog posts to finance blogs on how to save money traveling. He guest posted on entrepreneurship podcasts to talk about how he was able to build a business from his travel blog.

These tactics set himself apart from others, and also introduced his site to multiple different audiences.

Travel Blog Monetization

There are several ways to monetize your travel blog , but when you’re starting out, it can be tough. What many travelers (or digital nomads) do to sustain their traveling lifestyle while working on the road involves accepting jobs as virtual assistants, doing freelance writing, consulting, or offering some other type of service.

Ways to Make Money from Your Travel Blog

Besides using your personal brand to get clients for services you may be interested in offering, there are many other ways to make money from your travel blog:

• Sponsored trips : Work with private companies or brands and tourism boards. Tourism boards usually want press to encourage more people to visit their country. They will usually pay for food, lodging, activities, and sometimes even airfare. Since they want resulting posts to reach a wide audience, this might only be offered to those with bigger followings. Some companies may also invite you to sponsored trips to launch their products—with everything paid for.

• Workshops : After growing a following and being recognized as an expert, you may be invited for speaking engagements or workshops that you can charge for.

Blog not making enough yet? Check out these 65+ ways to make money online on the side while you continue to grow your travel blog up to where hopefully one day it can financially support you.

This guide by Firstsiteguide includes a few more ideas if you are looking to start your travel blog.

How to Start a Travel Blog

A travel blog is a good way to document and share your love of travel, but it also brings about the potential for income. First decide whether you’ll be blogging for passion or profit, then follow these guidelines to help you with the specifics of how to start a travel blog.

What are your tips when it comes to the question of how to start a travel blog? Tweet at @Kinsta and we’ll share the best insights! Or drop them below in the comments.

Maddy Osman creates engaging content with SEO best practices for marketing thought leaders and agencies that have their hands full with clients and projects. Learn more about her process and experience on her website, The Blogsmith and read her latest articles on Twitter: @MaddyOsman .

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14 Top Travel Blog Platforms Reviewed – Which is the Best?

I make and work with a lot of people wanting to start travel websites, finding something versatile that was quick to deploy with minimal knowledge of code, was crucial.

There are a few platforms where you can share maps, and travel stories easily. Some of them are specifically built just for travel bloggers which are really awesome, as you can share your stories, connect, and log your trips a lot easier.

The most common website platforms were; WordPress, Wix, Blogger, Tumblr and Weebly, but I found more than 20 when I was looking.

I decided to try 7 different travel blogging platforms.

What I did to test:   Made a post, engaged with some people, and tried to make a journey, story, trip or route to see how each one functions and their pros and cons.

Bloggers Platforms

• Atameo (now Mapify)
• Travellerspoint
• Traveldiariesapp

Squarespace

Comparison table, travel blogging sites.

These sites were all the ones I could find that allowed you to create a travel blog, or allow you to write, upload images or create maps of your trips .

Free Travel Sites

The sites below are all travel platforms that you use to create a FREE travel blog. I tried all of them and my favorite way Atameo because of its ease of use.

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Travellerspoint Review

Travellerspoint – Plan your Trip – Book your Stay – Share your experience

Travellerspoint Pros

• It has a big and active community already so you can interact with others.
• It does everything that all the other platforms do.

Travellerspoint Con

• The interface is a little older than others but not hindering.

Atameo Review

Atameo – It’s a travel blogging platform that is built to easily log your trips.

Atameo Pros

• Can add photos and you are able to add trips to your blog.
• Really nice to plan your trips.
• You can’t create a page and it isn’t a very active community from what I can see.

Photler Review

Photler – a place to share your travel photos

Photler Pros

• The system is nice and clean, almost beautiful.
• The platform makes creating sites attractive & very easy.

Photler Cons

• Pretty limited in terms of templates/themes.
• Doesn’t have a lot of creative space
• Requires payment

Triponto Review

Tripoto – Global Community for Travelers

Triponto Pros

• Can create posts and trips.
• It’s fairly well established so it has a real community.

Triponto Cons

• More focused on planning trips
• Write-ups don’t seem to get as much attention.

Livenguide Review

Livenguide – Find a local Guide, search for a Tour, or become a Guide yourself.

Livenguide Pros

• Able to book travels with members, as well as meet up with members from all over the world.
• You can make money while meeting people and exploring countries.

Livenguide Con

• Unable to translate posts and reviews that aren’t in English. Therefore limiting the guides you would be able to work with.
• More about becoming a guide than a travel platform.

Jauntlet Review

Jauntlet – Tell stories of where you’ve been and share plans of where you will be.

Jauntlet Pros

• You can log how far you’ve traveled as well as the days, which allows you to see who the most experienced travelers are.
• You can allow friends to edit your blogs, adding more content and substance to your posts.

Jauntlet Cons

• Site navigation could use some work.
• Finding a person is pretty hard because the search criteria are for cities alone.

Traveldiariesapp Review

Traveldiariesapp – Create your own travel diary to capture and share your travel

Traveldiariesapp Pro

• You can make long and detailed write-ups that are laid out in chapters, this gives the effect of reading a short, personal story.

Traveldiariesapp Cons

• Unable to follow other writers (dairies).
• All write-ups are also anonymous.
• Unable to link to any other blogs or posts that you may have written.

Best Blogging Site to Start a Travel Blog

When starting a travel blog, the first thing most people try to figure out is which site or blogging site they are going to use to make it. There are many options out there, but in this day and age, there is only one winner, WordPress.

WordPress has long been recognized as the go-to platform for making your own website or blog. A lot of companies and businesses have started their websites on WordPress, and it is the platform of choice for almost every blogger across the globe.

If you have already decided to use WordPress, brilliant, if you are on the fence or have heard better recommendations for using other platforms, this post is for you. We will break down why WordPress is the best platform for your travel blog.

It is Free and Open Source

One of the biggest benefits of using WordPress is that it is free. You can use the basic platform and download plugins and themes for free. There are some more advanced themes and plugins that cost money, but for testing and trying out, it is completely free.

As well as being free, WordPress is open source. Open source meaning it is being constantly upgraded, improved and tested, and with hundreds of thousands of people across the globe specializing in WordPress, world-class support is only a click away.

Very Beginner Friendly

WordPress is designed to be used by anyone, and that means ANYONE. Whether you are a 55-year-old mom with zero blogging or CMS knowledge, or a 13-year-old wanting to start a blog on his favorite TV series, you can use WordPress with little to no problems.

WordPress does not require any coding knowledge to use or customize, if you want a new feature on your site, it is as simple as downloading and activating a plugin which will do all the complicated work for you.

WordPress can easily be called a drag-and-drop site, as most of the hard work is done automatically, and the most you have to do is input your information into the relevant box or drop-down, simple.

Themes and Plugins

One of the huge benefits of WordPress is that it allows third-party designers and programmers o upload their own themes and plugins, this means that their library for these aspects is enormous.

There is a theme that will suit any type of blog, blogger, and personality, and each is fully customizable. You can easily take a theme that has been downloaded 100 000 times and turn it into something completely unique.

The plugins are just as versatile. There is a plugin for absolutely everything you may want or need your blog to do or to look like. Whether you want your social media buttons on the bottom of the page, or to keep track of how many clicks you get between lunch and 2 pm on a Thursday, there is a plugin that will do it perfectly.

All these themes and plugins allow you to turn your site into an e-commerce store, a photography site, a hotel booking site, whatever you may need your website to do, you can customize it accordingly.

All these themes and plugins come with their own support system from the designers themselves, allowing you to have every query or question answered, as well as getting inside tips on how to fully utilize each theme or plugin.

Security Features

Considering WordPress is used to start important websites, blogs, and e-commerce stores that handle lots of money and contain a massive database of personal information, the site was designed with high security in mind from the get-go.

If you are still uneasy about security, there are many plugins that will add layer upon layer of security to your site to give you even more peace of mind. Security is not a problem with WordPress, and they ensure, with constant updates, that you are constantly protected.

Ranking in Search Engines

If you are making a blog for your business or company, you will most likely want it to be viewed and seen by as many people as possible. To do this on the internet, you need SEO to optimize your site to make it as search engine friendly as possible.

Once again, WordPress has these bases covered from the start. WordPress automatically ensures your website is fast and responsive and optimized for mobile platforms, keys for great SEO.

If this isn’t enough, there are a host of SEO plugins and tools you can install to ensure your SEO is always at its best. The best one on the market right now is Yoast SEO, which covers all the basic SEO bases as well as many more. Obviously, like most of WordPress, it is easy to use and understand.

Unparalleled Support

It has been mentioned numerous times just how easy WordPress is to use and how easy it is to set up a fully functioning website. There will, however, be sticking points that you just can’t fix, this is the WordPress community comes in.

WordPress has a massive support community that covers absolutely every aspect of the platform, and no matter what you are stuck on, there will be someone who can help you fix it.

WordPress have their own official support forums, online tutorials, and courses, support forums for each and every theme and plugin, as well as WordPress blogs, that go into every tiny detail of every aspect of the site.

WordPress is without a doubt the best platform for your travel blog or any blog for that matter. If you started reading this feeling unsure if it was the right option for you, it is clear that it is not only the right option but the only option too.

Main Blogging Platforms Review

All of the platforms above can be used to start a blog, but the websites/platforms below are specifically designed for you to have more control and customization – which is really important down the line.

If you plan on monetizing your travel blog, I would recommend starting it on a platform that you have control over and own, such as the ones mentioned below.

Tumblr is a good option if you just want to share photos and videos in a very simple and easy-to-use form (lacks things like plugins and customization).

Much easier to use (no coding required, just drag & drop content around). Your website will be a lot less customizable when compared to using WordPress, as you can’t modify the codes to your website.

This platform doesn’t have a free plan really, so it’s hard to get properly acquainted with it or take the leap. It’s easier to use than some of the platforms but it lacks customization. There is also not that much back-end maintenance with this kind of platform.

Blogger is one of the simpler platforms and that’s why it is pretty popular. It’s a platform that many bloggers start out on, then maybe move onto a more customizable platform or something that suits your needs better.

WordPress – More flexibility and highly customizable. Requires ongoing maintenance, higher initial learning curve, and more likely to have a higher financial commitment over the long run. Costs are less predictable, depending on whether you need to hire developers.

Medium is great if you want to share stories with nice imagery and it’s one of the cleanest. But you cannot log trips or connect with fellow travelers on this platform as easily as you can on other platforms.

WordPress is by far the best, I have tried many platforms in my quest to build the best travel website or get links for SEO.

If you not very serious about your blog and its just to show people where you going and what you up to, then I recommend any of the above but If you plan on having a blog for an extended period I would recommend getting good WordPress hosting from Siteground  or any other host which allows you the easy install and setup.

I think all the platforms have their pros and cons. It is hard to say which one of them is the best. However, I will continue to use each platform to log some trips and see if one particularly stands out from the rest.

In the end, I went to WordPress to start my new travel blog.

What do you think?

Is there a platform that you are using that is working well for you, or have I missed something? Leave it in the comments 🙂

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25 Of The Best Budget Travel Blogs

September 12, 2020 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

Are you interested in seeing the best budget travel blogs out there and how they’ve gotten their smart?

It’s all about discovering the value of things and learning from other travelers and bloggers.

Here are 25 budget-friendly travel blogs that focus on choosing better destinations, so travelers still have room in their budget to enjoy everything a new place may have to offer!

1. The Poor Traveler

“We’re full-time travelers. But for most of our lives, like most people, we had day jobs and could only travel on weekends and holidays. We know how it feels to work hard and look forward to spending limited time and money on travel.

When we were starting out, we made a lot of mistakes. We got lost all the time, got scammed all the time, and ended up spending more than we should.

“We created this blog to accomplish two things:

1. document our misadventures, and 2. provide budget travel tips …so others won’t have to waste hard-earned money when they travel.”

–Yosh and Vins, The Poor Traveler

2. The Budget-Minded Traveler

“My mission is to make travel as easy and accessible for you as possible, and that is why The Budget-Minded Traveler exists.

Learn from my mistakes, catch on to my budget tricks, live vicariously through the photos and stories on this site until you just can’t take it anymore.

Then, go for yourself. Life is too short to live vicariously.”

– Jackie Nourse, The Budget Traveler

3. The Professional Hobo

“Hi, I’m Nora Dunn. In 2006, I decided to take the plunge.

I sold my financial planning practice in Toronto, Canada, and got rid of all of my belongings in order to free myself up for the adventure of a lifetime.

I hit the road in early 2007, and over the next 12 years, I traveled slowly through over 55 countries and five continents, carrying my best  travel camera  with me and taking images of everything that caught my eye.. I have lived a variety of lifestyles by working in the trade for free accommodation.

As such, I can travel in a financially sustainable manner like this for as long as I wish. And I plan to.”

– Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo

4. Etramping

“Etramping is a travel blog devoted to discovering and sharing the passion for outdoor adventure in all its form.

This is where experienced worldwide travelers share their inspiring stories, unique activities, and crazy adventures from all around the world to ignite the wanderlust in you and motivate you to start or continue your own journey.

Packed with pro-budget-friendly travel tips, Etramping features amazing unknown places you never knew existed and no man dare to visit. In fact, you’ll find every single country in the world covered on Etramping.

All of this to show you that adventure is worthwhile, the world isn’t as dangerous as you think, and everyone can afford to travel.”

– Agnes and Cez, Etramping

5. Shereen Travels Cheap

“My goal is to show that you  can  travel, and you can go further and do more while spending less than you probably thought possible.

Because I don’t save money by staying in hostels, sleeping on couches of strangers, going camping or sleeping on buses (planned, anyway), I don’t expect you to either. I eat out, sleep in comfy beds, and see all the sights.

I compromise by packing less, doing laundry, making a few meals, and using coupons/promo codes.”

– Shereen Rayle, Shereen Travels Cheap

6. Globe Trotter Girls

“I am here to help you make traveling easier, sharing what I’ve learned on my journey, the good, the bad and the ugly. I am sharing the mistakes I’ve made so you don’t have to make the same ones.

I am sharing my money-saving tips, travel hacks, and places I loved. I strive to make GlobetrotterGirls.com your go-to travel resource you can trust.”

– Dani, Globetrottergirls

7. The Savvy Backpacker

“We’re James and Susan — a husband and wife team that loves living and traveling in Europe.

We created The Savvy Backpacker way back in 2010 to help people plan their budget travels through Europe.

Our mission is simple: We want to help you travel around Europe without spending a fortune.”

– James and Susan, The Savvy Backpacker

8. Budget Traveller

“For 9 years, I’ve been traveling in style on a budget and challenging people to think differently about budget travel.

So, whether it is staying at a luxury hostel in Madrid or Tokyo to showing people where to find the best, authentic street food in a city, you’ll find it all here on this blog.”

– Kash, The Budget Traveller

9. Nomadic Matt

“I’m Nomadic Matt, a New York Times best-selling author of  How to Travel the World on $50 a Day .

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to travel cheaper, turn your dream trip into a reality, save money, or travel the world, you are in the right place!

This website will give you tested tips, advice, and suggestions so you can see more for less and make your dream trip a reality. Unlike other travel websites, you won’t find sponsored content or paid trips here.

Every place, restaurant, or attractions has been personally visited by me (or one of my guest columnists) and   we pay our own way.”

– Matt, Nomadic Matt

10. On The Luce

“Back in 2011, I gave up the day job after 10 years in London to develop a more flexible lifestyle.

I did the whole ‘give up everything and travel for years’ backpacking trip in my 20s, but now with a business, house, family and friends, I’m trying to bring them all together.

So, I mix up travel and home life – with trips ranging from weekends in the UK and Europe to more far-flung exotic trips.

I still travel on a budget, but have done my share of hostels, overnight buses and instant noodles.

Today my travels come with a touch of luxury – proper beds, internals flights and a glass of wine included.”

– Lucy, On the Luce

11. Ordinary Traveler

“Ordinary Traveler is an award-winning adventure travel and lifestyle blog, written by Christy Woodrow and Scott Calafiore.

In 2009, we created Ordinary Traveler to chronicle our travels and share our love of photography.

Over the past 10 years, Ordinary Traveler has grown tremendously and it’s now one of the top travel blogs, offering useful travel advice and tips on balancing a home life with extreme wanderlust.”

– Christy and Scott, Ordinary Traveler

12. The Planet D

“We live by the motto ‘Adventure is for Everyone’ because we believe that you don’t have to be an uber-athlete, adrenaline junkie or a part of the ultra-rich to be an adventurer!

All you need is the desire to achieve something more.”

– Dave and Deb, The Planet D

13. RexyEdventures

“Jacking in my corporate job in 2011, I went on a Round the World Trip and I had never stopped traveling since. From then I started a travel blog, Rexy Edventures.”

– Ed, RexyEdventures

14. Traveling Mom

“Our network of family travel experts can help with everything from family vacation planning suggestions to packing tips.

We know the best packing hacks, how to get the most for your money, where to find the free things to do with kids.

Our family travel experts have been to all seven continents and they know how to have fun on a staycation.”

– Traveling Moms

15. VickyFlipFlopTravels

“The travel blog for people who want to make the most of their annual leave, weekends, money and friends, by exploring the world, and a festival or two.”

– Vicky, VickyFlipFlopTravels

16. yTravel Blog

“We’re here to show you that you can travel anywhere in the world on little dime, you can rock up in a country where you know no one and have life-changing experiences, you can travel with the one you love and have a thriving relationship, and you can create a strong lifelong bond with your children through the shared memories of travel.

To be clear, we’ve created a lifestyle of travel for over twenty years without a trust fund, without special privileges, or well-connected friends. We’ve made it happen with an intense desire and by putting one foot in front of the other.”

— Caz and Craig, yTravel Blog

17. Borders Of Adventure

“I’m Becki Enright, and I’m a British Travel Press award-winning writer, blogger and avid explorer.

Borders of Adventure is a leading culture and adventure travel blog, where destination inspiration is combined with social, historical, political and cultural reporting.”

– Becki, Borders of Adventure

18. Backpacking Matt

“Backpackingmatt.com is dedicated to giving you tips on how to travel the world and showing how living an alternative, unconventional life can be satisfying, rewarding and realistic.”

– Matt, Backpacking Matt

19. Backpacks And Bunkbeds

“In this blog, I’ll try to help fellow backpackers and travelers alike where I can by posting articles covering costs, maps, directions, money-saving tips.

If you also fancy starting your own travel blog, I also like to post on the ‘art’ of travel blogging, so expect a few techy types posts too. If there’s anything else you’d like to see more of on this site please just let me know.”

– Neil, Backpacks and Bunkbeds

20. Don’t Forget To Move

“At Don’t Forget to Move, we help promote and inspire adventurous, authentic and responsible travel around the world.

We show travelers how to see the world authentically through unique stories, engaging photography and videos, honest reviews and practical travel tips.”

– Christine and Jules, Don’t Forget to Move

21. LadyBossBlogger

“After starting a wildly successful blog for female entrepreneurs, LadyBossBlogger.com, accruing 150,000+ followers in under 2 years, I decided to document my travels on Instagram @elainerau and my blog and teach people how to make money online as a travel influencer.”

– Elaine Rau, LadyBossBlogger

22. One Step 4Ward

“Hey guys, I’m Johnny, an Irish guy who left home 10 years ago with no money but with a dream to live a better life.

I taught English in Asia, traveled a lot, ran out of money. Figured there was more.

So, I started my blog, started ‘working’ as I traveled, made over $1m USD from blogging and now I’m free.

Oh, and I’ve traveled to every single country on the planet as I’ve blogged.

Now I’d love to teach you guys how to ‘Dream Big. Travel Far. Live Full’. If I can do it, so can you!”

– Johnny, One Step 4Ward

23. Our Oyster

“The Our Oyster family consists of Jade and Simon and their two young children, living in Australia and traveling around the world.

So far, we have explored 60 countries! One of our main mottos is: Travel on a budget, so you can do more for longer.”

– Jade, Our Oyster

24. Rocky Travel

“My mission is to help like-minded travelers become more independent, travel in a smart and sustainable way, lead a healthy lifestyle and travel more.”

– Michela, Rocky Travel

25. Tim Leffel’s Cheapest Destination Blog

“I help people figure out how to travel well for less and show them where they’ll get the most bang for their budget.

I write about the cheapest places to travel as well as great places to live abroad for less.”

– Tim, Cheapest Destinations Blog

Claire Erickson is currently a blogging intern at LadyBossBlogger.com. Claire has just returned from studying abroad at the London College of Fashion and will finish her senior year studying retail merchandising back at her home university – University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). She is looking forward to a having a future in buying, trend research, or planning.

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From Travel Blog To Business: Tips, How I Earn A Living, And How Much Are We Talking?

Time to chart the evolution of Wanderlust Chloe the travel blog, to Wanderlust Chloe the business. And yep, I’ll be diving into a few of the all-important numbers, and giving you a few tips too!

It’s fair to say this blog has evolved over the last few years. For better, for worse, it’s gone from a lovely little passion project to errr, a full-time job. While I’ve never sat down and laid out any kind of business plan, I wanted to share a little of how I’ve transformed my travel blog into a business.

If you search for info on topics like this, you’ll find posts with titles like ‘make money travelling’ which, years ago, I would have thought were scams or get rich quick schemes! Surely you can’t enjoy one of life’s biggest perks (travelling) AND earn a decent living?

It turns out, you can.

There are other posts with steps on how to become a blogger, but very few reveal any of the numbers.  I know it’s a bit of a taboo, but I’ve often thought that a little more transparency in this industry would be beneficial. 

First up, a bit of background on how I ended up where I am today, then it’s onto some number crunching and tips!

The Passion Project: Starting A Travel Blog

Let me take you back to 2014 for a minute. That summer I quit my stressful job in the music industry and went backpacking around Central America, Mexico and Cuba. Three and a half months of ‘me time’. The clichéd ‘finding myself’ trip. Look what a happy traveller I was!  

Before I left I also set up a blog. A predecessor to this site. It was hosted on the easy-to-use Blogger platform, and was a place for me to share stories and photos from my trip. I had no idea it would become any more than that.

At the start of 2015, when I returned home, I got the travel blues. Big time! I started planning more trips, reluctantly found some freelance work in order to earn some money, and wondered what I could do next. I guess that was when I started learning that there were people who made a living from what was essentially my passion project.

Earning Experiences

My blog was small, with only a fraction of the traffic I have today, so it was exciting to be offered my first press trips. I went on a big blogger trip to Greece where I met a few people who’d go on to be some of my best blogging pals today. I went on a foodie trip to Slovenia and ate more in four days than I usually eat over Christmas! I booked holidays to places I was dying to see for myself, like Istanbul and Cappadocia . I went sailing around Croatia with one of my best friends, in exchange for producing a video and a blog. I started to exchange my work for travel experiences.

The lifestyle was addictive. New experiences each month, seeing some of the world’s wonders, sharing special moments with friends. It felt a million miles from my previous world, and I felt a million times happier.

I continued to freelance for a production company, but as my excitement towards travel was ramping up, my enthusiasm towards that job was waning. We went our separate ways and I decided to ‘make a go’ of travel blogging.

Is It A Job When You’re Paid In Experiences?

But hang on a minute, is it a job when you’re paid in experiences rather than money? Ermm… well, it’s not a sustainable one!

I had dreams of being nomadic, going from sponsored trip to trip, and wondered if I could make something work with virtually no money coming in. I realised I had my head in the clouds, and while it may work for short periods of times, there’d be gaps. Gaps where I’d need to live at home as I couldn’t afford rent in London. There was a patch where I lived back home, dressed head-to-toe in Primark and couldn’t really afford to go out with friends. It was tough. 

It was time to make some money.

Learning How To Make Money From Blogging  

Over the last few years I’ve learned how to make money from travel blogging. I didn’t read a guide that taught me everything. It’s been a gradual process, figuring out what worked along the way. Oh and making plenty of mistakes and learning from them.

I’ve understood my value, what I can offer and where my skills lie. I’ve learned that reaching an audience like this one has a value. That my photography and videography (things I had no clue about when I started blogging!) are worth a few £, even if they’re not the polished works of many pros. 

I was blind to all of this when I started, but looking at what I do more objectively gave me some core business sense.

A crucial part for me? That if Wanderlust Chloe was transforming into a business, I still wanted to keep my passion for travel. While some elements might feel like work, I still wanted to keep my wanderlust – the reason I started this whole thing!

So, you’ve heard my back story… now you want to know how I earn a living? Well, after a few days of number crunching as I tackled the annual arduous job of submitting my tax return, I think I have a pretty good idea!

How Do I Make Money Travel Blogging

Sponsored travel campaigns.

The main way I earn money is through sponsored travel campaigns. I scored my first big campaigns in the summer of 2015 (six months after returning from backpacking) with Busabout and Travel Talk Tours – tour companies I felt were a great fit with my blog. I made video content, wrote blogs and shared my experiences on social media. 

Over the last few years I’ve been lucky enough to work on sponsored travel campaigns with Visit England, Visit Florida, Trek America, Visit London, German National Tourism Organisation, Travel Alberta and Visit The USA, to name a few.

There has also been some great brand work, for example producing video and photo content for Lonely Planet about Seville and Turin . Just over a year ago I was named a Lonely Planet Trailblazer (one of their top-tier ambassadors). If you haven’t joined their Pathfinders program, it’s a great way to get on the team’s radar. 

Over the last few years, fees for sponsored travel campaigns have ranged from £400 to over £5,000.

Sponsored Blog Posts And Social Media Posts

My blog has a scattering of sponsored posts, which you might spot from time to time. This is basically a post that has been commissioned by a client, to raise awareness of their brand. I’ve worked with clients such as Flight Centre, Intrepid Travel, Tempur and Monzo on content like this.

Occasionally I’ll be asked to do a sponsored social media post, usually on Instagram or Instagram Stories, where I’ll feature a brand in the photo. For example, I recently worked with House Of Marley, an ethical brand, which makes cool headphones and speakers on this post.

            View this post on Instagram                     M U S I C ? Listening to jungle music in the jungle? Nopeeee, it’s Despacito on repeat obvs!! I’m so happy I packed my new @houseofmarleyuk Positive Vibration 2 wireless headphones for my trip to Costa Rica. Great sound quality, super cute and I ? the earth-friendly vibe of the brand too. Definitely the perfect travel buddies for this week’s rainforest adventures! ?? AD #LiveMarley A post shared by Chloe Gunning ??? (@wanderlustchloe) on Nov 21, 2018 at 11:55am PST

Apps like Tribe and Takumi give you access to a range of sponsored post opportunities. I’ve found a few things on there, but I haven’t looked in about 6 months!

Over the last few years, fees for sponsored posts have ranged from £30 to over £1000.

One thing I feel is SO important, is that any sponsored content I create fits with my brand. I did one post on Instagram last year which I still feel a bit sad about. I saw dollar signs rather than judging whether the campaign would be a good fit for me. It was a really hard post to get right, as a result it flopped and I felt angry at myself for not listening to my gut and turning it down. As I said earlier – I’m learning as I go! 

This has been a relatively new revenue stream for me. In brief, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to the user) when someone clicks through from my blog to certain sites I have a relationship with e.g. Amazon, Booking.com and Get Your Guide.

For example, if you read my post on hiking Mount Batur , you might want to book a tour to follow in my footsteps. If you do, I earn a small commission.

In terms of money, this changes month to month, but I’m finding it really adds up, and is something I’m hoping to increase this year. On Booking.com alone, I average 30 hotel bookings per month, with my commission per booking ranging from 1.25 EUR to 46 EUR. Meanwhile, one of my top blogs brings in over 200 USD alone, all from one tour recommendation (it was a realllly good tour!)

Advertising

When I started blogging, I quickly installed Google Adsense. I used to earn pennies each day. It was painfully slow to build, and not much of a money earner.

If you’re a blogger, you might have heard of Mediavine – an ad management company that can apply ads to your site. You need to have a minimum of 25,000 monthly sessions in order to apply, but after that it’s very straightforward. I joined over a year and a half ago and earned 77 USD in my first month.

The more traffic you have, the more you’ll earn, so it’s certainly spurred me on to improve my SEO and increase my traffic.

I know bloggers earning in excess of 5,000 USD per month on Mediavine! WOW! 

Travel Video Presenting

Some of my favourite and most memorable jobs have been at a little tangent from blogging. I’ve done two video presenting jobs. One was for Royal Caribbean’s tour company GoBe, and involved 10 days in Hawaii. I presented a few videos, showing some of the adventure activities you can go on in Hawaii. It was an incredible experience.

I also presented a video for Lonely Planet all about the food scene in New Orleans. This was another fab experience, and a chance to work with really talented creative people from around the world.

While I still ended up writing blogs and posting social media, I was being paid to host the videos – a very different kind of project to my usual sponsored travel campaigns. In some ways, it was refreshing to take the pressure off capturing so much myself, and let the pros do their thing instead!

Freelance Writing

Occasionally I write for other people. Over the last few years I’ve written several articles for Metro , a few for Skyscanner, a piece for The Telegraph and a mammoth feature for an in-flight magazine. It’s been great experience, and good for my portfolio too. However, this is not where the big bucks are!

Over the last few years, payments have ranged from £20 to £300. I told you it wasn’t where the money was!

Other Random Money Earners 

I’ve done a bit of public speaking, including a presentation to the Chile Tourist Board all about my travels there. It was super nerve wracking standing up in front of a room of 100 travel professionals, but a great achievement! 

I have around 100 photos available on Shutterstock . It’s not particularly lucrative (often just a few dollars per month) but now they’re on the system, I don’t have to do anything.

Tips To Help You Move From Blog To Business

Build your blog traffic.

Instagram numbers might be great for getting a sponsored post on that platform. Your Facebook page might spark great conversations. But, in order to truly move your blog to a business, you’ll need to reach people constantly and develop a passive income stream.

Start learning about SEO, how to get your posts seen on the first page of Google, understand backlinks and why they’re important. If you write about a destination, find the PR contact and see if they can share your post on social media. Improve your presence on Pinterest (one of my top referrers).

More traffic will help increase your value for sponsored travel campaigns, sponsored posts and hopefully up your affiliate and advertising revenues. Not sure where to start? I’ve found the Make Traffic Happen and DNW – Making Money From Blogging groups on Facebook particularly helpful. 

Sign Up To Affiliate Programs

Most programs are easy to sign up to. These are the ones I use regularly:

Booking.com  – I used Hotels.com to start with but I’ve found Booking.com a lot more lucrative. It’s also the one I use to book my hotels when I’m away, so I prefer to recommend what I trust!

Get Your Guide – Only joined GYG last year but it’s a great affiliate earner if you blog about tours and activities. Along with links, there are interactive widgets you can embed in your posts. 

AWIN – My main revenue through AWIN comes from Viator, but I used to use it for Hotels.com too. Once you’re registered, select the companies you’re interested in recommending, wait for them to accept you, then start accessing the links and ads.

CJ Affiliate – I barely use this one, but I link to a few Contiki tours on some old posts and that brings in a random lump sum a few times a year. In fact, I checked yesterday and someone booked a £2,000 tour last week, earning me just over £100. 

RewardStyle and Shopstyle – If you feature fashion on your blog, then definitely look into these two. With RewardStyle you earn per sale, while Shopstyle is per click. I’ve dabbled in both, but ultimately I don’t feature enough fashion to really spend much time on them. Be aware that RewardStyle can be a bit fussy when you apply. I was accepted on my second attempt.

Shutterstock – Not an affiliate program, but if you want to earn some passive income by selling photos that are sat on your hard drive doing nothing, definitely look into signing up to Shutterstock. 

It’s also worthwhile seeing if any brands you partner with have their own affiliate programs.

Shout About Your Strengths

What are you really good at? Can you make a great video? Are you a great writer? Do you get lots of replies to your  Instagram Stories? Are you an expert in one area of the world? Don’t be afraid to shout about it! The blogging community is very supportive, and there’s room for everyone to do their own thing! 

Take this to the next level and make a media kit to send to clients. I started doing this around 8 months after setting up my blog. I didn’t have much to ‘shout about’ at that point, but I still found things! It reminds me of the time I wrote my first CV at school and said I was an excellent babysitter! My media kit is quite long as I show lots of examples, but I’ve also got a snappy one-pager available on my work with me page. 

Learn From Others

Finally, if you’re reading this post, then you must be keen learn more about developing your blog. I’m the same and find myself constantly learning from my fellow bloggers and content creators. We have Facebook groups, WhatsApp groups and catch up at blogging events, sharing ideas, contacts and discussing dilemmas. It’s really helped! Connect with other bloggers, join some blogging groups on Facebook and build a community. 

A few other posts that you might find useful: 12 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Travel Blog How I Increased My Pinterest Referral Traffic By 224% And 5 Easy Ways To Do The Same

Thanks for reading this post. Hopefully you’ve found it useful, and can use it as motivation to up your blogging game! Let me know any questions or thoughts by leaving me a comment.

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Chloe Gunning

With a passion for food, fun and adventure, Chloe is the content creator behind one of the UK's top travel blogs Wanderlust Chloe. From volcano boarding in Nicaragua, to sailing around Sicily and eating her way around Japan, her travels have taken her to some of the coolest spots on the planet. Named Travel Influencer of the Year in 2022, Chloe regularly works with a number of tourism boards, producing inspirational travel content across multiple platforms. Find out more about Chloe here.

22 thoughts on “From Travel Blog To Business: Tips, How I Earn A Living, And How Much Are We Talking?”

I found this post so helpful!

I want to take my blog to the next level this year, so will be really working on some of the things you mentioned.

Thanks Jess! Let me know if you have any Qs and best of luck with implementing my tips!

Nicely laid out and honest 🙂 I’m currently playing with 1, Amazon affiliates CPA (targetting specific travel related products), 2, Google Adsense CPM and CPC advertising (although my blog has far too little traffic to earn much – if anything – from that) and 3, Booking.com affiliates CPA to highlight hotels in locations I’m writing about. I reckon Booking.com will work out the winner with its 25% commission rates. Let’s see 🙂

Thanks Steve! That sounds really good as a plan. I’m finding booking.com one of the best out of mine, but definitely be prepared for about 30% cancellation rate. It’s so easy to book and then cancel that I see a fair few bookings disappear. Thanks for taking time to read and comment! Cx

Great post Chloe, I’ve read lots of “how to turn your blog into a business” post but most people skim over a lot and aren’t as honest (it seems that way anyway) I’m very new to blogging but trying to take every opportunity to learn more, thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to read it Rachael. It’s quite scary being this honest, but I also hate all the taboos, so I’m glad I did it! I hope it helps! Cx

So refreshing to read such an honest post. It’s definitely going to motivate me to get my blog making some money too. Thank you!

Thanks Sarah – so happy people are finding this post useful! Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for sharing all these tips! So helpful! One follow up question though… Im signed up to a few affiliates on AWIN too, but apart from adding links into the text of my posts, what do you actually do with all the banners and ads? Are you putting them in the sidebar/footer of your post? Your whole site? And if you have many, how do you decide where to put them? And isn’t manually adding and removing them (lots of the ones I get sent are for special offers) isn’t that very time consuming? Thanks for the post!

Hi Bella! Thanks for your comment. I only use a few text links in my posts for AWIN, mainly linking to specific tours on Viator. If you go to Links >> Link Builder, then create a deep link to a specific tour, I’ve found that can work well. I agree about the ads etc, I avoid those! I’m using Get Your Guide more now. Their widgets are easy to pop together and are specific to what you’re writing about. Hope that helps!

Yes – agree with how natural Get Your Guide’s city guides + specific tours fit nicely into the ‘look and feel’ and context of blog posts

Really useful blog! Thanks.

It’s been so inspiring to read this post. I started out blogging recently and want to turn it into a business eventually. So many people has turned down my dream and told me it’s not possible, but you (and a few others) have proven that it’s possible. And I now know where to start, so thank you so much for that! ❤️

Thank you SOOO much for your lovely words. It’s really nice to hear that you’re inspired to start out too. I hope it goes well and let me know if you have any Qs along the way!

Thank you for the transparency of your blogging business! As someone who aspires to be paid for her writing, I’m so thankful for your guidance. I appreciate your generous advice!

Thank you Vanessa – so glad you found it helpful. A little honesty goes a long way I think!

Thanks for the post! I’ve just started a blog up and it will be ready to go live very soon. I’ll definitely be referring back to this.

Thanks Zak – so glad it’s useful! Good luck with your blog too!

This is a great article – thank you for sharing – I’m not a blogger but I have always wondered how it works. I’m a pretty clue-y guy – I know how marketing works and can spot a sales pitch a mile away – but 2 marketing endeavors that I could not resist – buying “Fierce” by Abercrombie & Fitch when it was pumped into the aircon of the store – and last week booking a Mt Batur hike after reading your blog on it. As a solo traveler your blog made me feel safe to book through this company and it was amazing and I am so glad I did it. You have a way with words that builds trust and can tell you only work with brands you trust too. Awesome work!!

Hi David, I wanted to say thank you for leaving such a lovely comment. This is exactly why I love blogging and inspiring people to travel! I’m so pleased you loved Mt Batur – isn’t it an incredible experience?

After many many years of people telling me on FB, ‘Why on earth don’t you do a travel blog’ ,I finally am wondering, why I haven’t ??! So here I am, totally new to everything that goes with being a blogger, let alone wondering if my little travels and eats across the world would earn me a penny or more?!! Lol!!

So I asked Google, and your / site has been the most transparent, concise and a feel of genuine foundation to getting started. You have already educated me immensely, and taking note of all you have mentioned, I will ‘start at the very beginning’ !! Many thanks Chloe, and fingers crossed I can too mix business with a lovely travel life ?

Thank you so much!! I’m sooo happy to hear that! I hope you get the chance to set a blog up soon. It’s been an incredible journey so far!

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• 24 Influential Travel Bloggers Of 2024 Who Fuel Our Wanderlust

26 Dec 2021

We all have heard at least one of our colleagues talk about ditching it all to travel the world, but how often do people make a career out of being on a permanent or partial vacation? Not many. These are some influential social-media-savvy travellers and digital nomads who’re inspiring people to do what makes them happy and venture into the unknown. So, here is our list of 24 top travel bloggers in India and let’s see what these top travel bloggers in India have to say about their travel love. FYI: The list is in no particular order and hence, does not indicate the ranking of bloggers.

24 Most Influential Travel Bloggers of India.

From brilliant photographers to solo travellers, these travel bloggers are a true inspiration to the people who love to travel and explore. Check our list of top travel bloggers in India to know more about them.

1. Neelima Vallangi

A brilliant, brilliant photographer and solo traveller, Neelima Vallangi is a true inspiration to budding travellers and explorers. If you’re having a bad day, just go to her Instagram profile and scroll through her feed for some refreshing pictures of heavenly landscapes. Neelima is a trekker, adventurer, and you will mostly find her in the mighty Himalayas.

What prompted Neelima to go on her first journey?

She started her travel journey in 2008. It was her trip to Ladakh with her family when she first witnessed India’s diversity. Her first time in the Himalayas turned into an obsession.

What kind of travel does Neelima like?

Neelima is a sucker for adventure, trekking, and anything that involves travelling to the magnificent Himalayas.

What are Neelima’s top travel experiences?

She has stalked a snow leopard in Ladakh, snorkelled in one of the world’s most pristine coral reefs, hiked for a whole month in Turkey, explored the vast steppes of Mongolia by a truck for weeks, spent a lot of time in the snowfields and slopes of Himalayas.

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2. Archana Singh

Archana Singh is an award-winning travel writer and speaker. Her impressive storytelling and photography skills have made her travel blog extremely popular around the world. Archana’s social feed is a testimony of her travel adventures and she is definitely one of the travel bloggers you must follow on Instagram . 

What prompted you to go on your first journey?

Thanks to an army background and hostel life, I have been traveling since I was a kid. But one trip that changed my outlook on solo travel was my trip to Europe in 2012. I was a bundle of nerves when I went on that trip, but since then, there has been no looking back.

What’s your favourite travel destination?

Japan. I loved it for the unique mix of culture and modernity it offers. I visited it during the autumn season when the whole country was ablaze with autumn foliage.

What’s that one travel gadget you always keep in your backpack?

Camera either in the form of a mobile phone or a DSLR/GoPro.

Do you have a favorite travel book or a travel movie?

Into the Wild for presenting the true essence of travel and finding oneself while travelling to unknown territories.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there?

Travel is like an addiction and you can never have enough of it. With every travel, you grow as an individual. My only advice would be to travel with an explorer’s open mind and be adaptable. The humbler and grounded you become, the more love you get in return. Also, travel for the love of travel not just for the GRAM.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel.

Happiness is only real when shared.

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3. Seema Gurnani

When talking about top travel and food bloggers, Seema Gurnani is the first name that pops up in the minds of individuals. Starting her journey of ‘Panda Reviewz’ in Vijayawada, this award-winning 24-year-old star quit her comfortable job and started to take the road of thrill and excitement. A zeal for exploring the nooks and new tastes is what keeps this young entrepreneur going!

My first, and the most memorable journey till date, was my first solo escape trip to Goa when I had just turned 16. The curiosity and passion to explore new destinations, cultures, and most importantly – the food. This resulted in a lifetime memorable trip.

Your favourite travel destination

Goa and Auroville remain my personal favourites among all the places I have visited in India. In abroad, Melaka (Malaysia) takes the crown. For yet-to-visit destinations, backpacking through Europe remains at the top of my wish list.

One travel gadget you always keep in your backpack

I’m Dora and my smartphone is the arsenal of my exploring tools. From local maps to translating languages, to capturing beautiful memories, to get all the updated information; Everything is possible because of this trustworthy companion.

Your favourite travel book/movie of all time

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Queen, Eat Pray Love

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there

Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect by getting to where you wish to be. If your heart is set to travel, just pack up your bags, head out, and explore what all this planet has to give you that will make the moments and memories of your life.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel

Travelling is brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things. -air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.

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4. Ajay Sood

A travel photographer by profession and passion, Ajay Sood is one of the top Indian travel bloggers of India. His Instagram feed is an array of incredible landscapes, people, streets, and architecture. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he has covered most of the continents during his travel.

I was 9 years old and my parents had to visit my grandparents’ place in Phagwara, which is a town 35km from my hometown, Ludhiana. My grandma was a brilliant cook. So, visiting her was always a treat. I insisted I’ll also come to Phagwara after school gets over. So, I travelled alone as a 9-year old. And, ever since, got hooked on travel.

That destination had remained on my bucket list for decades. It was only in late November 2017, when I finally visited Iceland. The place has all the magic I had expected. It has some of the largest glaciers in Europe you can snowmobile for miles on, craziest eerie ice caves that you can sing in, sprawling natural Jacuzzis (thermal baths) for sipping a chilled beer in arctic winters, Northern lights that remind you of a discotheque, caves filled with centuries-old lava, stunning landscape you can’t get enough of, gigantic waterfalls that inspire awe, and… and a large number of ‘Game of Thrones’ locations.

My iPhone with scores of apps that range from Translate Voice Pro (my go-to app in countries where very few can communicate in English), The Photographer’s Ephemeris (it tells me the sunrise/sunset time and direction of the sun at any spot I plan to shoot in), Night Sky (helps me find the Pole Star during my Astro-photography night outs), and many more.

Do you have a favourite travel book or a travel movie?

My favourite movie is ‘Into the wild’. The biographical story of Christopher from ‘Alexander Supertramp’ to ‘The Magic Bus’ is a story of someone who is a true explorer at heart. My favourite book is ‘Atlas Obscura’. As the foreword of the book mentions it, this book is not for travellers, but for explorers.

Here’s a money-saving travel hack. When abroad, don’t exchange currency. Use ATM. You’ll save around 8%. A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. Leave behind only footsteps. Bring back only memories.

5. Shivya Nath

A prominent name in the travel industry, Shivya needs no introduction. At the age of 23, she quit her comfortable and high-paying corporate job to travel the world. This solo female traveller has packed her life into a backpack and now inspiring people around the world to do what they love. She has travelled in parts of Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caucasus region and the Indian subcontinent.

How does Shivya like to travel?

Shivya is an offbeat traveller who loves to explore the lesser-explored parts of the world. She likes to go slow while travelling, go under the skin of a place, talk to the locals, and live her stay. She’s usually seen travelling solo in the lesser-known countries and cities of Europe.

Tips to save money for travel?

1. Don’t do unnecessary shopping and find free hobbies to keep you entertained and busy at weekends. 2. Avoid eating out in restaurants and cafes. You can easily save INR 500 to INR 1000 a day. 3. Shivya recommends working online. 4. Sell the things you don’t need. 5. Get rid of that credit card and save for small and budget trips.

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6. Ami Bhat

A restless ball of energy, Ami is a wanderer for life and one of the top Indian travel bloggers. She’s a photography enthusiast and a travel blogger by passion. Ami is a total sucker for heritage destinations, turquoise beaches, and lofty mountains. 

Honestly, I don’t recall my first journey. It was just a natural progression of things. However, my earliest memories of my travel for leisure abroad was with my parents as I toured the Far East (Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines). It was our family holiday together and for some reason, though I was just 7, I remember it all.

I don’t have one, I have many and it keeps increasing. For now, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Bhutan, Gold Coast, and Udaipur.

My Camera. I just cannot travel without it.

My favourite movie I would say is Queen.

Travel not to tick off lists. Travel coz you want to enjoy what you see and experience.

Travelling is like Breathing.

7. Nivedith Gajapathy

In 2015, Nivedith Gajapathy quit his Digital Marketing job to explore the world. Other than being a traveller, Nivedith is an experienced collector, foodie, and tech-savvy guy. His blog offers insights into food, culture, and lifestyle of different communities around the world. Nivedith is among the most famous travel bloggers in India, and if you want some serious travel inspiration, you need to follow him on his journey.

I have been travelling with family all my life, but the trip that changed the way I travel was my solo trip to Malaysia, which actually made me realize that it is the journey that matters, not the destination and that’s when I started seriously documenting my experience on social media channels and blog as well.

My personal favourite has been Australia. Although I have just seen 0.1% of this beautiful country, I will be doing a solo 1-month-long trip to Australia again in the near future.

As a tech-freak, half of my baggage allowance goes into gadgets. When I travel, I primarily rely on my phone and DSLR.

My favorite travel movies are Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and EuroTrip.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there .

Don’t Plan a trip, live it. I prefer doing impromptu trips and that’s where the journey counts.

Travel is the only thing that you buy, that makes you richer.

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8. Umang Trivedi

One of the top travel bloggers of India, Umang Trivedi loves to explore the remote corners of the world. He’s an adventurer, mountain lover and an admirer of unspoiled nature. Umang has conquered mountain peaks like Rupin Pass and Stok Kangri.

For me, the discovery of beautiful landscapes and immersive experiences is very exhilarating. The urge to discover something new and unique, which is not possible in everyday life, prompted me to go on my first journey.

Bhutan would forever remain my favourite travel destination. In fact, I started writing about my travels after paying a visit to Bhutan . The surreal landscapes and friendly people with great hospitality left an everlasting impression on me.

I recently purchased a GoPro and since then, I have always made sure of keeping it. It’s very easy to handle and produces great results for both, photos and videos.

My favourite travel movie would be The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I love how he takes brave decisions in the breathtaking backdrop of Iceland and then continue to go on adventures that bring him closer to his purpose.

At least once, you should go somewhere unplanned. No bookings, no reservations, no itinerary. Just go and see where the road takes you. I used to plan my itineraries very intricately to not miss out on things. But, since I started travelling in an unplanned manner, I find my travels to be much more fulfilling.

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hilary.

9. Abhinav Singh

Abhinav has travelled to more than 200 destinations in past 10 years in India and abroad. He was fired from his corporate job of 7 years for travelling too much. After about of depression and anxiety he changed his situation to advantage and became a successful travel blogger within the 1st year of blogging.

My first independent solo trip was to Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry in 2010. It was an emotional journey as I was revisiting the place to re-live the special memories I made there some years ago. I loved managing everything on my own. The financial power—thanks to my first job—gave me the ability to do things my way in a new place. The freedom and the new sensory stimulations excited and inspired me. Since then I am hooked.

I have been to more than 200 places in India in the last 10 years and also visited many countries. However, Mumbai remains my favourite place. Ever since I have left it, I go back at least once a year to visit Mumbai. Goa, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are also close to my heart.

One travel gadget you always keep in your backpack.

I keep it really simple. I can not travel without my DSLR and cellphone. Yes, I am a digital slave.

Your favourite travel book/movie of all time.

My favourite travel books are Rediscovering Dharavi, Hot Tea Across India, To The Ends Of The World, Falling Off The Map, Into The Wild, Motorcycle Diaries.

My favourite travel movies are, Dhanak, Ye Jawani Hai Diwani, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Wild, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Into The Wild.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there. Stay humble about travel. Do not conquer mountains, love and protect it instead. Do not be in a hurry to travel too much too soon. Enjoy travel at a slow place. And most importantly, be a responsible traveller. Please do not take a ride on elephants, horses or buy plastic mineral water bottles.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. India is the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined. – Mark Twain

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10. Indrani Ghose

Indrani is no ordinary traveller. A fun and courageous wanderer, she’s an ex-Indian Air Force employee, who once dreamt of travelling around the globe. From Singapore to Portugal and Jaisalmer to Guwahati, she has travelled to over 21 countries and 250+ cities till now. She has done many road trips across Europe and Southeast Asia with her family. She is also known as one of the best travel bloggers in India . 

We as a family, place travel as a must-do thing during vacations. I think it is in the genes. My parents have taken us, siblings, out during vacations and now I travel with my family often. For us, travel is another kind of learning experience, something which is impossible to get in schools and colleges.

It is all the Unesco World Heritage sites. Our road trips in different countries have been planned along with the Unesco sites of that country. The last major road trip we did was through Spain and Portugal – 3155kms. We covered 23 sites on this trip alone.

I am not a big fan of tech gadgets but mobiles with google maps, a good camera and a good collection of music have been a constant companion on our road trips.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is my most favourite travel book now.

I am not sure if I am there yet to advise, but I would like to say, travel responsibly. Travellers today travel to the remotest part, popularise it and the next thing we know a horde of tourists marching to the newly discovered destination spoiling it in the process. Respect locals, their lifestyle and their privacy.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

11. Swati & Sam

A software engineer duo, Swati and Sam are among the top Indian travel bloggers in the luxury travel segment. They have travelled to 16 international destinations and to many corners of Indian towns and cities. Now the pair are the go-to travel guides for travellers in and around the world.

It’s difficult to pick one. We love Bali, Maldives, Seychelles, Switzerland and Thailand.

Powerbank is what we need with us on our trips.

Under the Tuscan Sun, Lost in Translation, and Into the wild

Don’t overthink. If budget is a constraint, you can spend your weekends exploring nearby places.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Taiwan

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Two backpackers from Kolkata, Agniswar and Amrita love to explore and look for unconventional experiences and destinations. Amrita is adventurous while Agni always wanted to play safe. Together they’ve faced hailstorms of the Himalayas, did scuba diving 12 metres below sea level, froze during Chadar River trek and even got stuck at a riot in Jammu. They share their stories of adventure and fun on their awesome blog, which makes them one of the most influential Indian travel bloggers.

The travelling bug had bitten us long back. The first trip we took together was way back in 2011 in Goa. We wanted to see the crazy world and Goa seemed to be the best place. One trip followed another and finally on our Amarnath trip, we did find the travellers in us.

Your favourite travel destination.

Northeast India is our favourite destination. We love the rugged and unexplored terrains and the varied cultures and customs of the Northeast lure us the most.

Our Camera, smartphone, and power bank

Our favourite book is Journey to Lhasa – The Diary of a Spy by Sarat Chandra Das. We both love a movie called “The Way Back”.

Travel as if no one is watching you. Travel makes you admire the smaller beauties of life. Do not just tick off your list of things to do. Enjoy a place and experience the culture and cuisines of the place. Travelling is not just about numbers, it is about the experience.

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” – Dalai Lama

13. Prachi & Himadri Garg

Prachi & Himadri Garg are two sisters who have been exploring unexplored India for the last 8 years. Popularly known as Ghoomophirosisters, the two women are among the most famous travel bloggers in India. They have recently been awarded by MP Tourism as their best friend on Social Media in travel awards 2016 and by Gujarat Tourism Board for their services.

In Feb 2007, there was a forecast for a sub-zero temp in Delhi, this pushed us to pack our bags and plan a trip to Shimla. This was our first solo backpack trip as ghoomophirosisters where-in we planned an impromptu trip without any prep. Since then, there has been no looking back.

Our DSLR Nikon-750

Our favourite travel movie is Everest.

Don’t think about the perfect time. Just pack your bags and travel.

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

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14. Mayuri Patel

If you want to learn how to travel with your full-time job, Mayuri is the person you should follow. She believes that in every aspect routine is lethal and hence, she keeps a balance of work and travel to make her life sweet and salty. You can follow her adventures on her blog.

I took my first trip in 2011 to Rajasthan. This was the start and those feelings of liberation and seeking new destinations, culture and experiences triggered my travel journey. From that year onward, I started exploring more and more and gradually I fell in love with travelling.

Kasmir, India. It has everything a traveller wants. I am a mountain person and I wouldn’t deny that Kashmir is heaven on the earth .

My Mobile Phone and DSLR.

I don’t watch many movies but I love Dil Chahta Hai and Ye Jawani Hai Diwani. If we talk about books, Azadi Mera Brand by Anuradha Beniwal is my fav.

Don’t plan too much while you leave your home. Don’t live only by guidebooks. Engage with locals who can give you more recommendations about the destinations. Also, put some flexibility in your schedule and go with the flow.

“The most dangerous risk of All – The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.”

15. Karthik Murali H

A data scientist by profession and a travel my heart, Karthik is among the top travel bloggers of India. His interesting blog talks about travel, lifestyle, and technology. Want some smart travel hacks? An Asian Traveller can be your go-to guide.

I’ve been travelling since my childhood, at least to a min of two destinations per year. Ever since it caught on as a passion and I have begun to explore more and more destinations each year thanks to the lower airfares, more direct flights, it just got a whole lot easier.

Nothing has fascinated me more than the beautiful city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Digital Camera. No mobile cameras can replace the 300 dpi quality of a digicam.

Plan your travel in a way it doesn’t affect your budget a lot. Find low flight fares during sales and book in advance. Don’t compromise on comfort and quality. Travel is not about seeing new places. It’s about being comfortable in your own space wherever you are. Never let go of that.

No amount of education or degrees can teach you the same.

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16. Archana & Vidur

This awesome travelling couple is an inspiration to many. While Vidur is responsible for clicking the most gorgeous pictures for TravelMyNation, Archana keeps their travel adventures. Their Instagram profile is where one should go for some real travel inspiration.

I think it was the urge to see what’s out there. Archana and I are both very fond of the outdoors, are curious about wildlife and generally love being on the road. That’s how we started and we haven’t looked back since then.

Your favourite travel destination Of the ones we visited, we love Arunachal Pradesh the most. And in our bucket list are Mongolia and New Zealand.

GoPro Action camera and iPhones

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Everybody travels now but only a few engage in ecotourism/responsible tourism. Our advice to all the wanderlusts out there is to make sure that they leave very little carbon footprint wherever they go!

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel “I don’t want to know what time it is. I don’t want to know what day it is or where I am. None of that matters.”

Reshma’s itchy feet have made her a popular solo globetrotter. A writer and dream-chaser, she loves to take the roads less travelled on a shoestring budget. Laos, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia are some of the nations Reshma has ticked off the bucket list.

I had been travelling with friends and family for many years, which I thoroughly enjoyed. But at some point, I felt like planning a trip to travel by myself. So I went on a weekend trip alone, and I loved it absolutely. That trip led to many trips, and solo travel became a part of my life.

Your favourite travel destination .

I find this question really hard to answer every time. I can’t pick just one. So I would choose the Philippines and Bhutan.

It is not exactly a travel gadget, but I always carry my music player.

My favourite travel movie is Into the Wild. When it comes to books, I have many, but I think it is The Motorcycle Diaries.

Sometimes, it is okay to skip a ‘popular attraction’ for any reason, whether you lack time or interest or both. The FOMO while travelling can never be avoided no matter how much you try because the world is just too big and we are going to miss experiencing one thing or the other. So accept that it’s totally fine.

“When no possessions keep us when no countries contain us, and no time detains us, man becomes a heroic wanderer, and woman, a wanderers.” The Wanderers

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18. Sahil Singh

Sahil left his corporate job in 2017 to quench his travel thirst. He’s a big-time foodie and believes in responsible travel. One can say Sahil is a weekend getaway expert.

I use to travel a lot with my family earlier, but in March 2017, I took a life-changing decision to travel with 20 strangers on a Himalayan trek for the first time. This trip changed my perspective about travel.

What’s your favourite travel destination?

Ladakh (going in June), till now – Triund, Bhrigu Lake, Jaisalmer

What’s that one travel gadget you always keep in your backpack?

I call my smartphone my best travel partner, so for its survival, I always carry a power bank.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Highway, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Travel is a beautiful feeling and a great teacher too. You learn a lot from the experiences you gather while travelling. So, just take a break from the mundane lifestyle of cities, plan a small or a long trip to any place of your choice. But, always remember to travel in a responsible manner. Never spoil the dignity of the place you are visiting to especially nature.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. “Looking for a sign? Travel, you won’t have this opportunity forever.”

19. Niranjan Das

A nomad, Niranjan has travelled throughout India and covered over 10 countries in Europe and Asia. He believes that life is a travelogue and we all are just nomads.

The inquisitiveness to explore unknown places, languages, cultures and roads were the reason behind my early travels. The reasons remain the same even now, every time I travel.

Cannot pick one, as I love quite a few. Gokarna, Spiti, Rishikesh and Florence heads the list.

More than gadgets, I make sure to carry guide books and maps of the places I travel to.

Motorcycle Diaries and Into the Wild are my favourites.

The world out there isn’t as bad as it is often portrayed. There are strangers who are friendly, there are untrodden roads that take you to gorgeous places and there are unexplored villages that would greet you warmly. Go out and explore every nook and corner of the world.

“Travelling-It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”- Ibn Batuta.

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20. Supriya Sehgal

A wayfarer, Supriya has seen many colours and cultures of India during her travel. She has been contributing to prominent travel magazines and newspapers, including National Geographic Traveller, Outlook Traveller, and Mint to share her knowledge about travel with the world.

I wanted to get out of an expected Bangalore’s weekend rigmarole and explore a state that I hadn’t seen till then. It was the first time after college that I could travel independently, which was a big box to check.

That’s really difficult to answer, but I NEVER get bored of Varanasi.

Phone and battery pack.

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If travelling is a significant part of your profession, keep an eye on your progress alongside enjoying wandering about. Build realistic financial and skill development goals. This will help to keep the momentum on for a long time to come.

“I love to travel because you may be uncomfortable, hungry, hot and sweaty, cold and shivering…but damn it, you will never be bored.” – Tony Wheeler

Often found travelling through India’s vibrant and gorgeous towns and villages with her father, Arti is a wanderer at heart. One can find a lot of useful travel information on her blog.

I went on my first trip with my mom and dad, and all I can say is that I have only loved travelling ever since.

I love travelling within India. India is truly a wonderland for every traveller and I am no exception. Internationally, my favourite is Japan.

Not gadgets exactly, but a diary and a pen are always my companions on the road.

One of my favourite travel movies is Wild Chronicling Cheryl Strayed.

It’s not mine but a wise person’s advice. It’s a wild, wonderful world, follow your heart and let the adventure unfold!

“As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.” – A. C. Benson

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A storyteller and rambler, Elita truly believes in the redemptive power of narratives. One can follow her blog Nomadic Thunker to be a part of her travel journeys.

My first journey was a classic scenario. I had office leaves that would lapse if I didn’t utilize them and on the other hand, had friends who wouldn’t make up their minds about the dates we could lock-in. I didn’t want to have to sit at home and do nothing, so I took off for my first solo travel journey.

Arunachal Pradesh. There’s a calm vibe to it.

Not a travel gadget exactly, but I always keep my portable charger with me.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach (it’s not a typical ‘travel’ book but it’s amongst the most beautiful books on journeys of transformation – which is what I associate travel with)

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there.

Be receptive. Mute your prejudices. Search, find, examine and then retell your own stories about people, places, and culture. Because if you’re going to say what ‘everyone else’ is already saying, what are you contributing to?

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

23. Sumit Sharma

Sumit is an online marketer by profession and a traveller by passion. His love for India and its rich culture and heritage is eternal, which has led him to cover more than 15 cities of the nation.

My wanderlust started back in August 2016, when my friends and I travelled to Udaipur & Mount Abu. Udaipur is a really adorable city that casts a magic spell with its fine art, rich culture, and sparkling lakes that mesmerise your senses. In the last 21 months, I have been to more than 15+ Indian cities.

So, my favourite travel destination in India will obviously be Kashmir. It is one of the amazing tourist destinations in India & the real paradise on earth. Travelling to Kashmir is in my bucket list.

There are some essentials that I will not travel without are pen, notebook, and mobile. But nowadays universal travel adapters & portable chargers are my go-to travel gadgets.

“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” and “Eat Pray Love”

The skills and experience you gain from travelling can give you life-long lessons. Trust me! With all the ways a trip can make you more of an awesome person, there’s no other way.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page”.

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24. Revati & Charles Victor

A travel blogging couple from India, Revati and Charles Victor are proving to travel seekers that you don’t need to quit your jobs to travel with one awesome vacation at a time. Their travel blog opens doors to history, culture, flavours, and experiences from places around the world.

While both of us have enjoyed travel from a young age, we planned the trip of a lifetime to Paris after we got married. As someone who speaks French, I had always wanted to visit Paris and Charles is a big patron of the arts, so he could not wait to discover the museums of Paris.

It changes every day, but one favourite we always return to is Paris. Between us, we’ve been there over a dozen times!

Our camera. Currently is the Sony A7RIII

We loved ‘The Way’ which features the walk of Camino del Santiago from France to Spain and we hope to do that 800 km walk someday.

Travel with an open mind and heart, and you’ll always come away richer.

Mark Twain’s, ”Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” It’s such a powerful one.

Whether you are a travel enthusiast or not, these top travel bloggers in India will surely inspire your to travel and explore the magic of travel. Follow them to know about all the travel tips and amazing things you explore around you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Travel Bloggers In India

How much travel bloggers earn in India?

Travel blogging has come out as a trending profession and people can actually 3-4 lakhs per month from a widely read blog.

How to start a travel blog in India?

The first step to start a travel blog in India is by creating a blog or a website. Then start posting your travel experiences along with sharing useful tips for the readers to travel better.

Who are the best travel bloggers in India?

Some of the best travel bloggers in India who are known for sharing their travel stories in the most beautiful way are Shivya Nath, Neelima Vallangi and Archana Singh.

How do Instagram travel bloggers make money?

Instagram travel bloggers can money through various sources like sponsored campaigns with tourism boards, destinations, hotels and airlines. Alongside that, there are other ways like sponsored posts, brand ambassadorship and also marketing consulting.

Who is a travel blogger?

A travel blogger is a person who travels and explore the world to take experiences and write them to earn from various online sources.

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Before you rent a car, read and compare reviews for car rental companies. While the standard big companies are available here, there are lots of local ones too.

Once you have narrowed down the list to a chosen few, ask for quotes for the type of vehicle and travel dates that you require. The quote should include mandatory third-party insurance, taxes, and any other surcharges, like airport tax. Most sites include all this info when getting a quote online.

Whether you are reserving online or directly with an agent, double-check the details of your reservation. Crossing time zones may mean that your rental pickup time or even date is different in Costa Rica than your country of departure. You will need to confirm the time, date, and location of your vehicle’s pickup and drop-off, the vehicle category, transmission, and coverage required.

Points to remember when renting a car in Costa Rica:

• A manual transmission may be cheaper than automatic and more common in Costa Rica but should only be selected if you can drive a stick shift.
• Returning your car at a destination different from where you picked it up will probably incur an additional charge.
• Most rental companies will not guarantee a specific make and model within the rental category.
• Expect to rent for 24-hour periods. Time your pickup and drop-off accordingly.
• Provide your flight number before you arrive, so the company can track your flight.
• If you have an early flight, consider dropping off the vehicle the night before and using a hotel shuttle to the airport.
• Online travel agencies (OTAs) often fail to include all charges, so if you book through one, be sure to check the final price with the car rental company, through which the pricing may be more transparent.
• Most companies now offer an online check-in process to upload documents such as passports and driver’s licenses to cut time at the counter and get on the road faster.

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Both international airports in Costa Rica have car rental company desks within the building; however, the offices (where you’ll get your car) are off-site. They generally have a shuttle service to take clients to their offices, most of which are located within a 10-minute drive of the airport.

Local hustlers might tell you that your company has gone out of business to convince you to go with a different company that will pay them a commission. Look for a sign with your company’s logo and ignore the hustlers.

If your flight is delayed or you miss your connection, contact the company with your new estimated arrival time to avoid having the reservation canceled as a no-show.

When you arrive at the rental office, the agent will fill in any outstanding paperwork that has not been done online and conduct a vehicle inspection with you. Although the agent will note existing damage, you should take photos or video of the car for backup purposes.

Your vehicle may not have a full fuel tank when you pick it up, but the fuel gauge level should be logged on the inspection form. You will need to return the car with the same fuel level. Although you will not be reimbursed for a level higher than the one registered, you will be charged if it is below the starting level.

Returning the Vehicle Confirm your drop-off location and time when you pick up the vehicle. If you are caught in traffic or are delayed for any reason, contact the rental company to avoid a penalty. Make sure that your fuel gauge is at the right level, or else head to a gas station before you drop it off. The company’s representative will inspect your vehicle with you and then process the deposit reimbursement.  

Here’s everything you need to rent a car in Costa Rica:

Driver’s license – You can use your local driver’s license during the rental period as long as it is printed in the Latin alphabet. If your license is in a language that does not use the Latin alphabet (e.g., Mandarin, Arabic), an international driving license is required. Your driver’s license must be valid for the entirety of your stay.

It is important to note that although most tourists will be given a 180-day visa when they enter the country, their driver’s licenses are only valid for 90 days, and they will be required to leave Costa Rica and return to legally drive again.

Credit card – You need a valid credit card in your name to pay the car rental and to place the deposit.

Passport – Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay. Legally, tourists must carry it with them at all times. The transit police will want to see it and your entry visa if you are pulled over.

A Note on the Minimum and Maximum Driving Age Each car rental company has policies regarding the age of the drivers it insures. Many do not have a maximum age, but some set a limit of 70-75 years old. The legal age to drive in Costa Rica is 18; however, most companies require that drivers be at least 25. Younger drivers may be able to rent a car for an additional surcharge and insurance costs.  

Costa Rica has mandatory third-party insurance for car rentals. It is not possible to obtain this coverage any other way. Check that this cost is included in your rental quote, as it’s often left out, so you may end up paying more than what you initially thought.

A collision damage waiver (CDW) covers losses from damage to your rental car. This is legally required when renting a car in Costa Rica. Most companies offer various tiers of insurance, with various deductibles. Many renters select full coverage for peace of mind, as then any damage that occurs during rental is covered. Some companies offer additional coverage for tires and the windscreen (windshield), as they are not always covered by the CDW.

If your credit card provider has a CDW as a perk, you can waive the in-house CDW. Just note that you will need to bring a letter that explicitly states the amount of coverage, that Costa Rica is included in the areas covered, and the last four digits of the driver’s credit card. A copy of the credit card company’s terms and conditions is not usually sufficient.

One important thing to note is that the rental company may hold a deposit for the rental period, which could be up to $5,000 USD if the renter is using their credit card provider’s CDW. The deposit will be released at the end of the rental period. Make sure you have a credit card that can absorb this deposit.  

Here are a few things to keep in mind while driving in Costa Rica:

Speed limits – Signs are in kilometers rather than miles, and speed limits are generally lower than you’d expect, with a 90 km/h (55 mph) limit on major highways. Speed limits change with limited warning between areas, so stay alert to signage.

Gas stations – Make sure that you know if your rental vehicle is fueled by gas or diesel. This information should be on the vehicle inspection report if you’ve forgotten. Gas stations are not self-service, so be prepared to ask for the kind of fuel you need as well as the amount.

If you’re renting one of the EVs that are starting to form part of fleets in Costa Rica, then plan your route around the network of charging stations across the country. You can learn more about those here .

Navigation – Use Waze , which is updated in real time by an enthusiastic group of volunteers, so you’re aware of accidents or other situations that may affect your travel time. Google Maps is available but does not always have accurate information. It also tends to underestimate journey times, so you should take that into consideration when planning your itinerary if you plan to use it.

Despite Costa Rica’s official address system, which consists of calles (roads that run north-south) and avenidas (avenues that run west-east), almost all locals give directions using landmarks, and few can provide directions using road or avenue numbers. It’s helpful to know that a block is usually described as 100 meters.

To add to the confusion, a location may use landmarks that no longer exist but were known well enough to remain in living memory. So you may be directed to go 600 meters south of the place “where the big mango tree used to be” or to turn left after “the supermarket that used to be pink.” Thankfully, Waze is a navigation lifesaver, but you might grow to enjoy the quirky tico (Costa Rican) way of finding places!

Parking – Always park in secure parking lots, and do not leave valuables in an unattended vehicle, as break-ins can occur.

In the last few years, there have been cases of the transit police issuing fines and removing license plates from vehicles parked on yellow lines at popular tourist spots like Manuel Antonio. The headache in this situation is that the vehicle cannot be driven without plates and must be towed back to the office, where it remains off the road until the car rental company reclaims the plates from the relevant authority. This is a time-consuming and expensive procedure, so be mindful of where you park!  

Many car rental companies charge a daily price for equipment or services beyond the basic rental costs. You should take this into account when budgeting your trip. These can include:

Additional drivers – Expect to pay a daily rate for each driver added to your rental agreement after the main driver. ( Vamos Rent-A-Car offers additional drivers without extra cost.) It makes sense to have at least one additional driver to share the burden for longer journeys or to take over if the main driver is feeling under the weather.

Roof racks – If you’re traveling with a lot of luggage or surfboards, then renting a roof rack at a daily rate may be a solution to a cramped vehicle interior.

Baby or car seating – If you’re traveling with children, Costa Rican law about seating (see below) is strictly enforced. Either bring your own child seat or rent one at a daily rate from the company.

Costa Rican seating laws for children are based either on age or weight/height:

• Rear-facing baby seat: Required for children less than a year old and under 22 lbs (10 kg)
• Child seat: For those up to 4 years old or less than 40 lbs (18 kg) and under 3’7”
• Booster seat: For those 5 to 12 years old, 40 pounds or more, and still under 4’9”
• Seat belt: For those 4’9” or taller or over the age of 12

Wi-Fi – Stay connected throughout your trip without paying extortionate roaming charges by using a Mi-Fi (mobile Wi-Fi) device from your rental company. It’s usually fast enough to upload your latest vacay pics onto Instagram, connect to your Spotify road-trip playlists, and navigate with Waze, but downloading movies is probably too much to expect. Internet coverage in Costa Rica is wide, but don’t count on it if you are traveling off the beaten track.

Accidents – If you are involved in a traffic accident, check that no one is hurt then move to safety off the road. Do not move the vehicle. Call the transit police and your insurance company. You should also call your car rental provider to assess if the car can be driven, if a mechanic is required onsite or if the car needs to be exchanged and towed. The vehicle can be moved once the transit police give permission.

Crossing the Border – Rental vehicles cannot be taken to neighboring countries ( Nicaragua or Panama ) due to insurance restrictions. If you want to visit those places, you can arrange to drop off your rental vehicle at the border and reserve a car to be delivered once you’ve crossed it.  

2. You’re renting a car, not a boat, so resist the temptation to drive through rivers (even if the locals are doing so). Insurance policies are voided if the vehicle is driven through any body of water. And the electronic components of modern vehicles are likely to experience expensive damage in water.

3. On a similar note, it is illegal to park on the beach. This is to protect wildlife, such as turtles. Even if locals are doing it, find a secure parking lot instead.

4. Drivers in the other lane may flash their lights as they are coming toward you. This is usually a warning that there are transit police ahead or that there’s an upcoming obstacle.

5. Speed bumps may be big and could be unmarked. Stay vigilant.

6. Bridges may be one lane, so you need to look for signage that indicates which direction has priority.

7. If driving a manual-transmission vehicle, change gears when driving downhill, and don’t ride the brakes or else the pads could overheat.

8. Use caution while driving at night. Roads are often poorly lit, and cyclists or pedestrians may use the road edge in places where there’s no sidewalk. Plan to arrive at your destination by sunset or around 5:30pm. Keep your eyes peeled for sloths or other wildlife crossing the road.

9. If you’re traveling outside of the Central Valley or the most visited tourist spots like Jaco, rent an SUV for the higher clearance that the vehicle offers. For more rural destinations, a 4×4 may be required, especially in the rainy season. Feel free to ask your car rental provider for advice on the best vehicle for your itinerary.

10. Flat tires are not usually covered by in-house or credit card policies. If you get a flat tire, a local garage can usually fix it for less than $20 USD.

11. If you are pulled over by the transit police, you should present your driver’s license, passport, and the paperwork provided by the car rental company. Traffic tickets can be issued by officials, but the payment can only be made in a bank or via your car rental company. Should a police officer ask you for cash, call the police directly or your car rental company for assistance. Do not pay any bribes.

Costa Rica is a beautiful country and one of my favorite destinations in Central America. To ensure you make the most of your visit and get off the beaten path, rent a car. You’ll have more freedom and flexibility, and be able to explore beyond the standard tourist sites. I can’t recommend it enough!

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Book Your Trip to Costa Rica: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Use Skyscanner to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned!

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. My favorite places to stay are:

• Arenal Backpackers Resort (Arenal)
• Rocking J’s (Puerto Viejo)
• Pura Natura Lodge Manuel Antonio (Manuel Antonio)

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Travel Insurance in June 2024

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Traveling is an adventure, a leap into the unknown, a story waiting to unfold. But every story needs a safety net, and that's where travel insurance comes in. In this guide to the best travel insurance, we'll embark on a journey to help you better understand travel insurance and uncover the benefits that make it an indispensable companion for any traveler.

Our Picks for the Best Travel Insurance Companies

Best overall: nationwide travel insurance.

• Runner-Up: AXA Assistance USA
• Best for Cruises: Travel Guard
• Best Reputation:  C&F Travel Insured
• Best for Pre-existing Conditions:   Tin Leg Travel Insurance
• Best for Digital Nomads:   WorldTrips Travel Insurance
• Best Low-Cost Option:   Trawick International Travel Insurance

Best for Road Trips: Travelex Travel Insurance

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Compare the Best Travel Insurance Companies

The best travel insurance companies offer comprehensive coverage options for a wide range of people and needs. For this guide, we looked at coverage options, customizability, and the best companies for specific situations, such as pre-existing conditions.

Here are Business Insider's picks for the best travel insurance companies in 2024. 

• Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of trip costs (for cruises) or up to $30,000 (for single-trip plans)
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Three cruise-specific plans to choose from
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Annual travel insurance plans available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Strong trip cancellation coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Cancel for any reason coverage available
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. CFAR insurance not available with every single plan
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage is lower than what some competitors offer

Nationwide Travel Insurance offers many of the standard benefits you might see with a travel insurance policy. This can include things like trip cancellation coverage, so you can recover pre-paid costs or trip interruption in the event your vacation is interrupted by an unexpected event. There's also baggage delay coverage and medical coverage.

• Cancel for any reason coverage available

Nationwide Travel Insurance is of the largest players in the travel insurance space, offering nearly endless options for any customer on the travel spectrum, including annual travel insurance plans which can offer frequent travelers the flexibility to "set it and forget it" on their travel insurance coverage.

Nationwide Essential also offers some of the most affordable policies in the market compared to similar plans from competitors, which makes it a great pick for just about anyone. Buyers can discuss bundling options as Nationwide also sells homeowners, auto, pet, and other insurance products. Its travel insurance quoting is just as easy as it has been with other Nationwide insurance products.

Read our Nationwide Travel Insurance review here.

Best Travel Insurance Runner-Up: AXA Assistance USA

• Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of the trip cost
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous medical evacuation coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1,500 per person coverage for missed connections on cruises and tours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Covers loss of ski, sports and golf equipment
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous baggage delay, loss and trip delay coverage ceilings per person
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage only available for most expensive Platinum plan
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. CFAR coverage ceiling only reaches $50,000 maximum despite going up to 75%

AXA Assistance USA keeps travel insurance simple with gold, silver, and platinum plans. Emergency medical and CFAR are a couple of the options you can expect. Read on to learn more about AXA.

• Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans available
• Trip interruption coverage of up to 150% of the trip cost
• Emergency medical coverage of up to $250,000

AXA Assistance USA  offers consumers a great option for no-stress travel insurance: low-priced plans, generous coverage limits on key categories including primary insurance on lost luggage, and up to 150% reimbursement for qualifying trip cancellations.

While add-ons are limited and rental car coverage is not included by default on cheaper plans, AXA is a perfect fit for travelers who don't plan to drive (or who already hold a travel credit card with rental car coverage), and don't need any additional bells and whistles.

Read our AXA Assistance USA Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Cruises: AIG Travel Guard

Trip cancellation coverage for up to 100% of the trip cost and trip interruption coverage for up to 150% of the trip cost

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of the cost, for all three plan levels
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. CFAR covers up to 75% of total trip costs (maximum of $112,500 on some plans) 
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Medical coverage of up to $500,000 and evacuation of up to $1,000,000 per person
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Includes COVID coverage 
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Above average baggage loss and delay benefits
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. High medical evacuation coverage
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Premiums may run slightly higher than competitors

Travel Guard is a well-established and highly rated name in the travel insurance industry. It offers three main coverage options to choose from, and in general its policies have above-average coverage for baggage loss and baggage delays, plus high medical evaluation coverage limits.

• Trip cancellation coverage for up to 100% of the trip cost
• Trip interruption coverage for up to 150% of the trip cost
• Preexisting medical conditions exclusions waiver must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment
• Annual travel insurance plan and Pack N' Go plan (for last-minute trips) available

Travel Guard is well-known insurance provider, and a great fit for travelers who want to ensure that they can get their money back in the event of canceled or interrupted travel plans.

While the company's policies can be pricey compared to its competitors, the high medical and evacuation limits make AIG a solid choice for older travelers who value peace of mind and simplicity over highly customizable plans that may be bolstered with medical upgrades.

Read our AIG Travel Guard review here.

Best for Reputation: C&F Travel Insured

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Offers 2 major plans including CFAR coverage on the more expensive option
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Cancellation for job loss included as a covered reason for trip cancellation/interruption (does not require CFAR coverage to qualify)
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Frequent traveler reward included in both policies
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1 million in medical evacuation coverage available
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage is only $100,000
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Reviews on claims processing indicate ongoing issues
• C&F's Travel Insured policies allow travelers customize travel insurance to fit their specific needs. Frequent travelers may benefit from purchasing an annual travel insurance plan, then adding on CFAR coverage for any portions of travel that may incur greater risk.

While every travel insurance company has negative reviews about its claims process, C&F Travel Insured 's claims process has a consistent stream of positive reviews. One customer wrote that C&F processed a claim within 48 hours. Additionally, C&F regularly responds to customer reviews within one business week, making reviews a consistent way to reach the company.

Additionally, in C&F's fine print, it mentions that any claims that take more than 30 days to pay out will begin to accrue interest at 9% APY.

C&F's reputation isn't the only thing to speak highly of. It offers an array of add-ons uncommon in the travel insurance industry, such as Interruption for Any Reason insurance and CFAR coverage for annual plans. C&F also offers discounts for children on its Protector Edge plan and free coverage on its Protector plan.  

Read our C&F Travel Insured review here. 

Best for Pre-Existing Conditions: Tin Leg Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Policy coverage includes most pre-existing health conditions
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous medical and evacuation amounts for peace of mind
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. COVID coverage included by default on all insurance plans
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Offers a wide range of plans for various budgets and travel needs
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Some plans offer CFAR, “cancel for work reasons,” financial default, and unemployment coverage
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Limited add-on coverage options
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Baggage loss and delay coverage is low compared to competitors

Tin Leg travel insurance offers eight travel insurance plans to meet the unique needs of travelers.

• Tin Leg was founded in 2014 by the travel insurance industry experts at Squaremouth. Designed to meet the most common needs of travelers, these policies offer comprehensive Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits, and a range of Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation limits.

Tin Leg Travel Insurance is a great fit for travelers with medical issues in particular. Seven of Tin Leg's eight travel plans include coverage for pre-existing conditions as long as you purchase your policy within 15 days of your initial trip payment.

Thanks to coverage for pre-existing medical conditions as well as for potential COVID-19 infection while traveling, this company offers some of the best financial investment options for travelers who are or will be exposed to higher health risks and issues.

Read our Tin Leg Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Digital Nomads: WorldTrips Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable base plans that can be customized with add-ons including rental car, pet care, hunting and fishing, and vacation rental coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Insurance plans available for international student travelers
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip delay coverage benefit that kicks in after just five hours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Pre-existing conditions waiver can be purchased within 21 days of initial trip payment
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Lower medical, evacuation and accidental death limits
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Limited, secondary baggage loss coverage although baggage protection can be upgraded at a low cost
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No special coverages for pets, sports equipment, etc.

WorldTrips has been a reputable travel insurance provider for more than 20 years. Unsurprisingly, it boasts an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and positive reviews from thousands of customers.

• Travel medical insurance (Premium, Group, Annual, and International Student options)
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Trip protection insurance

WorldTrips Travel Insurance has affordable premiums, highly customizable add-ons, and generous coverage for core categories of travel insurance. All this makes it a great option for digital nomads, students studying abroad and backpackers.

However, travelers should keep in mind that plans are not particularly flexible, and coverage amounts are limited unless you plan ahead to pay for the areas and amounts that you need.

Read our WorldTrips Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Affordability: Trawick International Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Useful for adventurous travelers headed to higher-risk destinations
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable plans with varying levels of coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. 10-day free look option
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous baggage loss replacement policy
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip delay coverage kicks in after just six hours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Some policies allow a CFAR add-on
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1 million medical evacuation coverage limit
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Baggage and trip delay coverages don’t kick in until after the 12-hour mark
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. International student policies available for temporary stints abroad
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Complaints about claims not being paid or involving an intermediary to resolve claims

Trawick International travel insurance offers plans customized to diverse travelers' needs. We look at coverage options, claims processing, pricing, and other important factors for savvy travelers.

• Travel medical insurance
• Trip protection and cancellation
• International student insurance
• Visitor medical insurance (for traveling to the US)

Trawick International Travel Insurance is another insurance provider with robust medical travel insurance  that can help higher-risk and anxious travelers find peace of mind while on the road. This company offers one of the most generous medical evacuation policies in the market, although travelers will need to remember to add on rental car coverage if they need it.

Read our Trawick Travel Insurance review here.

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Options to cover sports equipment
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Option to increase medical coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Can cancel up to 48 hours before travel when CFAR option is purchased
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable coverage for budget-conscious travelers
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Includes generous baggage delay, loss and trip delay coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Optional "adventure sports" bundle available for riskier activities
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Only two insurance plans to choose from
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage maximum is low at up to $50,000 per person
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Pricier than some competitors with lower coverage ceilings
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Some competitors offer higher medical emergency coverage

Travelex travel insurance is one of the largest travel insurance providers in the US providing domestic and international coverage options. It offers a basic, select, and America option. Read on to learn more.

• Optional CFAR insurance available with the Travel Select plan
• Trip delay insurance starting at $500 with the Travel Basic plan
• Emergency medical and dental coverage starting at $15,000

Travelex Travel Insurance  offers three plans:

• Travel Basic
• Travel Select
• Travel America

The Travelex America plan is meant for trips limited to the U.S., but it has the highest coverage limits in many areas compared to its other programs. If you're flying somewhere, the lost baggage limits are higher. Its natural strengths shine for road trippers, though. Travelex America adds coverage for roadside service and rental car coverage for unexpected accidents. It also covers pets should you be involved in an accident while on the road.

While your standard auto insurance does extend to car rentals within the U.S. for a limited time, any accident would affect future rates. Travelex would eliminate the risk of reporting to your auto insurance provider for minor incidents within its purview.

Read our Travelex Travel Insurance review here.

Introduction to Travel Insurance

Why travel insurance is a must-have.

The unpredictable nature of traveling – from flight cancellations to medical emergencies – can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Travel insurance acts as a personal safeguard, ensuring that unexpected events don't drain your wallet or ruin your trip.

Understanding Different Types of Travel Insurance

Not all travel insurance policies are created equal. From single-trip travel insurance policies to annual travel insurance plans , from minimal coverage to comprehensive protection, understanding the spectrum of options is your first step in finding the right fit for your journey.

Key Features to Look for in Travel Insurance Coverage

Travel insurance for medical emergencies.

Imagine falling ill in a foreign country; daunting, right? A robust travel insurance plan ensures you don't have to worry about how much emergency medical care while traveling will cost, even in the most remote corners of the globe. This coverage will often come in tandem with emergency medical evacuation coverage.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Benefits

Life is full of surprises, some less pleasant than others. Trip cancellation and interruption coverage ensures that you're not left out of pocket if unforeseen circumstances force you to cancel or cut your trip short. You may also look for cancel for any reason and interruption for any reason options, which will reimburse you for a percentage of your nonrefundable fees, but expands the covered reasons you can cancel a trip. You can find our guide on the best CFAR travel insurance companies here.

Coverage for Personal Belongings and Baggage Loss

Losing your belongings is more than an inconvenience; it's losing a piece of your world. Insurance that covers personal belongings and baggage loss ensures that you're compensated for your loss, helping you to rebound and continue your adventure.

Support and Assistance Services

In times of trouble, having a lifeline can make all the difference. Look for insurance that offers 24/7 support and assistance services, giving you peace of mind that help is just a phone call away. Also, check websites that field customer reviews like Trustpilot, the Better Business Bureau, and InsureMyTrip , to see how well a company responds to customer requests.

Choosing the Best Travel Insurance

Reputation and reliability of the travel insurance provider.

A provider's reputation is not just about being well-known; it's about reliability, customer satisfaction, and the ability to deliver on promises. Researching and choosing a reputable provider is a cornerstone in ensuring your safety and satisfaction.

Understanding the Policy's Fine Print

The devil is in the details, and understanding the fine print of what your travel insurance policy covers is crucial. Be aware of coverage limits, exclusions, and the process for filing a claim to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

In the age of information, customer reviews and feedback are goldmines of insight. Learn from the experiences of others to gauge the reliability and customer service of the insurance provider you're considering. While the ratings are important, you should also look at whether or not a company responds to customer complaints.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Insurance

Knowing your policy inside out.

Familiarize yourself with every aspect of your policy – what it covers, what it doesn't, how to file a claim, and who to contact in an emergency. Being informed means being prepared. 

Steps to Take When a Problem Arises

If you face an issue during your travels, knowing the immediate steps to take can make all the difference. Keep important contacts and your policy details handy, and remember, your insurance provider is there to assist you.

How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance Company for You

There isn't a one-size-fits-all policy that works perfectly for every traveler. Young, healthy solo travelers can opt for much cheaper plans that offer bare-bones coverage, while families juggling complex itineraries will do best by investing in a robust policy that can help defray any costs associated with lost baggage, delayed transportation or other trip-impeding obstacles.

That being said, you can't go wrong with a travel insurance provider that boasts a reputable history and offers a wide range of customizable plans. In some cases, you may be comparing plans that are only a few dollars' apart from each other. In such situations, you should generally opt for the insurance company that offers the strongest customer service. It's also worth considering whether or not the travel insurance provider has been reviewed by other travelers with similar itineraries to your own. 

An insurance aggregator like InsureMyTrip or Squaremouth is one of the best tools for searching travel insurance policies. Once you input the specifics of your travel itinerary, you'll be able to see hundreds of search results to compare the ones that catch your eye. If the options are too overwhelming, use the filters to the left of your search page to eliminate as many irrelevant plans as possible.

How We Reviewed the Best Travel Insurance Companies

To come up with our list of the best travel insurance companies, we evaluated each insurer based on the following factors:

Guide Methodology: What We Considered

Policy Types

Travel insurance is essential, but often underused partly because people aren't getting what they want. Business Insider's 2023 travel study showed 10.65% of travelers surveyed bought cancel for any reason insurance. Cost may be a factor, but in many cases, the coverage is more affordable than you might think. Regardless, companies must offer a diverse range of coverage options. We award five stars to companies offering all standard coverages and additional options like pet and sports equipment protection.

Our 2023 travel study indicated the majority of purchases were made through the travel provider (ex: flight protection insurance when you're purchasing your airline tickets). While these may be sufficient for some customers, we look for companies offering a more comprehensive range of services.

According to the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, the average cost of travel insurance will be between 4% and 8% of total travel expenses. Anything beyond that price point should include additional benefits beyond the standard inclusions, such as CFAR protection or upgraded medical coverage. Anything below that 4% threshold may leave you lacking important or sufficient coverage in an emergency.

Convenience and Flexibility

Whether you're an infrequent traveler or a suitcase warrior, a good travel insurance company should have you covered. In many cases, you might not even have to talk to a person in order to purchase your policy.

Many people think of travel insurance in context with specific trips, but most of these top contenders sell both single-trip and multi-trip policies, also known as annual travel insurance. Some companies also offer plans specifically designed for cruisers, students abroad, and business travelers. (Read our guide to the best cruise travel insurance companies for more details.) Finally, all of these providers offer multiple options for getting the specific areas and amounts of coverage that you want.

Claims Handling

Most travelers never have a large claim. Premiums are low, and it provides peace of mind for the just in case situations. So they leave reviews based on their reduced stress levels. But what happens if you lose your luggage or have to stay a few extra days due to an unexpected accident? Will your insurance carrier cover your claim without all the hassle? We check real customer reviews to sort this out for you.

Ease of Use and Support

When purchasing, during your trip, and throughout the claims process, you may need extra support. Does the company have a 24/7 help line? Does it have an online or mobile system allowing you to self-manage? Essentially, what are the options when you need help? We look at the big picture to evaluate the average customer experience with each company.

You can read our full insurance rating methodology for even more details.

Best Travel Insurance FAQs

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for every traveler. Determine the benefits that are most important to you, like baggage delay coverage, medical coverage, and trip delay coverage, then look for a company with solid customer ratings, especially when it comes to processing claims.

Travel insurance will pay out if you experience a covered event, such as a travel delay or delayed or lost baggage. If you're looking to get travel insurance for a specific reason, such as needing to potentially cancel your trip due to work reasons, make sure your policy will cover you in that situation before purchasing it. You should also check customer reviews to see other travelers' claims experiences, as it varies wildly from company to company.

The average cost of travel insurance is 4% to 8% of your total trip cost, so it could vary widely depending on where you're traveling and the length of your trip. Your age, the number of people in your group, and other factors can also influence how much you'll pay.

Most comprehensive travel insurance policies include travel medical coverage that can come in handy if an emergency occurs and you need medical evacuation. Some travel insurance plans offer more specialized coverage for travelers with pre-existing conditions , so shop around if medical coverage is a top priority for you. 

$100,000 should be a sufficient medical coverage limit for travel insurance. If you're planning on doing extreme sports or anything particularly risky on your trip, you may want to increase your coverage level. A high medical coverage limit is especially useful when you're purchasing cruise travel insurance, since medical evacuations are more involved at sea.

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