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Travel Bloggers: What to Write and How to Write a Travel Blog in 2024 (50+ Tips)

“I want to start a travel blog, what do you think I should write about?”

True story.

I was a few drinks down at a London Travel Massive event and a lady unknown to me had just targeted me with the above. In fact, interrupting the conversation I was having midflow. Usually full of advice and happy to dish it out this question had me stumped, as much as her demeanour.

There’s no sugar coating it: I really think you should have at least a few ideas of what you want to write about before you start even thinking about setting up a travel blog. If not a few fully written posts so you have some material to play around with when it comes to style and design.

Since then I’ve often been asked how to write a travel blog, and think back to this night. 

Talking about the interaction with a close fellow travel blogger the next day we established that both of us had lists of at least tens of articles we wanted to write, but seeing as we both worked full time at that point, never had the time to see them through. Though I could always rely on a  professional essay writing service  to help me with the writing part, that’s something that I prefer to do myself.

You can’t win.

If you’re in ‘clueless Cathy’s’ camp above, and are stuck for what to write about on your travel blog, what you need is some travel blogging inspiration.

Take a look a the ideas below on what to write in a travel blog and think about which idea appeals to you most. Then, just get started! 

This is a pretty long post so if you’re all good for inspiration but need some advice on how to write travel blogs , click to go to the second half.

What to write in a travel blog: 10 ideas 

If you’re trying to work out what to write in a travel blog, here are 10 ideas for you. When it comes to travel blog writing you might just need a few ideas to start you off, and then the creative juices will start to flow and travel blog ideas will be flowing out of you. 

Use two or three of these to get you started writing your travel blog.

If you want to see a travel blog example, take a look around my blog, obviously – and also check out this list of the top 50 travel bloggers in the UK . If that doesn’t give you inspiration, I don’t know what will!

1. Write about your first holiday

This is a good way to get started in blogging about travel. Tell your readers about your memories of your first holiday – I did this when I found some Euro Disney memorabilia when I was cleaning out my room. It was my first holiday abroad and I’d kept the sugar sachets from Disney for almost 20 years! Think about describing the way it affected all your senses to get you started. Are there particular sounds, smells and sights that take you back to that moment in time?

Take my advice, first printed in Wanderlust Magazine in Could You Write a Travel Blog?

“Before you decide on a name, platform or topic, take a deep breath and close your eyes,” says travel blogger Victoria Philpott. Vicky, who blogs alongside her day job, suggests wannabe bloggers start by conjuring up their happiest travel memory and letting the story flow.”

2. Write about your locale

London is the number one travel destination in the world, if you live there you’ve got enough content to see you through for years. Find unique events, have a unique view and there you have your next article. And that’s just an example of my blogging gone wrong – I lived there for years, got to know a few neighbourhoods really well, but did I write about them? No. They’re straight on the never ending to do list.

I spent my first 18 years in a village in the Midlands called Barton-under-Needwood (pop. 5000). A quick Google search shows me that no one has written any sort of guide to things to do there. There’s a unique opportunity, especially as there are new developments in the area. This might not seem like the most exciting post if it’s covering somewhere you lived for so long but your insider knowledge is invaluable and someone, somewhere, will be interested.

You never know when world interest in any place could start to peak and you’d be all set up to be the go to person on that area.

Writing in a travel bullet journal is a great way to get started.

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First travel blog post

Travel blog writing doesn’t have to be about exotic, faraway places, it can easily be your own neighbourhood. In fact, I find that a lot of travel bloggers who’ve been doing it as long as I have, have come back to England and decided to concentrate on writing their travel blogs about here, as it suddenly becomes so much more appealing. 

Follow me on Instagram @VickyFlipFlop for the latest.

3. Where shall I go on holiday next year?

Don’t answer me by saying , answer by writing in blogging about travel. Create a blog post with all the reasons you have to advise why I should go to a certain place on holiday. Another aspect of travel blogging is persuasive writing.

There are a few destinations I’ve been to that I’ve really, really loved and I want my readers to see them too. In writing about New York , Vietnam , Porto and now Tokyo I want to persuade my readers that they should go too.

If they like my blog I know they’ll like them, and a happy reader will come back for more.

Watch this little video of what to write about for more ideas…

4. Write about you

The juiciest posts are the most personal ones. They’re the ones I like to read to get to know the blogger I’m reading about. I admire people who can be so honestly open about life, people like Toni over handling mental, health and family issues while travelling and Planet D about how their travel blog saved their marriage .

Travel blog examples like these help you to see there are real person at the end of these blog posts – real people with real problems.

I find it very difficult to write posts like this. In fact there are only two on my blog: one about why I was going travelling when my boyfriend dumped me  and a dedication to my nan when she died, which I can’t read without crying as I’ve just proven to myself.

If you’re suffering from blogger’s block – bit like writer’s block – then this is the post for you.

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5. Your thoughts on a destination

I really like writing about my impressions of a country once I’m back and have processed my thoughts, feelings and photos.

Posts like What Vietnam was Like For Me and What is Cuba Really Like? Busting the Tourist Myth may not be as instantly appealable as a quickie list post on the destination but writing them makes me happy.

I like to read back over them to remind me of how I felt when I was there as you can really use your experience and creativity in posts like this.

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Lists are popular for a reason – they’re easy to read and quick to do. Whole websites have been created to just feature lists although they’re usually pretty flakey.

Outlandish titles like 11 Awesome Ways to Sneak Alcohol into Festivals will usually generate a few more views too – if audience figures are one of your travel blogging goals that is. Look at other bloggers’ travel blog examples for inspiration.

When I’m in a destination I’ll look for the best things to do there and it’ll be a list I’m after, not some think piece I mention above. So give your audience what they want and write a well-researched useful to do list.

7. What’s popular?

Some of the most popular topics on my blog are Vietnam and Glastonbury. I rank well for these in Google and I can see from my analytics that my readers keep coming back for more. Once you know that you have a popular topic or post on your blog it makes sense to keep creating more valuable content around it.

Someone once said to me: “Go the extra mile, it’s less crowded there”. Meaning, put the effort in, more than anyone else, and you will be rewarded. Or something along those lines anyway. 

You can link from your already popular posts and know that your readers will enjoy it. Take a look at the keywords they come in on on Google Analytics for inspiration on how to write more.

8. What do you want to read?

When you’re looking for information on a destination make sure to note the questions you have and the answers you can’t find – then you know the gaps to fill when it comes to you writing up your trip. 

From my research and subsequent article on The Best Things to Do in Vietnam According to Travel Bloggers I found that no one had really done a guide to travelling around Vietnam, it was just all advice on particular aspects.

It took me ages to plan that trip so I wrote up all my findings and now my Two Weeks in Vietnam Itinerary is the second most popular post on my blog. More importantly, it’s inspired loads of people to explore Vietnam by themselves, rather than book on expensive tours.

I’ll pat myself on the back there.

9. Go niche

Sometimes the nichest of niche things work well when you’re blogging about travel, as you’ll be answering very specific questions.

Another of the most popular articles on my blog is 9-Hour Stopover in Qatar: Is it Worth Exploring? Not something an average reader would be interested in but because it’s so specific and not many people have written about it, it does well in Google search and again, I’ve helped people decide on what to do in Qatar.

Insider, actual tried and tested travel knowledge, is what makes a travel blogger stand out over the average travel company.

10. Interviews

Interviews are a great way to get started if you need some inspiration. Don’t just look to other travel bloggers though – unless you’ve got an exclusive or they’ve got a really interesting story there are already so many about.

Instead, interview people from your travels and write a profile of them rather than just a Q and A. This will help you to get more of you in there as well as them. It also means it’s not just an email exchange but a well thought out background piece.

How to write a travel blog without travelling

Learning how to write travel blogs isn’t easy, and it may take a while for you to find your style. Stick with it, it’s fun!

As you’ll have just read in those examples, you don’t actually have to be travelling to write a travel blog. Interviews, lists, you, they all work if you don’t have the time and money to be constantly on the road. 

Look on the bright side – you have the opportunity to spend the time over your writing instead of rushing between destinations. If it was me, I’d pick a destination or theme, and stick steadfastly to that.   

If you’re good at budgeting, you can help people plan their budget for their next trip, for example. Topics about  finding cheap flights  or hotels are in high demand. You can do some research and cover these types of helpful topics on your travel blog.

Having a tight niche is another way to really stand out over the many, many other travel bloggers. 

How to write a travel blog

Travel blogs examples to inspire your travel blog writing.

Once you have a few posts done and your fingertips are finding their way round that keyboard with rhythm start to think about the kind of writer you want to be. Think about how you want your travel blogging voice to develop, how you want readers to feel when they’re on your blog and what kind of topics you want to cover.

This is how you’ll start to gain a distinctive voice in the world of travel blogging – something that can be very difficult to do.

Travel blog examples

Here are a few travel bloggers, with travel blog writing examples, who really stand out to me for having been able to do this. When you’re writing for travel blogs, you can really make it your own, like these guys…

Becki Enright

Becki from bordersofadventure.com writes serious travel blog about sides of countries your average traveller wouldn’t get to see.

She’s even been on Sky News discussing tourism in North Korea and regularly produces the kind of political posts you won’t see on any other blog.

• Inside the ‘Den of Espionage’ – Getting Inside the former US Embassy in Tehran
• Visiting the West Bank in Palestine – Understanding the Conflict from Both Jewish and Arab Perspectives in Hebron

Brenna Holeman

Brenna from thisbatteredsuitcase.com creates beautifully written heartfelt stories about her life on the road.

She’s so open and powerful I enjoy reading her posts and know I can go to her site to be transported into her world.

Check out her travel blog for some major writing inspiration.

• The Last Time I Saw You: London Edition
• Being Happy with Being Content

For another distinctive voice in the travel blogging world check out Dylan’s blog at thetravelingeditor.com. At a risk of sounding like an imbecile, he uses a lot of ‘big words’. He’s an eloquent sesquipedalian .  These posts are a good example of the tone and style of writing Dylan is known for.

• The palatal awakening of Mercatino del Gusto
• The thunderous convergence of Rotterdam Unlimited

How to write a unique travel blog

All three of these travel blogger examples are very different to what I aim to do on my blog. There may be some crossover in topics but the four of us have very different writing styles and I bet you could spot it if we wrote for each other.

When you’re writing a travel blog you should sound like you , be passionate about the things you’re passionate about, and relay in your own style. In that way you’ll stand out above what is now a very crowded and saturated market place. 

Writing my travel blog

As well as inspiring people to travel , like these guys, I also want to give practical advice on how to do it. My blog has advice on transport, money, where to stay, trip planning, itineraries and packing lists to make travelling as accessible as possible to my readers.

The best compliment people can give me about my blog is that it inspired them to travel, entertained them and made them laugh.

You don’t have to define and limit yourself straight off though when you’re writing for travel blogs. My advice would be to let your style, tone and topics instinctively evolve over time and with every post you write. You’ll soon come to find your natural writing flow and hopefully be distinctive too.

Always be yourself

When I went to the Traverse conference in Brighton everyone was excited to see Will Peach on his panel. His open, truthful and at times offensive writing on thegonzotraveller.com and the now defunct travelsexlife.com was definitely entertaining whether you loved it or hated it. When I met him he didn’t seem the same as his douchebag online persona and a few weeks later he came out with this article about his disillusion with the travel blogging industry. After that he only posted a few more blogs before he went on to focus on the brilliantly written, yet less offensive, willpeach.com.

Will’s angry voice was so distinct in the hyperbolically positive world of travel bloggers, but he wasn’t being himself. I’m glad he’s found his flow on his blog now – it’s still one of the most insightful out there.

You’ve got to be yourself in travel blogging.

That’s the number one rule about putting any creativity in the public space. This is scary. I used to worry about people reading my stuff and sometimes I look back at my past work and wonder what I was on. But, I did what was right at the time. If you start worrying what advertisers / other bloggers / your mum, thinks then you’ll lose what’s interesting about you in the first place.

I also think that when you start writing a travel blog it can be hard to portray who you really are. You may be so used to writing for school or work that writing with a blog style and flair doesn’t come easily. This can also be improved with practice. The more you read travel blogs, and write your travel blog, the more you can work on your travel blogging voice. 

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How often should I blog?

Whenever you have something to say is always the best answer. I aim for at least twice a week but usually end up doing quite a bit more. Under promise and over deliver is my motto – even if it’s between me, myself and I.

The more you write the easier and better it will become. Worryingly I’ve seen a few resolution lists for this year where bloggers have said they want to ‘up their blogging output’, but I just think this is a dangerous goal. Set your aims too high and then travel blogging just becomes another pressure to live by, and for most people pressure is a fun killer, which ruins the whole point of travel blogging.

My writing style  

I tend to write everything I want to and then fit it together. I just keep going until it’s all out and then go back and edit. Often I’ll write it on my phone when the inspiration hits then just use my laptop to edit as when I sit at my laptop I get to distracted.

I like to write into Google Sheets and then I’ll upload to WordPress and edit. It takes me AGES to write a blog post now. With all the research, writing, picture research, look at SEO and formatting, it’s at least a day.

Ideal length of a travel blog post

I like to write over 2000 words per article when I’m blogging about travel. Not all posts on my travel blog will be that long, but that’s the goal. In reading other travel blogs I think it’s hard to get your points and personality across in any less. 

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How to write a travel blog post

Learning how to write a good travel blog can be quite formulaic in the way it’s set out. Of course the creativity comes when you decide which words to choose. Think about these ‘rules’ when it comes to writing your travel blog.

• Decide on a cool idea that you’re passionate to spend time writing. 
• Write it, thinking in sections though. The best travel blog posts are divided by headers to make it easier for the reader. 
• Think of a good headline that will draw the reader in and make them want to read more. 
• Think in 500-1000 words. I know I said I do 2000, but I think that can be quite overwhelming if you’re still learning how to write travel blogs. 
• If your idea is too big, then break it down into easier sections and write a few blog posts instead. You can always craft them back together again when you’ve finished, like my backpackers guide to Vietnam . 
• Use photos to bring the post to life. If you know how to use Photoshop or Lightroom them brighten and edit for the best result. If not, don’t worry about it. 
• Make sure you have a few H1s and H2s in there to help us readers, read the post. 
• Proof read. 
• Publish. 
• Share! Social media is really important for travel bloggers. It might feel scary at first, to share your travel blog. I mean, I kept mine secret for at least a year. But the sooner you share the sooner you’ll get readers. And at the start your friends will help you to get word out there. Then they’ll get jealous of you travelling, but that’s future yous problem. 

Once you’ve learned how to write a travel blog, you can really start to have fun with it, and learn to express yourself through your love of travel.

Travel blogging writing tips

• Write whenever the feeling hits you – even if that’s in the ‘notes’ section of your phone.
• Keep practising – you don’t have to publish everything you write.
• Read other travel blogs analytically as well as for fun.
• Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
• Write about what you want.
• Use Pinterest to see what’s popular and for inspirational titles
• Sign up to bloglovin ( follow me ) for a whole resource of inspiration. Make a note of the titles you actually click on.
• Keep a spreadsheet, or similar, of all the titles you want to write. Use when necessary.
• Keep a folder in your bookmarks of articles that have inspired you.
• Offer to write for others to create your own incentives.

On that last point I remember way back when and I pitched to Flight Centre. I got a commission for three articles. At the time it was this financial incentive and the idea that they thought I’d be able to do it that got me going. I was so proud to see my work up on their blog and it just inspired me to write more.

Once you feel confident enough, start to pitch to other websites and blogs and see if they’ll accept your ideas. Here are a few travel websites that will pay you to write for them .

More travel blog examples

If you’re looking for an example of a travel blog post, then check out a few of these, from me…

Travel blog example 1: ‘Things to Do’ listicle

Fun things to do in a destination. There’s a bit of snobbery around listicles in travel blogging, but personally I think they’re a really important and useful example of a travel blog.

You need to do them carefully though, and with heart and experience. If you want to write about traveling, listicle posts can be a good way to get started.

Check out my guide to fun things to do in Hobe Sound , or the best things to do in Levi, Finland . My guide to the best things to do in Lake Maggiore is pretty good too.

Travel blog example 2: a trip itinerary

Trip itineraries are so important, and often the backbone of any good travel blog. A tried and tested step by step trip itinerary is worth so much for people trying to plan a trip to the destinations you’re writing about.

Check out my two week itinerary for the Philippines , or my Norfolk road trip to get an idea of how to set these travel blog trip itineraries out.

Travel blog example 3: a real insight

Only you can experience a destination in the way you do – that’s why the real insights into destinations are one of the ways you can stand out from the travel blogging crowd. If you feel like you’ve had a really unique experience, or want to share exactly what you thought of a place, then these honest insights can make for a great travel blog.

Check out ‘ What is Cuba Really Like ‘, and ‘ What is Vietnam Like ‘ to see what I mean.

Travel blog example 4: personal stories

Ooo you can’t beat a personal story on a travel blog. The trouble is, you either need to really enjoy writing it, or not care if people read it or not. These personal stories are very hard to rank in Google, but they’re good to help your readers get to know you.

If you want to read some of my personal stories then check out these posts about when my boyfriend and I split up , the shock of going into lockdown, and my best moments in travel blogging.

Travel blog example 5: helpful guides

My helpful guides to what you can for for 9 hours in Qatar on a layover , how to avoid festival toilets and how to manage the overnight trains in Vietnam are some of the most popular posts on my travel blog.

If you’ve had a unique experience that will help other people who may go through the same then write about it!

Fill it with useful advice, personal anecdotes and interesting titbits to keep your readers intrigued, and Google showing it to them.

If you’re blogging about travel there’s no end to what you can write about!

How to blog about travel in a pandemic

Ok, so feeling inspired to blog about travel during a global pandemic has been difficult.

Us travel bloggers have had to rethink, reuse and try harder than ever to keep readers interested and ourselves inspired. It’s not been easy.

You can see my latest posts to see what I have managed to write a travel blog about – mainly paddleboarding in winter , my pledge to walk 1000 miles, and responsible travel tips , as well as my camping trip to the Outer Hebrides and the most fun days out in the UK .

Writing a travel blog

What you write about on your travel blog goes back to what you think a successful travel blog is . If you’re after views something like 50 reasons to travel in your 20s will do well, but if you want to flex your first hand experience a heartfelt think piece could be just your thing. I like to mix things up depending on my mood.

I really hope these travel blog writing tips have helped you see how to write a travel blog post. Writing a travel blog isn’t easy, and keeping it up is even harder. But once you settle in, and find your groove, you’ll start to enjoy it. 

When it comes to your travel blog you could write about anything – so long as you have the passion for it – that’s what’s so good about being a travel blogger. Just a coffee you enjoyed somewhere unique, an interaction with someone or a whole guide to your take on a destination could make for an interesting article with the right enthusiasm, interest and execution.

How do you decide what to write about on your travel blog?

Let me know in the comments box below. 

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131 Comments

Such a lovely guide. Just what I needed. I am just starting my own travel blog. I have put it off for too long but the passion of travelling… I struggled with what to write and was already focusing on likes and audience. Your post has really inspired me and now I have about 6 topics I can write on(that’s after I figure out how to use WP properly). Thank you very much.

Thanks for this – some good advise and ideas for me. I have had my blog on hold for the past 6 months. I have quite a few posts written but everytime I go back to them the message I want to give changes as I am in a different mood! So everything remains in edit mode!! Hopefully after reading your posts I will get the confidence to post soon.

Yeah the passing of time and changing of self is a weird one. I’ve got posts on here that totally make me cringe because I don’t necessarily agree with what I was on about at the time. But, the thing is, it’s like a time capsule. It captures us and our thoughts in a moment in time which is exactly why we should publish right away. Our thoughts and opinions can have an expiry date!

Great post with some good ideas for me as I am thinking of getting on with the bog I have had in edit mode for the past 6 months! Just need that confidence to post, but find what I want to say about each idea changes depends on the mood I am in when I go back to it!! So nothing posted yet… soon, I hope.

Before it was difficult for us to get idea and find topics to write about. But what we did is to just find out what is popular and create something about it.

Yeah that totally makes sense! Good plan!

Good idea Tristan!

Points are really great and I really love them. As we all know that writing something regarding traveling without getting your audience bored is not so easy. These points would definitely help us in creating new and unique posts.

Hello, oh I’m happy I could help!

Interesting points you have here. Like it! 🙂

Thanks Julex!

This is good beginning

i didnt notice that you wrote this on your blog, what an inspirational advice for someone like me. Thank you for let me know another inspirational travel blogger. It encourages me to write more

Great news! Glad you’re enjoying my work and to hear that it’s helped. I try!

First time I’ve seen this; have to say it’s a really great series. Best of luck with it.

Thanks for the mention too. Couldn’t have put it better myself!

Ah good, just read it again and I’m glad you didn’t find it offensive!

A really long detailed insightful post which is such a help to those starting out. Liked the tips about compiling engaging titles – something I really struggle with particularly when Google insists on short titles! Many thanks for sharing your tips.

Holy Cow. I’m so unbelievably glad I found you. This is by far the best advice I have ever read. Thank you so much!!

Aw, thank you! That’s one of the nicest comments I’ve read! 🙂

Great article! I love Brenna’s blog and started writing one when in moved to London from Australia but rarely update it even though I have so many notes with adventures I have been on. I know people back home like reading what im doing but I am just lazy after I finish work.

Yeah, it can be pretty hard to get the motivation when you’ve been working all day. I know the feeling!

Another awesome post Vic! I couldn’t imagine starting a blog if I didn’t already have an idea of what to write but you handle the subject of getting started really well. Plus I remember those guest posts you referred to – you were our go to girl for great content 🙂

Thanks Jayne. Yeah nor me, but I think sometimes there’s so many options it can be hard to pick something. I remember for my A Level English coursework I could choose any two books I wanted to write about and it took me about three months to choose the book and then a week to write it. I imagine getting started can sometimes feel like that. You just need some guidelines to get down to it.

Ha, thanks!

Again a really helpful and interesting post! My travel blog is just a travel diary at the moment but I’m looking forward to expanding it and writing about more things! Your vietnam writing was how I found your blog too, and it inspired and helped me so much with booking my trip out there in November! Thanks Vicky! X

Yay, love it when people tell me that Vikki 🙂 And happy I’m helping you to think about your blog too. Thanks for reading!

Thank you so much for including me here! I’m loving all of this advice so much – this is such a great guide for both beginners and those of us who have been around for a few years. x

No worries Brenna – I love your blog!

I can’t remember where or when I read it but it went something like this: “when the student’s ready the teacher will appear” and here you are! In my quest to create a useful blog I’ve read a lot, in fact I’ve read so much I have no idea what’s right and what isn’t. I’ve had a yearning to be me “warts n all” to write in my voice but have been scared it would hold my blog back, here you are giving permission to be me. I hope one day in the future when I have an audience I can write a post that has such a profound effect as this post has for me. Thank you Vicky for writing this post.

Aw, thank you Rob. Your comment has made me really happy. I’m really enjoying helping people in Travel Blogger High, and getting all these comments. And yes, the best, most honest and most interesting person you can be is you, so go for it and have fun!

Some great tips – lots of food for thought. I’m usually in the too many ideas, not enough time camp, so I’m actually trying to focus on writing the right pieces this year, whether that’s the ones I really want to do or the ones I think will appeal to readers (both for usefulness and hits…!). Like you say, when you’re putting pressure on to hit targets, the fun goes out of it.

Some of the best ones I’ve done have been ones which really touched a nerve with me, and so with my readers too, or the ones which filled a niche as no-one else has written about them, like you mention. I slightly fell into those by accident, so the tricky bit for me is working out what other niches are waiting to be filled!

That’s a good idea to think about their usefulness. I find that I go with the one that inspires me most in that minute that I’m choosing which one to write. I guess it depends whether you want to be a bit more tactical about it, which I probably should be. Yeah, if you can find something you’re interested in that no one else has written about you’re definitely onto a winner!

I don’t really have much to add to this. I come from another niche (whoop whoop for lifestyle/food/fashion) but thoroughly enjoying the challenge of writing for the travel niche. I started out with a spreadsheet of over 100 titles for blog posts and it keeps growing. I have so much to write and there’s not enough time. Ahhhhh!!!!

I love blogging, writing, sharing and travelling – so for me, travel blogging is a real passion project.

Agree with the spreadsheet and reading blogs analytically as well as for pleasure.

Yeah that’s how I feel. Especially when you’re travelling full time as well. Every day you see new things and have new experiences you want to write about it’s really difficult to keep up! I love it too though – wouldn’t have it any other way 🙂

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How to Write a Travel Blog (Beginners Guide)

When starting a travel blog, many people don’t know where to begin. Answering the question of “How do I write a travel blog?” is easy. You just write. The better question is “How do I write great content for a travel blog?”.

Many new bloggers may not have a lot of experience in writing, let alone travel blogging. These tips will hopefully help you not only improve your writing but more importantly, improve your travel writing.

Reading, unfortunately, has almost become a lost art in this day and age. It is, however, still one of the best ways to improve your writing. Don’t read magazines or trivial fluff, but proper writing from successful authors.

Not only will this open you up to different styles of writing, but will also show you what good writing is, the type of writing that draws you in, shares information or stories and leaves you wanting more. This is the type of writing that helps you build a successful blog.

Read popular books about traveling, whether it be a guide to a particular country or area, but ensure it is written by a reputable writer and traveler. The results of sitting down for a week or two and just reading will show in the first paragraph you write with this newfound knowledge.

Passion and Love

It is easy to get lost in the idea of free holidays and trips if you become a successful blogger, but these things should not be the driving force behind your writing. Readers can tell the difference between passion and freebie hunting.

Instead, write with vigor and show your audience that this is a real passion and the rewards you get are irrelevant. This passion will instantly show in your writing and those freebies you were dreaming about will fall in your lap.

The structure is not a rule

It is not always necessary to write a story in the regular format of opening, middle, and end. If you have a great idea for a conclusion, write it down, if you have a juicy story for the body, write it down.

This will encourage you to start developing stories that aren’t linear, you won’t feel forced to come up with some fluff for a conclusion or to fill the body, all the ideas will already be there and you can piece them together.

Not every writer was born with this innate talent to tell stories and ensnare a reader’s senses. They were motivated and driven to be better. When reading they were dissecting what made the story or book good and then used those practices in their own writing.

You need to do the same, be driven to go out and learn as much as you can, and to make mistakes even, be motivated to learn the process and to be better. Like everything, being a good writer takes practice.

Creative juices

What inspires your writing? What do you do that just makes something in your brain go into overdrive, full of ideas?. This process is important to know, as there will be times when you are stuck with nothing and have zero inspiration.

This process doesn’t even have to be related to writing, is it watching a movie? Talking to your friends about their holiday? Whatever it may be, perfect that process, it will keep your mind running and you won’t ever be stumped for an idea.

Storytelling

With all writing, telling a story that keeps your readers involved in what you are writing is of utmost importance. You need to know how to put your experience, holiday, or product review into a story that your readers want to read. This takes time, but there are tins of classes online on how to tell a story as opposed to just writing.

The chances of your first draft being perfect are almost zero. This is not a bad thing though. You need to be ok with not getting it right the first time. Failing helps you grow and helps you see where you went wrong.

You must write the post or paragraph or even sentence as many times as you want until you get it right, don’t feel pressured to be perfect all the time. Writing is a process and no process ends after step one. ( https://swagatgrocery.com/ )

Knowledge is power

The one thing that will get your blog lost in the quagmire of the internet is to be like everybody else or to write about something you have barely any knowledge of. Writing what you know and writing it how you would write it is your greatest power.

There will always be a writer that knows more than you, writes better than you, and is generally just better than you. The one thing they can’t be though is you. They don’t have your imagination, or stories or way with words, use those things as much as you can.

Once you are finished with a piece, read it out loud. Hear how the sentences flow and how the ideas join together. This will give you great insight into how someone else will read it, and you will pick up on mistakes you would not have originally seen.

Outside opinion

The best way to see if your writing is good or needs improving is to have an outside source read it. In this case, someone who has no knowledge of writing or travel blogging. They will give you great feedback about how the post reads to an average Joe.

The chances of you impressing a far more experienced writer or travel blogger are slim to none, but they aren’t the majority of your audience. The average person wanting to know more about safaris in South Africa or the ski slopes in Austria, they are your audience, they need to love it.

Self-editing and critiquing

You need to start seeing where you went wrong in relation to sentence construction, grammar, and spelling. It is very easy to write a post, reread it, and then post it. But often you will spot a silly typo.

After you have written, leave your desk for a few hours, even a day or two, and then come back, with a clear mind, and reread what you have written. Get someone else to read it too, this process will help you spot mistakes.

These steps are not a fool-proof way to improve your writing, but they are definitely great steps in the write direction. Knowing how to write well is an art form, and like more artforms, it takes practice, patience, and a lot of time to get right.

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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. 

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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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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 43.5% 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:

How To Be A Solo Content Marketing Ninja

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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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The Ultimate Guide: How to Write a Travel Blog

If you’re passionate about traveling and travel frequently, you could actually monetize if you write travel blogs. Some people travel the world and make a living out of it. They visit new places, make new experiences, share information, and get paid for it. However, blog writing on travel starts way before you begin to write.

When you think of visiting a place, you have to research the famous places you are going to visit, where you are going to stay, new experiences that you can try there, etc. Doing your homework beforehand about the place can save you a lot of time and energy while exploring the location and getting a better experience.

How to Write Travel Blogs?

Create a list of ideas.

The ideas should focus on specific destinations and the places you have visited. The process of blog writing on travel must start by preparing a content plan that has a list of ideas and topics that suffice for a month minimum.

Creating content requires brainstorming and finding topics that will drive thousands of readers and ensure that there is something new for the writer to talk about.

The content should be fresh but different from what readers might find on the internet. You should use analytical tools and their insights to choose the trending topics that work well for your blog.

Pick your niche

Research and choose the type of blogs you would like to write and what the readers would like to read. You could do listicles, write travel blogs, and guides, write about your city, things to do in lists, suggest itineraries, travel blogging tips, interviews, etc. There are many options when it comes to the kind of content you would want to put out in your travel blog.

Prepare an editorial calendar

An editorial calendar for content marketing purposes helps you research, write and publish blog posts according to the timeline prepared by you.

This will help you set a frequency of blogs you will publish and ensure consistency. Irrespective of how frequently you publish a blog, always provide your readers with quality over quantity. Good quality blogs and consistency will always help you expand your readership.

Keyword research

Keyword research is very important before you start blog writing on travel. Various tools can help you research relevant keywords, related keywords, and topics for a blog.

You have to include these keywords in your blog so that they rank high on search engines. These tools help you with search engine optimization for your blog posts and help you draw the right target audience for your blog pages. The benefits of using keyword research tools are:

● Competitive analysis

● Improves SEO metrics that include web page traffic and search engine ranking

● Create personalized keywords for your blog

● SEO development

● Build an engaging audience

Prepare an overview of the blog

Prepare an overview of the blog before you start writing. It must include an introduction, subheadings that express the subjects that the blog covers, and a conclusion that summarizes the important aspects of the blog.

An overview of the blog’s main points not only helps the writer write better by segregating ideas but also helps the reader understand the context of the blog before reading the entire bit.

There are times when a reader is looking for specific information, and instead of reading the full blog, they might just want to jump to the section that provides them with the relevant information.

From a writer’s perspective, creating an overview and writing section-by-section can help them focus on individual sections instead of the whole blog. This way, the blog focuses on the topic and does not include any fluffs in writing.

Always proofread and edit before you publish

Always proofread and edit your content piece before you publish it online. At times, take a break and come back to the blog with a fresh perspective to understand if there is any scope for improvement. No reader will stay on your blog page if they notice spelling & punctuation mistakes and inconsistent grammar.

These could be reasons for you not being able to connect with the right target audience. You must take care of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and formatting before you finally publish it.

Several online tools can help you evaluate and refine the content you have written for your blog. Always produce, review, edit, and publish content.

Be sure to use only good quality pictures

Good quality pictures matter a lot in a travel blog. They speak a lot about the location, the surrounding, and the little elements in the picture. The pictures help attract the audience, make them more interested in knowing about the place, and hence, read your blog.

Use appropriate images according to the content that narrates the intricate details of what you are talking about. It is best to click the pictures yourself or collaborate with a professional photographer. You also can use stock-free images, but it might be difficult always to find the right fit with the content.

Write for the reader

Write the blog keeping the reader in mind and not yourself. You have to make sure that you provide relevant information in your blog and keep them interested throughout the blog your writing.

Ensure the content is 100% original

Avoid plagiarism in your blog. There are tools available online that can check the plagiarism percentage of your blog and give you details about the sentences that are plagiarised and from which websites.

Other than that, when you’re writing, write your unique thoughts and ideas and give the readers something original that they can appreciate. When you have to pick a quote, image, statistic, video, etc., you should give credits to the source by mentioning them and giving their link.

Tools That Will Assist You in Write a Travel Blog

We’ve mentioned using several tools to help aid your writing in the previous section. Let’s briefly talk about these tools and how they can benefit when you write travel blogs.

Grammarly is a tool that will ensure that there are no grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, sentences that are easy to understand, and more. It analyzes your writing, gives it an overall score, and measures the blog’s correctness, clarity, and engagement.

Canva is a free and customizable design tool that will let you create professional-looking creatives and videos for your travel blog and other platforms where you would like to promote your blog. It offers you a library of various templates, designs, elements, fonts, etc.

SEMrush can be used to find the relevant keywords to understand and reach your audience. It also helps you find trending topics that will do well on the search engines. Moreover, it provides you with a detailed analysis of your competitions.

MailChimp is a marketing platform that provides you with audience data, insights, and marketing channels to help you achieve your business goals.

It has a content studio that lets you create engaging content with design tools and creative templates. It offers tools that help you get to know your audience better and enhance the customer experience.

Pinterest is a great platform that can help you increase referral traffic on your travel blogs. You need to use the right tools and strategies to create interesting pins that link to your travel blog. People widely use Pinterest’s visual search engine to find pins that could be ideas or solutions.

Pepper Docs

As a travel blog writer, you need a writing platform that provides you with all the essential tools to create engaging and informative content. Pepper Docs can be the perfect solution for you. With its amazing features and easy-to-use interface, you can focus on what really matters – writing!

Pepper Docs offers a range of customizable templates, and writing and collaboration tools that can help you create content that stands out. Some features of Pepper Docs include content rewriter, plagiarism checker, keyword researcher, and more.

Top Indian and International Travel Blogs for Inspiration

Inditales by anuradha goyal.

Anuradha Goyal worked in the IT industry for more than 12 years and started Inditales in 2004. Since then, she has shared her travel stories with her readers through this platform.

Her writing shows her passion for traveling and experiencing new cities, which helps her readers choose their next destination for a vacation. She has traveled to 18 countries and received several awards for the content she has created over the years.

Romancing the Planet by Sai Karthik Reddy

Karthik loved traveling, trying new cuisines, experiencing different cultures, interacting with people, and making new friends. He gives travel advice, shares his travel stories, and offers travel tips and suggestions through his blogs.

He has been to 29 countries and visited several states in India. You can browse through his website and read the blogs categorized into themes, destinations, etc.

His blogs provide information that any traveler would require, and the list of categories makes it easier for a reader to find what they are looking for.

Dan Flying Solo by Dan

Dan worked as a restaurant manager in London and started his blog in 2014. He is now a photographer, a travel writer, a videographer, and a creative director at a media company in Portugal.

He is obsessed with exploring the world, as he says. He has a passion for photography and has used beautiful pictures of various destinations in his blog.

Dan has managed to turn his passion for traveling and photography into a job. He has used this platform to share travel tips, advice, and stories that can help other people explore the world.

He loves meeting new people while traveling alone and connecting with the locals to get an inside look at the destinations. He uses several social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook to promote his blogs.

A Broken Backpack by Mel

Melissa Giroux is a long-term Canadian travel blogger and entrepreneur who helps other people start their travel adventures. Before she was a social worker and now runs an online business and travels.

She offers her readers great travel tips through her blog that can help them stay on the road longer. Her blog has a section dedicated to readers planning to move or travel to Australia, the UK, or Southeast Asia.

Other than that, the blog provides information on budget travel tips, travel items and gears one must carry for upcoming adventures, and all about the life of a digital nomad.

Tips to Making Blog Writing on Travel More Thoughtful

Here are a few tips that could be of some help.

● When writing a travel blog about a place you have visited, write about it as soon as possible while your thoughts are fresh and you’re still motivated by the trip.

● When talking about the frequency of blogs you post in a week, always remember it is more important to post quality blogs than to focus on quantity.

● A travel blogger must focus on consistency and ensure that they post the number of blogs they have decided upon. Once you build a fan following, they start expecting a post from you, and you wouldn’t want to disappoint them.

● Always be honest about your experiences. If you did not like something, mention that because the readers care about your honest opinion, which is why they are reading your blog.

● Keep the tone of the content casual. Travel blogs are expected to be written by ordinary people like the readers, and the readers are likely to connect with this kind of casual approach.

Travel blogging starts as a hobby for most people, but only a few know how to monetize it. You can become a successful travel blogger if you have a passion for it and can write your experiences in a way that makes people fall in love with traveling.

Besides that, the above-mentioned steps and tips will surely help you understand travel content and create good travel content. Several online courses are also available that can help you get a deeper understanding of travel blog writing and how to make a career out of it.

Key Takeaways

● There are different kinds of blog types that you can choose from for your blog like listicles, write travel guides, write about your city, things to do in lists, suggest itineraries, travel blogging tips, interviews, etc.

● Prepare an editorial calendar for content marketing purposes that will help you research, write and publish blog posts according to the timeline prepared by you.

● Keyword research is important before you start blog writing on travel, and various tools can help you research relevant keywords, related keywords, and topics for a blog.

● Prepare an overview of the blog before you start writing.

● Good quality pictures speak a lot about the location, the surrounding, and the little elements in the picture and help attract the audience.

● There are several tools available online that will be great at assisting you to run your travel blogs, such as Grammarly, Canva, SEMrush, MailChimp, and Pinterest.

Matt Kepnes of Nomadic Matt, Johnny Ward of OneStep4Ward.com, Dave & Deb of The Planet D, and Earl of WanderingEarl.com are among the highest-paid travel bloggers in the world.

There are some ways to make instant money by writing travel blogs. Those could be selling your travel pictures, doing freelance writing, promoting blogs on social media platforms, affiliate marketing, and placing ads on your websites.

A travel niche is something that you specialize in. It could be writing listicles, travel guides, clicking travel pictures, creating travel videos, etc.

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Travel Blogging: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Do you want to learn how to start a travel blog?

If you love to travel and want to share your travel tips and adventures with the world, starting a travel blog is perfect for you. I wrote this step-by-step guide to teach you how to start your own travel blog in under an hour, even if you’re a complete beginner.

I love having a travel blog because I can write about one of my favorite topics (travel!) and make money while doing it. Even though I only work on this blog part-time, I am able to earn thousands of dollars every month from my blog .

So are you ready to start your own travel blog? Here’s what you need to know!

If you want to get more detailed lessons delivered directly to your inbox, sign up for my FREE 5-day e-course on how to start a successful travel blog:

How to Become a Travel Blogger

Here’s how you can start your blog with step-by-step instructions that you can follow along.

Note : All the links in this page will open in a new tab, so you don’t lose your place. If you’re not ready to start today, bookmark this guide to come back to it later

Step 1: Choose a niche

The first step to starting a travel blog is deciding on your niche.

Your niche is simply the topic that you blog about. For example, there are blogs out there in niches like fashion, cooking, parenting, personal finance, and so on.

I know what you’re probably thinking: isn’t my niche just travel?

Yes, travel in itself is a niche and it’s okay to have a general travel blog.

In fact, Wander Her Way is pretty “general” in that I write about many destinations and topics within the travel sphere, but I give it a solo female traveler twist.

However, if you can “niche down” further, there are many benefits to doing so. Like, attracting readers that are interested in a very specific topic, will make it easier for you to create content that they’ll enjoy, share, and comment on, as well as more likely to read more articles (= more ad revenue) and click your affiliate links (= more commissions).

Here are some travel niche ideas:

• Sustainable travel
• Luxury travel
• Budget travel
• Country-specific travel
• City-specific travel
• Solo travel
• Couples travel
• Family travel
• Working abroad
• Travel for retirees
• Adventure travel
• Living in a van or RV
• Cruise travel

These are just a few examples of specific travel niches. If you don’t have a particular niche in mind, that’s okay too! You can be successful with a travel blog either way.

You can always start off writing about whatever you want related to travel, and narrow down your focus as time goes by and you realize what you enjoy writing about most.

Step 2: Choose a name for your travel blog with matching domain

The first step to starting a travel blog is choosing a name for it. Your blog name will be the first impression that you have on people, so it’s important to pick a good one!

Here are some tips for choosing the perfect travel blog name:

• Make sure it’s easy to spell, pronounce, and remember.
• Don’t use hyphens or numbers in your name because it makes it harder for people to spell and remember.
• Try to choose a name that has the .com ending available. Avoid endings like .net or .org as they are less common and harder to remember.
• Check to see that the corresponding social media handles are available.
• Make it travel-related. Think Adventurous Kate, Nomadic Matt, The Blonde Abroad, and Wander Her Way (#shamelessplug).
• Pick something you can grow with. Don’t choose “Traveling with Toddlers” because your toddlers will grow…
• Keep it professional if you plan on monetizing your blog. It will be easier to get accepted into ad networks and affiliate programs.
• When in doubt, you can always just use your own name.

👉 If you need some help coming up with a name for your blog, here are suggestions for choosing a travel blog name and how to brainstorm ideas if you have no idea where to start .

Step 3: Get hosting for your travel blog

Once you have chosen a name for your travel blog, you will need to register it and get web hosting.

If you buy your domain name through an outside company, you can expect to pay $15 to $20 a year for it. However, if you sign up for web hosting through Bluehost , you can get your domain name for free.

If you’re just starting out, I highly recommend Bluehost for web hosting. They are the company I and many other bloggers use for starting new blogs and websites. They are easy to use, have some of the cheapest hosting plans out there, have a reliable hosting service, and decent customer support.

Granted, there are more powerful hosting providers out there with more responsive customer service but if you’re just getting started, it’s not worth the investment. Bluehost is enough to get your feet wet in the travel blogging pool. Then, when you begin to make some money, you can upgrade to a hosting company like BigScoots (where Wander Her Way is hosted now).

Bluehost has been generous enough to offer readers of Wander Her Way 70% off their new web hosting plans. So for only $2.95 per month you can get WordPress hosting AND a free domain name!

🩵 Get 70% off WordPress hosting with Bluehost

How to sign-up with Bluehost

Here are the detailed steps to set up web hosting with Bluehost:

1. Click the “Get Started” button

2. Select your hosting plan

Which plan to choose: I recommend the basic plan for new bloggers.

I’m personally on the plus plan, but that’s only because I run multiple blogs. Otherwise I would probably choose the basic plan!

3. Put in your domain name

This is where you’ll put in the domain name that you decided on earlier.

What if I haven’t decided on a name yet?  If you haven’t decided on a domain name for your travel blog yet, wait a couple minutes and this offer will pop up on your page:

Select this option and you can go ahead and start setting your blog up, then use the free credit to buy your domain name later.

4. Create your account

5. Select your package and pay

Here’s where you’ll select your hosting plan. The 36-month plan is the best deal at $4.95 a month for the first three years, but to keep your starting cost as low as possible, you can pick the 12-month plan at only $2.95 a month.

What about package extras? You have the options to add on extras like SiteLock and Yost Premium SEO. I personally don’t recommend any of these because there are free WordPress plugins you can install that do the same thing. Which I’ll cover in the next section of this guide.

This is not to say these are not needed, but they are not essential for a new travel blogger at the beginning stages so save your money right now!

6. Congrats, you’re done!

Once you check out, you’ll be redirected to your Bluehost dashboard, which will look something like the image below. Your dashboard is where you can log in to your blog for the first time and start setting everything up.

Your blog will be run on the WordPress platform. WordPress is a content management platform, or CMS. This is where you’ll actually write your blog posts, upload your images, and design the look of your website.

Bluehost installs WordPress automatically for you—all you have to do is answer a few questions when you get to your dashboard.

And don’t worry, they will walk you through the questions step-by-step and guide you through naming your blog, connecting your domain, and creating your WordPress site for you—it’s very easy!

Step 4: Designing your blog

Your blog will come with the default WordPress theme installed. You will definitely want to change this, which means it’s time to pick a theme for your blog!

To install your new theme, simply go to Appearance > Themes in the WordPress dashboard and upload your theme file there. Then go to Appearance > Customize to add you logo, change colors, pick your fonts, etc. Customizing your theme in WordPress is very easy and doesn’t require you to edit any code.

When it comes to designing your blog, you have a few options. Here are the most common:

• You can hire a web designer.
• You can buy and install a pre-designed child theme.
• You can install a theme that you can customize yourself.

Let’s look at each of these options:

Hire a web designer

This is the most expensive and least recommended route for a beginner blogger and not needed to have a profitable blog.

Buy A Premium Child Theme

A child theme is a theme that has been heavily customized by a designer and packaged in a way that you can install in your WordPress admin panel. A custom child theme comes with fonts, colors, and demo photos and content that you can swap out for your own. So other than changing the aesthetic elements, you’re set to start blogging with the click of a button.

Wander Her Way’ original theme was Vivienne by 17th Avenue Designs . I loved this theme! If you want to get it for yourself, just click the image below:

I should mention, however, that some design elements may slow down your website. But if having an a beautifully designed theme is really important to you, a premium theme is a much better investment for a beginner than a web designer.

Just be sure to pick a theme that performs as well as it looks and has great customer service and product support behind it.

Here are some premium theme designers I recommend:

• 17th Avenue Designs
• Restored 316

Customize a Theme Yourself

Finally, you can customize a theme yourself.

I recommend installing and customizing a theme on your own because it’s MUCH cheaper and will give you more flexibility in the long-term. It’s not as difficult as you may think!

My favorite theme is Kadence WP , which has a free and a paid version. The free version will be more than enough to get you started with a fast and good-looking blog, which is all you really need.

The cool thing about Kadence is that, when combined with the Kadence Blocks plugin (which I’ll discuss in a minute), there’s no need for page builders.

Before blocks, page builders were the only way to have beautifully designed blogs and websites in WordPress without a professional web developer. The problem is page builders make your website heavy and slow. And you want light and fast!

This is why I recommend Kadence to new bloggers.

You can install the free version of the Kadence theme right from your WordPress admin panel tab with one click. Just go to Appearance > Add Themes and type Kadence in the search bar. Hit the install button then activate the theme. Voilà!

The free Kadence even comes with great looking starter templates that you can make your own and start blogging right away!

A theme like Kadence will give you a ton of room for your travel blog to grow. And as you gain experience, you can do more advanced customization and design changes to your Kadence theme.

That will save you going through the process of switching themes on an active blog! I wrote a whole piece about my experience changing the WordPress theme to Kadence on Wander Her Way.

👉 If you need help finding the perfect theme, make sure to check out my list of the best WordPress themes for travel blogs .

Step 5: Install plugins

WordPress plugins are applications that add extra functionality to your blog—think of them as apps on your phone.

There are thousands of plugins out there and some can be really useful but don’t go plugin happy! When it comes to plugins, less is better as they can also slow down your website and make it vulnerable to hackers.

Most blogs will end up having between 10-15 plugins and you should stick to that number.

To install plug-ins on your blog, just go to  Plugins > Add New  in the WordPress dashboard, search the name of the plugin, click Install and then click Activate.

Bluehost Default Plugins

Your WordPress site will have a few plugins by default and you can activate them or delete them.

Here’s what you should do:

• The Bluehost Plugin : Activate it. While not required to run your blog, this plugin connects your WordPress to your Bluehost dashboard and gives you the ability to create a staging site. This is basically a working copy of your website that you can make changes to before pushing them live. It’s good practice to do that—in case something breaks, your live website is not affected.
• Akismet : Activate it. This plug-in filters out spam comments and form submissions on your blog. There are other ways of doing that without a plugin but it’s good to have as a beginner. The free version will be enough for you to get started.
• Hello Dolly : Delete it. It has zero functionally. Goodbye.
• Creative Mail : Delete it. This is an email marketing plugin by Bluehost itself. Just get rid of it… If you plan to start collecting emails, I recommend MailerLite , which is free for up to 1,000 subscribers.
• Yoast SEO : Delete. Yoast helps ensure your blog posts are setup in a way that makes it easy for Google and other search engines to find them—that’s what search engine optimization (SEO) is all about. Don’t get me wrong, Yoast SEO is a great friendly plugin but the free version of RankMath SEO is also easy to use and will give you a LOT more features than Yoast.
• Jetpack : Delete it. This plugin is infamously famous for slowing down websites like crazy, which is bad for SEO! I’ll suggest some alternatives.

Recommended Plugins for Beginners

Here are the plugins I recommend most for new bloggers are:

• WordFence Security : Great security plug-in to protect your site.
• Sassy Social Share : Adds social media share buttons to your blog posts. And you can customize them is a bunch of different ways.
• Autoptimize : Makes your website faster. Remember, fast loading pages = better SEO.
• UpdraftPlus : This plug-in makes regular backups of your site so you never lose anything!
• RankMath SEO : The free version of RankMath has a lot of features, including many that eliminate the need for additional plugins down the road. While Yoast may appear more user-friendly, RankMath will walk you through the setup step-by-step.
• Kadence Blocks : We talked about themes before and Kadence Blocks is the perfect complement to the Kadence Theme. Similar to RankMath, the added functionality and design options of Kadence Blocks will eliminate the need for other plugins in the future.

All of these plug-ins are 100% free to use. Some have premium versions with advanced features that are paid but you don’t really need any of that when you first start blogging.

Step 6: Start posting!

By now, you should have:

• Purchased a domain name and hosting through Bluehost
• Installed a WordPress theme on your travel blog
• Added some functionality to your website with essential plugins.

Now all that’s left is to start writing!

Before you officially launch your blog, I recommend having at least 5 to 10 posts already published, and another 5 to 10 ready to be published.

This will give people more content to read, more posts to share on social media, and put you a bit ahead in your publishing schedule.

Travel Blog: Not sure what to write about?

Don’t worry—even travel bloggers can get writer’s block!

Travel Blog Post Ideas

Here are just a few travel blog ideas to help you get started:

• Destination guides (where to stay, what to do, what to eat, etc)
• Top 10 things to do in a particular destination
• Packing list for a particular destination
• Travel tips or hacks (how to save money, how to book cheap flights, etc.)
• Reviews of hotels you have stayed at or tours you have taken

🔥 Want more? Here are 50+ travel blog post ideas that will come in handy if you need some inspiration on what to write about!

Repurpose Travel Blog Content

Even if you don’t travel all the time, you can repurpose a single trip into a ton of content for your blog.

For example, let’s say you took a three-week trip to India a while back. Here are 7 different blog post ideas you could write based on that one trip:

• The Ultimate Three-Week India Itinerary
• Top 10 Things to Do in India
• How to Save Money Traveling in India
• 10 Things to Know Before Traveling to India
• What to Pack for India
• Solo Female Safety Tips for India
• 10 Things That Surprised Me About India

Don’t be afraid to get creative with your ideas and let your personality shine through in your writing.

• How to Make Money with a Travel Blog

If you read the income reports of travel bloggers , you can see the make money in many different ways.

Some of the most popular ways travel bloggers make money are:

• Display ads — these are advertisement like the ones you see along the bottom and within the content of this article.
• Direct advertising — bloggers can also sell ad space on their blog directly to brands and businesses. This is different than display ads, which are managed by a third-party ad network.
• Affiliate commissions — by recommending products and services, travel bloggers can earn small commissions of any purchase made through an affiliate link on their blog.
• Working with brands on sponsored content — similar to social media influencers, travel bloggers can work directly with a brand to create content and articles in exchange for a fee.
• Press Trips/Sponsored travel — destinations and brands may invite travel bloggers to experience the place and write about it and, in addition to free accommodations and activities, some may also receive payment for the coverage.
• Selling travel packages — who better to create incredible travel packages than people who have truly experienced those destinations?
• Services and freelancing — some travel bloggers provide services like travel planning, travel writing, photography, web design, and SEO.
• Selling their own products — courses, coaching, and digital downloads are examples of this.

💰 Learn how to make money with a travel blog .

Travel Blogging Community

If you want to start making make money with your travel blog early on, I highly recommend joining Travel Blog Prosperity .

It’s a monthly membership for travel bloggers created by Jessie Festa from Jessie on a Journey—one of the most successful travel blogs out there.

When you join the membership, you’ll get immediate access to the following:

• 30+ training and lessons for bloggers, with new ones added monthly
• Workbooks and checklists to go along with each lesson
• Twice monthly live group coaching calls with Jessie
• Weekly VIP Opportunities Newsletter with paid opportunities, press trips, and more!
• Private Member’s Lounge group where you can get your questions answered.
• And much more!

Normally, the membership is $49/month, but when you sign up using my discount code  WANDER9  you will get your first month of Travel Blog Prosperity for just $9 bucks!

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5 Reasons to Start a Travel Blog (And 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t)

Reasons you should start your own travel blog, document your travels..

One of the main reasons to start a travel blog is to document your travels. 

If you’re going on a long-term trip, moving abroad, or studying abroad, starting a travel blog can be a great way to keep friends and family at home in the loop.

It’s also like creating a digital journal/scrapbook of your travels to look back on forever!

Have a creative outlet.

Blogging can also be a great creative outlet. You get a chance to write (a lot!) and work on your photography skills. It’s also fun coming up with unique blog post ideas.

I definitely have a lot of “Top 10 Things to Do in X” and “Where to Stay in X” type posts on my blog, but I also enjoy coming up with more creative things to write about too.

Help other travelers.

One of my favorite things about travel blogging is being able to help other travelers.

Whether it’s sharing secret tips I picked up during my travels (like how to take a gondola ride in Venice for two euros ) or helping travelers in my hometown (by sharing the common New York mistakes to avoid ) I enjoy being able to provide useful information on my blog.

It’s even better when someone leaves a comment or sends me an email saying they found it helpful!

Make money blogging.

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t intend to monetize my blog from the very beginning!

Having a travel blog can be a great way to start your own business and make money online, allowing you to travel and work from anywhere. Currently, Wander Her Way earns money from a combination of display advertising, affiliate marketing, and sponsored blog posts.

Use it as a portfolio for work.

Related to above, you can also use your travel blog as a portfolio to help you obtain other work opportunities, such as freelance writing or freelance photography jobs.

I have not personally done this, because I just monetize my blog directly, but if you want to get into a career as a travel writer or photographer, this is a great reason to start a travel blog.

Reasons NOT to Start a Travel Blog

So now that we’ve talked about some of the reasons you  should  start a travel blog, let’s talk about three of the reasons you should NOT start a travel blog.

You want to make money fast.

Blogging is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It might seem easy from the outside looking in, but it actually takes a lot of work to be successful and make money blogging.

There are no shortcuts you can take, so if you aren’t willing to put in the work, blogging isn’t going to be for you. A lot of people also think they can start a travel blog to fund their travels, but if that’s what you want to do, you need to start planning WAY in advance.

For example, I started my travel blog over two years before I actually quit my job to travel.

You want a bunch of free stuff.

There’s another myth going around that bloggers are “paid to travel” and that could not be further from the truth. Yes, it’s possible to get free press trips and comped hotel stays in exchange for blog coverage (sometimes paid, sometimes unpaid) but it’s very competitive and takes a LOT of work.

In fact, that’s why I prefer to pay for my own travels and monetize my blog with more passive income sources like display advertising and affiliate marketing instead.

You aren’t passionate about travel.

And for the final reason not to start a travel blog, this should go without saying, but it’s not worth it to start a travel blog if you aren’t 100% passionate about travel.

If travel is something you don’t really care about, it WILL come through in your writing, and you WILL get burnt out!

Recap: How to Start a Travel Blogging

This guide showed you how to start a travel blog in just six easy steps. As a recap, here’s what you need to do:

• Choose a niche for your blog.
• Choose name for your blog and a matching domain name.
• Get web hosting and register your FREE domain at Bluehost .
• Install a WordPress theme. Check out my my favorite WordPress themes .
• Install WordPress plugins.
• Start blogging! Use with these awesome 50 travel blog post ideas for inspiration.

Do you have any questions at all about how to start a travel blog? You can sign up for my FREE e-mail course:

More Travel Blogging Tips

This post is part of my ongoing series about travel blogging. For more tips on travel blogging, be sure to read the following:

• Travel Blog Names: How to Choose One + Ideas
• 6 Best WordPress Themes for Travel Blogs
• 50 Travel Blog Post Ideas
• Travel Blog Income Report Roundup

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Denise is a marketing executive who escaped corporate to travel the world… twice. A Brazilian native living in the U.S., she’s lived in 4 countries and visited 35+ others. After side-hustling her way to financial independence, she curates solo destination guides, slow travel tips, and travel blogging advice on Wander Her Way. When she’s not on the road, you can find her in Miami with her dog Finnegan.

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If you’re just beginning your journey into the world of travel blogging, this article is for you. It’s hard to know where to start and what best practices to implement to optimize your blog traffic and achieve your goals.

Many people are interested in becoming digital nomads and travel bloggers. But even with major competition, if you follow these tips outlined below, the chances are very good that you’ll have a successful blog.

The numerous tips mentioned throughout this guide can help you start your own travel blog. Our emphasis is on the most effective ways to create successful blog content for aspiring travelers and how to use the best tools and techniques to write your own travel blog.

What is a travel blog?

A travel blog is a website written by one or more writers who blog about their travels. A travel blog can be a way to share and reflect on adventures and trips to inspire others to take the plunge into the world of travel technology solutions . It’s a great way to earn money, especially if you’re meticulous in branding yourself online and talented at photography and writing.

What are the benefits of writing a travel blog?

Writing a travel blog can help you share your experiences with others.

Writing a travel blog can benefit both the author and the reader. For the author, it is a way to share experiences with others and provide value to readers by answering questions that help them achieve something meaningful. It is also important to be clear and genuine in order to avoid excessive self-promotion. For the reader, travel blogs can be a valuable way to learn about new cultures and get inspiration for future plans.

The post What Vietnam Was Like For Me is a typical example of a writer sharing their travel experience with others.

Writing a travel blog guide can help you connect with other travelers

When you write a travel blog, you have the opportunity to connect with other travelers in person and online. This can help you get guest blog opportunities and referrals from other bloggers. You can also feature sponsored posts from other travel bloggers, which can help you finance your travels.

Writing a travel blog can build passive income and help you make more money

If you want to build passive income from your travel blog, you can take one of several approaches. You can sell advertising space on your blog, work with brands as an influencer, or do affiliate marketing.

Selling advertising space is one of the most common ways to make money from a travel blog. You can sign up with an advertising network like Google Adsense or Mediavine, or you can work directly with brands like Airbnb.

Working with brands is another great way to make money with your travel blog. Brands will often pay you to promote their products or services. This can take the form of a sponsored post, where you write about the brand, or affiliate marketing, where you promote the brand and earn a commission on sales.

Affiliate marketing is a great way to earn passive income from your travel blog. When someone clicks on your link and buys something, you earn a commission. This is an easy way to make money without having to do much ongoing work.

17 tips for writing your travel blog

Write about your personal experiences to show your travel blogging life.

People love reading personal travel blogs because they can immerse themselves in the experiences of the writer. It’s interesting to read about someone else’s experiences in a different place, and it can be helpful to get tips and advice from somebody who has first-hand experience.

When writing about your personal experiences on a travel blog, be engaging and interesting. Write in short passages and include plenty of detail so that readers can immerse themselves in your story. Use photos and videos to supplement your writing and help readers visualize what you’re describing.

Salt in Our Hair is a travel blog with lots of personal material that you can use for inspiration.

Share your travel tips, ideas, and advice on your blog

When writing a travel blog, there are a few ways to make the content more effective. First, include practical advice – this can be anything from tips on saving money to information on the best times to visit certain places. Second, write advice on particular destinations. People want to know about the culture and atmosphere of a place, as well as what to see and do there. Sharing your own interesting experiences will make your blog stand out from the rest.

Here are some tips on how to go about this:

• Write destination advice, as well as practical tips to help people save money or have a better experience.
• Be honest and open about your travel experiences.
• Use photos and videos to illustrate your points and impress your readers.
• Use relevant keywords in your blog posts to make them more accessible to a wider audience. Learn more about how using SEO link building can benefit photographers.
• Write in a clear, concise, and easy-to-read style.
• Keep your blog updated regularly with new content to maintain reader interest.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your experiences from readers who may be considering similar travel plans in the future.

Use plenty of photos and videos

Photos and videos are important in a travel blog for many reasons. For one, they bring your writing to life. Having your own photos of the places you visit shows that you have actually been there and captured scenes or moments that other people may not have experienced.

This can make your travel blog stand out from others. Additionally, beautiful photos convey the vastness of the world around us and help readers learn about different cultures and geographies.

Be detailed and descriptive

When writing about travel, be as specific and detailed as possible. This will help your readers feel like they are right there with you, experiencing everything you are writing about. Pick one or two main attractions to write about when you have limited time in a place. This will allow you to go into more detail about those particular attractions, rather than trying to cover everything.

Include specific images, videos, and information about the attractions, such as walking trails or restaurants. This will give your readers a better idea of what they can expect should they visit the same place.

Write about different types of travel

If you’re looking to write a travel blog that covers different types of travel, then you’ll need to focus on a few key aspects. First, you’ll need to write about your favorite aspects of your travel experiences. This could include anything from your accommodation and views to the facilities and interesting experiences you had while traveling.

Also, provide details about any cultural or culinary hubs that you visit. Holidaymakers always want to know about good places to stay, eat, and sleep. By providing this information in your blog posts, you’re sure to pique their interest.

When describing different types of travel in your blog posts, be sure to focus on the atmosphere and what the place feels like. This is what will really give readers a sense of what it’s like to be there. If you can include any personal anecdotes or recipes for dishes you’ve eaten while traveling, all the better!

Share your travel stories and anecdotes with a good writing flow

Your readers likely want you to share your unique stories and anecdotes on your travel blog. By sharing your personal experiences, you can make the blog more relatable and engaging for the reader. In turn, this will make them more likely to stick around and continue reading.

To be a good storyteller, focus on creating a well-formed and vivid explanation. Keep your passages short and to the point, using strong verbs that paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. If you can transport them into your story and make them feel like they’re right there with you, then you’re on the right track!

Offer helpful information, courses, and resources

When creating a travel blog, it is important to offer information and resources that can be useful to readers. A great way to make your travel blog more resourceful is to write guides that include practical information such as relevant internal and external links on the best time to visit, where to stay, and how to get around.

Additionally, you can include essential information such as plug sockets and currency conversion in your posts. By making your blog interesting and valuable to readers, you will likely rank higher on Google.

Participate in travel blogging communities and share your travel life

If you’re interested in travel blogging, one great way to get started is by participating in a travel blogging community. There are many benefits to being involved in such a community, including meeting new people and finding holiday inspiration.

You can find travel blogging communities by doing a simple search online. Another option is to look for social media groups dedicated to travel. Once you’ve found a few communities that look promising, the next step is to participate actively.

This means commenting on other people’s posts, sharing your own experiences, and generally engaging with the community. By doing so, you’ll soon make friends and get inspired for your next trip.

Here is a link to the top travel communities you can join online.

Be active in the comments section of your travel blog

Participating in the comments sections of travel blogs, groups, and forums can help your blog in a few ways. First, it can help you understand readers and their perspectives. Second, it can help build a healthy conversation with them. And third, it can help you grow your readership.

Make friends with other travel bloggers

Travel blogging can be a lonely business if you don’t take the time to make friends with other bloggers. Attending networking events and annual conferences is a great way to meet other bloggers and professionals in the industry. Building relationships with others will help you stay sane when blogging solo.

To reach out to other travel bloggers, join online communities and forums. Becoming an active member of the travel blogging community will set you up for success.

Collaborate with other travel bloggers

Start by finding travel bloggers who are a good fit for your brand. Look for bloggers who have an engaged audience and produce high-quality content. Once you’ve found a few potential partners, reach out and introduce yourself. Be sure to explain what you expect from collaboration and how your brand can benefit their readership.

The best places to find fellow travel bloggers are Facebook groups, Twitter, and forums like Reddit. When looking to collaborate with another business, be prepared to offer something of value in return for their help.

This could be anything from free products or services to exclusive discounts or promotions. Keeping the lines of communication open throughout the collaboration will help ensure that both parties are happy with the arrangement and that the partnership is beneficial for both sides.

Monetize your blog with ads and affiliate marketing programs from a travel company

There are a few ways that you can make money from your travel blog, the most common being through advertising and affiliate marketing programs (like Awin, ShareASale, or Commission Junction). Advertising is easier, but it doesn’t make as much money per visitor.

Affiliate marketing programs can be more profitable, but it takes more time and development to get them running. The best way to monetize your blog is through a combination of both advertising and affiliate marketing. This will help stabilize your business and bring in more money overall.

Here is a list of the best affiliate programs for travel bloggers to earn a steady income.

Monetize videos with YouTube and promote the videos on your blog

You can monetize your travel blog by publishing videos. To do this, you can use advertising, affiliate marketing, and more. However, you must own all the rights to commercially use all visual and audio elements in your videos.

Here is an example of a travel YouTube channel:

Optimize your travel blog for SEO

If you want to rank well on Google, you need to optimize your blog posts for search engines. This includes adding keywords and telling search engines what the post is about. You can also optimize images and other content for SEO.

To improve your ranking, make sure to add an SEO title and description to your posts. Remember to include keywords in your title and description.

Here is a video on how to optimize your content for SEO using Outranking AI:

Create a blogging plan and be persistent

Before you start a travel blog, it’s important to have a plan. You should aim to write three posts per week to get started. Once you’ve written 100 or so posts, take some time to review and improve your old posts. Use a spreadsheet to keep a list of blog post topics so you never run out of ideas.

The most important thing is persistence. Keep writing and posting new content, even if it feels like no one is reading your blog. Over time, you’ll build up an audience of loyal readers who appreciate your content.

Here is how to use Outranking AI Strategist to build a content plan for your travel blog:

Track and optimize blog posts for better ranking after publishing

Your travel blog can be a great way to share your experiences with others and promote your business. To ensure that your blog ranks high in search engine results, use these tips:

1. Use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track which posts are doing well and getting a lot of clicks. This will help you determine what content is most popular with readers and tailor future posts accordingly. Preferably, use the Outranking AI Action feature and connect your Search Console to track your keyword positions and get optimization suggestions for better rankings.

2. Reach out to your readers to get honest feedback. This will help you improve the quality of your blog and also give you an idea of what topics are most interesting to your audience.

3. Make sure your travel blog posts are well-written and relevant to your target audience. Search engines favor high-quality, coherent content, so take the time to write posts that offer value to readers.

4. Use keywords throughout your post, and include them in the title and body. This will help search engines understand what your post is about and index it accordingly.

5. Write about interesting or unique experiences you’ve had while traveling. Readers are always interested in hearing personal stories, so share some of yours!

Tools you will need to set up your travel blog and write successfully

Grammarly helps you write better travel blog posts by catching grammar errors, punctuation mistakes, and more. It also rates the overall quality of your writing and measures clarity, engagement, and correctness. This can help you to improve your writing skills overall.

Proofreading your work is essential before publishing it to ensure that your readers have a positive experience. Grammarly is a great tool to help you find and fix errors in your writing. You can download Grammarly as a standalone application or as a plugin for browsers and other software.

Outranking: AI SEO content creation and optimization tool

Outranking is a tool that provides automated research and content writing. It helps optimize your SEO content, with features such as Featured Snippets and Google NLP.

Outranking provides a comprehensive SEO score for your content. This can help your travel blog in two ways:

First, if you are trying to rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), using Outranking can help you improve your content so that it is more likely to show up near the top of the results. Here is how the African safari, travel, and destination blog, improved its organic traffic using Outranking.

Second, even if you are not focused on SEO, Outranking can help by providing automated content suggestions. This can save you time when writing new blog posts since Outranking will do some of the research for you. Whether you are trying to boost your blog’s traffic or just want to make writing new posts easier, Outranking can be a useful SEO keyword strategy tool . Here’s the overall process:

• Start by brainstorming a list of potential topics for your travel blog. Consider what you hope to achieve with your blog, who your target audience is, and what kinds of information or stories they might be interested in.
• Once you have a list of potential topics, begin researching relevant keywords that you can use in your posts. Use Outranking AI SEO Strategist to identify popular search terms and clusters related to your topic ideas.
• Try to find a mix of high-traffic keywords (that get a lot of searches) and low-competition keywords (that are less competitive and easier to rank for). This will give you the best chance of ranking in search engines and driving traffic to your blog.
• Include your keywords throughout your blog posts, in the titles, headings, and body text. Be sure to use them naturally and don’t stuff them in just for the sake of it – this will only hurt your chances of ranking well on search engines.
• Promote your blog posts on social media and other websites to help get the word out about your content and attract readers from all over the web.

Here is a video on how to write SEO content for a technical keyword using Outranking:

How to do keyword research for a travel blog

Ahrefs is a research tool that can help you find the right keywords for your website or blog. You can use Ahrefs to track your website’s ranking progress and to see how your competitors are performing. Ahrefs also provides competitive intelligence, which can help you understand how your website stacks up against your competitors.

Here is a video on how to do keyword research for your travel blog using Ahrefs:

Semrush is a powerful keyword research tool for boosting your rankings and getting insights into your competitors’ keyword strategies.

To use Semrush for keyword research, simply enter a seed keyword into the search bar to generate a list of related keywords. You can then use the filters to narrow down the list of keywords to find those that are most relevant to your business.

Once you have a list of relevant keywords, you can track your rankings for those keywords using the Rank Tracker tool. This will show how well your website is performing for those keywords and indicate the necessary changes to improve your ranking.

Here is a video on how to do keyword research using the Semrush SEO tool:

You can get more insights into your competitors’ strategies by using the Competitive Analysis tool. This tool will show you which keywords your competitors are targeting and what their estimated traffic is for those keywords. This information can help you adjust your own keyword strategy to better compete against them.

Travel blogs and writing examples

Hiking travel blog example.

To write a hiking travel blog, start by planning your trips carefully. Write about your experiences while hiking, and include photos and videos. Write about the scenery, the wildlife, and the people you meet along the way. Make sure to include some safety tips.

MOON & HONEY TRAVEL is a typical example of a hiking blog.

Camping travel blog example

When creating a camping travel blog, focus on the full range of topics that will be interesting and useful to readers. Camping with Style is a popular blog that covers topics such as travel tips, campsite reviews, gear ratings, and guides . The site is well-designed and easy to navigate, making it a great resource for campers with all levels of experience.

Amanda Outside is another typical example of a camping travel blog.

Faraway trip blog example

Anywhere We Roam is a great travel blog because it uses photos to communicate ideas effectively. The layout is simple and easy to navigate, which allows the photos to take center stage. This is a typical example of a travel blog focused on distant trips.

Food travel blog example

If you’re a food lover and traveler, then a food blog is the perfect way to share your passion with the world. But how do you go about writing one? Here are some tips:

• Plan your content. Decide what topics you want to cover and make a list of potential posts. Consider including both general information (such as must-try foods in Paris) and specific recommendations (such as the best croissants in the city).
• Take great photos. Food travel blogs are all about visuals, so make sure to take high-quality pictures of everything you eat and drink. If possible, use a DSLR camera or at least a solid smartphone camera.
• Write engaging and informative posts. In addition to beautiful photos, your blog needs well-written content that will keep readers coming back for more. Share your personal experiences, offer helpful tips, and don’t forget to include links to useful websites (such as restaurant menus or booking pages).
• Promote your blog on social media. Use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to let people know about your blog and drive traffic to your website.

Migrationology is a typical example of a food travel blog.

“Places to see” travel blog example

“Places to see” travel blogs cover different destinations and provide detailed information on what to do while there. They often give recommendations for specific hotels, restaurants, and attractions. These can be extremely helpful for planning trips and making sure you have a great time while you’re traveling.

An example of a “places to see” travel blog is Nomadic Matt :

FAQs for becoming a travel blogger

What is a travel blogger.

A travel blogger is someone who enjoys sharing their travel experiences with a broader audience. A travel blog is a personal website that shares a collection of travel insights. Travel bloggers often earn an income from their blogs through advertisements, affiliate sales, or sponsored content.

How do I pick a travel blog niche to write about?

There are many different travel blog niches to choose from. It is important to pick a niche that you are passionate about. Research your niche carefully before choosing a topic. Some popular travel blog niches include budget, solo, luxury, and family travel.

How does writing a travel blog make money?

To make money from your travel blog, you need to attract a larger audience than just your family and friends. One way to do this is by participating in affiliate programs. This involves promoting products or services on your blog and earning a commission when someone buys something.

It takes time to build an audience and grow traffic. Therefore, don’t focus on making money right away. Instead, focus on satisfying your audience. Once you have a large enough following, you can then start taking advantage of the various options for earning money from your travel blog. A common way to make money is by selling advertising space on your blog or displaying ads from Google AdSense.

What is the perfect travel blog post title length?

The perfect length for the title of a travel blog post is between 8 and 12 words. Titles that are too long or too short are less likely to be shared on social media, which means they won’t get as much engagement. The best way to optimize your titles for SEO and engagement is to keep them between 8 and 12 words.

Is starting a travel blog worth it?

There’s no doubt that starting a travel blog is a lot of work. But with more people traveling now than ever, there’s still plenty of opportunity for new creators to join the fray. Not to mention, sharing your passion for travel with the world is an amazing feeling – and there’s no better way to do it than through your very own blog. So if you’re thinking about starting a travel blog, go for it! You won’t regret it.

Can I write about a trip without traveling experience?

Yes, you can write about travel without traveling. It is possible to write about your local area, past trips, or budget-friendly topics without ever having to travel. However, if you want to be a successful travel blogger, you need to have a tight niche that will set you apart from the many other bloggers out there. You may want to head out at least occasionally.

You could write about specific destinations, share your tips and tricks for traveling on a budget, or highlight unique experiences you’ve had locally or while traveling.

What are some travel blog writing examples for beginners?

There are a number of ways to write a travel blog. You can focus on the logistics of your trip, like packing lists and tips. You could also share your experiences and give readers a glimpse into what it’s like to travel to different places.

Additionally, you could write about food, culture, or history related to the places you visit. On the other hand, if you want to start writing a travel blog but don’t know where to begin, take a look at a list of top travel blogs . They are sure to give you inspiration and get your creative juices flowing.

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Guide to Writing a Travel Blog

Laura Kloot

Writing a travel blog is not only a fun way to remember your travels.

It can even be a money maker.

There are several ways you can monetize your blog to create a secondary, and maybe a primary, source of income. If you have decided to launch a travel blog, there are things you should do to ensure that your blog is designed for success – and attracts the attention of brands, sponsors, travel journalists, and PR companies.

Below is a step-by-step guide for how to create and write a successful travel blog.

Step 1: Start with Research for Your Travel Blog

Before you begin writing any of your content, or even selecting the name of your travel blog, you must invest some time in research. The best place to begin is by looking at the most popular travel blogs at the moment. Pay particular attention to travel bloggers who have achieved long-term success, as well as the newer travel bloggers who are quickly gaining momentum.

Take notes to highlight what the high-ranking travel blogs have in common, and what makes them stand out as different. This includes features such as the page layout, writing style, use of images, and video. The goal is not to copy what other bloggers are doing – but to see what works and what doesn’t, and for overall inspiration.

Step 2: Choose a Niche of Your Travel Blog

One thing you will notice when researching the most popular travel blogs is that they all have a niche that they cater to. Sometimes the niche is obvious, such as an adventure travel blog or budget travel blog, but sometimes it will be more understated than that. For example, a travel blog geared towards professional women in their mid-30s is an example of a very specific niche.

Selecting a niche is essential for everything, from keywords to the URL, writing style, and how to incorporate images. Being hyper-focused on a niche is also important if you want your travel blog to gain the attention of travel companies or brands, so they can gauge how well your blog speaks to their target audience.

Step 3: Choose a URL and Create Your Website

Before you begin writing a travel blog, you must first select a URL and build the website. Not as easy as it sounds! It is getting harder to find good URLs that are short, catchy, and contain keywords relevant to your target audience. A clever and memorable arrangement of two to four words is about right. Chances are you will need to go for a more unique combination and maybe even include your name in the URL. 

Whether you outsource your blog design or build your own blog on sites like Wix or WordPress, make sure it reflects your unique personality and travel journey. Take care that the layout is visually appealing and easy to read, and of course, looks great on mobile.

Step 4: Start Networking within the Travel Industry

Once your travel blog is up and running and you’ve published your first few posts, it’s time to begin networking. The primary places you want to focus your networking efforts are with your target audience and travel professionals.

Travel brands & professionals

Start by researching the most relevant brands, sponsors, journalists, and PR companies in your travel niche. Try to get specific names and contact information for the travel professionals you find – and reach out via email or social media DM to introduce yourself. The goal is to build a mutually beneficial relationship in which you blog to their benefit – in exchange for travel perks and other payments.

If possible, try to meet them in person. The last few years of COVID Zooming have taught us anything, it’s that there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction. If the contact is not in your local area, then Zoom is the next best thing. Try to meet in person next time you are traveling in their area.

Continue to check in regularly to create an ongoing relationship with your monetization partners, and follow up after every meeting.

Don’t let the size or scale of the travel brands or companies you source discourage you from reaching out. While PR companies do their own analytics to help determine which travel bloggers to call, it is your responsibility to take control of your success.

You can do this by engaging in ongoing communication, sharing sponsored blogs other travel bloggers have posted, and posting free content that is beneficial to the brands you are trying to attract the attention of – with the intent that it will eventually lead to monetized sponsorship.

This demands persistence on your part, but with consistency, it will pay off.

Travel bloggers

While you should connect with other travel bloggers on social media, also look for opportunities to connect with them in person and build F2F relationships. This is beneficial when it comes to guest blogging opportunities and referrals for travelers outside of their niche, and they may even be willing to provide some invaluable tips and tricks.

Offer to feature their sponsored posts on your blog; this can be a great tactic to draw the attention of a travel industry professional or brand who knows the other blogger but isn’t yet acquainted with your blog.

Social media

Social media will play an essential role, both in marketing your travel blog to readers and networking with others within the travel community. Friend and Follow as many travel professionals as you can find, and post consistently to help gain more followers in your niche – and to show travel professionals your level of dedication, and ability to generate attention.

Step 5: Continue to Travel, Journal, and Add New Posts on a Regular Basis

A critical ingredient when it comes to writing a travel blog is traveling frequently enough to have something new to blog about. So that you can fully enjoy your travels, and have new materials for your blog, begin a travel journal that you can refer back to when writing your blog posts when you return home.

The structure of your posts can vary; you could break them down by “Day 1 in Florence”, Day 2 in Florence”, etc., or you can post by specific topics such as “Food”, “Sights”, or “Rooms.” Set a goal to post several articles about each travel location, and feel free to spread them out over a week or two. Ensure that posts include the specifics that your readers are looking for, such as:

• Names of restaurants, cafes, hidden gems
• Details about what you booked or ordered
• Name of the company or website you booked on
• Name and address of hotel/accommodation
• Available transport options
• Price ranges for all activities
• What to wear/ what to pack
• What time of year you traveled
• Unique tips and tricks you discovered along the way

While it is essential to post consistently, you may not be traveling at all times. Posts in-between travel can be geared towards general travel tips, niche-specific travel tips, or some of your favorite travel locales or travel stories.

To boost your SEO, infuse your posts (without overdoing it) with well-researched keywords – and keep an eye on what percentage of your traffic comes from keywords, social media, and paid traffic.

Step 6: Cultivate Engaging Posts for Your Travel Blog

Writing a travel blog will require you to do more than share general travel information, or post about your daily itinerary. In order for readers to find your blog valuable, and keep coming back, it must be both informative and engaging, and bring a perspective that is fresh, unique, or otherwise different than all the other travel blogs out there. Here are a few tips to make your blog more engaging.

Writing style

Writing a travel blog is a personal experience, so you have much freedom when it comes to the tone of your writing. Write in a way that reflects your authentic voice and viewpoint. Include humor if you like, or a different perspective, and you can even share controversial opinions to get the buzz going.

Images and video

The goal of your blog is to inspire your readers, and get them excited about travel – and images and video are a must to achieve this. Consider investing in a high-quality camera or make sure your smartphone has a blog-worthy camera. Your blog posts should include images and videos of the area you are blogging about – the more, the better!

Talk to people who can enrich your content

Seek out opportunities to conduct interviews with local residents, business owners, popular influencers and personalities in the area, and relevant travel industry professionals. Even if the interviews are short and sweet, they will give your visitors an insider’s look at your travel location. Interviews work two-fold; they provide you with more info for your blog, and they increase your exposure, making you more appealing to tourism sponsors. If sponsors like what they see, they may offer you free travel perks – or other opportunities to monetize your blog.

Step 7: Explore Multiple Strategies for Monetizing Your Travel Blog

The last few steps have focused on the ways in which you can make your blog stand out by being engaging and visually appealing, which translates into more new traffic, and more repeat traffic. The more traffic to your blog, the more opportunities you have for monetization. While your number one target audience for monetization should be travel industry professionals, also consider:

• Google AdSense and other PPC options
• Native advertising
• Become an affiliate for travel-related products and businesses

Besides the tips above, you will need to aggressively promote your blog and build up a subscriber community to boost page views and engagement and gain the attention of potential monetization sources. Keep in mind the overall user experience, which should be entertaining, informative, tempting, and satisfying. The steps above will help you to achieve this.

As your visitors continue to flock to your site with regularity, brands and sponsors from the travel industry will soon follow.

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10 Travel Blog Writing Examples For Inspiration

Planning to be a travel writer? Don't start without looking at these 10 examples of exceptional travel writing! Plus, here's why you need a travel writing portfolio.

Shreya Bose

Written by Shreya Bose , edited by Protim Bhaumik , reviewed by Eric Hauch .

23. Feb 2023 , updated 30. Jun 2023

Nothing opens our minds quite like travel, does it? However, not all of us are lucky enough to travel more than once or twice a year (if that) while juggling a 9-5, school/housework, kids/pets, and everything else in between.

But there are certain people who actually choose to live a life of travel. No, I am not talking about trust fund babies but about the travel blogger.

Giving up the secure desk job to pursue travel stories, writing them, and getting paid is not the life for everybody. But I won't be lying if I say quite a few of us secretly (or not-so-secretly) wish we could live that life.

If you're thinking of embarking on a "job" that takes you around the world, and you think you can write travel blogs that delight and educate every reader, this article is for you. To get started, have a look at these 10 travel blog writing examples. The individuals discussed in this blog post are living the life you want, and exploring their work is a good way to start your travel writing career before building your unique voice and brand.

10 Amazing travel bloggers & their work (to inspire you to write your first blog)

Elizabeth chorney-booth.

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth is a Canadian writer exploring food, drink, travel, medical writing, and general interest topics. She is the weekly restaurant columnist for the Calgary Herald, a regular columnist on CBC Radio, and a weekly contributor to Canada.com 's travel section. Her work has appeared in multiple publications like the Globe and Mail, Culinaire, Bold Travel, Savour, Leap, OnBoard, and more.

Gwendolyn Richards

Gwendolyn Richards is a Calgary-based food and travel writer & photographer who loves patent shoes, bourbon, and burgers. She has also written and published a cookbook named Pucker. If you're looking to have travel adventures (of the stomach especially) in and around Calgary, her portfolio and blog are must-reads.

Jamie Carter

Jamie Carter combines travel blogging with writing about science, and his portfolio and blog showcase the coolest, most eclectic collection of articles and images you'll come across. His work has been published in Forbes, Travel+Leisure, Sky & Telescope, BBC Sky At Night, South China Morning Post, TechRadar, and WhenIsTheNextEclipse?

Jamie's blog: jamieacarter.com

Louise Goldsbury

Louise Goldsbury runs a famous travel blog that has won her the Best Travel Writer award at the National Travel Industry Awards twice. She has also been a 2022 finalist for the same. She writes as a freelance for The Australian, Escape, and Explore. She is also the Editor-at-large at Cruise & Travel magazine (Big Splash Media)

Louise's blog: louisegoldsbury.substack.com

Gina Rich is an award-winning freelance writer exploring topics around parenting, health, travel, and the natural world. She's also quite a coffee enthusiast, as her own travel blog will showcase.

Gina's blog: lovehopeandcoffee.com

Vicki Reeve

Vicki Reeve is a Cornwall/London-based freelance writer & editor who works on Departures International, Centurion, Compendium, and NetJets magazines, Vogue, Art Fund's Art Quarterly magazine, Elephant magazine, and Wylde (among others), and writes about Cornwall for the Mail on Sunday's travel section.

She is also a senior editor at Ultratravel magazine.

Salt in our Hair

Run by Hannah and Nick, two travel bloggers from the Netherlands, this award-winning blog has it all — travel stories, travel photography, travel tips, and even information for solo travelers.

By detailing their own travel adventures, Hannah and Nick provide helpful information and fun-laden itineraries for anyone looking to jet-set around the world.

This is a great travel blog example, encompassing everything from an adventure travel blog to laid-back travel ideas.

Hannah & Nick's blog: saltinourhair.com

The Blonde Abroad

Kiki has been traveling solo for years and collecting her experiences in her travel blog. She has visited over 70 countries and collates information specifically for solo female travelers. Of course, she also covers other categories like adventure travel, budget travel, couple travel, etc. But it's her tips for women traveling alone that really get her blog to stand out.

Kiki's blog: theblondeabroad.com

The Travel Book

Is it possible to travel while being environmentally conscious? The Travel Book says Yes!

It doesn't matter what your travel destination is, this blog will tell you how to have amazing trips without leaving too much of a negative impact on the ecology. This is a great resource if you're looking to travel internationally since those long plane rides are just the start of expanding our carbon footprint. Tips from Karoline and Rasmus (who run the blog) help you counteract that, without missing out on the most beautiful places on this planet.

Karoline and Rasmus' blog: thetravelbook.world

Be My Travel Muse

Much like Kiki, Kristin has also been traveling solo for over 9 years. Her tips about saving money and traveling safely without missing out on any adventures have led her blog to be one of the most popular ones in its niche. She attracts about five million readers per year, and I don't have to tell you how impressive that is.

Kristin's blog: bemytravelmuse.com

Now that you've seen some top-shelf travel blog writing examples, let's move on to a related question.

Are you planning to create a travel writing portfolio?

You've obviously noticed that the first few examples are portfolios rather than blogs. I included them on purpose because these portfolios actually provide a more comprehensive view of the writer's work at one glance than a blog would. In a blog, you'd have to click through different sections or scroll around to find actual articles.

In a portfolio, it's all right there on the front page. Moreover, if you're planning to write about travel for magazines, editorials, and other third-party publications, you need a portfolio. Clients usually don't have the patience to scan through your blog to find relevant articles. Additionally, if you're a professional writer of any kind, you're expected to have an updated portfolio that can be sent out in a second. Failure to meet this expectation immediately demotes you from their list of potential candidates.

Moreover, clients may not end up actually reading/viewing your best work if they are left to scroll by themselves. On the other hand, you can curate your portfolio so that your best work shows up first, and you get to your best professional foot forward.

Ok, so... how do I create a travel writing portfolio?

There are an overwhelming number of portfolio builders available today. You've probably already heard of some — Squarespace, WordPress, Clippings, etc. They're all excellent options, depending on your profession, requirement, and professional seniority.

Before creating my own writer portfolio, I went through quite a few of these tools before choosing Authory. I'm not saying you should choose it too (but you should if you're a writer), but just telling you why it stood out to me over the other, more established, name-brand portfolio makers .

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How to Write a Travel Blog

How to offer your readers an authentic travel journal

Travel blogs reveal the secrets and special points of interest for our dream destinations, describing personal experiences and making observations that cannot be found in any holiday catalogue. Re-living the experience is what makes a travel journal so appealing for readers. It allows their eyes and ears to travel to distant countries and unknown places before they actually decide to go there.

Travel is also a widespread topic in the world of literature. As early as the 19th century, people started to escape from their everyday lives by reading books. For the first time, sensational experiences such as the story of Robinson Crusoe or the hunt for the white whale, Moby Dick, mixed reality with fantasy. Utopian and fantasy stories such as Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth or Jonathan Swift’s famous satirical travel diary, Gulliver’s Travels, take the reader to distant and wondrous places. These places are not necessarily desirable or even safe to travel to, but a reader can safely experience the thrill of the journey through the book. The heroic journey, which originated from the ancient Greek Mythology, is still the basis of almost every good story.

The desire to travel is the reason why so many people read travel diaries even if they are not currently planning a holiday. And since our planet has plenty of far and wide destinations to offer, the travel journal market is booming like never before, so much so that travel costs or affordability factors are taking second place for the time being. Many people enthusiastically read about climbing tours in the Himalayas or kayaking in the Grand Canyon – without any serious desire to try out these thrilling adventures for themselves.

In this article, we are mainly focusing on commercial travel reports to encourage readers to book their next holiday in the subject destination as well as individual experiences that are directly related to corporate travel. The latter falls within the scope of influencer marketing and independent research for travel-loving Internet users. Even the largest tourism companies have now realised that their customers inform themselves in advance. Ads are increasingly being ignored – there is more demand for personal experience reports, travel diaries, photos and videos of other travellers . This has put local travel providers under greater pressure to deliver on the promises of their glossy brochures.

Your passion for travelling is the most important requirement in any case. What you will learn on this page:  

• what makes a good travelogue
• how to write a great travel journal
• how to create a travel blog with the right topics
• mistakes to avoid
• types of travelogue and experience reports
• which is the right CMS for travel blogs
• best examples of travel and holiday bloggers

What makes a good travelogue?

A good travel blog should encourage the reader to recreate the trip in their mind through your descriptions. It is about arousing the interest to travel to distant and exotic destinations. Your stories should encourage people to do the same and embark on a trip themselves. Some people simply don’t dare to experience the freedom of going on a backpacking trip through the mountains of Nepal, for example. But because you’ve explained how to do it, they are more likely to give themselves a push and follow your footsteps.

This is why a good travelogue must go beyond pure experience reports and be highly helpful to your readers. The more complicated the trip, the better you should, for example, be familiar with the necessary equipment, the environment and the laws of the respective country . Use your personal expertise or bring an expert into the team, whose experience stories can be turned into reports.

The layout also plays a big role, because the best texts are of no use if you cannot present them attractively. Create a webpage layout with meaningful headings, subheadings and paragraphs that loosen up the flow of text and break it down into easy to digest content. Images are extremely important because they attract attention and immediately provide an idea of what the content is about. Immersive videos can also be embedded in the articles. Some travel bloggers will even set the scene mainly as a video portal.

Always use responsive design to ensure that your travel reports are displayed optimally on mobile devices. This option is now standard for most themes and templates for CMS and website building tools.

Don’t delete any of your previously published content, since even old posts – especially if they ranked high – are still referred to frequently. Many people simply like to read stories and enjoy your writing style, while others may want to learn what has changed compared to the previous years. The more extensive your travel guide content becomes, the more it affects your status as an influencer. It will come across more trustworthy when it becomes clear that you have been travelling the world for years. Travel blogs with long-lasting appeal are good – but you have to earn this status with a lot of patience and exciting travel stories.

If you are writing about trips or activities that require special tools , make sure you use quality equipment. Many readers will be just as interested in the equipment and its correct usage as the actual travel report.

You are the deciding factor

Give your travel blog or portal a distinctive name that expresses the style of your travel stories . Introduce yourself to your audience and be as authentic as you were in all your texts and videos.

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The greatest art when writing travel reports is to remember feelings, impressions and moods and to incorporate them into your texts. The longer the trip to be described, the harder it is to authentically reproduce such emotional factors . Even small tips and tricks that you collect during your stay in a distant place will quickly be put at the back of the mind. In order to keep your memory fresh, you should take notes while you are travelling . This will make it easier for you to write your exciting travel reports later at your desk. Alternatively, you can blog on the go and share your experiences directly with the online community thanks to WLAN and Wi-Fi.

When writing a travel blog, it is best to always show a positive attitude. After all, you want your readers to follow your steps and book the same trip. Many people are stressed by their daily routines or their job and long to take a relaxing holiday. Show them how much fun you had on your travels and let your feelings flow into words.

Decide on a suitable tense and keep it the same as throughout the content. This is why the present tense can help to capture a special moment:

As the splattering waves hit our kayaks, we race rapidly with the glittering fish that come whizzing past us on the left and right of the boat.

The past tense always works best. It is particularly suitable for all quieter activities and also for longer trips. Impressive moments often gain more weight:

I’d never seen a more impressive starry sky than that night in the desert. Nobody wanted to go to sleep – we sat around the campfire until dawn with sweet fruits and tea.

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Possible topics for your travel blog:.

The choice of topics is limited only by your imagination and your travel experiences. Always keep your eyes and ears open while travelling so that you can write every interesting detail, observation and all your insights in your travel diary.

Here is an overview of topics that many readers love reading about online:

Accommodation:

Describe the quality and facilities of B&Bs, apartments or hotel rooms. Also highlight the fine details of the architecture or the beautiful view from the balcony. Was the staff friendly and competent? Were the sanitation facilities in order? Holidaymakers on backpacking, cycling or hiking trips want to know where there are overnight accommodations or places to camp. Perhaps on your last trip, you discovered a charming log cabin where you could warm up by the fireplace. For extreme travellers, an overhanging rock under which a crackling fire can be lit is a welcome place to sleep.  

Restaurants, bars, cafes and tea houses:

There are cultural and culinary hubs in every country. Whether cosy cafes in the old town of Paris, hip sushi bars in the streets of Tokyo or a small bar filled with cigar smell in Havana – if you write your experiences in lively and elaborate words, your readers will sit with you at the bar, lounge in the rattan chair or hang out next to you in the hammock. How did you find these places, what have you experienced there? The atmosphere often counts more than what’s on offer. You can also write about food and drinks in order to attract foodies.  

Culinary specialities from all over the world:

Food is one of the main reasons for many people to decide to travel to far and wide destinations. When you describe the best dishes on your travels, you should provide readers with mouth-watering details. A travel blog focused on food should also mention unusual delicacies for European readers. How about a bite of pufferfish in Japan or a piece of fermented shark in Iceland? In your food journal , feel free to describe how these dishes can be prepared at home. If your culinary story is tempting enough, the readers may soon hop on the plane to try the delicacies for themselves.  

Adventures and experiences:

You will experience an incredible number of adventures on your travels. It is often the small activities that will linger in your mind. So, in addition to describing the hugely loud and popular events , dedicate a few lines for the quiet moments. Perhaps you were particularly fascinated by an old inscription on a house wall or a cool mountain stream that refreshed you on a hot summer day. Write down how you felt during those moments. Even bad or negative experiences should be included in your travel diary. The way in which you have overcome problems or obstacles on your journey can be a guide for your readers on their travels. It is often the mishaps you experienced during your travels that are laughed at the most later.  

People and their customs:

It is the inhabitants of a country that give the place a true identity. Personal encounters, mixing with a foreign culture and trying out other lifestyles are part of every holiday experience. Talking to people who are from a different culture will reveal a completely new perspective on our world. Tell your readers about these experiences. Encounters with other travellers can also create interesting stories.  

Landscape and nature:

If your own country’s local pastures and forests are no longer inspiring you, a change of scenery is necessary. The wonderful landscapes and natural beauties of distant countries on postcards attract the travellers, but so should a travel blog. Tell your readers about the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean, the lush greenery of the Scottish Highlands or the rugged majesty of the Grand Canyon. Even if the beauty of a country is not the real reason for the trip, it will still complete your visit. Especially in times of increasing environmental awareness and the desire to get involved in environmental protection, nature trips are becoming ever-more popular. Today, safaris are more common with a camera than a rifle, while whales are better watched than hunted.  

Popular and lesser-known sights:

These are the cornerstones of all the classic holiday activities that go beyond sunbathing on the beach or by the pool. Many trips are designed from the outset to visit as many monuments, museums and historical buildings as possible. As a travel blogger, you tell your readers which of these places are really worth visiting. In addition, you should always look for lesser-known sights alongside the well-advertised attractions. List all the details that are important for travellers: where can you find tickets , when are the peak visiting times , what parking options are available and can the sights be reached on foot, by boat or by donkey and cart, etc.?

Here is some general information about travel arrangements and holiday destinations as part of your travel journal ideas:

What to pack:

Your readers will need to know what they should be taking with them to the country they are visiting. Some types of travel require special equipment – can it be transported to the holiday spot or rented there? It is generally advisable to create a what-to-pack list. Depending on the scope of the trip, you can even dedicate your own blog entry to the packing process. Also describe what kind of vehicle you are travelling with or list the necessary equipment for mountaineering, diving or paragliding. Keep in mind that in the role of an influencer, you have an impact on the purchasing decisions of your readers – only write about the equipment or travel accessories if you have actually tested their quality yourself.  

When is the best time to travel?

In the monsoon season, a holiday in the tropics won’t be a pleasant experience. When is it especially hot or cold in the subject country? Dates of popular festivals and events are also part of many holidaymakers’ travel itinerary.  

What health precautions should be taken?

Different vaccinations are often required before visiting tropical countries or destinations with poor health care facilities. Holiday resorts and hotels should also mention whether they are wheelchair friendly and suitable for people with mobility problems.  

What is the security situation of the country?

Not all countries are as politically stable as the ones in Central and Western Europe. Adventure trips such as jeep safaris, hiking or climbing tours often take you through less developed regions that are beyond the control of the respective country. Inform your readers openly and honestly if such risks exist.  

What are the laws for tourists?

There are no separate laws for tourists – they are subject to the same laws as the locals of the respective country and must comply with their regulations. For example, some countries have very strict dress codes in public , do not allow alcohol or strictly observe driving speed limits .  

What are the traveller’s obligations?

Does the accommodation need to be cleaned and tidied up before checking out? In some cases – for example on high-risk adventure trips – special health and safety training may be necessary in advance.  

Are there rental cars or other means of transportation offered?

If you don’t want to just lie by the pool whilst on holiday, you may have to hire a car, bicycle, or a boat . Make sure you write about your transportation experiences in your travel blog. While it should be easy to get a rental car in mass tourism locations, it may be necessary to book it in advance in the less developed countries.  

What to do in case of travel cancellations?

For example, will a percentage of the travel expenses be payable even in the event of cancellation? What can your readers do if they have to end their holiday prematurely due to the fault of the travel provider? For such legal questions, we generally recommend that you seek the advice of a lawyer so that you do not give false or outdated advice to your readers.  

Where can I exchange currency or get cash out?

Since nobody wants to be left without cash when travelling, this is an extremely important point, especially for adventure travellers in distant countries.  

Any recent changes to be made aware of?

Nothing stays the same in a country and even untouched holiday destinations can change over time. It can be either a man-made or natural occurrence, such as a new construction site, changes to the country’s law, floods, earthquakes, or even war. It is, therefore, recommended to write regular updates about your favourite places so that your readers know whether they can still find those sights or places to stay that you had previously described. For example, is that cosy little beach bar you had mentioned before still there? Are the old hiking routes still accessible or have weeds overtaken the trails? Are daring tourists still allowed to participate in the Running of the Bulls event in Pamplona?

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Things to avoid in a good travelogue

Long before YouTube, Instagram, travel blogs or TV holiday shows came about, there were slide shows. These consisted of mini-photos – the slides – being shown on a screen via a projector. Some people may recall such experience at a family gathering in a darkened room. If you belong to that generation, then you might agree that such slide shows were like watching paint dry… ultimately very boring. A countless number of photos pass by an increasingly sleepy audience under the monotonous rattling of a projector, followed by the uninspiring comments from the speaker saying things like: “Anna and I are standing by the pool here”. The few good photos that do appear pass too quickly and so do the interesting stories.

We are in no way knocking this old technology since slide shows could be quite funny. In fact, slide shows can be quite useful as long as the presenter makes a selection of the best pictures in advance and has really great stories to tell. So be sure to provide your readers with plenty of great photos or stories. A high-quality image in which composition, colours and image sections blend well together or capturing a very special moment is worth more than a whole series of pictures with interchangeable themes. What’s more, there should be no room for boredom.

A travelogue should obviously be free of misinformation . Nothing is more disappointing than arriving at the holiday resort and facing a completely different scene. Even if you describe your own facilities, or write on behalf of a travel agent, you should be careful not to go overboard. Of course, circumstances can change over time, but a recent travelogue must give readers the opportunity to adjust to any possible changes. For example, is construction site noise to be expected in a certain period of time? Can beaches be closed due to jellyfish, blue algae or similar seasonal phenomena?

Different types of travel guides and blogs

An online travel journal can be created using different media and content. For example, rankings and lists in which travel destinations or holiday locations are compared tend to be very popular with readers. It is generally advisable to accompany your travel report with photos. This is because pictures complement your texts in a vivid way and record the most important stages and experiences of your trip. Actually, no travel report is complete without pictures since they provide readers with a closer look at the destination , thus prompting them to book a trip themselves. An important tip: by using your own pictures you prove that you have actually been there and experienced all the described points of interest in person.

• Create your own website: More information about CMS can be found below.
• Create your travel diary: Gather your experiences using photos and texts in an appealing diary form layout.
• Put your photo story together using your Instagram posts . You can also expand and continue these stories live from your holiday.
• Social media stories: In addition to Instagram, you can share your travel experiences in quick and snappy posts with beautiful pictures on Facebook, Google+, WhatsApp and other channels.
• Write in-depth blogs about your travels and combine them with photos and videos.
• E-books are a great way to publish extensive travel reports in book form without the help of a publisher. Advice, travel novels, illustrated books… the sky’s the limit so use your imagination!
• Travel videos: With its streaming services and video portals, the Internet is now well ahead of television. If possible, you should try to back up your reports from time to time using videos.
• Hold lectures: The more exotic your trip, the more viewers will be willing to pay admission for a lecture. A particular advantage of this strategy would be: you can talk to your readers directly, get feedback and strengthen the bond with your fans.

Content Management Systems for travel reports

In addition to accounts on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, you should also create an Internet presence that belongs only to you. In addition to various modular website systems, content management systems (CMS) are particularly suitable for this task. Among these software solutions, the open-source system, WordPress, stands out because it was specially developed for blogging purposes. WordPress is very easy to use so you can create your travel blog without external help.

Since it is one of the most widely used CMS worldwide, you will find thousands of different design templates and plug-ins for WordPress that can be used to expand and personalise your page. You can even create an online shop if you want to sell travel accessories, equipment or other travel-related products. Of course, there are other CMS options that you can use for your online travel guide.

An important tip: remember to secure your domain with the name of your blog from early on. It would be very annoying to plan your entire website and then find out that your desired domain name has already been taken.

Examples of successful UK-based travel bloggers

It’s always good to find role models and inspiration from successful travel bloggers. Here are a few examples:

Vicky Flip Flop Travels

The high ranking travel blog from the UK travel writer, Victoria Philpott , shows how to travel the world on any budget. For anyone who wants to travel on a shoestring or is looking for a luxury destination , Vicky has covered the world’s most interesting and inspiring places as well as must-see festivals. The aim of this travel blogger is to give her readers the knowledge and courage to embark on the journey on their own.  

Helen in Wonderlust

Helen Davies is an avid travel writer based in the UK with a special love for Africa. Her epic trips to this diverse continent have led her to gain a huge following on social media sites.  

The Petite Cook

Andrea is a London-based self-taught chef with a large following (over 150,000) on YouTube and other social media sites. Her blog shows her love of authentic foods  

This is an award-winning cruise blog by Dave Monk , which started in 2005 and covers over 27 cruise lines. Dave has also written for Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, and Daily Star, to name some of the few newspapers. His latest blog is the top ten must-visit cruise destinations for 2020.

The best travel blog always comes from the heart

If you enjoy travelling, let your passion flow into your blog posts. Unless you are already blogging live from the subject country, a travel diary will help you to remember the most important experiences.

Experienced authors can transform storytelling into exciting blog posts. If you lack the time or experience to write texts that awaken the senses in your readers, you can use external copywriters . As a travel blogger, you live the dream of many people. We wish you a lot of fun and great experiences on your next travels – and of course, good luck writing your travel reports!

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How To Write and Manage a Travel Blog

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This article was co-authored by Melissa Newman and by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman . Melissa Newman is a Social Media Strategist & Content Developer based in Bristol, Pennsylvania. With six years of experience, she specializes in social media strategy, content development, and community management. Melissa earned an MS in Digital Innovation in Marketing from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and a BS from Temple University. She also holds certifications from Facebook, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and HubSpot Academy. Melissa has won awards for her social media campaigns, including the Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Use of Social Media, a Hermes Creative Award, and an Azbee Award for Best Social Media Campaign. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 179,190 times.

Travel stories, with their myriad trials, tribulations, and adventures, are made for sharing. Today, the best way to do this is by starting a travel blog. While writing your blog seems daunting, in reality, the sheer number of blogging platforms out there has made it easier than ever. With some patience and creativity, anyone can blog about their adventures with ease. This article will help you create your travel blog.

Building Your Blog

• Each hosting site will offer a different strength. WordPress is quite user-friendly for beginners, while Substack allows your blog to function more as a newsletter. Even Tumblr remains a viable option, perhaps for writers who plan to emphasize pictures in their posts.
• While almost all blogging sites offer a free version, some also offer paid versions that grant you access to a wider variety of features and customization options. Consult these options carefully when deciding what is best for your blog and its long-term ambitions.

• You can host your blog on any site and have it redirect to a URL that you own.

• Is your blog just meant to keep friends and family in the loop about your travels, or do you hope to reach a wider audience?
• What kind of perspective do you bring to a new place or country? Are you a foodie looking to compare different recipes, or an expat adapting to a new culture? Perhaps a photographer looking to capture something new?
• What can you teach people from your trip? Are you an inventive budgeter, a student of art and history, or a camping guru? [2] X Research source

• Pictures: If you plan on using a lot of photos, choose a layout that offers lots of pictures on the screen at once. Many layouts have a homepage or top bar with slideshows or a collage of your pictures, making them front and center for your viewers. Often, these templates show off big, high-quality photos.
• Essays: Consider your margins and your font here. You want a layout that is easy to read and doesn't distract viewers from the words on the page.
• Mixtures: If you plan on posting a bit of everything, consider a simple, scrolling design. These usually give small clips of pictures or text in chronological order, with the latest post up top, allowing your viewer to scroll through and get an idea of what each post is about. [3] X Research source

• Try to avoid hyphens, numbers, and odd symbols or spellings whenever possible.
• Make sure your URL and blog name are the same. This will help people find your blog, and it'll make returning users less confused.
• Avoid changing your domain name and/or blog name frequently, if at all. You should decide on one blog name in advance that you know you won't change later.
• Try not to look like you're impersonating an existing blog or company. Search your blog name to see if there are companies with similar names, and try changing it.
• If you plan on blogging from a single location, consider incorporating that new city or country into your title.

• Know when you will have time to write posts and let people know your "posting days."
• When out of service, write multiple posts. You can then schedule them all when you're back in internet range. Learning how to use your site's "Schedule Post" allows you to write many posts at once, then put them up every few days. This is perfect if you'll be leaving service again. [5] X Research source

• The "Contact" page can also be a good way to receive feedback on your writing, and to redirect readers to your social media pages.

Writing Great Content

• Oftentimes, writing is best at the very end of the day, right before bed, or right when you wake up. You'll be able to reflect on the day you just had, then move on to the next one. [6] X Research source
• Be sure to take lots of pictures while you travel. Your readers will love to see lots of visuals related to your topic. And even if you choose not to include them in your work, they will act as helpful visual cues/reminders while writing!

• Dedicate posts to describing cultural differences, like a post on food, a post on public transportation, a post on morning rituals, etc.
• Dive deeply into one specific area, like a neighborhood or a hidden location.
• Teach your readers how to do something, like how to plan their own trip, how to dress like a native, how to order at a restaurant, etc.
• Travel blogging should remain insightful and informative, but don't be afraid to add a personal touch! Making yourself familiar to your readers is what will keep them coming back for more.

• Stick to the schedule you promised your readers as much as possible. If you promised three posts a week, try not to publish any more or any less. [7] X Research source

• You may be writing a blog, but feel free to consult professional travel writing for inspiration as well. Publications like Outdoor Magazine and National Geographic may have covered similar topics or locations. [8] X Research source

• Take some videos of great events or post a link to a song you heard. Engage the reader as much as possible so that they feel like they're on your trip with you.
• If you don't have any photos or videos of your own, you can still find high-resolution images online to complement your writing. Just don't pass such pictures off as your own!
• If you need to edit your photos, there are several free and paid photo editors out there. Pixlr and VSCO are two user-friendly options, while Adobe Photoshop remains the industry standard for those more comfortable with their photo editing skills.

Monetizing Your Blog

• If you are interested in finding corporate sponsors, Instagram may be your best bet for self-promotion. Several companies scour Instagram for influencers to provide with online codes or product samples.

• Be sure to familiarize yourself with SEO so your own posts can be found as easily as possible online.

• With an affiliate program, you are given a personalized link. Simply distribute this link in your posts, and receive a kick-back when users click the link and make a purchase.
• You are probably already recommending various services and attractions in your writing anyway, so why not monetize those recommendations?
• While you may also consider contextual advertising through a service like Google Ads, or selling ad space the old-fashioned way, affiliate marketing strikes the best balance between proper payout and ease of use.
• Once you have built a large enough of a following, you may find it quite easy to sell your own ads, maximizing your profits along the way.

• Because your blog would take the form of a newsletter, Substack might be the best service to use if you want to explore a subscription model.

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8 Simple Tips: How to Write a Travel Blog Post (With Examples)

Did you know that bloggers who publish 16 travel blog posts a month get 4.5x more leads than bloggers that publish four times a month? 

An increase in traffic to your travel blog is proportional to an increase in blog posts. Blogs that have published 21 to 53 posts can increase traffic by as much as 50%. 

To have a successful blog, you need good travel posts and you need a significant amount.

It’s easy to say but not so easy to do, right?

In this article you will find out how to:

Choose a topic that will rank in Google Find niche travel post ideas Quickly plan your post (example template included) Craft a winning headline Write a killer intro (real blog examples included) End your post on a high!

Table of Contents

Choose a Great Idea

Consider the following when picking your travel blog post topic.

• How will your post give value to the reader?

Is it niche content?

What are your audience and readers looking for?

Do they need you to solve a problem? Do they need specific information on a destination?

Think about questions they might type into Google to get answers.

What’s the public transport system like in …. ? How do I catch a bus in …. ? Where can I get vegan food? What are the best beaches for families? What’s the weather like in April? What’s the best hostel for a female traveler? The best hotels for disabled tourists?

Google Is Your Friend

Google can be extremely useful when choosing a niche for a travel blog post. Google will actually tell you what people are looking for. Do a google search for travel subjects that you have an interest in. You will find many google searches  show a box like the one below, giving specific questions that other people type into the search engine. I Googled the “best beaches in Spain”. As part of the search results, the following question box came up:

These questions can make great information to include in an article you may be writing about beaches in Spain.

Other Questions To Ask Yourself Include:

What inside knowledge do you have that people want to know but can’t find elsewhere?

To get ideas you can search on forums such as Trip Advisor and Reddit. See what questions people are asking and answer them in a blog post. You can then link back to your blog posts to answer the question in the forum.

Niche content is targeted content that is aimed at specific readers.

Travel blogging is a competitive market. There are many well-established travel blogs and you will be competing with them in the google search results.

Niche content is often easier to rank in Google as there is less competition.

But you need to make sure people are searching for what you are writing about, otherwise, you won’t get traffic.

Some potential niche ideas:

• Holidays and travel for families with teenagers.
• Travel for people with disabilities
• Travel and food – restaurants, food markets, food production, cooking around the world…
• A unique destination that you know inside out.
• Travel with fitness (running on holiday, yoga retreats…)
• Answer the questions other bloggers aren’t on a specific destination or trip

Again, check what questions people are asking on trip advisor and other forums to get ideas.

If you can find a gap in the market, your blog posts are more likely to rank on google as they will have less competition.

Once you have found a winning niche post idea, you can drill down on the topic and write more in that area.

It can be easier to become an expert in a niche area and your readers will come back for more information.

Your entire blog doesn’t have to be about one niche but starting with some focused ideas can help build credibility and still reach a huge amount of readers.

If you want more suggestions of blog ideas, check out this post on 84 travel blog post ideas your readers will love. 

Start with a Post Outline

You’ve chosen your topic. Now, it’s time to outline the post.

Have a simple structure for your post to make it easier and quicker to write. It keeps your writing focused.

An outline can be as simple as having a list of 10 or 12 subheadings to organize your content and write about.

Here is an example outline for an ultimate city travel guide post:

To save time, you can reuse outlines. Write a few basic posts and turn them into templates for others.

Use the same outline for all your city guides, another outline for you how to posts, another one for top 10 tips posts etc.

Craft An Attention-Grabbing Heading.

You’ve chosen your topic and outlined your post

Next, it’s time to write a catchy headline.

It can be worth brainstorming a few ideas and picking the best one.

Start with a working title and keep editing and changing it, until you are happy.

There are a few headline rules to follow:

• Make sure it includes your keywords
• Keep the headline under 70 characters so it doesn’t cut off in the search engine
• Make it sexy. How? Use strong words. Powerful, blockbuster, brilliant. Consider alliteration “Perfect plan” or “Foolproof formula!

There are specific types of blog posts that perform well. They can be a good basis for your travel blog post headline. Here are five examples:

1.) Listicles – Numbered posts are very popular. Example: 42 Ways You Can Make Money and Travel the World | Wandering Earl

2.) The “Best” Headlines. Powerful for SEO because people type the word best a lot when they are searching on google. Example: The Best Time to Visit Israel | The Points Guy

3.) How To Posts. Another Powerful phrase for SEO. Example: How To To Visit Egypt On a Budget | Nomadic Matt

4.) Ultimate Guide to a Destination or Skill. Use your inside knowledge to write an in-depth guide. Example: The Ultimate Guide to Travelling When You Have No Money | Nomadic Matt

5.) Experience Headlines. This is where you teach people what you have learned in your travels. Example: 12 things I’ve Learned Through Living in Spain | MigratingMiss

Check out more tips on how to craft a catchy headline quickly. 

A Powerful Introduction

Once your reader has clicked through via your headline, you need to keep them on the page.

There are many ways to do this.

A short and snappy sentence that arouses curiosity often works.

It could be a shocking statistic. An interesting story. A burning question. A promise to solve a problem. Or a quote.

Here are some travel blog introduction examples:

A Quote Emily Dickinson once said, “To shut our eyes is Travel.” I disagree From: Will the Coronairus change how you live? It will for me. | Nomadic Matt

An Interesting Story Let’s ride a motorbike through Borneo “I was thinking to myself, this is crazy. I’m riding a motorbike through Borneo with two people I met only a few days ago.” From: Off-the-Beaten Path: Motorbiking Borneo | BeMyTravelMuse

Burning questions Have you ever asked yourself, “How will I possibly make money while traveling?” or “How will I survive on the road?” or maybe “How can I start traveling when I don’t have much money?”. From: 42 Ways You Can Make Money and Travel the World | Wandering Earl

And here is one I just put together:

Promise to solve a problem: In London? Short on time? Take my suggested 48 hour whirlwind tour. The most efficient and cost effective way to see all the major landmarks in this amazing city.

Write for the Internet

Most people won’t read your articles word for word.

Maybe they will when they realise how great you are. But when they first land on your page, they will be scanning.

This is why you have to write travel posts that allow people to scan as well as read.

Scannable text has the following elements:

• Short sentences.
• Subheadings.
• Short paragraphs.
• Bullet points
• Larger font
• White space

You can also highlight pieces of text in different ways. Have important parts in bold , italics, or in a slightly different font. Pictures and images break up the text. And perhaps the most important point of all:

Use Your Own Voice

Forget what you were taught about writing formally at school.

Writing blogs is about connecting with your reader. To do this you need to have a conversation with them.

How do you keep a conversational tone?

• Keep the language simple
• Try and address the reader like you would if you were chatting.
• Tell stories – think about what you do when you speak to people. You tell them stories about your day. People connect with stories. But make your stories human and interesting. Share your fails as well as your achievements. The goal is to identify with other humans as a flawed human being yourself.
• Create an imaginary reader. One good way to help achieve a good conversational tone is to write a profile of the person you are writing for. Create a persona with a name, job, occupation and lifestyle. Imagine you are having a conversation with them. What questions are they asking? Write like you are talking to them and a conversational tone will come naturally.

Photographs

I don’t need to tell you that photographs are important in a travel blog.

Take and share lots. Practice photography as well as writing.

Photos inspire your reader. They will evoke emotions of desire to see the places you write about.

Therefore it important to learn the basics of taking a good photo.

Invest in good gear. And learn how to edit photos.

Images and photographs are also brilliant for improving your SEO.

Have a memorable conclusion

Don’t let a well crafted blog post tail off.

How do you do this?

Leave your readers what something to remember, inspire or call them to action.

An amazing photo A bonus tip An insightful lesson you’ve learned from your experience. Something they can do next.

There are your 8 tips.

But I’m going to finish with the most important point of all.

Just write.

Have fun with it.

Write what you know. Write what you love. Write what excites you.

But the important thing is to write. Yes, you’ll write bad posts. Yes, you’ll write posts that won’t get any traffic. But this is a right of passage for any blogger. You’ll learn how as you go. But you won’t learn anything until you publish and then publish again.

Get started. Write your first blog post. And enjoy!

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7 Inspiring Travel Blog Examples For 2024

How many travel blogs can you name off the top of your head?

If you can’t name any or can only name a few, you’re in the right place because we’ve crafted a list of the most inspiring travel blog examples from around the web.

Travel blogs are one of the most popular blogging niches on the web, and our list covers quite a few sub niches within that space.

We even include details on the types of content, income streams and social media platforms these blogs use.

We used a few different tools to uncover the following metrics for each blog:

• Domain Authority (DA) – MozBar
• Estimated Traffic by Monthly Views – Similarweb
• Load Time – Pingdom (Washington, D.C. Test Server)
• Content Management System (CMS) – Wappalyzer

The list is arranged from highest to lowest amount of traffic. Let’s take a look.

The most inspiring travel blog examples

• Nomadic Matt – Run by nomadic traveler Matt Kepnes and his team of fellow travelers. Blog focuses on budget travel, publishing travel guides, tips and more.
• The Broke Backpacker – Run by a team of nomadic, backpacking travelers. They share travel gear reviews, tips on how to travel on a budget, advice on backpacking and more.
• The Planet D – Husband-and-wife travel blog run by nomadic married couple Dave and Deb, who share travel tips and guides through engaging list posts.
• Our Escape Clause – Another husband-and-wife travel blog run by younger couple Jeremy and Kate. They share travel stories and tips on traveling in the USA and Europe.
• Salt in Our Hair – A well-designed collection of travel advice by Dutch couple Nick and Hannah.
• The Blonde Abroad – This blog is run by an all-female team led by Kiki, AKA “The Blonde Abroad.”
• Charlotte Plans a Trip – A one-woman blog run by Charlotte of The Netherlands, who shares personal travel stories and tips with the world.

1. Nomadic Matt

DA: 74 | Traffic: 1.4 million+ per month | Load Time: 1.21s | CMS: WordPress

Nomadic Matt is a well-known, even famous travel blog, receiving over 1.4 million visits per month.

The blog was founded by and is still owned by The New York Times best-selling author Matt Kepnes, who wrote How to Travel the World On $50 a Day .

Matt founded the blog in 2008 after quitting his job two years prior to travel around the world on a budget. His goal is to teach people how to travel on a budget just as he did when he was starting out.

He’s been to over a 100 countries and territories ever since.

Now, he and his team work hard to produce new content, keep the Nomadic Network travel community active, and run FLYTE, a non-profit that makes travel more accessible to underprivileged youth.

Nomadic Matt publishes new content every few days to a wide range of categories.

They include categories for specific continents, types of travel, such as Family Travel, Female Travel and Couples Travel, and general travel-related categories, including Travel Gear, Travel Lists and Travel Tips.

Each post’s metadata excludes an author name, and there’s no author box.

However, the posts are written in first person, and there’s an email opt-in box in the sidebar that features a picture and first-person blurb about Matt, which makes it seem as though each post is written by him.

The blog mostly publishes specific guides, such as a guide on Japan’s rail system or a guide on the best hostels in Auckland.

You’ll also find personal blog entries and somewhat investigative posts, such as “Is Tulum Safe?”

Each post is written in long-form style and uses a lot of images.

The most unique element is a feature box at the bottom of each post. It’s different for each post and contains a snapshot of travel tips for the post’s destination topic.

Income streams

Nomadic Matt uses ads on blog post pages: one in the sidebar and another at the bottom of the browser’s viewport. Both are sticky, so they remain in view as the reader scrolls down the page.

They also use affiliate links in blog posts and sell guidebooks for specific countries.

Matt has a couple of online courses that teach fellow travelers how to become a travel blogger.

One costs $79/month or $199 per quarter while the other costs a one-time fee of $99.

The blog’s sister company The Nomadic Network hosts travel tours that net the blog a four-digit payout per spot booked.

Matt also advertises his books on the homepage of the blog and a few other places, such as the website’s About page.

Social media activity

Nomadic Matt is active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

They receive most of their engagements from Instagram and TikTok, a few hundred likes and views per post with some reaching a few thousand.

2. The Broke Backpacker

DA: 58 | Traffic: 1.2 million+ per month | Load Time: 307ms | CMS: WordPress

The Broke Backpacker , as the name suggests, is another travel blogging website filled with tips on how to travel on a budget full time.

It was founded in 2013 and is run by a mixed bunch of individuals who all share a passion for travel.

Along with the average travel tips and guides that all travel blogs publish, The Broke Backpacker focuses on topics like travel gear and working abroad.

The Broke Backpacker updates posts regularly, so it’s hard to determine how many posts they publish per month.

However, the blog is quite active with multiple writers contributing to it, so the site is always pushing out new content.

While the site has a Blog page, they don’t insert a link to it in their navigation menu as most blogs do.

Their navigation menu features multiple parent and child categories instead, including parent categories for continents and major territories, and categories named Budget Travel, Work & Travel, Gear, and Travel Tips.

Common topics this blog covers include gear reviews, list posts for travel destinations in specific areas, many additional list post topics, and budget backpacking.

The blog publishes longform posts with at least one image underneath each heading. Each image even has a cheeky caption underneath it, such as “two broke backpackers are better than one.”

The Broke Backpacker’s monetization strategy is built entirely around affiliate marketing .

They use affiliate links for hostels, hotels, flights and products they review.

The Broke Backpacker has social media accounts for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest but are not very active on any of them.

They receive a few dozen engagements when they do post.

3. The Planet D

DA: 63 | Traffic: 703,000+ per month | Load Time: 680ms | CMS: WordPress

The Planet D is a husband-and-wife travel blog that covers a wide range of travel topics, not just traveling on a budget.

Dave and Deb have been married for over 25 years and developed a love of traveling in the early 2000s after taking several trips to Asia, Africa, South America and Central America.

However, the couple found themselves in a rut over time and “didn’t inspire each other anymore.” They started the blog in 2007 as a way to reconnect and share their travel stories with the world.

They’ve traveled to over 120 countries since starting the blog and have been featured by Forbes, BBC, CNN, National Geographic and CBC.

The Planet D publishes new posts every few days and updates old posts regularly. Posts are published by guest authors and “The Planet D Team.”

Parent categories include Travel Planning, Inspirational Stories, Travel Itineraries, Digital Lifestyle (for posts on living a digital nomad lifestyle), and Travel Tips.”

The blog publishes list posts primarily, usually on a specific topic for a specific city, such as “best dishes to try in the Philippines” or “best things to do in [insert city name here].”

They use long-form posts with a lot of images.

The Planet D uses a few ads on blog post pages.

They’re displayed along the bottom of the viewport, in the site’s sidebar and within the post itself.

A pop-up video ad also appears in the bottom, right-hand corner.

The blog also affiliate links for bookings in addition to ads.

The Planet D is active on social media, specifically Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.

They receive most of their engagements from Instagram and YouTube.

While the blog hides their like counts on Instagram, the list of people who liked each post is quite lengthy when you scroll through it.

Their YouTube channel has over 60,000 subscribers, and a number of their videos have a few hundred thousand views.

4. Our Escape Clause

DA: 43 | Traffic: 650,000+ per month | Load Time: 903ms | CMS: WordPress

Our Escape Clause is another husband-and-wife blog. This one is run by full-time travel bloggers Jeremy and Kate.

The couple took a six-month trip around the world in the mid 2010s and enjoyed it so much, they decided to keep going.

They launched their travel blog not long after.

They post travel tips and guides for traveling in the United States and Europe (with a heavy focus on Italy), all while sharing their own travel adventures.

They’ve traveled to over 50 countries in five continents since 2016.

Our Escape Clause publishes a few posts per month .

Some of their categories include Travel Planning, Stories, Packing and Long-Term Travel. They also have tags for individual travel destinations and itineraries.

They have a huge focus on traveling in the United States and Italy, so you’ll find two top-level menu items reserved for these destinations.

Posts are published under Kate’s name.

They’re written in long-form format and use a lot of images, definitely more than the previous travel websites on this list.

Most travel photography images have Jeremy, Kate or their dog Ranger in the shot, giving this blog a more personal tone that some travel blogs don’t have.

Our Escape Clause uses ads on blog post pages: a sticky ad at the bottom of the viewport, a sticky ad in the sidebar and a few throughout each post’s body.

The blog also uses affiliate links, including a few from Amazon .

Our Escape Clause is active on Instagram, where they receive a few hundred likes and a few dozen comments per post.

5. Salt in Our Hair

DA: 50 | Traffic: 500,000+ per month | Load Time: 778ms | CMS: WordPress

Salt in Our Hair is a travel blog by Dutch couple Nick and Hannah.

The blog originally started as an Instagram account, which the couple launched during their first backpacking trip.

They posted daily and decided to launch a blog under the same name a little over six months later in mid 2016.

Nick had experience in web design while Hannah was skilled as a graphic designer.

This allowed them to build one of the most beautifully-designed blogs in the travel blogging space, which is still going strong today.

Salt in Our Hair publishes guides, reviews and list posts to a number of different categories, such as different categories for specific travel destinations in Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Other categories include Travel Tips, Digital Nomad, Sustainable Travel, Budget, Tech and Lifestyle.

As the blog’s About page states, most of the writing is done by Nick while Hannah takes care of visuals.

The blog publishes long-form posts with stunning images accompanying each one.

Salt in Our Hair uses quite a few income streams , starting with multiple ads on blog post pages in the following locations: sticky ad at the bottom of the viewport, sticky ad in the sidebar and a sticky pop-up video ad.

They also use affiliate links for booking sites and photography gear.

Lastly, the blog has an online shop filled with digital products, including ebooks, Lightroom presets, mobile video filters, photo prints and the couple’s travel tips in Google Maps locations.

Salt in Our Hair is active on Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest but receive the majority of their engagements from Instagram.

They still publish gorgeous travel photos and videos to Instagram. Images receive a few thousand likes per post, but videos often receive tens of thousands of likes.

6. The Blonde Abroad

DA: 60 | Traffic: 270,000+ per month | Load Time: 1.28s | CMS: WordPress

The Blonde Abroad is one of the most successful travel blogs in the solo travel niche.

It’s run by an all-female team and was founded by Kiki, “The Blonde Abroad,” who traded a seemingly-glamorous life in Hollywood for one filled with philanthropic work abroad.

She launched The Blonde Abroad not long after.

Now, she and her team help other female solo travelers get started on their own journeys with over 1,500 blog posts, detailed guides, consulting services and travel tours.

The Blonde Abroad publishes content to a wide range of categories, namely Solo Travel, Girls Trip, Packing Guides, Blogging Tips, Couples Travel and Budget Tips.

However, after 1,500 posts, the blog has covered and continues to cover all sorts of different travel types.

That means you’ll also find categories like Female Travel, Luxury Travel, Adventure Travel, Student Travel, Volunteer Travel and Eco Travel.

The blog even has tags for individual destinations.

Plus, even though Kiki works with a team these days, the website is still branded as her own personal blog, so you’ll also find all sorts of personal blog entries and lifestyle blog posts.

And like Nomadic Matt, a blurb about Kiki displays in the sidebar, which is done in lieu of author metadata or an author box.

The blog publishes a mix of short and medium-form posts but uses large images to make it seem as though posts are longer than they are.

Many images feature Kiki.

The Blonde Abroad has a lot of income streams, including ads that display on blog post pages.

Specifically, they use a sticky ad at the bottom of the viewport, another sticky ad in the sidebar and a few fixed ads in the body of blog posts.

They also use affiliate links, including affiliate links from Amazon.

Kiki has become quite familiar with travel photography over the years, so you’ll also find a shop filled with Lightroom presets and art prints .

The blog also offers travel services, including consulting and travel tours through a sister site TBA Escapes.

The Blonde Abroad is active on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Kiki has a YouTube channel with over 37,000 subscribers and a total of 3.1 million video views, but she hasn’t posted in a couple years.

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She receives most of her engagements from Instagram and Facebook where she receives a few thousand and a few hundred likes respectively.

7. Charlotte Plans a Trip

DA: 28 | Traffic: 105,000+ per month | Load Time: 2.56s | CMS: WordPress

Charlotte Plans a Trip is an adventure travel blog run by Dutch woman Charlotte, who travels the world with her husband Ries.

The blog is primarily a hub for her own personal travel stories. But because she’s become quite an avid traveler, she also publishes travel tips and destination guides.

The couple has visited over 25 countries in North America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

Charlotte Plans a Trip publishes posts to a small handful of parent categories, including Personal, Tips & Tricks, and Travel Guides.

Smaller categories include Diary, Budget Tips, Travel Photography, Packing Lists, Hotel Guides and Itineraries.

She publishes short to medium-form posts that use a lot of images.

There are also a few long-form posts here and there.

Charlotte Plans a Trip uses ads and affiliate links to monetize her travel blog.

Sticky ads display at the bottom of the viewport as well as in the sidebar. There are also fixed ads in each post’s body text.

She also creates sponsored posts and offers consultancy services, including coming up with personalized itineraries.

Charlotte Plans a Trip is active on Instagram and Instagram alone.

She receives a few dozen to a few hundred likes per post.

Final thoughts

That concludes our list of travel blog examples.

These blogs come in a wide range of traffic, from blogs that receive hundreds of thousands of views per month to ones that barely reach over 100,000.

Some use teams, and some are run by couples who split responsibilities across their blogs.

Yet despite these differences, we can spot a number of different trends across each blog.

The first is the type of content they create.

While some blogs have a particular angle or cover all travel types, all of these blogs have categories and posts aimed at traveling on a budget.

This tells us that budget travel is its own sub niche within the travel blogging space.

The second trend we noticed is income streams.

Some blogs sell their own Lightroom presets, guidebooks and art prints. Some offer consulting services and host travel tours.

Income streams all travel blogs seem to have in common are ads and affiliate marketing.

So, if you’re just getting started with your own travel blog, consider looking into these income streams first.

Blogger favorites AdThrive and Mediavine are fantastic ad networks to use to display niche-specific ads on blogs.

The final trends we noticed have to do with social media.

The first is that the majority of these blogs are active on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and sometimes YouTube, but they all receive most of their engagements from Instagram.

The second trend we noticed is that there’s no correlation between social media popularity and web traffic.

Nomadic Matt receives four times the amount of traffic as The Blonde Abroad does, but her engagement rates on platforms like Instagram and Facebook are consistently higher than Matt’s.

The same is true for Salt in Our Hair, who receive less than half of the amount of traffic as Nomadic Matt receives, yet videos they post to Instagram receive tens of thousands of likes.

This shows us two things: you don’t need a large social media following to succeed in the world of blogging. Also, social media is a severely underutilized and misused form of marketing in the blogging space.

With that said, we hope this list has inspired a few new ideas for your own travel blog.

If you’d like to start your own blog, check out our step-by-step tutorial to get started.

Alternatively, you might find other posts in this series useful:

• Lifestyle Blog Examples
• Music Blog Examples
• Food Blog Examples
• Business Blog Examples
• Fashion Blog Examples
• Health Blog Examples

Lyn Wildwood is a member of the Blogging Wizard content team and a freelance writer for hire with over a decade of experience in the marketing space. She loves sharing new tips on WordPress, blogging, and online business as a whole.

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70+ Top Blog Post Ideas For Travel Blogs: Inspire Your Readers

• May 9, 2024
• by Margaret Bourne

When you’re a travel blogger, you know that sometimes you can’t come up with popular travel blog topics when you’re not travelling. You’re here because you’re looking for inspiration for travel blog post ideas.

I know the feeling – I used to run an outdoor adventure and travel blog when I just started blogging.

When I wasn’t travelling, I was a bit stuck on fresh travel blog topics.

Since then I’ve learned how to find the best blog content ideas. Now I’m sharing travel blog post ideas with you.

This is so you’re not stuck with “blogger’s block” .

My list of travel blog post topics (for 2024) ranges from destination posts to tips and more. They’re great if you started a travel blog or have been blogging for a little while.

Let’s get started!

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Travel Blog Post Ideas About Destinations

First up is a list of general travel blog post ideas about destinations.

This list will grow as I add more ideas over time, so bookmark this post!

• 10 Places to visit in your 20s
• 10 Places to visit in your 30s
• Best hotels in [Destination]
• Underrated places to visit in [Destination]
• Hidden gems you can’t miss in [Destination]: unveiling the unexplored
• Best day trips from [Destination]
• [Destination]’s top beaches for ultimate relaxation
• Digging into [Destination]’s rich past
• Eating your way through [Destination]: top 5 restaurants
• [Destination]’s top # best-kept secret spots
• Exploring [Destination]’s cozy towns and hamlets
• # bucket-list activities in [Destination]
• Free activities in [Destination]
• Best museums in [Destination]
• Nature’s beauty unleashed: [Destination]’s spectacular landscapes
• # Urban treasures in [Destination] explored
• A guide to [Destination]’s geography
• The perfect travel itinerary for [Destination]
• The most beautiful churches in [Destination]
• Top historical attractions in [Destination]
• The safest places to visit in [Destination]
• Top unusual attraction in [Destination] you won’t want to miss
• Best street food to try in [Destination] while travelling

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Travel Tips And Guides Blog Post Ideas

Some of the most popular travel blog topics are “how to” posts and guides.

Make sure to include some of these on your travel blog.

• Packing tips for trips: an ultimate checklist for any destination
• How to pack a carry-on for any trip
• How to navigate [Destination] like a local
• Wellness tips for travelers
• How to travel solo: an essential guide for safe trips
• How to not annoy the locals in [Destination]
• Travel on a budget: Exploring [Destination] without breaking the bank
• [Destination]’s culture etiquette 101
• How to travel green in [Destination]
• # [Destination] culinary hotspots you must check out
• How to plan a vacation on a budget
• Kid-friendly activities in [Destination]
• Tips for stress-free trips with babies and toddlers
• Tips for stress-free trips with little kids
• How to save money for your dream vacation
• How to get the right travel insurance for you
• What are the must-have travel essentials for [Destination]
• How to book cheap flights
• How to book the best cost-effective hotel rooms
• Tips for long-haul flights
• Tips for driving in other countries
• The best gifts for travellers
• The best travel credit cards
• Best suitcase organization hacks
• Best ways to pack a duffel bag
• Best hacks for travelling light
• Best destinations for remote work
• Best travel apps
• Best travel guides for [Destination]
• Best places to stay with pets

TIP : I used to write many travel-related posts. Always think about what the key problem is for your reader. In this case, I know that many Torontonians are looking for destinations that are close to home. This is how my blog post “10 Places One Hour From Toronto” came to be on my Suburban Tourist blog.

Personal Travel Story Post Ideas

Sometimes you have a personal experience that makes for a good travel story.

With these kinds of posts always remember to share some sort of tips or a “moral of the story” so that your readers learn something from them.

I’m sharing a list of blog post ideas for travel blogs that are heavy on personal insights. Consider adding these are they are entertaining reads and often lead to writing opportunities from magazines and newspapers.

• My epic adventure in [Destination]
• How I discovered myself in [Destination]
• My travel love story: how I managed a relationship abroad
• How I conquered challenges head-on while travelling in [Destination]
• Living like a local: My immersion in [Destination]’s culture
• Getting in the Spirit of [Destination] Through The [Name] Festival
• How long-term travel changed me
• Exploring [Destination]’s historical sights
• My travel evolution from backpacker to jet-setter
• Why I decided to celebrate [name] with a trip to [Destination]
• My crazy night in [Destination]
• The time I got lost in [Destination]
• The most fun things I did exploring [Destination]
• What I did in 24 hours during my layover in [Destination]
• Why I’ll never do this again on my next trip to [Destination]
• How I learned about XYZ the hard way in [Destination]

Photography And Visual Journal Travel Blog Post Topics

A picture can be worth a thousand words.

If you’re sharing photo posts, make sure to include context and some explanation for SEO purposes and for your readers.

• A photo diary of [Destination]
• Portraits of locals and culture in [Destination]
• [Destination]’s most Instagrammable views
• A [Destination]’s urban photowalk
• [Destination]’s wildlife and landscapes
• The architectural wonders of [Destination]
• Sharing [Destination] through a video journal
• How to enhance your travel shots
• Sketches inspired by [Destination]
• How to craft a [Destination] travel scrapbook
• Tips and tricks for how to get the best shots at busy attraction sites
• How to photograph in dim museums (when you’re permitted to do so)
• Best camera travel bags
• Best cameras for easy travel
• What items from your camera kit to leave at when travelling
• How to use your phone camera for gorgeous travel shots
• Best poses for gorgeous travel photos

Outdoor And Adventure Activity Travel Blog Topics

This is a brief list of outdoor adventure travel post ideas that are great for the outdoorsy types of readers.

• The best hiking trails near [Destination]’s
• Exploring [Destination]’s best dive spots
• The best places for extreme sports in [Destination]
• The best places for overnight camping in [Destination]
• Yachting in [Destination]’s beautiful waters
• Best rock climbing fun in [Destination]
• Top places for skiing and snowboarding in [Destination]
• Top surfing spots in [Destination]
• Cycling routes through [Destination]’s
• Eco-adventures in [Destination]’s wilderness
• Best places for kitesurfing
• The world’s most dangerous hiking trails

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Travel Writing Tips For New Bloggers

You’ve got a list of blog post ideas for travel bloggers. I’m sure you’re capturing a few from my list above.

If you are a new travel blogger, I highly recommend you look at how the top travel bloggers write their posts.

How do they excite you to travel, or to purchase an item?

There is an art to travel blogging: tell a story, share your personal insights and paint the picture of what they can experience.

Be honest about the pros and the cons, so that you can be seen as a credible, helpful expert in your travel niche.

And don’t forget to write captivating blog post titles that will grab their interest.

RELATED: How To Write Exciting Travel Blog Posts That Make Your Readers Pack Their Bags And Book Tickets

Need help writing your blog posts faster? I’ve got you covered – get my free blog post outline template so you can write down your notes and organize your thoughts.

Writing becomes easier when you’ve got your ideas in an outline. Here’s the one I use to generate kickass blog posts faster.

Promote Your Travel Blog Posts

Now that you have a long list of travel blog post topics, you’re ready to write.

Travel blogging is a bit different from other types of blogs. Learn how to write sensational travel blog posts that will get your readers planning their next trip.

If English isn’t your first language use Grammarly for your grammar and spelling.

Since you’re going to be busy travelling, you can set your posts to publish at optimal times. You can also schedule your social media posts .

Use any of these schedulers:

• Later – schedule your Instagram posts and reels, Pinterest, Meta and more
• Tailwind – schedule your Pinterest pins, Instagram posts
• SmarterQueue – schedule new and older content for automatic posts

Get over 100 travel hashtags for your Instagram posts .

And if you’d like to include some great quotes in your blog posts and Instagram posts and captions, check out these 100+ travel quotes .

Before you go, brush up on writing blog posts that readers will love . Start with amazing blog post outlines and formats .

Finally, brush up on your SEO! The travel niche is a popular one, so optimizing your blog posts is extremely important.

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Top 33 Stunning Travel Blog Examples to Inspire in 2024

1. Nomadic Matt

2. the blonde abroad, 3. oneika the traveller, 4. salt in our hair, 5. a broken backpack, 6. the barefoot nomad, 7. indie traveller, 8. wandering earl, 9. world of wanderlust, 10. expert vagabond, 11. our escape clause, 12. the broke backpacker, 13. let’s be merry, 14. the planet d, 15. travel hacking mom, 16. anywhere we roam, 17. female travel bloggers, 18. helen in wonderlust, 19. camels and chocolate, 20. adventurous kate, 21. getting stamped, 22. urban travel blog, 23. migrationology, 24. bucketlistly, 25. be my travel muse, 26. goats on the road, 27. two monkeys travel, 28. the world travel guy, 29. the travel book, 30. travelfreak, 31. a couple for the road, 32. places of juma, 33. roads and kingdoms, how to create your own travel blog.

Ready to check out some awesome travel blog examples that’ll totally fuel your wanderlust or maybe even inspire you to start your own blog? We’ve rounded up the coolest travel blogs of 2024, and trust me, they’re all about epic adventures and super handy travel hacks, straight from folks who know their way around the globe.

Travel isn’t just about snapping pics of cool spots. It’s about diving into new cultures, trying out weird and wonderful foods, and seeing the world in a whole new way. These blogs we’ve found? They’re like your best friends in travel, dishing out the real scoop with stories that’ll have you packing your bags in no time.

So, whether you’re dreaming about your next big trip or thinking of sharing your own travel stories, this list is your go-to. Get ready to get inspired and maybe even become the next big travel blogger!

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How do you write a travel blog?

• Share your travel experiences, tips, and stories in a captivating way.
• Choose a special focus for your blog to stand out.
• Write in a relatable and vivid style, sharing your own adventures and insights.
• Add useful travel advice, such as where to stay and what to do.
• Use high-quality photos and videos to make your posts more interesting.
• Keep your blog updated regularly and share it on social media to attract more readers.

How do you start a travel blog for beginners?

• Choose a unique name: Pick a memorable and descriptive name that reflects the essence of your travel experiences.
• Set up your blog: Use a blogging platform like WordPress or Blogger. Select a theme that is visually appealing and mobile-friendly.
• Create quality content: Write engaging posts about your travels, including tips, guides, and personal stories. Incorporate high-quality photos and videos to make your posts more appealing.
• Optimize for SEO: Use relevant keywords, meta descriptions, and tags to improve your blog’s visibility on search engines.
• Engage with your audience: Respond to comments, and connect with your readers on social media platforms to build a community around your blog.
• Monetize your blog: Consider affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and selling digital products to generate income from your blog.
• Stay consistent: Regularly update your blog with fresh content to keep your audience engaged and attract new readers.

How much money do you make from a travel blog?

• New bloggers often make little to no money in the first few months or even years. 
• Once you have a steady stream of traffic, you could earn anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per month.
• Successful travel bloggers with large, engaged audiences can make significant incomes, ranging from high five to six figures annually.

What is the best travel blog?

Budget travel advice and tips.

What we liked the most about this site:

• The website’s design is intuitive and easy to navigate, enhancing user experience.
• It provides a wide range of travel-related information, from practical tips to personal travel stories.
• The website features organized destination guides and travel resources, ideal for travel fans.

Nomadic Matt’s site, led by the well-traveled Matt Kepnes, breaks the myth that travel has to be expensive. His decade-long journey across over 100 countries informs the site’s rich content, designed for those seeking to travel affordably.

This is one of the best travel blog examples for budget-conscious travelers, offering a blend of practical tips, money-saving strategies, and thorough destination guides. It’s a hub where Matt shares his travel wisdom, inspired by his own transformation from a first-time traveler to a globetrotting expert.

Nomadic Matt’s website is user-friendly and easy to engage with. It attracts traffic via SEO, social media, and referrals, indicating a broad, loyal audience.

The site earns through affiliate links, selling travel guides, and courses, and offering blogging resources.

Solo female travel experiences.

• The site features a chic design with captivating travel photography.
• Offers specialized advice and unique perspectives for solo female travelers.
• The blog provides a friendly, personal insight, like chatting with a friend .

The Blonde Abroad is Kiki’s cool twist on solo female travel blogging. Back in 2011, she ditched her corporate gig to roam the globe solo and share her stories. It’s a fab spot for women travelers, loaded with style tips, travel hacks, yummy food spots, and awesome photos. Kiki’s got you covered with awesome tools for booking flights, tips on travel cards, gear suggestions, and even job opportunities for travelers. It’s like your go-to travel buddy in blog form! The

Blonde Abroad site is super easy to get around and really catches your eye, which is a big plus for solo female travelers. It pulls in readers from Google, social media buzz, and loyal fans.

The way it makes money is pretty smart too – there are affiliate links, gear promos, preset sales, and exclusive women-only travel trips, all without feeling too salesy.

If you’re planning to start a travel blog, Kiki shares incredible tips on starting and running a successful blog while working full-time. Using the 10Web AI Website Builder , you can also create a similar website in minutes and customize it with a drag-and-drop editor.

Diverse global travel and culture.

• Focuses on empowering travelers, especially with its unique “Travelling While Black” section.
• Offers diverse travel insights from multiple continents.
• The website creatively uses images, videos, and podcasts, enhancing the user experience.

Oneika Raymond is the vibrant personality at the heart of Oneika the Traveller. She shares her global adventures and experiences with a real and engaging touch. Her website is one of the best travel blog examples that is packed with travel tips and offers an insightful look into her life, focusing on her experiences as a Black traveler. You’ll find a range of content from blog posts to videos and podcasts, making it a diverse and enlightening destination for those interested in genuine travel stories and advice.

The website offers an easy-to-navigate interface with a well-structured and visually appealing design. The website attracts a diverse audience through various channels, including social media and organic search.

Monetization strategies include partnerships, affiliate marketing, and advertising, integrated seamlessly with the blog’s content.

Sustainable travel and photography.

• Features stunning, high-quality images that beautifully showcase travel destinations.
• The clean layout makes it easy for visitors to find information on various travel destinations and tips.
• The site offers a wealth of engaging travel content, including detailed guides and personal experiences.

Salt in Our Hair, created by Nick and Hannah from the Netherlands, is all about awesome travel vibes with a cool twist. They’re all about blending photography and storytelling to share their adventures.

Plus, the site is a fantastic example of turning travel love into a career, mixing Nick’s web dev skills and Hannah’s design flair for a visually stunning journey around the world. And if you’re into sustainable travel, they’ve got heaps of eco-friendly tips and guides, making it a must-visit for earth-loving wanderers! That is why their website is surely one of the best personal websites to follow.

The site effectively draws traffic through social media, organic search, and a strong online community, reflecting its popularity.

Monetization is smartly implemented through a shop selling video filters and presets, Google maps, travel ebooks, as well as affiliate marketing, and partnerships.

Adventure travel and digital nomad life.

• Offers a unique, personal perspective on travel, making it feel like you’re getting tips from a friend rather than a guidebook.
• The site is full of detailed guides and tips for various destinations helpful for planning trips.
• The website focuses on budget-friendly travel, providing tips for affordable exploration.

Melissa, a Canadian traveler since 2014, runs this cool blog showing you don’t need a pile of cash to see the world. She’s all about budget-friendly travel and even shares how to earn money while you’re out exploring.

Thinking of living abroad, backpacking, camping, or hiking? Melissa’s got loads of personal tips and stories. Plus, she dishes on the best travel spots, gear, and how to make some dough while traveling. It’s like a one-stop shop for savvy travelers!

A Broken Backpack is a user-friendly example of a travel blog with a clear, easy-to-navigate design. It draws visitors mainly through social media, organic search, and a community of regular readers.

The site monetizes through various methods, including affiliate marketing, partnerships, and advertising travel-related products and services.

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Travel, tech, and family adventures.

• The Barefoot Nomad highlights family travel, offering tips for journeys with kids.
• The site covers a wide range of topics, from travel tips and destination guides to tech and family fun.
• The content is not only informative but also engaging and easy to read.

Want to know what traveling with kids is really like? Check out the Barefoot Nomad blog by Charles and Micki Kosman, who’ve been doing it for over 10 years. Their site is jam-packed with their travel stories, super useful tips, and advice. You’ll find everything from cool destination ideas to food, travel apps, gear, and even travel insurance tips. It’s a goldmine for family adventurers!

The website has an easy-to-navigate layout that makes browsing a breeze. It gets traffic mainly from organic searches, social media platforms, and its established reader base.

Monetization strategies are subtly incorporated, with affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and travel product recommendations, all aligning well with the site’s family and tech travel focus.

Budget travel guides and backpacking tips.

What we liked most about this site:

• The blog offers extensive budget travel guides and tips for cost-effective exploration.
• It offers comprehensive guides for various global destinations, including Southeast Asia and Europe.
• The site is packed with practical information and advice, from offbeat travel spots to digital nomad tips.

If you’re into indie-style travel, where you call the shots and embrace adventure your way, you gotta check out Indie Traveller. Marek, the guy behind it, has been globe-trotting for over 10 years. He’s all about sharing tips for DIY travel and making your own path. His blog is full of real-deal advice, from gear reviews to travel tips and guides based on his own experiences. It’s a great spot for honest and inspiring travel guidance.

Indie Traveller offers a straightforward and easy-to-use design, catering well to budget travelers. The website successfully attracts an audience through its organic search rankings and social media engagement.

Monetization is subtly incorporated with affiliate marketing and product reviews, as well as book sales.

Long-term travel and unique experiences.

• Wandering Earl offers a real and adventurous take on travel, filled with personal stories and insights.
• The site provides travel guides, tips, and unique destination insights, making it a comprehensive travel companion.
• The website’s layout is straightforward, facilitating easy access to its rich content.

Curious about non-stop traveling? Check out Wandering Earl by Derek Earl. This guy’s been traveling for 20+ years and visited over 130 countries! He’s all about sharing his wild travel tales, tips on planning trips, and living the travel life.

Plus, he’s got the scoop on working while wandering. And if you wanna travel with him, Earl’s got a tour agency that takes folks to cool places. It’s like a treasure trove of real-deal travel experiences!

Wandering Earl offers a user-friendly experience with its straightforward and easy-to-navigate design. The website attracts a diverse audience through channels like organic search, social media, and a loyal reader base.

Its monetization approach includes affiliate marketing (as indicated by being an Amazon Associate), advertising travel-related products and services, and promoting personal tours.

Solo female luxury travel.

• The blog offers a personal touch to travel storytelling, making it relatable and captivating.
• It covers a broad spectrum of destinations, providing insights and tips for a variety of places around the world.
• The website’s design is visually attractive, with beautiful photography.

World of Wanderlust is a fab spot for solo travel buffs. If you’re dreaming about your first solo adventure or you’re a seasoned traveler, this blog’s got you covered with tons of tips and ideas. It’s got everything from planning your first trip to picking the coolest European cities to visit. You’ll get personal stories, what to expect, and tips on getting around.

Plus, there’s even a section for fancy stays like top-notch hotels and island resorts. Perfect for upping your travel game!

The website garners traffic from various sources including social media and organic search, indicating a strong online presence.

Monetization is subtly integrated with affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and recommendations for travel-related products and services.

Adventure travel and photography.

• The blog’s emphasis on adventurous travel is exciting and inspiring for those seeking thrill in their journeys.
• Offers valuable photography tips, perfect for travelers wanting to capture their experiences.
• The website’s design is intuitive, ensuring easy navigation and a pleasant reading experience.

Expert Vagabond is a super versatile travel blog great for all types of travelers. Matt, the guy behind it, is a pro in travel, adventure, and photography. He’s all about sharing new experiences, tips, and his own travel mishaps to help you out. You’ll find awesome travel guides, cool photos, and personal stories about different places. Plus, there’s a special photography section that’s like a visual trip through his adventures.

Expert Vagabond offers a smooth and engaging experience for users, with its adventure and photography-focused content. It attracts a wide audience through social media and search engines, showcasing its broad appeal.

The blog smartly integrates revenue streams such as affiliate links, partnerships, and adventure tour promotions, which complement its adventurous theme and are useful for its audience.

Couples travel and comprehensive guides.

• Jeremy and Kate’s personal journey and stories make the blog engaging and relatable.
• They offer detailed itineraries and guides, especially for Europe and the USA, useful for travelers.
• The website is visually appealing and easy to navigate, enhancing the reader’s experience.

Our Escape Clause, run by travel pros Jeremy and Kate, is all about awesome adventures in the USA, Europe, and Italy. They’ve been at it for over six years, sharing stories and tips from their full-time travels. Their site’s packed with cool stories, handy guides, and tips for dream trips – think detailed city guides for Italy and Portugal, and sweet weekend ideas in the USA.

The website is easy to navigate, offering a wealth of travel stories, tips, and resources. It attracts visitors from various sources, including search engines and social media, indicating its strong online presence.

Monetization methods include affiliate links, as the site is an Amazon Associate, other partnerships, and display ads.

Budget travel and backpacking adventures.

• The site is a treasure trove for budget travelers, packed with practical tips for traveling affordably.
• It offers extensive guides and tips on various destinations.
• The engaging and informative content makes it a great resource for those planning their next adventure.

The Broke Backpacker is a go-to spot for anyone wanting to travel without spending a ton. It’s packed with all sorts of savvy tips for affordable travel. Will Hatton, the guy behind it, is a seasoned traveler who’s all about pushing limits. The blog is split into cool sections like “Where to Go,” with top travel spots, and a budget travel section loaded with advice on snagging cheap stays, transport, and eats.

The Broke Backpacker website is impressively user-friendly, with a clear, engaging design that’s easy to navigate. It primarily attracts visitors through organic search and social media, showing its wide reach and popularity among budget travelers.

The site effectively monetizes through affiliate links, gear reviews, and partnerships, aligning well with its focus on budget and adventure travel.

Travel wellness and personal growth tips.

• The blog advocates for wellness and personal growth while traveling, offering a refreshing perspective compared to typical travel blog websites.
• Merry shares practical tips on staying fit and healthy on the road, including nutritious food choices and affordable exercise equipment.
• The blog presents its health and fitness tips in an organized, easy-to-navigate manner.

Travel’s not always just fun – it can be pretty tiring too. Let’s Be Merry is this cool blog that gets into wellness and growing personally while you’re on the go. Merry, the blogger, dishes out all sorts of tips on how to keep fit and eat right when you’re traveling. You’ll find nifty advice on healthy eating, easy exercise gear, and whipping up good-for-you meals while you’re out and about.

Let’s Be Merry is easy to use, with a straightforward layout. It gets traffic mostly from social media and search engines, showing it’s pretty popular.

The main way it makes money is through ads, but they’re done in a way that doesn’t get in the way of the cool wellness and travel tips.

Adventure travel inspiration and tips.

• It’s packed with experiences and destinations from all over the world, perfect for any adventurer.
• The website is loaded with useful travel tips, itineraries, and destination guides.
• The website’s design is visually appealing and easy to navigate.

The Planet D is super cool – it’s even been named one of the top travel blog examples by Forbes! Dave and Deb, the travel-savvy couple behind it, have been exploring the world for over 15 years. Their blog is all about showing you how to live an awesome life by following your passions. It’s packed with stories, tips, and itineraries from their travels, and they even talk about how to start living nomadically.

The Planet D offers a user-friendly experience with its well-organized layout and engaging content. The website attracts a diverse audience through search engines and social media.

The website subtly earns money through various methods like affiliate links, ads, partnerships, email campaigns, selling digital products, and YouTube content.

Tips on travel via point hacking.

• The site offers valuable advice on how to travel affordably using points and miles.
• The authors share their personal experiences and successes in travel hacking.
• With a clear layout and comprehensive content, the site is full of useful tips for maximizing travel rewards.

Travel Hacking Mom is all about showing you how to travel big on a budget using credit card points. These three moms have racked up millions of points, jetting off to places like Hawaii, Paris, and Thailand. They share loads of tips and guides on destinations they’ve visited and how you can use travel points too. Plus, they’ve got a section with some of the best credit card offers for travel hacking.

Travel Hacking Mom offers a neat, user-friendly interface that makes it easy for readers to find information on travel hacking. The site primarily gains traffic from social media and organic search, suggesting a well-engaged audience.

Monetization is achieved through affiliate marketing, with clear disclosures, showing a transparent approach to earning while providing valuable travel tips.

Adventure and cultural travel insights.

• The site offers a comprehensive range of travel guides, covering destinations from European cities to remote hiking trails.
• It specializes in epic road trips and hiking adventures, appealing to adventure seekers.
• The clean and visually inviting layout makes it easy to find and read about exciting travel experiences.

Anywhere We Roam by Mark and Paul rocks a cool minimalist design, but don’t be fooled – it’s packed with great travel info. The blog’s a breeze to navigate and loaded with awesome guides on hiking, city travels, road trips, and more. Plus, it’s got a ton of stuff on destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

The website Anywhere We Roam showcases a user-friendly interface, making it accessible and easy for visitors to browse. The site’s traffic is largely driven by search engines and social media, reflecting a notable online reach.

It appears to generate revenue through discreet methods like affiliate links and partnerships.

Community and resources for female travel bloggers.

• FTB fosters a collaborative environment where like-minded travel enthusiasts can connect and support each other.
• The site offers a wealth of resources for starting and managing a travel blog.
• The website design facilitates easy access to resources and community interaction.

Female Travel Bloggers (FTB) is a fantastic place for those starting in the travel world. It’s a community where people with similar interests in travel come together to support and help each other. They also offer a bunch of resources for anyone looking to start their own travel blog. This community is super helpful, especially if you’re just stepping into travel and blogging.

FTB offers a user-friendly platform, focusing on community building and resource sharing for female travel bloggers. Its traffic comes from diverse channels like social media, emphasizing its community-driven nature.

As for monetization, the site uses methods like affiliate marketing and sponsored content, aligning with its goal to support travel bloggers.

African travel focus and tours.

• The site is rich in content about African travel, offering deep insights into the continent.
• Helen’s own experiences add a genuine and personal touch to the travel stories.
• The website’s design is aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate, enhancing the overall experience of exploring African adventures.

Helen’s blog is all about her passion for Africa, from its wildlife and landscapes to its people. She’s on a mission to break the myth that Africa isn’t safe to travel. Her site’s a treasure trove of tips on how to explore Africa safely, affordably, and adventurously. You’ll find everything from African travel guides and group tours to an e-book. Plus, she shares her travel experiences from other parts of the world too.

Helen in Wonderlust website has a user-friendly navigation, attracting visitors through search engines and social media.

Its monetization strategy is multi-faceted, incorporating display ads, affiliate marketing, revenue from a tour company, and sales of a specialized book.

Personal travel and lifestyle stories.

• The blog offers a mix of travel recommendations, marketing insights, and tips for entrepreneurs.
• Kristin Luna shares her extensive travel experiences and professional expertise.
• The site’s layout is visually appealing and user-friendly, enhancing the browsing experience for various topics.

Kristin’s blog, “Camels & Chocolate,” is a feast for the eyes with its colorful vibe and stunning photos. She’s a journalist covering a cool mix of topics like travel, home renovations, and entrepreneurship. Her blog is perfect if you’re into balancing travel, family, and a career.

Kristin shares her own travel adventures and her journey to becoming a successful writer, which is super helpful if you’re thinking about starting your own blog.

Camels & Chocolate is one of those travel blog examples that has clear navigation and a diverse range of content. This travel blog example attracts traffic through social media and organic search, reflecting its effective online engagement.

Monetization is through a variety of channels, including advertising, editorial work, influencer campaigns, and digital marketing services, providing a well-rounded revenue model.

You can also create your own travel website that adopts a similar design using the 10Web AI Website Builder. Simply copy and paste the URL and we will recreate the layout for you.

Solo female travel blog.

• Kate’s focus on solo female travel offers valuable insights and tips, making it a go-to resource for women travelers.
• Her personal travel experiences add depth and authenticity to the blog.
• The site’s layout is user-friendly, neatly categorizing travel guides, destinations, and safety tips.

Kate’s blog is perfect for anyone who’s into solo travel. She’s been all over – 83 countries and counting – and she’s got heaps of tips on doing it solo. H er website is one of the go-to travel blog examples if you need advice on what to do (and what not to do), where it’s safe to stay, and cool things to check out. Plus, she’s got a whole section just for solo female travel tips.

The website draws a wide audience from search engines and social platforms, highlighting its appeal and reach.

The website cleverly earns revenue through methods like affiliate links and sponsored posts, well-integrated with its engaging content.

Couple travel and photography adventures.

• Provides useful travel guides and tips for global destinations.
• Shares captivating travel experiences of Hannah and Adam.
• Features an attractive, easy-to-navigate website layout with impressive photography.

Getting Stamped is one of the best travel blog examples for couples or families seeking travel ideas. Hannah and Adam, this couple from Wisconsin, kicked off their blog about ten years ago after ditching their office jobs for a life full of adventures and travel tips sharing.

The blog’s packed with useful stuff like guides on awesome places they’ve loved, some neat photography tips, and general travel advice. It’s a great spot to dig up some solid recommendations and insights on various destinations.

The website is user-friendly with an easy-to-navigate layout and clear sections like blog, destinations, and photography. Traffic is generated through organic search, social media channels, and YouTube videos.

The site makes money mainly through affiliate links, like those to Amazon.

Urban travel guides and stories.

• Offers over 75 detailed guides for short city breaks, providing a mix of popular and unique destinations.
• Features various adventures, nightlife, and festivals, giving a fresh perspective on urban exploration.
• Features a clean, modern layout that enhances readability and user experience.

If you’re into city explorations, the Urban Travel Blog is a must-visit. It’s run by Duncan Rhodes, a travel journo who’s crafted over 75 city guides. This blog is all about the unique buzz of city life – think rich history, cool landscapes, diverse food, and awesome nightlife. It provides tips on what to see and do in different cities, covering everything from local festivals to the latest trends. Definitely a go-to for the inside scoop on urban adventures.

This website offers a pleasant user experience with its well-organized and appealing website design. It effectively draws traffic through a mix of social media engagement, using platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

In terms of making money, this example of a travel blog uses affiliate links and might have sponsored posts.

Food-centered travel experiences.

• Excellently captures the essence of world cuisines, appealing to food lovers.
• Offers comprehensive guides that focus specifically on the culinary aspects of cities around the world.
• The site has a clean, appealing layout that enhances its food-focused content.

Travel is not just about sights and thrills; it’s a journey through the flavors and cultures of the world. Mark Wien’s blog is one of the top travel blog examples for those who love both food and travel. He dishes out guides on hotspots like Mexico and Bangkok, sharing the best food joints and must-try dishes. Beyond tasty eats, Mark hooks you up with practical stuff like visa tips, transport options, and places to crash.

The Migrationology website is user-friendly with a clear and engaging layout that’s easy to navigate. It generates traffic through various channels, including a strong presence on social media and YouTube, indicating a wide-reaching audience.

The site monetizes through a combination of affiliate links, advertisements, and possibly sponsored content.

Solo travel and photography.

• The site offers over 600 travel guides and itineraries, providing thorough information for global travel planning.
• It specializes in solo travel experiences and photography.
• The website features a clean, visually appealing layout.

Pete, a Thai designer and blogger, shares his decade-long solo travel adventures on BucketListly. His passion for photography, adventure, and storytelling shines through his site, which also showcases his design prowess.

The blog is a treasure trove of travel tips, offering advice on finding affordable flights, hotels, and transportation. For aspiring bloggers, Pete’s site is a great source of inspiration for the readers, packed with videos, photos, and motivating content to kickstart their own travel blog websites.

Bu cketListly is also one of the well-designed travel blog examples with straightforward and accessible navigation, ensuring ease of use for its visitors. The blog’s audience mainly comes from social media and organic search results.

In terms of revenue, the site boosts its income by selling guides, itineraries, and website design resources.

Solo female adventure travel.

• The website’s design is visually appealing, enhancing the browsing experience.
• Offers comprehensive guides for various destinations, tailored for solo female travelers.
• Provides relatable travel tips and personal stories, making it a valuable resource.

Jumping into solo travel, especially for women, can seem daunting, but Kristina’s blog is all about breaking those barriers. With over nine years of solo travel under her belt, she’s all about empowering women to explore the world on their own terms.

Her blog, recognized by big names like the Washington Post, is a treasure trove for solo female travelers. It’s packed with destination guides, travel resources, and heaps of solo travel tips. Plus, her videos are a great source of inspiration and practical advice.

Be My Travel Muse offers a smooth and straightforward user experience with its well-organized website design. The blog gains its audience mainly through social media platforms and organic search.

In terms of income, it appears to primarily use affiliate links and advertisements, alongside group tours.

Tips for sustainable and remote work travel.

• The website opens with a beautiful full-screen image that captures the essence of travel.
• Offers detailed travel guides and itineraries for a wide array of global destinations.
• Focuses on promoting sustainable travel and provides practical advice for digital nomads.

Nick and Dariece, the duo behind Goats on the Road, have been globetrotting and living overseas for over ten years. This is one of the greatest travel blog examples for learning how to earn while traveling. It’s not just them – they’ve got a team of travel-loving writers sharing real-deal travel stories and advice, like working abroad and digital nomad life. They even offer courses on boosting your brand and mastering SEO, plus a free WordPress course for starting your own travel blog. And, of course, loads of cool travel destination info!

Goats on the Road is quite user-friendly, with an engaging layout that’s easy to navigate. It seems to attract traffic mainly from social media and search engines.

The blog makes money through affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and offering courses.

Luxury and adventure travel experiences.

• The blog combines luxury travel with exciting adventures.
• Features detailed guides on numerous global locations.
• The site uses bright colors and provides a mix of travel tips, hotel reviews, and personal stories.

Kach from the Philippines totally rocks her travel blog, sharing how she swapped her regular job for globetrotting right after college. Since 2013, she’s hit up over 180 countries and isn’t stopping anytime soon. Her blog is one of the best travel blog examples for anyone keen on solo travel. You’ll find cool insights into the places she’s been, plus handy travel and outdoor activity guides – think hiking, cruising, and more.

Two Monkeys Travel Group offers an easily navigable and visually appealing website, enhancing the browsing experience. The blog attracts a diverse readership through its active presence on various social media channels and organic search.

Its revenue is generated through affiliate links, sponsored posts, online business courses, and collaborative partnerships.

Global travel tips and destination highlights.

• The site is filled with stunning photos that really capture the beauty of each location.
• Offers in-depth guides and practical tips for various destinations worldwide.
• The content is based on personal travel experiences, adding a relatable and authentic touch.

The World Travel Guy is a cool example of a travel blog run by Davi, his wife Intan, and their team. They’ve put together an awesome, in-depth blog covering their travels across various continents. The site’s packed with posts about all sorts of destinations, even UNESCO World Heritage sites, and offers practical tips like where to stay.

They’ve sorted their content by continents and categories, like hikes and monuments, and there’s a sweet gallery of scenic photos too. It’s a great mix of budget-friendly advice and inspiring guides.

The World Travel Guy website has an organized and visually appealing layout. The site primarily attracts traffic through search engines and social media platforms.

As for monetization, the blog uses affiliate marketing and possibly sponsored content.

Eco-friendly travel and sustainable lifestyle.

• The site promotes sustainable travel practices, focusing on environmental responsibility.
• Offers detailed guides for various destinations, emphasizing sustainable travel experiences.
• Features inspiring and high-quality travel photography, enhancing the user experience.

The Travel Book is a fantastic example of travel blog, especially for those who care about the environment. It’s a brilliant resource for learning how to enjoy luxurious, high-quality vacations in an eco-friendly way.

For avid travelers, this blog offers invaluable insights into sustainable travel practices. Plus, for anyone keen on starting a travel blog, The Travel Book is full of great content ideas and practices to emulate in your own eco-conscious travel blog.

The Travel Book’s website is user-friendly with an easy-to-use, clean layout. It uses social media, like Instagram, to draw visitors and engage well with its audience.

The site also makes money through its shop, selling books, eco-friendly products, and collaborating with various brands.

Adventure travel insights and professional tips.

• The website features a visually appealing design with vibrant imagery that enhances the content.
• Features diverse and detailed guides for numerous travel destinations.
• Uses modern, easily readable fonts, contributing to a comfortable reading experience.

Jeremy’s Travel Freak blog is a real gem for those who want to break free from the norm and start their own travel adventures. With over ten years of travel under his belt, Jeremy’s site is a treasure trove of info for folks who dream of solo travel, working while wandering, or just saving some cash on the road. He’s got the lowdown on the best travel gear for any trip. Plus, despite some health challenges, Jeremy’s still rocking it with heaps of tips on being a digital nomad, blogger, and influencer.

TravelFreak is a user-friendly site with easy navigation. It effectively uses social media for audience engagement and traffic.

The website smartly integrates monetization through affiliate marketing and partnerships.

Culinary and cultural travel experiences.

• The site offers a wide range of travel-related topics, including detailed guides and reviews.
• The website features engaging and high-quality imagery that enhances the browsing experience.
• The layout of the site is intuitive with well-organized categories and accessible information.

A Couple for the Road is a chill travel blog by Justin and Tracy. They show you how to travel without quitting your day job. They got the travel bug from big travel blog websites like Nomadic Matt’s and have been to over 75 places, sharing cool stories and tips on snagging awesome travel deals. They’re all about seeing the world while keeping your regular life humming.

A Couple for the Road is one of the best travel blog examples due to its simple, navigable layout. The website gains traction and audience mainly through its social media presence.

For revenue, it cleverly uses affiliate links and partnership agreements, all the while maintaining a user-friendly experience.

Detailed travel guides and beautiful photography.

• The site offers diverse and detailed travel guides and information.
• Showcases stunning images of various destinations, enhancing the visual appeal.
• Features a well-structured layout, making it easy to navigate and find information.

Places of Juma is all about capturing those special travel moments through a lens. Martina and Jürgen, the duo behind the blog, mix cool photography with storytelling about their adventures. If you’re into photography, their blog is a treat. You can explore more photography website examples in our related article .

They’re not just about pretty pictures, though. They also dish out solid travel advice, complete with guides, tips, and ideas for city breaks. It’s a mix of stunning visuals and practical travel know-how.

Places of Juma is super easy to navigate, with awesome travel photos and great guides. The site mostly gets its visitors through social media and search engines.

They make their money through affiliate links and sponsored posts.

In-depth travel, food, and cultural stories.

• Offers a rich blend of travel, food, and political content.
• Features comprehensive guides and articles with unique insights into various destinations.
• The website’s design is visually appealing and effectively showcases its varied content.

Roads and Kingdoms isn’t just another example of a travel blog. It’s a cool mix of storytelling and documentary-style photography that dives into all sorts of topics – travel, food, politics, you name it.

The travel section is filled with amazing stories and top-notch photos from experienced journalists and travelers. For foodies, there’s a whole section on the best dishes from around the world. And if you’re planning a trip, their city guides are super handy.

Roads & Kingdoms is user-friendly, featuring deep storytelling and engaging visuals. The website attracts its audience through social media and search engine optimization, indicating a broad reach.

Monetization includes affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and partnerships.

Creating a blog involves a series of strategic steps. This section will help you in turning your vision into reality and creating your ideal website.

1. Gather inspiration : Begin by exploring the various examples of the websites listed in this article that are handpicked by the 10Web Editorial team. Take notes of all the things that you like and that you’d like to see on your website as well.

2. Select the right platform: There are different website builders and platforms, each with its unique advantages and disadvantages. For example, WordPress stands out with its customization and wide range of themes and plugins, while Wix stands out with its easy-to-use editor.

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4. Use AI to simplify website creation: AI can help with everything from design decisions to content creation, making the process more efficient. Use AI to automate and innovate, reducing the time you spend on website building and focusing more on growing your business.

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Mastering the Art of Travel Writing: Tips for Students

D o you love writing and traveling? Do you dream about seeing the world and discovering hidden gems in every country you go to? Then you might have considered becoming a travel writer. Even though this is one of the dream jobs many students have, it comes with challenges too. Mastering the art of travel writing is not hard, but you have to put in a lot of dedication, effort, and time. This is a captivating genre that allows you to share your experiences, observations, and adventures from your journey. Writing about travel is what you, as a student, might aspire to.

So, you are probably looking for some tips and tricks on how to get started. What is travel writing? Are there more types of travel writing? Learn more about some travel writing tips that can enhance your craft and help you create engaging stories. While some spots can inspire you to write fascinating posts, you can take matters into your own hands and improve your skill.

Immerse Yourself in Traveling

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If you are a regular reader of the Money blog, you will have seen us cover the topic of security tags before. 

We've noticed them on meat, cheese and baby milk , and now some chocolate treats are also getting the yellow security sticker treatment. 

We spotted the tags below at an Asda in Twickenham earlier this week. 

They were placed on a £2.50 box of Celebrations and Lindt Salted Caramel Lindors costing £5.

Also tagged were a £9.30 box of Maltesers Truffles, a £6.55 pack of Raffaello, a £10.50 tray of Ferrero Rocher and an £8.95 Thortons Classic box. 

An Asda spokesperson confirmed to the Money team that "individual stores may tag specific products at their own discretion as a precautionary measure". 

Earlier this year, it was revealed shoplifting had hit its highest level in 20 years. 

The number of offences increased by 37% to 430,104 in the year ending 31 December 2023, compared with 2022, the latest Crime Survey for England and Wales found. 

Several retailers have taken steps to curb the surge, including extra security and body-worn cameras. 

The UK economy grew 0.6% over three months to the end of June, official figures show. 

But there was no growth at all in June, the Office for National Statistics said, as businesses delayed purchases until after the general election.

"In a range of industries across the economy, businesses stated that customers were delaying placing orders until the outcome of the election was known," the ONS said, though added it's difficult to quantify the exact impact.

Gross domestic product (GDP) - the measure of everything produced in the UK - expanded from April to June.

That growth rate was the second highest among the G7 group of industrialised nations, only the United States performed better with 0.7%.

Two G7 countries, however, have yet to publish their GDP data for the period - Japan and Germany.

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Aldi is axing its click and collect service within days, according to reports.

Customers will not be able to order groceries online from the supermarket beyond Sunday, said industry magazine The Grocer.

This follows Aldi's withdrawal of its limited home delivery service last year.

The decision was made to keep prices at their lowest possible, a spokesperson said.

"One of the ways we keep our prices low for customers is by running the most efficient supermarket business in Britain," they told The Grocer.

"As a result, we've made the decision to bring our click and collect service to an end so we can focus on doing just that."

Aldi launched the service in September 2020, eventually expanding to more than 200 stores.

Sky News has contacted Aldi for comment.

Tesco is launching "digital passports" across its clothing range ahead of new sustainability rules. 

The digital product passports will allow customers to see information about items in the F&F range, including where its materials were sourced. 

Tesco's Joe Little said the move represented "an important step forward, encouraging and promoting sustainable and circular practices". 

The pilot is being launched with tech company Fabacus, which is run by the founder of Nobody's Child - a sustainable clothing brand that has previously used DPPs on three of its collections. 

CEO and founder Andrew Xeni told the Money team that DPPs provided "a huge opportunity" for retailers to tell their story. 

He said legislation for fashion using DPPs was expected to begin in 2027 so "practical implementation must start immediately". 

What are DPPs and what do they do?  

DPPs show key information about what the product is made from, its origin, history and how to dispose of it properly.

They capture data about the environmental impact of an item and are being introduced across the EU to improve sustainability. 

Mr Xeni compared them to the nutritional information we see on food products, saying they will help people to make more informed decisions about what they are buying. 

It's not clear what form Tesco will present them in, but when Nobody's Child launched theirs, they came as a QR code on the clothing's care label that could be scanned with a smartphone.

By 2030, a range of businesses are expected to be required to provide detailed information on the materials used in their products, and their environmental impact. 

According to a  provisional agreement  from December, products with a high environmental impact will be prioritised as having to comply: 

• Batteries 
• Consumer electronics 
• Electronic devices 
• Construction products

"It's going to hold so many companies accountable," said Mr Xeni. 

Last year, the government's European Scrutiny Committee raised concerns that the scheme could conflict with regulations in Northern Ireland because of the Windsor Framework - the post-Brexit legal agreement between the EU and the UK. 

For Savings Guide this week,  Savings Champion   co-founder Anna Bowes looks at the best easy access accounts on the market.

Although variable-rate accounts like easy-access savings are likely to see rate cuts over the following days, weeks and months further to the base rate cut earlier this month, those who can't lock up their funds still need to seek the best rates.

In a rate-falling environment, it's really important to keep an eye on the interest you are earning and switch if you are no longer getting a competitive rate.

With easy access accounts this should be straightforward because, as the name suggests, you can get access to your money immediately.

But remember that a number of accounts may have restricted access, and if you have one of these, make sure you know what effect a further withdrawal will mean to your savings.

Most will simply allow you to close your account, even if you have made the maximum number of penalty-free withdrawals, but there are some that will not let you have any further access.

That's the case with the current top paying account -  Principality Building Society Online Bonus Triple Access Issue 2.

If you have already made three withdrawals, you will be unable to close the account and have access to your money until the following calendar year.

It's important to read all the terms and conditions when opening a savings account, so that you earn the interest and have the access that you are expecting.

Further to this, there is still some £252bn sitting in current accounts earning no interest at all.

Although inflation has ticked up slightly in the 12 months to July 2024 to 2.2%, there are still plenty of accounts, including easy access, paying an interest rate that is beating the current rising cost of living.

A "major breakthrough" which could signal the end of national rail strikes has been made in the long-running pay row involving drivers, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).

The department said the train drivers' union ASLEF had agreed to recommend a new pay proposal to its members after a series of "positive" talks led by the government. 

"The offer made to ASLEF is a 5% pay rise for 2022/23, 4.75% for 23/24, and 4.5% for 24/25," a spokesperson for the DfT said.

"The offer will now be put to ASLEF members in a referendum."

During the two-year pay dispute, drivers have taken 18 days of strike action, as well as refusing to work non-contractual overtime.

Mars is buying the food company Kellanova in a deal worth nearly $30bn (£23.3bn). 

The deal will see the business, which already owns several brands such as M&M's, Snickers and Skittles, take control of a huge portfolio of products, including Pringles, Pop Tarts and Cheez-Its.

Kellanova was created when the Kellogg Co split into three companies in 2022.

Based in Chicago, it had net sales of more than $13bn (£10bn) last year and has around 23,000 employees.

Mars Inc said it will pay $83.50 dollars (£65.02) per share in cash, putting the total value of the transaction at £35.9bn (£27.9bn).

The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year.

"The Kellanova brands significantly expand our snacking platform, allowing us to even more effectively meet consumer needs and drive profitable business growth," Andrew Clarke, global president of Mars Snacking, said in a statement.

Adverts for nutrition brands Zoe and Huel featuring a Dragons' Den star have been banned for failing to disclose their commercial relationship with the celebrity.

Steven Bartlett is an investor in Zoe and a director at Huel, but the the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads seen on Facebook in February "omitted material information" about their links to him.

Starbucks has ousted its chief executive Laxman Narasimhan after less than two years at the helm.

The news comes after pressure for management change from hedge fund Elliott Management.

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Primark is trying to make headway in US markets with an advertising campaign across the pond.

Hoping "That's so Primark" will catch on, the retailer is introducing its budget style via two 30-second videos.

The company aims to open 60 stores in the US by 2026.

John Lewis is looking to cut 153 jobs as part of a staff shake-up across its stores. 

The high street giant claims the proposals are designed to improve customer service, ensuring workers are "in the right place, doing the right tasks at the right time". 

It is hoping the job cuts will be through voluntary redundancy and natural attrition - which covers people leaving through retirement, resignations or moving job. 

Staffing changes will also see currently separate roles for serving front and back of house combined.

John Lewis is also investing £5m in digital headsets for store workers to communicate better with one another - in a bid to improve service.

The changes, which were announced to staff yesterday, follow a similar staffing overhaul at sister business Waitrose.

A spokesman for John Lewis said: "We're seeking to make sure partners are in the right place at the right time to help customers.

"We're also removing unnecessary tasks and introducing new technology to make their roles easier.

"We carried out similar changes in Waitrose earlier this year, with customer and partner feedback increasing significantly since.

"It's since been ranked the number one supermarket for customer satisfaction."

Coca-Cola is launching an Oreo-flavoured drink in collaboration with the biscuit manufacturer.

The limited edition, zero-sugar drink will be released from September in a black and white can containing what Coca-Cola describe as "flavourful hints inspired by Oreo cookies".

At the same time, Oreo will release a Coca-Cola flavoured biscuit.

Eugenia Zalis, global head of marketing for Oreo-maker Mondelez International, said she "cannot wait to see the reaction" from customers - but they're already coming in before the products have even hit the shelves.

Multiple X users were quick to deploy the Jurassic Park meme inspired by Jeff Goldblum's character, Ian Malcolm: "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they never stopped to think if they should".

Another added: "I will happily eat Oreos while drinking a Coke Zero, but I don't want either of these things."

Others were more enthusiastic, simply writing: "Need."

Ms Zalis was confident about the collaboration, saying: "We have truly upped the ante."

The beverage will be available at major retailers and Pizza Express, Popeyes and Slim Chickens, Coca-Cola said.

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