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19 Inspiring Travel Experience Stories About Life-Changing Trips

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Grab a snack and your favorite beverage and get ready to settle in, as you’re about to read some truly inspiring travel stories about life-changing trips.

In this roundup, some of my favorite bloggers share their best travel stories.

You’ll hear about travelers embarking on sacred pilgrimages, growing after a first solo female travel trip, deeply connecting with locals on the road, and getting out of their comfort zones in ways that completely alter the course of their life.

And if you’re looking for a unique travel experience, you’ll likely find it in the short stories about travel below.

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1. Travel Experience Stories In South America

My travel story takes place in South America, back when I used to travel solo for months at a time.

I was in my mid-20s, and even though I’d backpacked Europe, Southeast Asia, and China and had studied abroad in Australia, the mix of intense excitement and nerves I had leading up to my South America backpacking trip was different.

And despite family and friends warning me that South America wasn’t a place for a solo female traveler , it ended up being my best trip ever.

There are so many interesting short travel stories and unforgettable travel experiences woven into this trip, like:

• Getting invited to have dinner with my Brazilian plane seatmate and her grandma
• Having a group of complete strangers on Couchsurfing take me out for dinner and dancing on my birthday in Mendoza
• Attending a small house party in Argentina and learning about the tradition of mate
• Getting stuck on a broken-down bus and having an impromptu language exchange with an elderly woman in Peru
• Having a love interest back home break up with me via text, and then experiencing the kindness of strangers as a woman in my hostel who I barely knew treated me to ice cream to cheer me up
• Having a romance with a hostel mate in Ecuador and then traveling through the country together
• Living in a giant treehouse with a group of strangers during a solo trip in Brazil and spending our days exploring hiking trails and swimming and our nights drinking and exchanging stories about traveling
• Taking a 4×4 from Chile to Bolivia across the Siloli Desert to see otherwordly sites like rainbow lagoons and train graveyards in the middle of nowhere
• Experiencing some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders, like Iguazu Falls, Torres del Paine, the Amazon River, Uyuni Salt Flats, and Perito Moreno Glacier

At times the trip was also challenging, from dealing with long bus rides and car sickness to flipping over my bicycle handlebars in Peru and getting my body (and ego) badly bruised.

But, I was okay.

In fact, I was more than okay, as the trip showed me how independent I could be and what I was truly capable of. It also showed me the beauty of immersing yourself in cultures different than your own and connecting with locals who want to share them with you.

Years later, when people ask what my best travel experience has been this is the trip that comes to mind.

-Jessie from Jessie on a Journey

2. Traveling With An Open Mind

Many people think of travel as an experience and rightly so. Sometimes, however, you cannot choose the places you travel to.

This happened to me in 2019.

My husband found himself posted in Brunei for work.

Three months pregnant meant that I had a choice:

Either stay with him in Brunei for three months before returning back to India or remain in India, alone.

I chose the former. Not because of my love for the country but because I wanted to be close to him.

Brunei had never held any appeal to me. Whatever research that I pulled off the Internet showed me nothing other than one beautiful mosque.

The flights in and out of the country were expensive so traveling frequently out was not an option either.

I was engulfed by a sense of being trapped in a remote place.

Needless to say, I reached Brunei in a pretty foul mood. I think one of the things that struck me the most even in the midst of that bad mood was the large swaths of greenery that surrounded us.

Mind you, we were not staying in the big city but as far away on the outskirts as you could imagine. I’m not a city girl by any stretch and the greenery eventually soothed my nerves.

It took a week, but I soon found myself interacting with people around me. Fellow expats and locals all went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.

The more comfortable I felt, the more we explored. We trekked (yes, while pregnant!), we joined the board game community, and we enjoyed the local cuisine.

Three months later when it was time to leave, I found myself reluctant to say goodbye to the warmth of the country I had called home for a short while.

I think that my time in Brunei taught me a valuable lesson:

Don’t judge a place by what others say or a lack of information.

Sure, you may not always like what you see, but there will always be something that you will like. You just need to look hard enough to find it!

-Penny from GlobeTrove

3. From Half-Day Hiker To Walking Holiday Enthusiast

I’ve always enjoyed walking but never in a million years did I imagine I’d end up walking over 200 kilometers (~124 miles) in 10 days, become a fan of walking holidays, and end up developing self-guided hiking routes in Portugal with a local tour operator as part of my business.

The shift from being someone who was content with an easy three-hour walk to an experienced multi-day hiker began with a brief taste of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim trail through Portugal to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.

Back in 2013 I did a guided one-day hike along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Camino, north of Ponte de Lima. It’s also one of the most challenging sections so it was hard work, but the views from the top of Labruja Mountain made the climb worthwhile.

My guides were so enthusiastic about the thrill of arriving at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral after the challenges of day after day on the Camino that I began to think I might want to give it a go, despite not being religious.

Fast forward a few years and I set off from Barcelos with a friend of mine to follow the Portuguese Camino de Santiago.

Apart from suffering from chronic back pain, I thought I was quite fit but nothing had prepared me for how utterly exhausted I would feel at the end of each walking day.

This was truly a slow travel experience, as we were averaging about 20 kilometers (~12 miles) per day and by the time we reached our hotel, I would barely have enough energy to get cleaned up and find food before collapsing. I had envisioned plenty of sightseeing but that ended up being minimal.

Quickly, I realized the moral of this unique travel experience:

The Camino was all about making the most of the journey rather than the destination.

For me, that was quite a shift in thinking as I am usually all about getting to where I want to be as soon as possible so that I can start exploring. It was, perhaps, also my first step on the path towards mindfulness.

I will never forget the sense of achievement and progress at the end of each walking day, and the relief and pride I felt when we finally made it to Santiago de Compostela.

We met people who had walked the Camino several times and I can totally understand how it can become addictive. 

-Julie from Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal

4. A Story About Traveling & Its Ripple Effect

Tucked away in far eastern Indonesia is a tiny archipelago of islands called the Banda Islands.

Apart from world-class snorkeling and some crumbling colonial buildings, the Banda Islands are mostly forgotten and would be described as a backwater by all accounts.

However, the Banda Islands are possibly the main reason that I am who I am today. 

Well, the Bandas are the original Spice Islands.

Nutmeg used to grow on this tiny group of islands alone and nowhere else. The Dutch colonized Indonesia and promptly became the owners of islands where money grew on trees.

The only problem was that Indonesia was so far away that they needed a halfway stop to and from Indonesia.

That’s where my travel experience story comes in.

The same Dutch East India Company that traded in spice set up a halfway station at the foot of Table Mountain to break up their long journey. As a result, my Dutch ancestors arrived in the southernmost point in Africa , and generations later we are still there.

When I visited the Banda Islands, it dawned on me how something happening on the other side of the world can ripple out and affect people on the other side of the planet.

And I’m not the only one!

The spice trade was so important to the Dutch that they even traded a tiny island in the Banda archipelago for a much bigger island…Manhattan.

Yes. That Manhattan.

Before visiting the Banda Islands I never really knew about this part of my history.

Along with the spice that the ships carried back to Amsterdam, it also carried slaves. These slaves, more often than not, ended up in Cape Town.

Just like my European ancestors, they too became a part of Africa and added another shade to our beautiful Rainbow Nation.

It was in the Banda Islands that I realized how much of my culture, food, stories and even words in my mother tongue, Afrikaans, actually originated in Indonesia.

Because of these tiny islands, I am a true mix of Europe, Africa, and Asia. While I always thought I knew how all things in life are somehow connected, I didn’t really grasp it until my visit to Indonesia.

This could have been a resort travel experience story, as I went to Indonesia to swim and snorkel and relax on the world’s best beaches. And while I did get to do that, I also learned a lot about who I am as a person, my people, and my country…on another continent. 

My visit to the Bandas has sparked a fascination with Indonesia, which I have visited seven times since. I’m already planning another trip to this spectacular country!

-De Wet from Museum of Wander

5. Awakening My Spirit In A Costa Rican Cloud Forest

In February 2017, I was just coming out of a decade of mysterious chronic illness that had shrunk my world.

And one of the things that finally helped me to resurface during the previous year was an online Qi Gong course I stumbled upon: 

Flowing Zen .

To the casual observer, Qi Gong looks a lot like its better-known cousin, Tai Chi — the ancient art of moving meditation — but it’s actually energy medicine for healing.

In fact, it’s commonly used in Chinese hospitals.

My daily practice that year made such a difference for me that I dangled a reward for myself:

If I stuck with it all year, then I’d head to Sifu Anthony’s annual retreat in a cloud forest in Costa Rica the following February.

And I did! It was my first trip out of the country for more than a decade.

Just like that, I booked a solo trip — something I hadn’t done since I was an exchange student to Europe 30 years earlier — to San Jose where I met up with a dozen strangers and Sifu Anthony, our Qi Gong master.

We boarded a tiny bus and rode up, up, up around carsick-inducing curvy mountain roads into a magical cloud forest jungle where we finally arrived at The Blue Mountain (“La Montana Azul”) for a weeklong Qi Gong retreat. 

There were no Internet or distractions here — just delicious organic vegetarian meals made with love and shared with the community under a gorgeous open-air palapa.

There were also colorful tropical birds singing in the jungle, as well as the largest arachnid I’ve ever seen in my gorgeous (but also roofless) room for a little extra adventure.

I’d felt a little energy movement during my year of online practice, but during that week on The Blue Mountain, my body began to really buzz with Qi — life force energy — as I Lifted the Sky, stood in Wuji Stance, and practiced Shooting Arrows.

I felt electrified and joyful. 

And that was when everything changed for me.

At home, I had a successful career as a freelance writer, but I decided during my week in the cloud forest that I wanted more from life.

I wanted to explore the beauty, diversity, nature, and culture in every corner of the world.

And I wanted to share this intoxicating joyful feeling of life-giving freedom and adventure with anyone who wanted to come along for the ride.

Shortly after that, at age 53, I launched my travel blog.

Dreams really do come true. They are just waiting for you to claim them.

-Chris from Explore Now or Never

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6. From Rome With Love

This wasn’t the way I wanted to see Rome. 

Sure, I was happy to spend Christmas in Rome and stand in awe of the city’s many iconic attractions. But, life wasn’t meant to turn out like this.

I was supposed to go to Rome with my mom back in 2012; however, life had different plans, because a week before our trip, I got a double kidney infection. A condition that required a week of hospitalization.

Although I was annoyed I had missed my trip, it wasn’t the end of the world since I was fine and everything seemed okay…until my mom developed a cough.

A cough that later became a heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four ovarian cancer. 

My mom spent the final months of her life in chemo, desperately trying to fight a horrific disease so that she wouldn’t let her family down.

And she didn’t.

Instead, she showed us how to never give up on life, even if it was a losing battle. 

So, when she eventually passed away, I booked a trip to Rome. 

Sure, it wasn’t the trip I had hoped for. But, I knew that as her daughter, it was my job to live enough for the both of us. 

And that’s exactly what I did.

Was I an anxious, sad, angry mess of a person?

Absolutely. I was still getting used to a world that my mother wasn’t a part of. 

And honestly, you never get used to that world. You just deal with it because you don’t really have a choice.

But I also knew that I wanted my mom to live on through me and that I didn’t want to live a life where the haunting phrases “should of,” “could of,” and “would have” swirled through my head and ate away at my happiness.

So, I went. I packed a boatload of tissues, sobbed my heart out, and attended Christmas mass at the Vatican. 

I also threw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, walked through the Colosseum, chowed down on gelato, and spent two weeks doing all the things my mom and I had wanted to do. 

And that’s when it hit me. I had never gone to Rome alone because my mom had always been there with me. Maybe she wasn’t physically there, but I thought of her and felt her presence every minute of every day. 

Her presence also reminded me that life isn’t about the things we buy or the money that we have.

It’s about making memories with the people we love; people that never really leave us since they are constantly influencing our lives in countless ways.

And after my trip to Rome, I finally knew that my mom would always be there because she had forever changed my life in the best possible way. 

-Kelly from Girl with the Passport

7. Studying In Finland

One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange studies in Finland.

Until then, I was studying at a university in Prague, had a part-time job at a renowned management-consulting firm, and thought I was on the right path in life.

At the University of Economics where I studied it was notoriously difficult to get on an Erasmus exchange trip abroad since the demand was huge. Everyone wanted to go!

Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like to be better prepared for applying again in a year.

I did make it through all the three rounds and surprisingly got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland! I was ecstatic. The success brought its own challenges, but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you.

And I had the time of my life in Finland.

I met the most amazing people, traveled a ton, partied a lot, and bonded with friends from all over the world.

Given I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all her courses and additionally write her thesis, I managed to run on an impossible sleep schedule of four hours per night. But I made it!

My studies in Finland opened up my horizons, too.

The summer after, I wrapped up my life in Prague and went on to study in Germany and China . The whole time I traveled as much as possible, often going on solo adventures. It was only a matter of time when I’d start my own travel blog.

My Finland adventure led me to a life of freedom made up of remote work, travel blogging , and plenty of traveling. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. And it gave me one of my favorite true adventure stories that I can now share with others.

-Veronika from Travel Geekery

8. How Cuba Changed My Life

One of my favorite inspiring stories about travel takes place in Cuba.

I visited Cuba in February 2013 and it changed my life — and I like to think it did so for the better.

Interestingly, I expected a completely different country and was compelled to write about it when I got back home.

But let me tell you more.

I read copious amounts of blogs and travel diaries to prepare myself for the trip to Cuba so I thought I’d go in with a fairly good idea of what to expect. Each and every post I read spoke of marvelous landscapes, pristine beaches, crumbling but charming cities, and welcoming locals.

All of it was true, in my experience — except for the locals.

I didn’t find them so welcoming. At least, not genuinely so. They only seemed to welcome me as far as they could get something in exchange: money, clothes, pens, soap, you name it. 

Each and every day in Cuba was a challenge to avoid the scams, to avoid being ripped off, to fight off each and every attempt of people trying to take advantage of me. I usually managed, but it was exhausting and it left a sour taste in my mouth.

Once I got back home I felt the urge to write about my experience — not for other sites or papers as I’d often do. This time I was afraid I’d be censored.

So I opened my own blog. With zero tech knowledge, zero understanding of online content creation and SEO, I started writing and telling people what they should really expect during a trip to Cuba.

I’d put up the occasional post, but continued with my usual job.

At the end of the year, my contract as a researcher in international human rights law at the local university ended, and I decided to stop pursuing that career for a while.

I packed my bags and left for a long-term trip to Central and South America . I started writing on the blog more consistently and learning, and eventually took my blog full-time , turning it into a career.

As of today, I have never looked back and have no regrets.

The one thing I’ll do, as soon as I can, is travel to Cuba to say thank you — because it changed my life in a way nothing else has ever done. 

-Claudia from Strictly Sardinia

9. A Short Travel Story About Finding Inner Peace In Patagonia

Life in London is hard.

Life in London as a gay single brown refugee is harder.

Juggling between work, my passion for traveling, and the prejudices that I dealt with on a daily basis eventually took their toll on me and I reached a breaking point.

The fact that I couldn’t return home to see my family and being away for them for almost nine years was enough to hammer in the final nail in the coffin.

I almost had a nervous breakdown and in that moment of desperation, which I knew would define the rest of my life, I took a month off and headed to Patagonia.

It was probably the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. The 36 hours it took me to get to El Chalten from London were tiring but Patagonia blew me away.

On my first day there I did a 28-kilometer (17-mile) hike which included a steep mountain climb. It was incredible how moving through the forest helped me clear my mind. And as I stood in front of Laguna de Los Tres, the rain and clouds gave way to sunshine and a rainbow.

I felt at peace.

The countless hikes, great food, and the warmth of locals in Chile and Argentina helped me get back in my skin and find the peace I was missing in my heart.

Nature is indeed the best medicine when it comes to stress relief and I won’t be coy about hugging trees to speed up the process (it did).

Patagonia was life-changing for me.

The beauty of nature struck me at each point and every time I thought it wasn’t possible to beat the view, the next one did just that.

I came back a changed, resilient, and most importantly, a happy person.

-Ucman from BrownBoyTravels

10. Looking Inwards & Making Connections With Strangers

It was decades before I traveled solo for the first time in my life.

This trip — a six-day escape to Colorado — was the first trip that was not for business or family reasons but just to travel and discover.

As I prepared for it, I had a strange feeling of excitement and nerves at the same time. I had all sorts of thoughts and doubts:

Would it be fun?

Would I be bored?

Would I stay in bed all day or would I bounce with excitement to do the next thing?

I wasn’t sure. Little did I know that it was going to be a memorable journey of self-discovery. 

As a good wife and mom, for me travel is always about the family; always thinking of who would enjoy what. It’s about family time and bonding. It’s about creating memories and travel stories together. It’s all so wonderful.

But on a solo trip who would I connect with? What would I say?

Well, I found that I got to do anything I wanted!

Usually when I travel with my family, if I feel like going on a drive that’s not on the itinerary or getting a snack no one else is interested in, we simply don’t do that.

So it was weird to just go do it. Really, that’s a thing?

As for making connections, it was so easy to meet locals while traveling and also to connect with other travelers. Honestly, I had conversations everywhere — on planes, while hiking, in restaurants, in the hotel lobby.

It was quite an eye-opening experience to meet a mom of 18 kids and hundreds of foster kids, a cookie baker, a professional photographer, a family of Fourteener hikers, and an internationally ranked marathon runner.

The inspiring stories I discovered were amazing and nothing like my wonderful safe life at home. 

In terms of travel safety , I got to go rock climbing, solo hiking, driving up a Fourteener, eating alone.

And it was all fine. Actually, it felt surprisingly normal.

It was was just me, my SUV, and my backpack for a week. Most of all, it was a breath of fresh air that I didn’t know existed. 

It’s wonderful to be back home and know that possibilities are endless and there is so much more out there to explore and be wowed by!

-Jyoti from Story At Every Corner

11. A Solo Hike To Find Connection

I have traveled solo many times, but I admit I was a bit uneasy booking my trip to Colombia . In part, due to the country’s dark past. But also because I desperately wanted to do the Cocora Valley hike, and if I’m honest, I was terrified.

This hike is located in the Coffee Triangle, an area recognized for its beauty as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features both rainforest and a stunning green valley speckled with cartoonishly-tall wax palms rising 200 feet or more.

It’s incredibly beautiful.

It’s also a long hike and quite challenging — it generally takes between six and eight hours and there is a steep area with over 3,000 feet of elevation within a quarter of a mile.

I wasn’t in hiking shape, so I was a little concerned. But, worst of all for me were the seven dodgy-looking suspension bridges. 

I’m terrified of heights.

And, I’d be going alone.

I decided to go anyway and I met an incredible woman on the bus to Salento, the town near Cocora. She was also traveling solo and we agreed to hike together.

The town is a backpacker enclave and we met up with a small group of people all traveling solo. As the days passed, our group got larger and it was such a magical experience.

As much as I love city travel, this small town won my heart.

My new friend and I set off on the hike and met two other women who were nervous to do the hike. We all went together.

When we got to the first suspension bridge, I paused. I was embarrassed to admit my fear, but the bridge swayed widely and there was nowhere to hold onto.

When they realized how out of my comfort zone I was and how scared I felt, everything changed. Instead of me dealing with it alone, they were all there to encourage me.

One crossed the bridge to encourage me from the other side and they stayed off of it to limit the sway. Crazy enough, I not only crossed the seven suspension bridges, but I also crossed one an extra time when we went the wrong way on the trail.

I did it! 

I was prepared to be blown away by Cocora Valley’s beauty, but what I wasn’t expecting was what a life-changing travel experience my time there would be.

 -Sam from My Flying Leap

12. How A Pet Sitting Travel Experience Led To A Passionate Career

We wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.

By chance, a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.

We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options. There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world, but we tried our luck, sent a request, and to our surprise landed a three-month gig in a beautiful house in the US Virgin Islands — with an infinity pool overlooking the British Virgin Islands.

A month into our sit, we had explored the destination pretty well and so had a lot of time on our hands. We managed to secure another sit in Grenada, so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.

Inspired by a Canadian couple that had previously stayed at our Grenada housesit, we decided to start our own travel blog. We began by writing about The Virgin Islands, highlighting the beautiful beaches and funky bars.

But for every photo of a beautiful beach there were 10 photos of trash.     

It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue, especially on such pristine and remote beaches.  So, we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.

The more we looked into plastic pollution, the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pandemic. From that point, we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free .

We changed our daily routines, our way of living, and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.

It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can. This journey has led us to some amazing places, working with great conscious brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.

Our aim now is to keep on going.

We love connecting with like-minded people and love the shift over the last few years that brands have made towards creating more sustainable products and services.

It’s been an amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting. Who would have guessed?

-Aaron & Vivien from The Dharma Trails

13. Learning To Slow Down The Hard Way

On Christmas of 2017, I was born again.

We like to spend our Christmas holidays somewhere warm abroad, and that year we chose Uganda.

Nature, wildlife, and sunny days were a blessing when it was so cold and dark in Europe. Life was beautiful, and we had a rental car and a busy schedule ahead to explore the country.

This is where this short travel story turns into one of my more scary travel experiences :

At Murchinson Falls National Park, we had a car accident.

I lost control of the car, and it rolled over, destroying windows, chassis, and engine.

But we were alive! My right arm was severely injured, but we managed to walk to our lodge, not far inside the park.

In the lodge, I was happy to learn that there was a pretty decent American hospital in Masindi that was just a one-hour drive from the lodge. Moreover, one of the lodge’s guests was a nurse who cleaned the wound while we were waiting for the taxi from/to Masindi.

The hospital took care of us, and after a couple of injections and stitches, I was ready to head to our new hotel in Masindi; however, my wound required daily dressing and more injections, so we were asked to stay in town for a few days.   

Masindi is the kind of place where you may want to stop to buy some food or water, but that’s it.

The town’s highlights were the market and our daily visit to the hospital, so we ended up looking for the small things, chatting with the medical staff, the hotel staff, the people in the market, and learning more about their customs.

We learned to slow down the hard way.

When we were allowed to leave, we took a road trip south through the country to see something else. We did not care about our travel bucket list anymore — we were alive, and we wanted to enjoy Uganda’s unique nature and its people. 

In the end, our Uganda trip was not about the places that we saw, but the people that we met. It was travel for experience vs sightseeing.

I hope to revisit Uganda one day, with a stop at Masindi for some food, water, and maybe something else.

-Elisa from World in Paris

14. A Cycling Trip To Remember

During the summer of 2019, I cycled solo from London to Istanbul. This huge bicycle tour took me 89 days and through 11 countries.

As you might expect, it was a challenging yet incredible journey, which saw me pedal along some of Europe’s greatest rivers, pass through some of its best cities, and witness some of its most beautiful scenery.

It’s becoming more and more important for us to think about the impact that travel can have on our environment. This was the inspiration for my bicycle tour; I wanted to find more responsible ways to explore the world and avoid flights where possible.

I discovered that bicycle touring is one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel, as using nothing but a bicycle and your own pedal power you can carry everything you need while covering surprising distances each day.

The simplicity of life and the sheer amount of time I spent cycling alone gave me a lot of time to just think . This really helped me to come to terms with some personal problems rooted in my past and, as a result, I arrived solo in Istanbul with newly found confidence, independence, and liberation. 

Cycling across the entire European continent may seem like an impossibly daunting task, but I assure you, it will make you feel like a new person, just like it did for me.

-Lauren from The Planet Edit

15. How The Caribbean Shaped Me Into A Fully Sustainable Traveler

One of my first international trips as an adult was traveling around the Caribbean .

I checked into my hotel in Jamaica and asked for a recommendation for a local place to eat. The receptionist told me that under no circumstances should I should go into the town because it was really dangerous, but that — to my luck — the hotel’s restaurant offered wonderful Caribbean food.

I pondered my options:

Did I really want to spend all my time on the beach without getting to know a single local?

I was a very inexperienced traveler and very young, but there was only one answer to my question:

Absolutely not. I was not going to be visiting a new place and staying hostage in a hotel chain. So out I went.

The poverty hit me in the face. After only seeing fancy resorts, the reality was hard to swallow.

A few locals approached me and were super curious as to what I was doing there alone, since most tourists didn’t go there.

I told them I was interested in meeting them and experiencing their culture. And just like that, I was embraced.

We met more people, had some food, and then we danced the night away. They had so little, yet they wanted to share it with me. They wanted to make me feel welcome.

And they undeniably did.

The next morning all I could think about was how all the money most tourists spend goes to big corporations. The locals have to be thankful if they get a job that pays minimum wage, while foreign businesses earn millions.

I have always been environmentally conscious, but this trip made it clear that sustainability goes well beyond nature and wildlife.

It’s also about communities.

From then on I always look for locally owned accommodation, eateries, guides, and souvenirs.

Sustainability, with everything it entails, became a motto for me and changed the very essence of the way I travel.

-Coni from  Experiencing the Globe

16. Lessons From My Students In Peru

One of the most life-changing trips I’ve ever been on was a volunteering experience in the stunning city of Cuzco in Peru.

I spent a month there teaching English and Italian to a group of local adults. And even though my time there was short, the travel experience was so humbling that it changed my outlook on life.

My lessons took the form of active conversations, which essentially turned into a massive multilingual cultural exchange between me and my students. Hearing my students talk about their lives — and realizing just how different they were from mine — made me look at my own life with a fresh new perspective.

One person spoke about the three years he spent living in a jungle with his dad, where they fed off of animals they hunted in order to survive.

Another student told me about her ultimate dream of mastering English so that she could become a tour guide and have a more stable future.

For me, these stories were a reminder of just how small I am in this world and how much we can get consumed by the small bubbles we live in. 

Most of all, my students showed a passion and appreciation for life that I’d never witnessed before.

This is true for the locals I met in Cuzco in general. The quality of life in Cuzco is very modest; hot water is scarce and you learn to live with little.

But the locals there do way more than just that — they spontaneously parade the streets with trumpets and drums just because they’re feeling happy, and their energy for the simple things in life is incredibly contagious.

It was impossible to not feel inspired in Cuzco because my students always had the biggest smiles on their faces, and the locals showed me again and again that simply being alive is a blessing.

I went to Peru to teach, but ended up learning more from my students and the locals there than they did from me.

Ever since I got back from that trip, I made it a goal to slow down and not take the simple things in life for granted.

Every time I get upset about something, I think about the Peruvians in Cuzco parading their streets in song and pure joy, and I tell myself to stop complaining.

-Jiayi from  The Diary of a Nomad

17. Braving Travel With Chronic Pain

Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful city with a prominent cathedral positioned centrally within the city.

While the historical cathedral attracts numerous visitors, even more well-known is the route to Santiago de Compostela, Camino de Santiago –- the world-famous pilgrimage route that has a plethora of trailheads and ends in Santiago. 

Home to locals, students, English teachers, and those on a spiritual pilgrimage, personal conquest, or a great outdoor hiking excursion, Santiago is a magical city.

My introduction to Santiago de Compostela doesn’t begin on the pilgrimage route, yet ends with a spiritual awakening analogous with those other unique pilgrimage stories.

It was my first solo trip abroad teaching English in Spain, a country that’s always been on my travel bucket list. A small town outside of Santiago was selected as the school I’d be teaching at for the year.

Unknowingly, this teach abroad program chose the perfect city for me to live in. 

A year prior, I suffered a traumatic brain injury that left me unable to function normally and complete average tasks. Migraines, headaches, and dizziness became my body’s normal temperament, a hidden disability invisible to the naked eye. 

Braving travel with chronic pain was the first lesson I learned during the trip.

The vast green outdoors and fresh dew from the morning rain enlivened me daily and reminded me about the importance of slowing down so I could enjoy traveling with my hidden disability. 

I also learned to stop often for daily tea breaks and to embrace the long lunch hour,  siestas , with good food, company, and a nap to rest.

Meeting locals , indulging in local food, and learning Spanish allowed me to connect deeply with the beautiful culture of Santiago. After all, my dream was to travel to Spain, and I more than accomplished that dream.

Difficult or not, I learned to own my dream and I was more than surprised with the results.

Who knew that a year after my injury I’d be traveling the world with chronic pain, and for that, I’m eternally grateful.

-Ciara from Wellness Travel Diaries

18. A Blessing In Disguise

2020 has been a wild year for all of us and foreign students in China are no exception. As soon as the malevolent virus began to make its rounds in China, our university sent us home for “two weeks.”

However, within a short time, countries began to shut their borders and these “two weeks” turned into months, a full year even.

Crushed by the burden of online lectures and virtual labs, my boyfriend and I packed our bags and caught one of the first flights to his home country of Pakistan.

I had always been an over-ambitious traveler. I believed numbers were everything — the number of countries I visited, the number of hours I spent on a plane, the number of international trips I took in a year. These numbers were what defined me.

My feet were constantly itching and I never liked to spend more than a few days in a place before heading to the next country. Revisiting a place felt superfluous to me.

That’s why I was hoping to spend a month or two in Pakistan and then continue to check new countries off the list — after all, my online classes finally granted me the freedom to “work on my numbers.”

But as is usually the case in 2020, things turned out quite different from what I had expected. Borders remained closed and worldwide infections stayed rampant. At this point, I have already spent nearly half a year in Pakistan.

During this peculiar time, however, an amazing thing happened:

My mindset about travel started to change and I began to look at my long stay in Pakistan as perhaps my most valuable travel experience ever.

I may not have visited dozens of countries like in previous years but my experiences were deeper than ever before.

From trekking to one of the world’s tallest mountains to sharing tea with heavily armed officers at nearly 5,000 meters altitude to exploring hidden beaches in the most secluded regions to spontaneously being invited to village homes, my adventures in Pakistan couldn’t have been more incredible. They opened my eyes to the sheer diversity of many countries and completely transformed my idea about traveling. 

It took me nearly a full year of heavy restrictions on international travel and a few months in one of the world’s most fascinating countries to give up on my superficial ideals and become a more mature traveler.

This time will always have a special place in my heart.

-Arabela from The Spicy Travel Girl

19. What The River Taught Me

My travel story takes place in the summer of 2017 — the final summer before I graduated university — as it continues to play a significant role in the person I’ve become.

When I say that, people ask me if it was the portion of the summer I spent solo backpacking in Europe . And to their surprise, it wasn’t. It was actually the latter portion of the summer where I stayed closer to home.

For July and August I worked as a canoe guide leading whitewater canoe trips on remote rivers in Canada. It was here that I got to canoe the powerful and iconic Missinaibi River, a river that continues to influence me all these years later.

The Missinaibi River flows from the powerful Lake Superior to the even more powerful salty waters of James Bay. Here, I led a group of eight teenagers through dozens of whitewater rapids over 500 kilometers (~311 miles).

With no cell service for 25 days, we were forced to disconnect from anything other than the river.

During this trip I learned two important lessons:

First, I learned to be confident in my own abilities as a leader and problem solver.

There were a few rapids where my campers’ boats flipped and I had to rescue the campers and the canoes. One rescue saw two boats flip on a mile-long rapid. It took six hours to make it down the rapid, and during this time I managed stuck canoes and crying campers.

And while this was one of the most difficult rescues I’ve done, I was amazed at how calm I was throughout it. I gave clear directions, prioritized effectively, and kept my campers safe throughout the entire experience. Following the rescue, I had a newfound sense of confidence in my abilities.

The second lesson I learned on the Missinaibi was the power of disconnecting from society and connecting with the people around you.

A wild river commands all of your attention. Each day, you and your group must take down camp, load canoes, paddle up to eight hours while navigating both rapids and portages, get to a new campsite, set up camp, cook dinner, and go to bed.

And without the distraction of technology, your attention has nowhere else to be. You focus on the river and your teammates.

As someone who had wrestled with anxiety and depression prior to this summer, I felt at total ease on the trip. Now I seek societal disconnection and human connection as much as I can. 

Sometimes the most profound, life-altering trips are the least expected trips closer to home.

-Mikaela of  Voyageur Tripper

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These stories are so much fun to read! Thanks so much for putting a post like this together. It’s great to be able to check out other people’s blogs and read about other people’s experiences!

Always great to read about travel experiences of others. Some great stories to read over coffee. I’ve Pinned your post for future reference and to share with others. Will check out each story author’s blog as well. Great Job! 🙂

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73+ Essential Travel Phrases and Words You Should Know

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How do you say “ You have a nice smile ” in Samoan? How to say “ You have beautiful eyes ” in Fijian? Those might not be the essential travel phrases , like Hello or Thank you. But we can all agree that (mis)communication is part of traveling. And language barriers are real. That is why I always find it extremely useful to learn words and phrases in the language of a country I am visiting. Why? It shows respect. People will be nicer to you. A new language will enhance local experiences and understanding of the culture . IT will make traveling easier and it is a great way to make new friends. So what are those common travel phrases ?

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Traveling to 40+ countries I’ve learned that only knowing Slovenian will not help me. Shocking right! I was also wrong to assume that everyone speaks English . Knowing KiSwahili gave me a better starting point when bargaining for the prices in Zanzibar . Knowing essential phrases in French helped me in Vanuatu , and knowing how to ask for directions helped me in Japan . And learning Samoan and Fiji helped me when buying fruits in local markets. So next time, when planning your trip, don’t just search for the best things to do in Zanzibar, Japan itinerary , or about Dubai hotels . You should also learn useful phrases for traveling. What are those phrases? Let’s have a look at some useful phrases for traveling .

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1. What are Travel Phrases?

Travel phrases are useful phrases to know when traveling abroad. They are a collection of the most common and frequently used words and expressions we use when visiting foreign countries.  From basic greetings to phrases for seeking directions , ordering food , and engaging in cultural exchanges. From a simple ‘’hello’’ and ‘’thank you’’ to longer phrases like ‘’where is the bathroom” and “what is the WiFi password”. Travel phrases equip you with the confidence and ability to connect with locals , by speaking their language , and immerse yourself in authentic experiences .

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2. How to learn short Travel Phrases and Travel Terms

Before we find out what those useful travel phrases are, let’s talk about how to learn them . It might seem daunting but it is actually fun. The reality is, if you will be traveling for at least a couple of days, you will pick up the basic words while abroad . And if you will be spending some time with locals, they will teach you the bad words first anyway. Which you will remember the fastest. 🙂 Now, depending on your destination country, some travel words and phrases will be easier for you to remember than others. People who know these things say that a person can memorize 50 new words per day . My humble estimation would be 10 . This would potentially mean, you can learn all the essential travel phrases in a day or two . I am a realistic optimist and would say to start learning sooner. Like a week before or more.

2.1. Duolingo

I love using Duolingo . It is a free app, where you choose how many minutes you can invest in learning a language and the purpose of your learning (travel). You can choose from more than 30+ languages and I love that lessons are bite-sized . Currently learning Italian for my Tuscany trip but love Polynesian languages – like Hawaiian and Samoan. Duolingo makes learning a language easy . It uses text, speech and is showing cards. So you can hear the pronunciation, see how the word is written and the translation of it plus a visual representation of the words. A great way to learn no matter where you are. Language: Italian, Hawaiian, Swahili  (40+ languages) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free & In App purchases

There are other apps, that have a free trial and then offer paid memberships. Among those, I tried and loved Babbel and Innovative languages . When I was using those two, I was more invested in actually learning the language and not just common travel phrases. Feel free to test out a few and find which one works best for your learning style.

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3. Essential travel phrases

3.1. basic travel phrases.

Those travelling words in English combine expressions that showcase politeness and cultural respect, encouraging positive interactions with locals and serving as a basis for every communication.

• I don’t understand
• Do you speak [language]?
• What is the WiFi password?
• Could you take my picture?
• Where is the bathroom?

ALSO READ: • How to say What is the WiFi password in 101 different languages

3.2. Common travel phrases for greetings and introductions

Below you will find what are some basic greetings tourists should know. Travel greetings lay the foundation for any interaction, allowing you to initiate conversations and make a positive first impression.

• Good morning
• Good evening
• Nice to meet you
• How are you?
• My name is …
• How do you say […] in [language]?
• Speak slowly, please

3.3. Essential travel phrases for directions and getting around

Basic phrases for asking for directions will enable you to navigate unfamiliar streets and find your way around.

• What time is …
• How do I get to …
• How far away is …
• Do you have a map?
• When does the next … arrive?
• How long does it take to get to….?
• Spatial demonstratives: here / there
• Cardinal Directions: North / South / East / West
• Directions: left / right / straight / back / up / down
• Mode of transport: car / bus / train / taxi / metro / plane
• Buildings and places: bathroom / restaurant / hotel / bank / pharmacy / hospital

ALSO READ: • 73+ Essential Greek Travel Phrases for Tourists on a Greek Holiday

3.4. Useful phrases for traveling when ordering food and drinks

Useful phrases when travelling for ordering meals, asking for recommendations, and specifying dietary preferences ensure enjoyable dining experiences and help you explore local cuisines.

• I’m allergic to …
• The bill, please.
• I would like to have …
• May I see the menu?
• What are the specials? 
• What do you recommend?
• Types of diets: Vegetarian / vegan / gluten free
• Food flavors: sweet / bitter / sour / salty / spicy
• Drinks: coffee / tea / water / juice / wine / beer
• Food allergens: milk / eggs / fish / peanuts / shellfish / wheat / soybeans

3.5. Practical travel terms for shopping

Essential phrases for inquiring about prices, negotiating, and asking for sizes or colors are handy when exploring markets and boutiques.

• Could I try this on?
• Do you have this in …
• Excuse me, I’m looking for… 
• Is this on sale?
• When do you open/close? 
• Do you accept credit cards?
• Size: bigger / smaller
• Numbers: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
• Larger numbers: 50 / 100 / 1000
• Colors: white / yellow / orange/ red / blue / green / pink / purple / grey / brown / black

🔢 “In how many languages does Anja know how to count to 10?” right now probably in around 7 or 8, but when living abroad this number was between 13-15 languages.

ALSO READ: • 73+ Essential Japanese Travel Phrases for Tourists Visiting Japan

3.6. Useful phrases for travelling when checking in a hotel

Phrases you will need when checking in a hotel, asking for towels, fixing air conditioning, enquiring what time is breakfast, and what is included in your room rate.

• … is not working.
• Do you have WiFi?
• Can I drink the tap water?
• Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
• Essentials: toilet paper / key / towel
• Amenities: air conditioning / fan / heater / hairdryer

3.7. Helpful travel terms in case of emergencies

Here you will find helpful important phrases to know when traveling in case of emergencies, natural disasters or if you will be needing assistance in difficult or dangerous situations.

• There is a …
• Please call the …
• I lost my passport
• My money was stolen
• Natural hazards: fire / flood / earthquake
• First responders: police / firemen / ambulance

3.8. Beyond essential travel phrases to compliment someone

If you’re like me and really love learning a few phrases in new languages, expand your study beyond the essential travel phrases. I always learn how to say please and thank you, never visit without knowing the local word for “coffee” and never leave without knowing how to say;

• You have beautiful eyes
• You have a beautiful smile

4. Best language Apps for traveling abroad

When it comes to language learning , the options are diverse. You can choose from apps, traditional textbooks, and language courses to podcasts and YouTube videos. I would recommend the previously mentioned Duolingo . In case you fell short and can’t learn the essential travel phrases, or if the situations come your way when those phrases won’t be enough , below you will find language apps I use for you to download before your next trip.

4.1. Google Translate

Google Translate is the most popular language travel app that can be used everywhere. I personally use it on all my travels, when going to Tanzania to learn what some Swahili words mean, when in Mexico to help with my not-the-best Spanish, when in Italy, in Japan and other places. I’m sure you are already familiar with this best language app for travel. The most obvious feature is it will help you translate the destination language into your own one. But the absolute best feature is that it can translate the text using ‘ camera translation ’. All you have to do is open the app, point your camera toward the text in a foreign language and Google Translate will do the rest. Perfect for menus! It also translates text from the photos on your camera roll. And it also works offline, when you download the language pair on your phone. Language: 133 languages Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

4.2. VoiceTra

VoiceTra is a language translation app that translates speech into another language . It is a perfect app for all travelers, supports 31 languages and can be used for free . Although, to make VoiceTra work you will need an Internet connection . The app translates in both ways. From English to foreign language and vice versa . It also offers text input. VoiceTra is great for simple, everyday conversations that you may encounter. Perfect to conquer the language barrier and even more amazing since it allows instant switching between two languages. Use it when buying admission tickets, asking for directions, when on a train or bus, while shopping, or when checking in at a hotel. Language: English, French, Spanish (32 altogether) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

4.3. SayHi Translate

SayHi Translate language app is an easy-to-use app, designed to be quick, and simple. All you have to do is press a button and start speaking. The app will transcribe your speech quickly and accurately. It supports 101 languages and dialects. It is a free app without any advertisements or hidden fees. In order for the app to work, you will need an internet connection . As soon as you speak, the app will return text and audio in another language. It super easy to change languages quickly and you can even speed up or slow down your speech and choose between male and female voice. Use it on your travels when in an UBER or taxi in a foreign land, when buying local souvenirs from a local lady or when checking in a lovely and unique homestay. Language: English, Arabic, Polish (101 altogether) Download: iOS | Android | Website Price: Free

5. Final thoughts on Essential Travel Phrases and Words

Whether it’s a warm greeting, ordering a meal, or expressing gratitude, are only a few useful phrases when traveling that not only open doors to easier communication but also show respect and help you to understand the destination in a different way. Before traveling abroad, learn at least a couple of common travel phrases that will help you navigate through various situations abroad. Travel terms for greetings and introductions and words showcasing politeness. Basic phrases for asking for directions, ordering food, and checking in a hotel. 

Learn useful phrases for traveling with the help of a language app like Duolingo, learn words when on a destination, or combine both with a language translation app like Google Translate. Find what works best for you and overcome language barriers. What travelling phrases do you think are essential? Bon voyage, Anja

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What are essential travel phrases?

Travel phrases are useful phrases to know when traveling abroad. They are a collection of the most common and frequently used words and expressions we use when visiting foreign countries. From basic greetings to phrases for seeking directions, ordering food, and engaging in cultural exchanges.

What are some basic travel phrases for greetings and introductions?

Hello | Goodbye | Nice to meet you Phrases for greetings lay the foundation for any interaction, allowing you to initiate conversations and make a positive first impression. Find more essential travel phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are some common English travel phrases?

Thank you | Please | Excuse me These common travel phrases showcase politeness and cultural respect, fostering positive interactions with locals. Find more common travel phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are some useful travel phrases for directions and getting around?

Where is … | How do I get to … ? | How long …? Useful expressions for travelling for directions enable you to navigate unfamiliar streets and find your way around. Find more useful sentences for travelling and common travel language phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are essential travel phrases when ordering food and drinks?

May I see the menu? | What do you recommend? | Is this … | I’m allergic to … Those are useful travel phrases in English for ordering meals, asking for recommendations, and specifying dietary preferences to ensure enjoyable dining experiences and help you explore local cuisines. Find more English travel expressions on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are practical travel terms for shopping?

How much does it cost? | Could I try this on? | Do you accept credit cards? Practical travel words in English for inquiring about prices, negotiating, and asking for sizes or colors are handy when exploring markets and boutiques. Find more useful English phrases for travelling on Anja On Adventure blog.

What are helpful travel terms in case of emergencies?

Help | I am lost | Please call the … Helpful travel English phrases to learn when traveling are great to know in case of emergencies, natural disasters or if you will be needing assistance in difficult or dangerous situations. Find more English travel terms and phrases on Anja On Adventure blog.

❥ About Anja On Adventure

Anja On Adventure is a travel blog, a collection of insider tips and information on destinations, that I visited as a solo female traveler, tour guide, teacher, yacht stewardess, and Survivor challenge tester. Anja, is a thirty-something adventure-seeking, sun chasing, beach hopping, gin-loving, tropics enthusiast with a creative mind and sarcastic spirit, who loves coconut and mango but doesn’t like chocolate and sweets. I am passionate about all things travel, maps, and puzzles. Click here to learn more About me .

About the author: Anja

2 thoughts on “73+ Essential Travel Phrases and Words You Should Know”

I love languages and love this idea. I always try to learn a little of the local language when travelling – I find it so much fun. Love this post!

Thank you so much Maryanne! There is more of those coming … Planning to post one for the language of each country I have visited…

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• 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.

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.

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Travel idioms: Fun ways to talk about traveling and adventures

Are you in the mood for an adventure? Before you pack your bags and grab your passport, make sure you have the right vocabulary to talk about it.

These English travel idioms will not only inspire you to see the world but can also be used on your journey. We have included lots of fun and useful expressions about travel and transport, all with examples and definitions. Idioms can be hard to understand , after all.

Travel idioms

A country mile.

A country mile is not an exact measurement but refers to a deceptively long distance. Country roads usually meander, so a destination a mile away can take much more than a mile to reach.

“It was suposed to be a 5 mile run but it felt like 5 country miles!”

People who have itchy feet are bored of where they are and have a desire to travel, do something new, or explore.

“She only came back from her camping trip last week but she got itchy feet and is setting off on a road trip tomorrow.’

Feet and other body parts are featured in idioms a lot, so they are always useful to know.

The travel bug

Be careful: if you catch the travel bug, it may turn your plans upside down! The travel bug refers to a strong urge, passion or desire to travel the world.

“I caught the travel bug when I first explored Europe over 20 years ago.”

At a crossroads / a fork in the road

You will surely come across a crossroads or a fork in the road when you are traveling. These expressions relate to any place where the road splits or meets another road, and you must decide which way to go.

However, we have put these on our list of travel idioms because they can also be used figuratively as choice idioms . You can say someone is at a crossroads or at a fork in the road if they have an important decision to make in any area of their life.

“I’m at a bit of a crossroads and I’m not sure what I should do.” “We get along fine, until we hit a fork in the road.”

At the crack of dawn

At the crack of dawn is a simple but fun way of describing any time very early in the morning.

“We’re going to have to get up at the crack of dawn to make our flight.”

There are many other time idioms you may find useful for planning a travel itinerary.

Bad news travels fast

Bad news travels fast , or at least that is how it often seems. Most bad news is scandalous or a great topic for gossip, so people are more likely to talk about it with their friends or colleagues.

“I can’t believe I got fired and that my wife knew about it before I even got home. I guess bad news really does travel fast!”

Live out of a suitcase

People who live out of a suitcase travel a lot from place to place, not returning home often. Since they normally stay for a short period of time in each place, they keep all their clothes in their suitcase rather than bothering to unpack and settle in.

“Guys, we have a busy interary, so get ready to live out of your suitcases for the next week or so!”

On a shoestring

Although this is a good travel idiom, it can actually apply to all situations. Anything that happens on a shoestring is done with a very small budget, keeping costs as low as possible.

“I’m backpacking around Asia next year but I’m traveling on a shoestring.”

Find some more money-related idioms here .

Hit a roadblock

This is a saying with two meanings. An actual roadblock is something used by the police to stop the illegal activity of a driver. As a travel-related idiom, to hit a roadblock refers to something getting in the way and stopping you from making progress in a project.

“The new contract negotiations were going well but we’ve hit a bit of a roadblock now.”

This is not to be confused with the one below.

Hit the road

Here’s a very popular travel idiom; so popular, in fact, that you’ll hear it in many songs like “ Hit the Road Jack “. To hit the road simply means to depart on a journey.

“Well, it’s getting late, so I think it’s time we hit the road.” “The car is all packed; let’s hit the road!”

You normally say this phrase when referring to traveling by car or going home, but it could be used in other circumstances.

Catch the sun

A lot of these travel idioms focus on going on vacation. For most people, a vacation means time in the sun. To catch the sun is to spend enough time in the sun that your skin burns or develops a tan.

“Won’t be long until I’m catching the sun in Spain.” “Looks like you have caught the sun today.”

You may also hear catch some rays , which means to sunbathe.

If you’re heading off for a summer vacation, make sure you check out some idioms about summer before you go. There are expressions to suit every season, in fact: winter , fall (autumn) and spring .

Pack light / travel light

People who travel light or pack light are careful not to bring unnecessary items. They keep their luggage to a minimum, whether for convenience or to avoid paying extra airfares for it.

“I always travel light.” “Much as I try to travel light, I always seem to need a huge suitcase.”

Travel on a full / empty stomach

Part of the joy of traveling is deciding what to eat! To travel on a full stomach means you have just eaten a lot and have no room for any more food. On the other hand, an empty stomach means you are very hungry as there is no food in you!

“I can’t have you traveling on an empty stomach. Let me make you a snack.” “I mustn’t travel on a full stomach. I get car sick.”

A mile a minute

Travel idioms can be a fun way to exaggerate your point. When you need to highlight that someone was traveling very fast, you could say they were moving a mile a minute . This saying comes from when cars had a top speed of 60 miles per hour and it was considered very fast.

“You must have gone a mile a minute to get here so fast!”

This fast idiom can also be used more generally to refer to anything done very quickly.

“She had the whole family to cook for and was chopping and mixing a mile a minute to get it all done!” “I could tell he was excited because he was talking a mile a minute. I couldn’t keep up.”

Off the beaten track / path

A beaten path or track is one that is well-used by other people. So, to get off the beaten track is to go somewhere unknown or more isolated.

“When we visit Thailand we like to get off the beaten track so we’re not just following the other tourists!”

Although it may seem similar to the next expression, this saying is more about a physical place than a direction in life.

Take the road less traveled

Here’s a travel idiom that may just change your life!

When you have a choice to make, people may advise you to take the road (or path) less traveled . This is an encouragement to think independently or unconventionally, rather than conforming to the norm and picking the option that everyone else would pick.

“I’ve decided to take the path less travelled and decline the job offer.”

Just to be very clear: this doesn’t have to be a decision related to travel. It could be about the type of job you choose, family options, education path, etc.

If you enjoy an adventure like this, also check out some action and adventure idioms .

Travel broadens the mind

Here is a little proverb that’s sneaked onto our list of travel idioms. A great reason people may give for seeing the world is that travel broadens the mind . You learn about different cultures, beliefs, and customs. You learn first-hand about history and taste new foods. Travel gives you a greater understanding and a new perspective on life.

“I’m so glad you’re taking a year to backpack Africa. Travel really broadens the mind.”

Spread your wings and fly/soar

Here is another travel expression that describes the freedom and liberty that comes with being able to wherever you like. We can liken this feeling to a bird spreading its wings to fly or soar above the world.

“You’re still young! It’s the best time to spread your wings and fly.”

This expression about freedom can relate to things other than travel, such as moving to a new place or beginning a new season of life.

Travel idioms featuring different modes of transport

We’re not done yet! Here are some more travel idioms, this time featuring or about different modes of transport.

In the driver’s seat

The person in charge of a situation and making the choices is the person in the driver’s seat .

“Mary took the week off, so Sam is in the driver’s seat.”

If you specifically need driving-related idioms more than travel idioms, there are plenty to refer to.

Catch a red-eye

Due to the size of America, it’s common to have long domestic flights. This is why this phrase is more of an American English idiom than British. A red-eye is a flight that departs late at night and/or arrives early in the morning, disrupting your natural sleep pattern and perhaps giving you red or bloodshot eyes.

“To make it to the wedding on time, we’ll have to catch the red-eye tomorrow.”

In the same boat

Normally, you’d use this saying in the context of a negative situation. To be in the same boat means that you and the people around you are all in a similar situation or experiencing the same thing.

“I know you’re cold, but we’re all in the same boat.” “The recent tax increases have hit us hard, but everyone is in the same boat.”

Here are some more idioms to use in bad situations .

Fly under the radar

Radars are used to detect things like planes or submarines. Someone or something that flies under the radar goes unnoticed or undetected, usually by people in authority.

“Let’s keep our heads down and hope we fly under the radar.”

As the crow flies

The straight-line distance from one location to another is measured as the crow flies . This is different from the distance needed to actually travel from one place to the other, since you usually need to navigate around roads, buildings, rivers, and other geographical features.

“The beach is only 2 miles away as the crow flies, but it’s more like 4 on the winding country roads.”

Find some more interesting bird idioms here.

Don’t forget to write

If you’re going to be traveling for a while, you’ll probably want to write to your friends and family back home. Traditionally this was done via letters or postcards, but now you’re more likely to email or use social media.

You can say don’t forget to write as a farewell, reminding the person to keep in touch while they are away.

“Have a fantastic trip, and don’t forget to write!”

It’s surprising how many idioms about writing are becoming obsolete as we turn to electronic methods of communication.

Float your boat

If you find something appealing, you can say that it floats your boat . It’s often used in negative constructions about things you don’t like.

“I think I’ll pass on the spring rolls, thanks. They don’t really float my boat.”

You can also use the expression whatever floats your boat to mean ‘whatever you like’ or ‘whatever makes you happy’.

“Listen, whatever floats your boat is ok by me.” “Peanut butter and tomato sandwiches sound a bit weird to me, but… whatever floats your boat.”

Occasionally, you may hear people use this in relation to a person, meaning that they find that person attractive. This could be considered rather sleazy, and there are better idioms about love and attraction that you could use.

Just the ticket

Here’s a travel idiom that can actually be used as a sentence on its own. Just the ticket is a way of expressing that something is exactly what is needed or wanted; a perfect solution to a problem.

“Brilliant! That’s just the ticket. Thanks.”

Be aware that this expression might sound a little old-fashioned nowadays. Find some other ways to describe good things here.

There really are plenty of boat and ship-related travel idioms. When you jump ship you move from one group, cause, or situation to join another.

“We heard the company was struggling, so Martha jumped ship as soon as she could.”

That ship has sailed

Sadly, when you hear the saying that ship has sailed , it means you’ve missed an opportunity. Perhaps something or someone is no longer available, or the situation has changed.

“Sorry son, that ship has sailed.”

Here are some more idioms about change that you can use.

Train of thought

If you didn’t know the meaning of the phrase train of thought , you’d struggle to work it out or make a logical guess! It’s the process by which someone reaches their decision; their line of reasoning to make a choice.

“I really don’t understand her train of thought, but she’s the boss, so we’ll do as she says.”

Have these idioms about travel inspired you to start planning your next adventure? Can you think of any others that should be on this list? Leave a comment to let us know!

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Last Updated: January 23, 2024

30 Fundamental Types of Travelling [2021 Travel Types List]

Want to learn all about the different types of travelling? Check out this list of 30 fundamental travel types to see which one’s right for you.

Danny Newman

Trying to learn more about the different types of travelling? I hope this post helps!

One thing I love most about travel is how universal it is.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, or how you live your life, there are so many types of travelling that almost anyone can find a travel style to suit their needs.

In fact, the options are so plentiful that it can be tricky to identify the specific kinds of trips that’d work best…

With that in mind, I thought it’d be fun to run through a selection of the main travel types and who they might appeal to.

Want to learn more about the different types of travellers?

Let’s dive in!

Here we go then: 30 different travel types!

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30 Types of Travellers (Different Travel Types)

Very quickly, though, it’s worth noting that many of these travel types aren’t mutually exclusive!

Some travellers fit into multiple categories at the same time.

And some trips begin as certain types of travel before morphing into others.

Nevertheless, this list should provide a useful idea of the many different forms of travel available to someone with itchy feet!

1. Adventure Travel

Adventure travel’s one of the most popular travel types you’ll come across.

Ideal for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, you could be jumping out of airplanes, white-water rafting, trekking through jungles or climbing mountains.

The goal is simple: push yourself to do new, exciting, and heart-thumping things in beautiful parts of the world.

2. Backpack Travel

Backpacking is a classic form of travel that you’re probably familiar with already.

Stripped-back and simple by design, you pack your things into a backpack, hoist it onto your shoulders, and hit the road (often for an extended period of time).

This is my go-to travelling style for a number of reasons.

For the most-part, though, it’s because backpacking goes hand in hand with the next option on this list…

3. Budget Travel

Budget travellers explore the world and have adventures on a shoestring.

In fact, in my experience, budget adventures are often far more memorable simply because you don’t have much cash to splash!

After all, there’s a positive correlation between money and comfort.

So you’re often forced out of your comfort zone when you don’t have much to spend!

You swap private rooms with giant dorm-rooms full of fellow travellers. You trade fancy tours for self-guided experiences. You break the occasional rule. You walk more. You eat the local street food. And so on.

In other words, budget travel can be more immersive, social, and experience-rich.

Of the different types of travel on this list, business travel’s probably one of the best known.

4. Business Travel

As the name suggests, business travel involves travelling for work and/or business-related purposes.

You could be giving a pitch, attending a conference, meeting foreign investors, or sourcing new products, etc.

I have no personal experience with this type of travelling, but I’ve heard through the grapevine that it’s less luxurious than it sounds.

Although the first few trips are novel and exciting, they can grow more tedious over time. Likewise, business travel may be more tiring and constrictive than other types.

5. Couple Travel

This one’s simple too:

The lonely “I” becomes the heart-warming “we” as you hit the road with your partner!

Experiencing the joy of travel with someone you love is always very special.

You make shared, long-lasting memories. You also avoid the loneliness that can hinder a solo traveller’s experience. And you share the financial burden too!

…Just make sure your relationship’s solid beforehand. There’s nothing quite like the trials of travel to expose and exaggerate weaknesses in it.

6. Cruise Travel

If hitting the high seas on a luxury cruise-liner sounds like your idea of a good time, then cruise travel could be perfect.

I’ve never been on one, but (aside from the environmental issues involved), they seem like a lot of fun.

You’ll get to visit some outstanding parts of the world, enjoy endless entertainment on-board the boat, and step foot back on dry land with a bucketful of new memories.

Some kinds of trips never have to end! That’s exactly what you get as a digital nomad.

7. Digital Nomad Travel

Digital nomads are people who earn a living online and use the ensuing flexibility to travel the world, working as they go.

Having been one for a while now, I can vouch for how awesome this lifestyle is.

It’s the ultimate freedom. No boss, no commute. You come and go as you please, doing things on your own terms.

8. Domestic Travel

Domestic travel is a huge, overarching type of travel that simply involves travelling within your home country.

You’re not venturing half-way around the world here.

Instead, you might be getting on a bus to explore your local area, flying to a different county/state/region, or taking a road trip to a neighbouring city.

9. Event Travel

Love the idea of following your favourite band around the world to watch them perform? How about going overseas to the Olympics, or watch a sports tournament?

These are all examples of event travel .

You could be travelling for an array of reasons, but the primary intention is to attend a specific event.

Some types of travellers end up making a home in the countries to which they travel.

10. Expat Travel

Short for expatriate, this travel type involves venturing outside your native country to create a new home overseas.

So, as a Brit, I’d become a “British expat” if I were move anywhere outside the UK.

I can’t say I’ve ever done this (not long-term, anyway), yet know many people who have! The reasons for moving country vary dramatically.

From job opportunities to seeking a new start, there are no shortage of possible incentives to create a new home elsewhere.

It’s obviously a major decision, though, so you’d want to seriously weigh up the pros and cons before making any commitments!

11. Family Travel

Ways of travelling don’t get much more commonplace than family travel .

Whether you’re going on a multi-continent trip with your children or taking a week-long vacation with the in-laws, you’re engaging in it!

According to Wikipedia , the definition of “family” seems quite inclusive too.

So, you could be going abroad as a newly married couple or a grandmother with their grandchild and still be partaking in family travel.

12. Flashpacking Travel

Similar to “ glamping ” versus camping , flashpacking involves upmarket backpacking.

You’re hitting the road with a backpack on your back but a bit more money in your pocket than traditional backpack travellers!

You’d indulge in more expensive activities and accommodation as a result.

To put it another way, flashpacking could be up your street if you like the sound of backpacking, just without the “budget” element .

Flashpacking’s one of those different forms of travel to enjoy when you have a bit more money in your pocket.

13. Food Travel

Like the sound of travelling the world with the primary intention of sampling local delicacies, going to food markets, and dining out at every opportunity?

Well, that’s exactly what you’d be doing as a food traveller!

The ideal travel type for foodies, gastronomy’s at the forefront of any trip you take.

14. Full-Time Travel

The worst part of travelling usually comes right at the end of your trip:

Coming home.

However, you never have to go through it if you start travelling full-time! Full-time travel might sound like pure fantasy, but it’s a reality for a growing number of people nowadays. How’s it possible?

Usually (unless you’re sitting on a mass of cash) by becoming a digital nomad. Get a remote job of some kind and your travels never have to stop.

15. Gap Year Travel

Taking a gap year is another way of travelling that most people will already know heard about.

You take a 12 months out from your work/studies to both explore and do something totally new. This may include volunteering overseas or doing an internship.

However, the term “gap year ” is something of a misnomer. You’d be surprised how many people go away for 12 months and come back 3+ years later!

Likewise, although many people associate gap years with a younger demographic (such as students), anybody can go on one at any time in their life.

Don’t want to go travelling solo? This next way to travel could be a better bet…

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16. Group Travel

The clue’s in the name!

Group travel is, as you’d expect, when you go travelling with more than just yourself for company.

It might be organized, in a tour (more on this later), or simply with friends and/or family members on a “DIY” adventure.

Either way, it’s a way to enjoy the beauty of new places without the rigmarole of fending for yourself the entire time. With loved ones around for support, you can share the experience and create unforgettable memories.

17. Heritage Travel

I have a whole post on heritage tourism , so be sure to check that out if you want to learn more about this particular type of travel.

In short, though, it’s all about exploring new places to see the sites of historical interest there. Good examples include going to Egypt for the pyramids, to Rome for the Colosseum, or to Peru for Machu Picchu.

Travel doesn’t get much more exciting for history buffs and enthusiasts!

18. International Travel

International travel’s the ying to domestic travel’s yang.

The second overarching form of travel, this time you’re leaving your native country to explore overseas!

As for the advantages involved, international travellers enjoy the many benefits of spending time in exotic foreign destinations. Unlike domestic travellers, though, their passion for going abroad comes with environmental issues and distance from home.

Need a break from everyday life? Leisure travel’s another travelling style to look into.

19. Leisure Travel

Leisure travel’s another significant, overarching travel type.

It’s also one that most people partake in (whether they realise it or not)!

In essence, you’re a leisure traveller whenever you go somewhere for a nice break from everyday life. So, the vacation you took last summer? Leisure travel. The camping trip you’re going on next weekend? Leisure travel.

…And so on and so forth.

20. Lifestyle Travel

Lifestyle travel isn’t well-defined online.

Spend enough time reading through travel blogs and articles, though, and it shouldn’t be too long before you come across the term!

Here’s my simple understanding of it:

You take the practice of travelling and turn it into, well…a lifestyle.

That means travelling long-term or full-time, turning down a settled life in favour of an itinerant one, and going on adventures at every opportunity.

Travel isn’t restricted to a trip or two each year. It becomes part of your identity; part of what you do.

21. Luxury Travel

If budget backpacking’s at one end of the “travel spectrum”, luxury travel’s at the other!

You travel in style, staying in fancy accommodation and doing fancy things.

The extent of luxury definitely varies. Look it up on Instagram, though, and you can expect to see infinity pools and fine-dining; chauffeurs and foie-gras (…washed down with champagne, of course).

It’s also expensive! So make sure you start saving those pennies if you want a dose of luxury in your next trip.

Travel styles don’t get much fancier (or more expensive) than luxury travel.

22. Medical Travel

Need an operation or some other form of medical treatment that’s unavailable (or unaffordable) where you’re from?

Try your hand at medical travel and go overseas instead!

In certain countries, you can receive 5* treatment at a fraction of the price. In others, you can access life-saving support that your native country simply doesn’t offer.

23. Road Trip Travel

Road trips are a classic form of travelling that we all know and love.

Wait for a sunny weekend, pile into the car with some close friends, wind down the windows, turn up the tunes, and hit the road for a fun-filled few days (with these trivia games for company).

24. RTW Travel

Short for “round the world” travel, this one often goes hand in hand with a gap year, budget travel, and backpacking.

An antidote to a sedentary life, you pack your bags and take to the skies, stopping off at countries as you go; gradually making your way around the world.

The complete opposite to weekend getaways and short vacations, RTW travel requires both time and money. However, it’s also guaranteed to deliver incredible memories and lifetime friendships.

Of the different ways of travelling on this list, I definitely recommend giving the next one a go…

25. Slow Travel

Slow travel’s as much of a philosophy as it is a type of travelling. The idea’s simple:

Take your time as you explore a new place!

Go slowly instead of rushing from one attraction to the next. Be present, attentive, and receptive to your environment. Don’t worry about schedules and deadlines.

The goal isn’t to tick things off a bucket list . It’s to immerse yourself in whatever you’re doing, wherever you’re doing it.

26. Solo Travel

The all-popular alternative to group and family travel, travelling solo involves venturing out into the world all by yourself.

Unbridled control over your time and schedule; a fantastic chance to become more self-confident, reliant, and comfortable in your own skin. You’ll be outside your comfort zone more often than not, which is a recipe for personal development .

Loneliness! There’s also nobody to hold your hand, provide a shoulder to cry on, help you make decisions, or experience the adventure with.

27. Tours Travel

If you’ve got the cash, like the idea of meeting new people, and want the convenience of having someone create your itinerary and show you around a destination, then travel tours would be a perfect choice.

The downsides?

Alongside the expense, you’ll have less control over your schedule.

Oh, and there’s always the chance of finding someone else in the group annoying, or getting a poor-quality guide. Paying extra for a private tour could be worth considering in these situations.

Few types of vacations are as rewarding as volunteer travel.

28. Volunteer Travel

Not everybody wants to go overseas simply to explore somewhere new, see the sights, and experience a new culture.

Some want to give back and make a difference in the local community too.

That’s where volunteer travel comes into play. A different way to travel, you find organizations and projects in a particular country and apply to get involved with their work. You often have to pay for the privilege as well.

29. Weekend Travel

Lack the time, cash, or inclination to spend weeks, months, or years on the road?

Well, a weekend getaway could be one of the best types of vacations for you.

Weekend travel’s simply that: you go away for the weekend! Maybe you take a city break, or go on camping trip, or visit relatives in a neighbouring town. Whatever you do, you have 48+ hours or so in your chosen destination.

Of course, you can always take the Friday and/or Monday off work (or wait for a public holiday) if you want a slightly longer break.

30. Wellness Travel

Last but not least, wellness travel is all about R & R.

You’re travelling with one thing in mind:

Your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing!

Maybe you’re spending a weekend at the spa. Perhaps you’re going on a yoga retreat. Or maybe you want to spend a week playing golf with your buddies.

In truth, what you do matters less than the goal behind it . If you spend time away with the express purpose of enhancing your wellbeing, then you’re partaking in wellness travel.

Enjoy the Different Types of Travelling

You meet all sorts of different types of travellers when you hit the road.

They’re of all ages and backgrounds and come from all walks of life. They’re tall and they’re small, rich and poor, introverted and extroverted…

And I think there’s one primary reason why this is the case:

Because travelling itself is something anyone can enjoy!

And that, in turn, is helped by the fact that there are so many different types of travelling to experience.

From the budget-friendliest of backpacking trips to the most extravagant of luxury vacations, the diverse types of travel that exist make it accessible to everyone.

I hope this list of 30 travel types has highlighted the main ones!

With any luck, you’ll be able to use it to identify the specific type that best fits your needs. Got any questions or thoughts?

Drop a comment below to let me know!

And, if you’re interested, check out this related post on the various types of tourism .

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 .

Examples of Great Travelogue Writing to Inspire Your Next Adventure

‍“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta.

Ah, the joy and thrill of travel! Discovering new places, meeting strangers, and immersing yourself in unfamiliar cultures. But what’s the point of all this if you can’t capture the essence of your expedition in words?  That’s where travelogue writing comes in. 

Have you ever read a post that made you feel like you are experiencing the adventure alongside the writer? Well, that’s the power of a well-written travelogue.

It can transport your readers to far-off lands and make them feel right there with you. Add vivid descriptions, engaging anecdotes, and personal reflections, and voila!  - You’ve got yourself some entertaining travel tales to share.

So, are you ready to unlock your inner travelogue writer? 

Craft captivating tales that will leave your readers wishing for more. Let’s get started and master the art of travel writing!

Discover the Art of Travelogue Writing

From ancient Greece to modern-day blogs, travelogue writing has existed for centuries. It is a form of creative non-fiction that combines memories and factual data. But it’s not just about facts and statistics - a journey of self-expression, storytelling, and adventure. 

Remember - it is your travel tale, not a guidebook!

Travelogue writing captures a location’s essence in conveying its beauty and complexity. The key is to immerse yourself in the culture and environment of the places you visit.

Tips for Crafting Engaging Travel Narratives

Once you’ve gathered your thoughts and experiences, it’s time to craft them into compelling narratives. Here are a few tips with examples to help you get started:

Start With a Strong Hook

A vivid description, intriguing anecdote, or thought-provoking question can do the trick. For instance, the following example firmly sets the scene for the travelogue.

“Ever wondered what it’s like to explore Tokyo’s bustling streets? To taste fresh sushi, see neon lights, and immerse yourself in tradition and innovation? That’s what I did on my recent trip to Japan.” 

Create a Sense of Place 

Use descriptive language to create a vivid image for your readers. The following passage skillfully portrays the same.

“The narrow streets of Marrakech were alive with color and sound. The scent of spices and grilled meats filled the air, and vibrant textiles hung from every stall. As I made my way through the bustling souk, I couldn’t help but feel swept up in the city’s energy.”

Show, Don’t Tell

Suppose you visited a beach and want to write a travelogue about it. Don’t write, “The beach was beautiful.” Instead, convey as shown in the given example.

“During sunset, the sun casts a warm glow over the white sand. The sound of waves filled the air as I dug my toes into the sand and breathed in the sea breeze.”

Now you know the difference. Use dialogue and sensory details to immerse your readers in your destination.

Include Personal Reflections

Share your thoughts and feelings. Connect your experiences to broader themes and ideas. For example, 

“Standing atop the fort’s ancient ruins, I was amazed by the stunning views and intricate stonework. But as I gazed over, I reflected on the fragility of human achievement”.

Be Vulnerable

“Doubt crept in as I stood at the peak’s base. Could I make it to the top? But I pushed on and conquered my fear. The sight from the top was nothing short of spectacular”.

In the passage, the writer shares their fears and triumphs in a concise and relatable way.

Use Dialogue

Check out the following example. Here the writer uses dialogue to bring the woman to life and let her speak for herself. It adds depth and personality to your travelogue.

“An old lady chuckled as I haggled with a vendor over a silk scarf in Istanbul. She said, ‘You drive a hard bargain, but everything’s negotiable.’ We chatted about her travel stories as a young trader. ‘Those were the days,’ she sighed. ‘Now, I leave the traveling to the young ones like you.’”

Inspiring Travel Journal Entries to Ignite Your Wanderlust

Reading inspiring travel journals and memoirs is perfect for igniting your wanderlust. Here are a few examples to inspire your travelogue writing.

“Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert: A memoir of the author’s journey through Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of balance and purpose. Vivid descriptions and inspiring encounters.

“A Year in Provence” by Peter Mayle: A memoir of the author’s first year in a French village. Witty observations and charming anecdotes transport you to the countryside.

“On The Road” by Jack Kerouac: A classic novel of freedom and self-discovery, chronicling the adventures of two friends on a cross-country road trip.

“In A Sunburned Country” by Bill Bryson: A witty and informative travelogue about the author’s adventures in the land down under.

In ‘The Great Railway Bazaar,’ Paul Theroux invites us on a captivating train journey from London to Tokyo. Along the way, he explores the rich cultures and stunning landscapes.

Final Thoughts

Travelogue writing is a beautiful way to connect with your destinations on a deeper level and encourage others. 

• Take inspiration and learn from given epic travelogue writing examples.
• Use your own words – dont copy from examples or websites.
• Inject your feelings and make your stories conversational.

Unleash the beauty of your travel experiences through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling. Make  Text Mercato your partner in this expedition and become a master of the travelogues.

1. What travelogue writers can I look to for inspiration?

There are several great writers you can look for motivation. Here are some personal favourites:

• Bill Bryson is a prolific travel writer with excellent humour and wit. His book, “A Walk in the Woods,” is a perfect engaging travelogue.
• Paul Theroux is known for his deep cultural and historical insights.
• Pico Iyer is known for introspective cultural pieces. For instance, his contemplative travelogue - “The Art of Stillness.”
• Jan Morris writes beautifully descriptive travelogues with her lyrical and evocative style.

2. What are some common themes in engaging travelogue writing?

• Cultural exploration: Write engaging travelogues by exploring the unique cultures of a place.
• Adventure: Discover and write about exotic locations or thrilling activities.
• Food and drink: Review local cuisine, which can be a cornerstone of local culture.
• Personal growth: Focus on self-discovery as you travel to new destinations.

3. How can I apply the techniques of great travelogue writing to my work?

• Have a keen  eye for detail and a strong sense of narrative.
• Take the time to  observe the people, architecture, and landscapes around you.
• Tell a  compelling story and  evoke emotions in your readers.
• Use persuasive language to paint pictures and challenge conventional thinking. 
• Use humor - add some fun to your writing to engage the reader.

Give your readers a  sense of closure .

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The Value Of Travelling: 13 Core Travel Values That Speak To Travel Addicts

On the very first page of my website , there is a purple and green tree that is easy to skip over that is titled “Travel Principles”. It was the first part of the website that came to being and one of the most overlooked. Mostly because I haven’t taken the time to explain it in detail before. My philosophy on the topic of travel values or travel principles is more broadly based on the fact that this world is HUGE! There is so much to see. There is so much to explore! And often even the most well-traveled of us can feel like we are playing catch up. This for some people might be a motivating thought pushing them to see and do more. But for some of us, especially if we are not physically, financially, or mentally able to travel, it can be crushing. Let’s start by taking a look at the map!

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Now tell me what do you see?

A few pins covering an area so vast and boundless it makes you wonder, what have I seen? Maybe your map is covered in full. Maybe there are but a couple of pins. Maybe there is only one. Take a moment and mentally ZOOM IN. Take stock of all the towns you have visited hidden beneath one single pin. Of all the people you have come across whose stories you have shared and listened to. Recognize how much natural beauty surrounds you that others travel far and wide to reach.  Measure places not in terms of their span in covering this globe but in their depth. And wherever you are in the world. Whatever pin you are happening to at that moment occupy. Try to ZOOM IN a bit!

Travel Values and Travel Principles

These are the travel values that make sense for me to follow and can be applied anywhere and everywhere. You don’t have to travel far to fulfill them, in some cases you don’t even need to leave your house. Through mini-adventures, you can read a new book, explore a country through a documentary, start to appreciate a new cuisine or learn a new language, and become aware of cultural norms in different parts of the planet. If you take something from this list let it be that it’s not complete, final, or absolute. I encourage you to make your own list of the things you consider important in life and see how you can incorporate them into your life daily. 2020 Update: Especially right now with a lot of people in lockdown indefinitely it is important to remember why the ability to travel was important to us on a personal level. (without disregarding the business and financial implications of it). By creating a set core of travel values or travel principles, we are rethinking the way we view travel as education and as something we can achieve wherever we are, as long as we have access to resources and live in a democratic society, where curiosity is rewarded and information is open.

Appreciation

•  to go through life valuing those moments, people or experiences that make everything else worth it.
• to appreciate the opportunities you have been given.

Accountability

• to acknowledge there are things we could all be doing better. To acknowledge your contribution towards humanity’s wrongdoings.
• travelling as a way of realizing what could be done better and then setting out to make it happen.

Adaptability

• a lesson in realizing how few things in life are under your control.
• travelling as a way of embracing changes as a given in all situations and preparing your mentality to cope with the adjustments.
• to set roots and to establish a new home somewhere.
• travel is about finding that you belong in the most surprising places
• to understand the way other people lead their lives. To develop empathy, to connect with our fellow human beings and to experience their reality.
• travelling as a way of realizing our differences are not what defines us.

Development

• to develop ideas of your self-image of places that inspire you or of places that don’t. • travelling as a tool of creating your senses, your dreams, your knowledge.

Inspiration

•  to allow your experiences to give you new meaning in life, in art, in business.
• • travelling as a way of mentally refreshing old ideas.
• to explore your capacity of creating and sharing ideas, pictures or words free of limitations.
• travelling as a way of realizing we are not all able to be free.
• the ability to explore what drives the inner working of your mind free from constraint and censorship.
• travelling as a way of giving your mind room to grow.
• to create for both the physical and mental state of your mind a protective barrier from the worries of everyday life.
• travelling as a way of finding peace and calm
• where to go, what to see, how to get there.
• travelling as way of developing the skills of knowing what you want or allowing others to plan it for you.

Understanding

• to develop sympathy, compassion or tolerance and gain new perspective through the connections you built with others.
• travelling as a way of removing egocentrism.

Now is your turn! What are your travel values?

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Explore the Various Types of Travel: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Adventurous Soul

Zackary Hooper

Navigating the world of travel can be a daunting task with countless options at every turn. We’ve all been there, overwhelmed by choices and unsure which type of adventure best suits our wandering heart.

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With first-hand experience in multiple types of travel and extensive research under our belt, we’re here to guide you through this maze. This blog post will offer an in-depth look into various types of travel from solo ventures to luxury indulgences – delivering insights for your next epic journey ! Let’s begin the exploration!

Key Takeaways

• Solo travel offers opportunities for personal growth, self – discovery, and building confidence. It allows travelers to tailor their adventures according to personal interests.
• Safety tips for solo travelers include researching destinations, sharing itineraries with someone back home, staying connected, trusting instincts, being cautious with alcohol, securing belongings, and using reliable transportation options.
• Top destinations for solo travelers include Bali (Indonesia), Prague (Czech Republic), Iceland, Tokyo (Japan), and New Zealand. These places offer unique experiences and opportunities for self-discovery.
• Adventure travel offers thrilling activities such as safaris, summer camps for outdoor fun, hiking and trekking in stunning landscapes, wildlife conservation initiatives to protect endangered species.

Solo Travel: The Ultimate Guide for Independent Explorers

Embarking on solo travel can be an incredibly rewarding experience, providing the opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.

Benefits of Solo Travel

Solo travel cultivates an atmosphere of self-reliance and independence . Venturing into new locales on your own opens doors for deep introspection , a chance to discover and explore oneself just as much as the destinations.

It forces one to step out of their comfort zone, sharpening problem-solving skills in unfamiliar environments. Not only does this boost confidence but also broadens perspectives about different cultures and landscapes around the world.

Unconstrained by travel partners’ preferences, solo travelers have full freedom to tailor their adventures according to personal interests – from adventurous activities at dream destinations or peaceful retreats amid serene landscapes, every choice is yours alone! Sharing experiences with fellow solo travelers also helps build lasting friendships across borders.

Furthermore, encountering unexpected situations during solo travels can serve as life lessons that further enrich our knowledge and understanding of the world we live in.

Safety Tips for Solo Travelers

Solo travel can be an incredible adventure, but it’s important to prioritize safety. Here are some tips to help ensure a smooth and secure solo trip:

• Research your destination : Learn about the local customs, laws, and potential safety risks before you go.
• Share your itinerary : Let someone back home know your plans , including where you’ll be staying and how they can reach you.
• Stay connected : Always have a way to communicate with others , whether it’s a local SIM card or an international data plan.
• Blend in : Dress like the locals and avoid flashy jewelry or accessories that may attract unwanted attention.
• Trust your instincts : If something feels off or unsafe, remove yourself from the situation and find a safe place.
• Be cautious with alcohol : Drink responsibly and be aware of your surroundings when enjoying nightlife or socializing with new people.
• Secure your belongings : Keep valuable items locked up in a hotel safe or hidden in secure compartments of your bag.
• Stay aware of your surroundings : Pay attention to who is around you and trust your gut if something doesn’t feel right.
• Use reliable transportation options : Stick to reputable taxi companies or trusted ride-sharing services when getting around.

Top Destinations for Solo Travelers

Are you a solo traveler looking for the perfect destination to explore on your own? Here are some top destinations that will surely feed your wanderlust:

• Bali, Indonesia : Immerse yourself in the stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and spiritual experiences of this tropical paradise.
• Prague, Czech Republic : Wander through charming cobblestone streets and soak in the architectural beauty of this historic city.
• Iceland : Experience breathtaking landscapes with waterfalls, volcanoes, and geothermal hot springs that are sure to leave you in awe.
• Tokyo, Japan : Dive into the bustling metropolis of Tokyo where you can indulge in amazing food, shopping, and immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture.
• Solo travel in New Zealand : Explore the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand through hiking trails, adventure sports, and breathtaking scenery.

Solo Travel Resources and Apps

I have discovered some great resources and apps that are perfect for solo travelers like myself. These tools can help make the journey even more enjoyable and stress-free:

• TripIt : This app keeps all of your travel itineraries organized in one place, making it easy to access flight details, accommodation reservations, and other important information.
• Google Maps : A must-have app for navigating unfamiliar cities or remote areas. You can easily find directions, discover local attractions, and even save offline maps for offline use.
• Skyscanner : This website and app is perfect for finding the best deals on flights. You can compare prices from different airlines and book your tickets directly through the platform.
• Hostelworld : If you’re looking for budget-friendly accommodation options, Hostelworld is a great resource. It provides a wide range of hostels around the world with reviews from fellow travelers.
• Yelp : When it comes to finding places to eat or drink, Yelp is a reliable source for reviews and recommendations from locals and tourists alike.
• Duolingo : Planning to visit a country where English may not be widely spoken? Duolingo is an excellent language-learning app that will help you pick up the basics before your trip.
• XE Currency : Avoid confusion when it comes to exchanging money by using this currency conversion app. It offers accurate rates and allows you to easily convert between currencies.
• Google Translate : Overcome language barriers with this handy translation tool. You can translate text or even have conversations with people who speak different languages.
• Trail Wallet : Perfect for budget-conscious travelers, Trail Wallet helps you track your expenses on the go so you can stick to your financial goals while exploring new destinations.
• Safety apps : There are various safety apps available that offer features such as real-time tracking, emergency contacts, and panic buttons in case of any mishaps during your solo travels.

Adventure Travel: Exploring Different Types of Adventures

From thrilling safaris to exhilarating hiking and trekking experiences, adventure travel offers endless opportunities for excitement and exploration. Discover the world’s most captivating landscapes and embark on wild rides that will leave you breathless with anticipation.

Read on to dive deep into the various types of adventures awaiting your adventurous soul.

When I think of adventure travel, one activity that always comes to mind is going on a safari. The thrill of being in the wild and getting up close with exotic animals is an experience like no other.

Whether you’re taking a jeep tour or embarking on a walking safari, there’s something magical about witnessing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. From spotting lions roaming the grasslands to observing elephants bathing by the watering hole, every moment on a safari is filled with awe and wonder.

It’s not just about the wildlife though; safaris also offer incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in different landscapes and learn about local cultures . So if you’re ready for an adventure of a lifetime, make sure to add a safari to your bucket list!

Summer camps

I absolutely love summer camps! They are a fantastic way to experience adventure and have fun in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, summer camps offer exciting activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, and even campfire storytelling.

Not only do they provide an opportunity to make lifelong friends , but summer camps also teach valuable skills like teamwork and leadership. So pack your bags and head to a summer camp for an unforgettable adventure this year!

Hiking and Trekking

I absolutely love hiking and trekking ! There’s something incredibly exhilarating about exploring nature on foot and pushing your limits . Whether you’re tackling a challenging mountain trail or strolling through scenic landscapes, hiking and trekking offer unique adventures that allow you to connect with the natural world .

It’s not just about the physical exercise – it’s also an opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning environments , experience breathtaking views, and discover hidden gems off the beaten path .

So lace up those boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable journey into the great outdoors!

Wildlife Conservation

I love exploring the wild and learning about wildlife conservation. It’s important to protect animals’ natural habitats and ensure their survival for future generations. We can help maintain biodiversity and preserve endangered species by supporting wildlife conservation initiatives.

Whether it’s participating in research programs , volunteering at animal sanctuaries, or promoting eco-tourism, there are many ways to make a difference. Let’s work together to safeguard our planet’s beautiful creatures and create a sustainable future for all life forms.

Cultural Travel: Discovering the Richness of Different Cultures

Immerse yourself in local traditions, explore historical sites, indulge in culinary experiences, and celebrate festivals and events from different cultures around the world.

Immersion in Local Traditions

Exploring different cultures and immersing myself in local traditions has always been a highlight of my travels. There’s something truly enriching about stepping into the shoes of locals, learning their customs, and embracing their way of life.

Whether it’s participating in traditional ceremonies , trying local delicacies, or engaging in cultural activities, immersing myself in local traditions allows me to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the people and places I visit.

Through these immersive experiences, I’ve learned about ancient rituals at temples, witnessed breathtaking festivals firsthand, and even picked up some new dance moves along the way.

Historical Explorations

I love delving into the past and uncovering the stories of our ancestors. Historical explorations allow us to step back in time and witness different cultures, events, and landmarks firsthand.

Whether it’s exploring ancient ruins , visiting museums , or walking through cobblestone streets lined with historical buildings, there is something magical about connecting with the past .

These adventures provide a unique educational experience that deepens our understanding of history while also igniting a sense of awe and wonder. From exploring iconic sites like the Pyramids of Giza to discovering hidden gems off the beaten path, historical explorations offer endless opportunities for discovery and reflection.

Culinary Experiences

Exploring different cultures through their cuisine is an essential part of cultural travel. Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of a country by sampling local dishes , visiting markets , and even taking cooking classes .

Discover exotic spices, unique ingredients , and traditional cooking techniques that will tantalize your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons. Whether it’s indulging in fresh seafood along the coast of Italy or savoring street food in Thailand, culinary experiences are a delicious way to connect with a culture on a deeper level.

Festivals and Events

Attending festivals and events is a vibrant way to immerse yourself in the local culture while traveling. From colorful parades to music concerts, these celebrations offer a unique experience that allows you to connect with the community and witness their traditions firsthand .

You can join in traditional dances , sample delicious local cuisines , and marvel at spectacular firework displays . Whether it’s celebrating religious holidays or cultural landmarks, festivals and events create lasting memories while giving you an opportunity to make new friends from around the world.

So pack your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate!

Participating in festivals and events not only introduces you to different customs but also provides insights into the history of a place. Through historical reenactments or guided tours, you can learn about significant moments in time that shaped a community’s identity.

Attending these events allows you to visualize stories told through artistic performances or interactive exhibitions. By immersing yourself in such experiences, you enrich your understanding of diverse cultures and gain a deeper appreciation for the destinations on your travel itinerary.

– Festivals and events give travelers the chance to engage with locals.

Eco-Travel: Promoting Sustainable Tourism

Eco-Travel promotes sustainable tourism through responsible wildlife tourism , conservation and preservation efforts , eco-friendly accommodations , and sustainable transportation options .

Responsible Wildlife Tourism

I believe that responsible wildlife tourism is crucial for preserving our planet’s diverse ecosystems and protecting endangered species . By practicing ethical and sustainable approaches to wildlife encounters, we can contribute to conservation efforts while also having a memorable travel experience.

It’s important to choose tour operators and accommodations prioritizing animal welfare, such as those promoting responsible interactions with animals in their natural habitats and supporting local conservation projects .

Remember, when engaging in wildlife tourism activities, always respect the environment and the animals by following guidelines set by experts in the field. Let’s be conscious travelers who appreciate nature’s beauty without causing harm or distress to its inhabitants.

Conservation and Preservation

Conservation and preservation are essential aspects of eco-travel. When we engage in responsible wildlife tourism, we actively contribute to conservation efforts to protect endangered species and preserve their habitats.

By supporting ethical organizations and initiatives, we can help ensure the long-term sustainability of our natural environment. Choosing eco-friendly accommodations that prioritize sustainable practices also contributes to reducing our impact on the planet.

Additionally, opting for sustainable transportation methods such as public transit or biking helps minimize carbon emissions and protect fragile ecosystems.

Eco-Friendly Accommodations

Eco-friendly accommodations are a great option for travelers who want to minimize their environmental impact while enjoying their vacation. These accommodations prioritize sustainability and conservation by implementing practices like using renewable energy sources , reducing water consumption , and promoting recycling .

Staying at an eco-friendly accommodation helps protect the planet and provides a unique and immersive experience for visitors. From eco-lodges nestled in rainforests to solar-powered resorts by the beach, various options are available that cater to different travel preferences.

By staying at eco-friendly accommodations, travelers can contribute towards responsible tourism and support businesses that prioritize sustainable practices. So why not consider booking your next adventure at an environmentally conscious lodging?.

Sustainable Transportation

I always make sure to choose sustainable transportation when I travel. It’s not only good for the environment, but it also allows me to experience my destination in a unique way. Instead of relying on cars or airplanes, I opt for public transportation like buses or trains whenever possible.

This not only reduces carbon emissions but also gives me a chance to interact with locals and see the landscape up close. Another option I love is biking or walking around the city , which keeps me active and reduces my carbon footprint.

By choosing sustainable transportation, I feel like I’m doing my part in preserving our planet while enjoying my travels to the fullest.

Luxury Travel: Indulging in Exquisite Experiences

Experience the epitome of indulgence with high-end resorts, private tours, fine dining, and luxury cruises. Whether you seek relaxation or opulence, this guide has everything you need to create unforgettable memories.

High-end Resorts and Spas

I absolutely love indulging in the luxurious experience that high-end resorts and spas offer. The exquisite accommodations , world-class amenities , and top-notch service make it a truly unforgettable getaway.

Whether you’re looking for a tropical paradise or a mountain retreat, these high-end establishments provide the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. From rejuvenating spa treatments to gourmet dining experiences , every aspect of your stay is designed to pamper you and ensure that you leave feeling refreshed and revitalized.

It’s all about treating yourself to the finer things in life and creating memories that will last a lifetime. So why not splurge on a stay at one of these high-end resorts or spas? After all, you deserve nothing but the best!

Private Tours and Experiences

I love the exclusivity and personalized attention that comes with private tours and experiences. It’s a fantastic way to explore a destination at your own pace, while enjoying the luxury of having an expert guide who can provide insights and insider knowledge .

Whether it’s a historical walking tour through ancient ruins or a luxurious wine tasting experience at a vineyard, private tours offer unique opportunities to delve deeper into the culture and attractions of a place.

You can customize your itinerary to focus on your interests, ensuring that you get the most out of your travel experience. With private tours and experiences, you’ll have unforgettable moments that are tailored just for you.

Fine Dining and Wine Tasting

I love indulging in exquisite experiences when I travel, and one of my favorite ways to do that is through fine dining and wine tasting. There’s something truly special about savoring a gourmet meal paired with a perfectly matched wine .

Whether it’s enjoying a Michelin-starred dinner or exploring vineyards in the rolling hills of Tuscany, fine dining and wine tasting offer unique opportunities for sensory pleasure and culinary exploration .

From rich flavors to elegant presentation, every bite and sip take you on a delightful journey of taste. So if you’re a foodie like me, be sure to add fine dining and wine tasting experiences to your travel itinerary for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

Luxury Cruises

If you’re looking to indulge in exquisite experiences while traveling, luxury cruises are the perfect choice. These cruises offer high-end resorts and spas on board where you can relax and rejuvenate in style.

Private tours and experiences provide personalized attention , allowing you to explore destinations at your own pace . Fine dining options with world-class cuisine and wine tasting events elevate your culinary experience while sailing the seas.

Luxury cruises provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in opulence and create unforgettable memories .

Conclusion on Types of Travel

Embark on your next travel adventure and explore the various types of travel that await you. From solo exploration to adrenaline-filled adventures , cultural immersions to eco-friendly experiences, and luxurious indulgences to soulful journeys, there is a type of travel for every adventurous soul.

So pack your bags, step out of your comfort zone, and let the world be your guide as you discover new landscapes, cultures, and unforgettable experiences along the way.

FAQs on Types of Travel

1. what are the different types of travel i can explore.

You can explore various types of travel such as adventure travel, cultural tourism, ecotourism, and beach vacations.

2. How do I decide which type of travel is right for me?

To decide which type of travel is right for you, consider your interests, preferences, and desired experiences. Think about whether you enjoy outdoor activities, learning about different cultures or simply relaxing on a beach.

3. Are there any recommended destinations for each type of travel?

Yes, there are recommended destinations for each type of travel. For example, adventure travelers may consider places like New Zealand or Costa Rica while cultural tourists may be drawn to cities like Paris or Kyoto.

4. Can I combine different types of travel in one trip?

Absolutely! You can combine different types of travel in one trip to make it more diverse and enjoyable. For example, you might start with an adventurous hike and then unwind by exploring local traditions and cuisine.

About the author

I’ve been fortunate to visit over fifty countries, each journey leaving a unique footprint on my life’s map. From bustling cities to serene nature trails, I’ve immersed myself in different cultures and experiences, constantly broadening my understanding of the world. On this site, I share my travel stories, tips, and insights, hoping to inspire others to embark on their own journeys. Join me as we uncover the beauty of our planet, one adventure at a time. Please reach out here if you need to get in touch.

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Most people think of hobbies as something you do at home. 

Playing guitar, woodworking, or painting — these are things you leave behind when you step on the plane, right?

Not so fast.

Many normal hobbies can be turned into travel hobbies.

Traveling hobbies make travel even more fun. And if you’re on the road long term, they can keep you sane. One of my backpacking hobbies even helped me meet my wife while abroad!

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Creative travel hobby ideas 

Outdoor travel hobbies, cultural traveling hobbies , travel-related hobbies you can do at home , which traveling hobbies are right for you, epic travel hobbies for every type of traveler.

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• Creative hobbies
• Adventurous hobbies
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• Travel-related hobbies you can do at home

You can skip to the section that looks most interesting to you. Or better yet, choose one hobby to pick up from each category.

Travel is an excellent way to unleash your creative side. Best of all, most creative travel hobbies are easily portable, making them the perfect outlet to document your adventures.

1. Photography  

Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first. Everyone loves some fun holiday snaps, but if you really get into it, photography can change your entire travel experience.

You don’t need to invest loads in a fancy camera (unless you want to). Most recent smartphones are more than enough to get started. Use what you have, and don’t let a lack of professional equipment stop you from starting.

Youtube is a great resource to learn new photography skills. You can also take a bunch of awesome photography courses on this platform for free. 

2. Sketching

Sketching is like photography on steroids. 

Snapping a photo of a beautiful mountain is one thing. But enjoying its majesty for extended periods, focusing on all the details while carefully drawing the scenery—now that is a landscape you’ll never forget.

Don’t expect masterpieces as a beginner. Your first drawings probably won’t be anything to write home about. 

But even if they’re ugly, they’ll still be special. Plus, practice makes perfect.

When just starting, it can be tricky figuring out what to draw and how to practice. If you’re feeling “artist’s block”, search for drawing idea inspiration online. 

Start by carrying a simple pencil and sketchbook in your backpack. If you get hooked, you can upgrade to other art supplies.

Alternatively, you can carry an iPad (or other tablet) and make digital sketches.

3. Journaling

A journal is a traveler’s best friend.

Disciplining yourself to write every day isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. I like to quickly jot down the events of the day, but more importantly, write out my thoughts and feelings connected to those events.

Over the years, these memories start to fade. And if you have a journal full of all your adventures, you can relive them whenever you want.

You can up your travel journal game even further by adding in sketches, artwork, watercolors, and even unique souvenirs (e.g., boarding passes, postcards, etc.). 

In addition to my personal journal, I also carry around a “Friend’s I Meet” journal. Whenever I make a friend, I ask them to draw a picture of the memory we had together, then sign it. 

It’s one of my most prized possessions.

4. Videography and blogging

Videos capture the moment better than photos. There’s no question about it. 

In fact, that’s one of the reasons we started our Youtube channel . We were trapped on a remote Cambodian island during the pandemic, and we wanted a way to relive our adventures when we’re old and wrinkly.

One thing led to another, and now our channel earns a nice passive income each month — Win-win!

The same goes for this blog. It started as a hobby, and eventually morphed into an awesome travel-friendly job .

But even if you never earn a cent, you can use a blog like a versatile, virtual journal.

You can add images, videos, journal entries…whatever your heart desires (although you’ll want to leave out private details). And unlike a physical journal, you won’t have to worry about losing it or getting stuck in an unexpected rainstorm.

This definitely isn’t the most portable traveling hobby. But if you can cope with lugging a small musical instrument with you, it can certainly be one of the most sociable. 

If you’re musically inclined but aren’t keen on hauling around an instrument, you’ve got options. 

Why not hire a local music teacher to give you lessons on a traditional instrument from the region? This can be a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a culture and practice your language skills.

If playing music isn’t your thing, you can still turn music into a travel hobby. For example, when in Cali, Colombia — the Salsa Capital of the World — hit up a salsa show like Delirio. Or if you’re headed to Vienna, consider a night out at the opera. 

Look for opportunities to experience the local music scene wherever you go.

Got a taste for adventure? Whether you’re an adrenaline junky or simply love getting out in the fresh air, these outdoor travel hobby ideas will spice up your trip.

What could be simpler than going out for a walk? 

Even if your idea of a “hike” is just a stroll around the neighborhood you’re staying in, you’ll be surprised what jumps out at you when you’re exploring on your own two feet. 

But maybe a leisurely traipse through the local market doesn’t cut it for you. 

Some of us are crazy enough to spend hard-earned vacations sleeping on the ground out in the wild. There’s nothing quite like wondering whether every small noise you hear is a hungry animal looking to chew on a meaty hiker.

If you fall in love with hiking, it may turn into even more than a hobby. Many travelers plan their entire itineraries based on trekking opportunities. 

This is especially true in the United States, where there are an estimated 57.8 million active hikers . This is no surprise considering the vast hiking infrastructure and stunning national parks.

But international hiking trips are also popular with adventurous travelers.

We traveled to Chile with the sole purpose of hiking the O trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Was it the most comfortable travel experience in the world? Definitely not.

We almost starved to death. My wife cried daily. And a stomach bacteria in the water gave me the squirts for three weeks.

Nevertheless, I wouldn’t trade that experience for the world. 

Tip: Don’t forget to download offline maps like Google maps and Maps.me before you go traveling. Google maps once saved me from getting lost in the desert! AllTrails is another must-have for hikers.

7. Kayaking

Kayaking is one of the most underrated travel hobbies. 

You obviously can’t pack a boat with you in your backpack. That’s silly.

But you can rent them near many touristic bodies of water.

It’s an awesome way to experience beautiful scenery from a different perspective. 

You can also choose different levels of adrenaline — from hardcore whitewater canoeing and kayaking to lazily floating around a calm lake.

If you’re lucky, you may even bump into some cool animals along the way.

8. Wildlife watching

I never appreciated wildlife watching until I started traveling.

Growing up, my only experience was school field trips to the zoo (which in retrospect is a little depressing). But spotting wild beasts in their natural environment is a whole different ball game. 

Whether you’re bird-watching in Colombia, safari-ing in Africa, or exploring untouched nature in the Galapagos Islands, mashing travel with animals is a great way to give purpose to your trip. 

You could even make a bucket list of all the animals you want to see in the wild, then choose your destinations based on where you can find them.

9. Diving 

Diving opens up a whole new world to explore when traveling — the underwater world. 

This is a traveling hobby I recommend everyone try. The longer you wait to get your diving certification, the more destinations you’ll miss where you could have gone scuba diving. 

Two of the top (AKA cheapest) to get certified are Koh Tao, Thailand and Roatán, Honduras. I did my Open and Advanced certifications back-to-back on Koh Tao, and I can’t recommend it enough. My travel partner loved it so much that she seriously considered switching career paths to become a scuba instructor.

So this hobby could potentially turn into a full-fledged travel job. 

You could also combine it with another hobby on this list — photography. Here are the world’s best dive destinations for underwater photography.

That said, it’s not for everyone — it can be a bit stressful for some people — but you’ll never know until you try. 

Just watch out for sharks (Kidding! …kind of).

If scuba diving intimidates you, you could also try your hand at snorkeling and free diving. Sometimes you don’t need to go deep to see awesome stuff.

10. Stargazing

Stargazing might well be the easiest hobby on this list. Ever looked up at the night sky? That’s it, you’re stargazing!

There’s more to it though. 

If you take the time to understand what you’re actually looking at, it’s pretty fascinating, especially for space nerds (myself included).

When you travel to different parts of the world, you see different constellations. To help you identify them, you can use free apps like Star Chart (there’s a bunch of similar apps as well).

To take it to the next level, travel to destinations known for little light pollution. Once you get an unpolluted glimpse of the Milky Way, it may even inspire you to try your hand at night photography. 

Cultural hobbies help you immerse yourself in the local culture. Instead of thinking of them as hobbies, think of them as a foundation for your travels (which begs the question, is traveling a hobby in and of itself? Hmm…). After all, if you don’t get a taste of the local culture, why bother traveling across the planet in the first place?

11. Language learning

If you can only choose one cultural hobby, this should be it.

Learning the basics of the local language is your portal to unique, unforgettable opportunities. 

Sure, you can probably survive with just English, but it’ll be a superficial cultural experience. 

Even the most broken attempt at speaking the local tongue will endear you to the locals. It allows you to venture to areas where English isn’t commonly understood, and that’s where the best travel memories are made.

Make it a goal to learn the basics wherever you go. Greetings, numbers, foods, directions, bartering skills (“That’s expensive! How about __?”), and of course, how to ask for the bathroom.

To learn even more, consider taking lessons in your destination. I once did a 5-week homestay with a local family in Guatemala while taking daily lessons. Immersing myself made my Spanish “click”, and it’s an experience I’ll never forget.

12. Dancing

Nowadays, this is my go-to travel hobby. I never expected it to be, but as I passed through Cali, Colombia, I figured it’d be a waste not to take a salsa class while in the Salsa Capital of the World.

That one class turned into two. Which turned into several hundred, property investments, and the love of my life.

Now we scope out the salsa scene wherever we travel. We’ve even started planning trips specifically to learn different dance styles (tango in Argentina, bachata in the Dominican Republic, etc.)

It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in a culture, make friends with locals, learn a new skill, and stay fit on the road.

Don’t be the traveler who flies across the globe just to eat the same chicken wings and pizza you can get at home (unless you’re in Italy, perhaps).

Eating traditional food from different countries can be your travel hobby.

In fact, many travelers have built successful blogs and Youtube channels doing exactly that — traveling to new places with the sole intent of tasting all the yummy foods.

And it’s not all about yumminess. It can also be an adventure.

Maybe you make it your travel goal to try all the most “exotic” foods — crickets, spiders, alligators, frogs. This obviously isn’t a vegetarian-friendly hobby, but these experiences always turn into crazy stories to share with friends and fam.

If you’re traveling with friends, it’s also fun to all choose something different from the menu without knowing what it is.

Eating at small local joints can feel intimidating, but they often have some of the best, most authentic food. Just make sure to choose a place where you see a lot of locals eating. If it’s empty, think twice. 

And if you’re not quite that adventurous, you can also find food tours that will take you to all the best spots — places you’d never find alone.

We tried a Bangkok street food tour and a tour to find the best food in Athens, Greece — and both were scrumptious.

14. Cooking

Cooking is one of the best backpacking hobbies — and you may even pick it up without even trying.

If you stay in hostels with communal kitchens for long enough, you’re guaranteed to meet travelers from all over the world with mad cooking skills.

When you see someone whipping up a delicious-looking dish, it’s the perfect excuse to introduce yourself. You’ll not only add a new recipe to your repertoire, but you’ll also add a new friend. 

Apart from hostels, you could also make it your hobby to take cooking classes in each country you visit. During my very first backpacking trip, I took a Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai — and I’m still using some of those cooking skills six years later.

15. Collecting cool stuff

There’s nothing quite like trawling through the local markets and shops in different countries. You never know what you’re going to find. 

Souvenir hunting (in local markets) not only requires you to dip into local culture, but you’ll also come away with a cool travel do-dad that forever reminds you of your trip. 

You can visit markets without knowing what you’ll find. Or you can hunt for a specific type of item. For example, my wife used to always buy picture frames from each destination. Now we have nowhere to store hundreds of picture frames, so we switched to magnets. 

Another family member collects license plates from each destination, which make cool decorations. 

Unless you choose a small item, souvenir collecting is best for short trips. If you’re traveling long-term, it’s best to either (1) save your shopping until the end, or (2) give gifts to friends you meet along your journey.

16. Wine tasting

If you’ve got “finer tastes” (I’m not sure why people say that), you can mix wine and travel for a buzzing hobby.

I never really appreciated wine until visiting the Concha y Toro vineyard near Santiago, Chile. It was quite fascinating. 

And no two vineyards are the same. 

You can imbibe your way around the world, visiting top wine regions like France, Spain, New Zealand, California , and even South Africa . 

Then, whenever you buy a wine from a certain region, it’ll remind you of your trip.

The pandemic threw a wrench in many of our travel plans. Fortunately, there’s plenty of travel-related hobbies you can do at home to inspire and prepare you for your next adventure — whenever that may be. 

17. Scrapbooking 

It can be hard to throw away travel memorabilia like ticket stubs, receipts, and foreign money you forgot to exchange. Some people call it hoarding. I call it nostalgia. 

If you’re inundated with bits of random travel paper, scrapbooking might be your thing. 

It’s an awesome hobby to unleash your creativity to design beautiful memory books of your adventures.

Nowadays, most people just have hard drives crammed full of pictures they rarely look at. But a scrapbook on your coffee table is a surefire way to keep your experiences fresh in your mind.

If you share them with house guests, you may even inspire them to take an adventure of their own. 

18. Reading

If you can’t go there just yet, reading about a destination is the next best thing. 

In fact, it’ll even enhance your experience once you are able to travel there. It allows you to experience a destination at a deeper level.

For example, when visiting Cambodia, I read a heartbreaking book about the Khmer Rouge genocide. 

Whenever we were traveling overland by bus, I looked out at the countryside and could imagine everything that happened there back in the 70s.

Whether you read history books or fictional tales based on a certain destination, it’s bound to inspire your next adventure.

19. Planning your next trip

What better way to get over the lockdown blues than planning your next trip? 

A recent study shows that travel planning during COVID lockdowns reduced stress and increased happiness among respondents. 

Even if the trip is a year away, simply the act of planning and anticipation can boost your mood.

Heck, you don’t even have to book anything. Simply researching different destinations and dreaming of the places you could go and the routes you could take can be enough to cheer you up.

That said, if you’re itching to get out of the house, a short getaway to a nearby town or attraction can give you the same feelings. You don’t have to jetset across the world for an adventure — there are plenty to be had in your own backyard.

20. Learning outdoor skills

You don’t need to go any further than your backyard to unleash your inner Bear Grylls.

Upgrading your camping chops is a great way to temporarily scratch the travel itch. And when you do finally get the chance to travel, you’ll be armed with skills for a new type of adventure. 

To get your feet wet, find a hiking trail near your house that allows backpacking. Stock up on outdoor gear — a lightweight tent, sleeping pad, cookware, etc. — and head out into nature for the night.

If you’ve never done anything like that before, it might be best to rent or borrow gear. Then if you like it, you can invest in your own and eventually work your way up to longer, multi-day treks all over the world. 

21. Meditation

Meditation is a hobby that will benefit anyone who tries it.

It’s the perfect antidote to the unpredictable times we live in. It also can enhance your travels. 

Meditation teaches you to be more mindful. It’s the practice of living and experiencing the moment.

So instead of going through the motions in life, you start to become more aware of each moment — the feel of the ground under your feet, the cool breeze on your forehead, the smell of fresh pine in the forest.

You can bring this new awareness into your next trip for a more fulfilling and memorable experience.

Odds are something in this list that stood out to you. 

If not, you may just be overwhelmed with options (or just hard to please). 

In that case, just choose one and get started. Sometimes you never know you love something until you try it.

That’s exactly what happened to me with salsa dancing. Before traveling to Colombia, I didn’t even know what salsa music sounded like. 

But after stepping out of my comfort zone and taking some classes, everything changed. I not only stumbled on a lifelong travel hobby I can do while traveling the world, but I also scored a smokin’ hot Colombian wife <3

If you’re stuck, just choose something your current destination is known for. If you’re in a hippy town, try meditation or yoga. If you’re on an island known for diving, grab your scuba certification. And if you’re ever in Cali, Colombia — hit me up so we can hit the dance floor.

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Ten Different Types of Travel

Many people tell us that they would love to travel like we do, but it just doesn’t fit with their lifestyle. We agree that our style of long term travel would not work for everyone. However, we also think that there are so many different types of travel out there that you are bound to find something that works for you.

None of these types of travel are good or bad as they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. You will probably find that you will end up enjoying several different types of travel throughout your lifetime. Here are 10 examples of travel styles:

1. The Weekend Break

So you love to travel, but you also love your 9-5 job and you don’t want to give it all up to travel around the world for 6 months? Don’t worry, you can still travel by taking short weekend getaways. Look for cheap airfare deals, fly out on Friday evening and return on Sunday and make the most of the short time you have.

The ultimate expert on this is Justin from 48 Hour Adventure . He is an Australian living in London and working in IT and he spends his weekends jetting off to different destinations throughout Europe. Check out his fantastic blog for 48 hour guides to lots of different cities.

2. The Package Holiday

The beauty of a package holiday is that all the work is done for you. You simply pick which beautiful beach you would like to be lounging on and your travel agent will make sure that everything is arranged so that your hardest decision is whether to order a Pina Colada or a Margarita from your sun lounger.

Although the package holiday is sometimes looked down upon by hardcore backpackers, there is nothing wrong with wanted to spend your hard earned two weeks holiday on a sunny beach partying with friends and family.

This is not one of the types of travel where you learn a lot about another culture or get to know the locals. It’s all about spending a week or two having the time of your life in paradise!

3. The Group Tour

Group tours can describe busloads of 20-year-olds who want to drink and party to groups of 80 year olds who want to visit historical monuments and everything in between. No matter what your interest, from art history to ghosts to cheese-making to fishing, there is a group tour out there for you. Your itinerary is usually packed with many different activities so you will never be bored.

The advantage of a group tour is that you will be automatically thrown into the mix with a lot of people who share your interests and you will probably make some new friends. However, some people just can’t stand the thought of having all of their activities laid out for them and prefer the freedom of independent travel.

4. The Caravan/RV Road Trip

Buckle your seat-belt, put on some great tunes and hit the open road for a road trip!

When you own a caravan you will always have the option for a cheap holiday and whenever you get a free weekend you can pack up and drive somewhere new. This is a great way to explore the natural beauty that lies close to home and is also one of the most child friendly types of travel.

5. Volunteer Travel

Whether you are helping to build a school in Africa, volunteering on an organic farm in Italy or working in an orphanage in Cambodia, volunteering around the world is another one of the popular types of travel.

While volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, it’s important to know that your efforts are really adding value to the community that you are visiting. Read this interesting piece about “ Voluntourism ” by one of our guest authors for a more in depth perspective on this.

6. Long Term Slow Travel

This describes the style of travel that Lee and I do most of the time. Long term slow travel is when you take several months or years to make your way around the world, staying in each location for long enough to really soak up the culture.

Long term travelers are often budget backpackers, trying to make their travel fund stretch for as long as possible by staying in hostels and looking for cheap food and attractions. Rather than other short term types of travel, long term travel often becomes more of a lifestyle choice.

Sometimes these types of travel experiences are funded by savings, or sometimes long term travel can be funded by working on the road .

To find out more, check out our post Is Long Term Travel For You?

7. The Gap Year

A Gap Year is when you take a year off usually to work, volunteer or study in another country. When you hear the words “Gap Year” you might think of a University student trekking around before they join the “real world”. However, there is no reason why you can’t take a “ Gap Year ” and travel at any point in your career no matter how old you are.

A Gap Year trip isn’t as much about what you do on your trip, it’s the fact that you are traveling for a longer period of time that differentiates it from other types of travel.

Obtaining a working holiday visa is a great way to spend a Gap Year because you will be able to earn money while abroad in order to fund your travels. Here are some great resources if you want to learn more about working holiday resources .

8. Visiting Friends or Relatives

Another one of the many types of travel is when you go to visit friends and family who live abroad. Because you have someone to stay with, you can probably afford to stay a longer than you could otherwise.

Your friends and family abroad are always offering for you to stay. So, why not take them up on the offer? Plus, the more you travel the more great people you meet around the world. You’ll start to have many options for where to stay.

You’ll get the insider perspective on the culture that comes with staying with a local. The only downside is when you are a guest in someone’s home you won’t always have the freedom to explore on your own.

9. Event Travel

This is when you travel to a destination specifically to attend an event. For example, it might be the Olympics, the World Cup, the Full Moon Party or Rio Carnaval. It might also include attending a music festival or following your favorite band around on tour.

Plus, you’ll be visiting alongside thousands of people who share the same interest as you. You’re sure to make new friends!

10. Business Travel

The best thing about traveling for business is that usually your company is footing the bill. Being paid to fly first class and stay in luxurious hotels is a great way to see the world.

You won’t have a choice of where you go and you will be spending a lot of your time working. However, getting paid to travel rather than being stuck in a cubicle is still pretty great. You may consider adding on an extra day to your trip at your own expense. That way, you can spend more time exploring the city and combine your business trip with a mini-vacation.

These are 10 examples of the different types of travel. Which is your favorite way to see the world?

Kelly Dunning

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83 comments.

I really fancy the Long term travel now – just taking my time with no particular place to go, the idea of just following my nose really appeals. meanwhile – Weekend breaks are the order of the day for me.

Family/friends visit and event travel are what I tend to do nowadays – I don’t like wasting money otherwise, and I seem to use up all my vacation days just doing the first two 🙁

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Most of my travel to date has been the weekend break kind or a week or two to visit friends or relatives. I’ll take a weekend to Las Vegas or California or just go fishing, or head back to Iowa for a couple weeks with the relatives. I don’t think I’d enjoy the package deal or group tour thing. I like to explore on my own and am more of a spur of the moment kind of guy. I don’t want things too well planned out. What I really want to do is combine the RV and Gap year, and spend a year traveling around the United States in a motorhome. Hopefully I’ll be able to do that before I hit retirement age. 🙂

In the same manner that there are different types of travel, there are also different profiles of a traveler. I prefer to be the traveler who immerses in the culture and lifestyle of a certain place. I love taking the local means of transportation, eat native dishes and just stay in backpacker or budget accommodations.

The visiting friends and relatives is what I can only do at the moment. Not the most exciting type of traveling but its better than none at all. Ber month has already started so I am pretty sure that we will be doing more of those travel types soon. Package holiday might be suitable for us.

It’s very interesting to see these different types of travel set out in a list like this. I’ve not seen that done before.

I’d add an 11th – because it’s one that I’ve done many times – charity event travel. This entails signing up to a trek or something similar and raising funds for a charity prior to taking the trip. I’ve trekked from Amman to Aqaba, up to Macchu Picu, along the Great Wall of China and ridden a horse across the Mongolian desert.

The fundraising can be the hardest part – for me, having no travel partner, it meant that I was travelling with an interesting and motivated group of people.

One group trek even included 2 members of a very famous rock bank and their dads who were just after some chill-out quality time together.

My travel style doesn’t seem to fall into any one of these 10 actually. I work 9-5 and so far not interested in giving it up for long-term travel so I tend to take a few one or two week trips each year, but I go independently rather than group tours. So…short term independent travel?

Earlier this year I spent 10 days in Costa Rica. Tomorrow I’ll be embarking on 3 weeks spent between Croatia, South Korea and Japan. Then it’s back to work to save up for my next trip.

You are right Melissa, Kelly has totally missed what she started out as! 🙂

I personally love the road trip. I love going cross country especially on the back roads. This takes you to places that aren’t really tourist destinations but are still cool places to see. I have been through quite a few old mining towns that have been a lot of fun and they weren’t packed with people. I usually do this with my friends and it usually ends up being a blast.

Good one, I love this type of categorization you have followed. We are on our long slow trip but also did most of the other types when we used to have day jobs 🙂

Awesome! Its really amazing post, I have got much clear idea regarding from this paragraph.

Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the images on this blog loading? I’m trying to determine if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

where´s the fifth?

Very nice write-up. I definitely love this website. Keep it up!

#5 is missing so, technically, there are only 9 travel styles listed above. Just saying!!!

Haha… I didn’t notice that! Thanks Vincent! What would you suggest as the final travel style?

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Great list, but you’re missing one that is becoming more and more popular lately: naked traveling. These days there are options for traveling in the bare all over the world and it’s an experience everyone should give a try at least once!

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Dear Kelly, but what about adventure travel – cycling, hiking, etc? 🙂

Thank you for sharing and I love to travel by bike, I’m looking forward to following up on these biking tips.

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✈️ 15 Inspiring Travel Blog Examples in 2024

Looking for travel blog examples to inspire your own blog strategy and design?

We’ve collected 15 of the most interesting, beautiful, and successful travel blogs to showcase how each is finding success — and how you can emulate their best strategies on your own website.

15 Travel Blog Examples

Let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing and accomplished travel blogs out there.

• Indie Traveller : DIY travel
• The Hawaii Vacation Guide : Hawaii travel blog
• Travel Hacking Mom : Traveling using points
• Anywhere We Roam : Travel adventures
• Bucketlistly : Travel guides and backpacking itineraries
• The Blonde Abroad : Solo female travel
• Salt In Our Hair : Travel photography
• The Planet D : General travel
• Expert Vagabond: Nomadic travel and photography
• The Poor Traveler : Cheap travel tips
• The Broke Backpacker : Budget backpacking
• View From the Wing : Travel industry analysis
• Charlotte Plans a Trip : Personal travel blog
• The Barefoot Nomad : Family travel
• Nomadic Matt : Digital nomading

We list certain metrics for each travel blog example. Here are the tools we used to find these:

• Estimated monthly visits and Domain Rating (DR) :   Ahrefs
• Content Management System (CMS): Wappalyzer
• WordPress theme: WhatWPThemeIsThat.com

1 Indie Traveller

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎75k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎52

⚙️ CMS: ‏‏‎ ‎WordPress

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‎Custom

Indie Traveller , launched by Marek Bron in 2012 after leaving his video game development job, is a user-friendly travel blog.

It provides practical destination guides, travel advice, and gear reviews, all inspired by Marek’s own two-year adventure, which started with a life-changing trip to Thailand.

What Indie Traveller Does Well

Marek reviews travel bags exceptionally well (it’s not an easy task 😥).

Here are two things you can take away from his approach to implement on your site:

He buys the backpacks.  Readers and Google know when you don’t have experience with a product. They won’t trust your reviews, and you’ll get lower rankings and earnings.

He uses product feature boxes. A product feature box shares pros and cons. It also has a button with an affiliate link users can click to buy the product.

Here’s an example of a product feature box on Indie Traveller:

You can create similar boxes with the free GenerateBlocks plugin .

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Beyond the Blog

Marek sends out a monthly newsletter  where he shares updates on his adventures, inspirational messages, and travel advice.

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2 The Hawaii Vacation Guide

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎160k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎38

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎ Kadence

The Hawaii Vacation Guide  is a travel blog about visiting Hawaii.

Created by Jordan and Erica Fromholz in 2019 after moving to Maui from London, this blog is a unique and authentic guide to exploring Hawaii’s beauty and culture.

What The Hawaii Vacation Guide Does Well

The Hawaii Vacation Guide is a terrific example of a travel blog focusing on a specific destination.

Here are a couple of ways they’ve used this to their advantage:

Created Hawaii-focused itineraries. Travel itineraries are a hot commodity, and they convert best when your entire audience is going to the same location.

Became the  go-to authority on Hawaii. When someone wants to learn about traveling to Hawaii, they visit The Hawaii Vacation Guide. For example, there are over 1.5k monthly searches for their website.

Jordan and Erica have a YouTube channel  with over 100,000 subscribers. They post frequent videos on all things Hawaii travel, including trip planning, itineraries, reviews, and much more.

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3 Travel Hacking Mom

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎8k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎50

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ Showit

Travel Hacking Mom  is a small travel blog by Alex, Pam, and Jess — a trio of moms who travel the world cheaply using credit card points and miles.

What Travel Hacking Mom Does Well

Despite only receiving 8,000 monthly visits, Travel Hacking Mom uses smart monetization strategies to maximize their earnings per visitor.

Narrow focus on high-value market. The site only covers using credit card points for travel, allowing them to capitalize on high-paying credit card affiliate products.

Travel hacking courses. They offer a pair of expensive courses that teach you how to travel hack.

Consultations. They offer two types of consultations – a free one where they will try to sell you on a credit card, and a paid $99 strategy session for more general questions.

Between credit card affiliate commissions, course sales, and consultations, a single visitor could earn more than $1,000.

Alex, Pam, and Jess host The Travel Hacking Mom Show  – a podcast that covers the group’s latest adventures and travel hacking tips. This helps them connect with their audience and boosts sales potential.

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4 Anywhere We Roam

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎125k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎57

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‏Uncode

Anywhere We Roam  is a travel blog that follows the journey of Paul Healy and Mark Barnes, who started this site in 2018 to escape their day jobs, find an outlet for their photography passions, and fund their love of travel.

What Anywhere We Roam Does Well

The minimalist design on Anywhere We Roam is award-winning, snagging the best Web Design / User Experience award at the 2021 Traverse Creator Awards  and other coveted awards.

The color scheme and layout are minimal, with black, white, and blue accents coupling nicely with the spaced-out elements and palette-matching imagery.

The minimalist approach spotlights Paul and Mark’s incredible photography and keep readers scrolling. Images are spaced just enough so the next comes into view as the previous one fades away.

The full-screen image headers at the top of each page are also a nice touch, ensuring readers are met with a captivating photo every time they open a new page.

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Paul and Mark share gorgeous reels and photographs on Instagram – many of which are related to recent blog posts.

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5 BucketListly

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎60k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎62

⚙️ CMS: ‏‏‎ ‎ LocomotiveCMS

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎‎N/A

BucketListly  is a travel blog specializing in travel guides, backpacking itineraries, and photography resources. It was created in 2012 by Pete Rojwongsuriya, a web developer in Thailand who got fed up with his demanding corporate job. Pete has been traveling for 10+ years and has visited over 85 countries.  

What Bucketlistly Does Well

Bucketlistly displays affiliate links in a sophisticated, conversion-boosting manner.

These links are interpolated into the destination guides – extremely detailed itineraries based on Pete’s travels. Each guide features extensive original photos and detailed commentary on each location.

Each destination’s category page has an array of affiliate links to relevant travel services for the destination, including flights, hotels, buses, trains, car rentals, and travel insurance.

Many of the travel guides also have embedded hotel recommendations from Booking.com, who Pete is partnered with.

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Pete also shares incredible cinematic videos  on YouTube and travel and photography pins  on Pinterest.

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6 The Blonde Abroad

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎73

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ ‎ Genesis

The Blonde Abroad  is a solo female travel blog. Launched in 2012 by Kiki Rich, a former corporate finance professional who quit her job to see the world, the site helps female travelers prepare for their own travel adventures.

What The Blonde Abroad Does Well

Kiki has mastered the art of creating highly engaging and scannable content on her blog.

Check out her Mykonos Beach and Party Guide , which includes many readability-boosting elements:

• A “party craziness scale” graphic
• 1 image per list item
• Bolded sentences to highlight key points
• Aesthetic subheadings

And when Kiki includes normal text, she uses short paragraphs that are easy to read.

The bottom line? Make your content scannable and easy to read.

Images, graphics, headings, and other elements can make your posts easier to read, increasing time on page and improving your rankings.

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Kiki has a successful Instagram account with over 500,000 followers, which helps her earn additional revenue through paid partnerships and promoting her tour company.

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7 Salt In Our Hair

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎350k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎63

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‎‎Custom

Salt In Our Hair , run by Nick and Hannah, is a general travel blog that started as an Instagram account. The duo left their corporate careers to pursue their passion for travel blogging.

What Salt In Our Hair Does Well

Nick and Hannah use custom graphics in their content to present data more effectively.

For instance, instead of an unwieldy bulleted list or table, they crafted an easily understandable, appealing graphic to display weather information.

Another example is this graphic in their Java guide, which highlights essential spots for an 8-day visit.

You can use Canva  to add engaging, helpful graphics to your blog, even without graphic design experience.

It’s a great tool for creating custom graphics, as it offers a wide array of templates you can fine-tune to match your site’s branding.

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Salt In Our Hair started on Instagram, and the account  continues to thrive. Nick and Hannah have over 330,000 followers and get high engagement by posting video reels of their travel adventures.

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8 The Planet D

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎800k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎77

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎ ‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎‎Custom

Founded by ex-movie industry professionals Dave Bouskill and Deb Corbeil, The Planet D  is a comprehensive travel blog offering tips and covering over 110 countries. Recognized as top travel influencers by Forbes, the duo has journeyed to more than 120 countries across all seven continents.

What The Planet D Does Well

Dave and Deb demonstrate authority in the travel blog space with a few replicable strategies:

Prominently displaying the publications and TV channels they’ve been featured on, which includes National Geographic, Forbes, and BBC.

Here are a few other ways they showcase authority:

They build social proof by sharing the impressive size of their audience.

They highlight their expertise by listing the travel awards they’ve won.

They also share the many minor brands they’ve collaborated with on their Work With Us page.

These authority-boosting strategies help legitimize them in the eyes of readers and search engines.

While it might be tough for a newer travel blogger to get featured on TV or huge websites like Dave and Deb, you can establish authority in other ways:

• If you get a backlink from a prominent website, ask if you can use their logo in the “Featured On” section of your homepage.
• Apply for travel blog awards. If your content is good and your blog is well-designed, you might win something!

Dave and Deb have a YouTube channel where they post their travel vlogs and share trip guides.

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9 Expert Vagabond

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎110k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎71

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎‎ Mediavine Trellis

The Expert Vagabond  was started by Matt Karsten, a seasoned digital nomad who traded normal life for a one-way ticket to Guatemala in 2010.

This blog teaches you how to travel cheap, make money on the road, and take pictures while you’re at it.

What Expert Vagabond Does Well

Matt and his team include many relevant internal links in their blog posts. For example, their Best Travel Tips  post includes 47 relevant internal links.

These internal links use appropriate anchor text that explains what the other page is about, which helps Google understand your site better and improve your rankings.

Adding internal links to relevant pages in your blog posts helps boost your SEO and improves the user experience.

Here’s how:

They improve your site architecture . Google uses internal links to crawl your website. Adding relevant internal links makes it easier for the crawler to operate, which helps your SEO.

They help Google better understand your pages. Google uses the anchor text – AKA the text that a link is embedded in – to help it understand the topic of the page the link is pointing to. You can get higher search rankings by using descriptive anchor text in your internal links.

They increase the time visitors spend on your site. If a visitor finds one of your posts on Google, reads it, and clicks an internal link to another post, this sends a positive signal to Google.

It helps the reader. If there’s a topic that you think readers on a certain post should know about, linking to a post on that topic will improve their understanding.

Matt’s Instagram account  – which has over 135,000 followers – showcases his family’s latest travel adventures.

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10 The Poor Traveler

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎550k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎61

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎ Bailey

The Poor Traveler  was started in 2009 by Yosh Dimens and Vins Carlos after a series of mishaps on their early travels. It’s a budget travel blog offering in-depth guides to help novices avoid similar mistakes and travel more efficiently.

What The Poor Traveler Does Well

Vins and Yosh use content templates to structure their blog posts, providing consistency and a time-saving blueprint across similar posts. These templates eliminate the need to create a new outline for each post, streamlining the blogging process.

For example, if you compare their Tokyo Travel Guide  and Seoul Travel Guide , you’ll see that the outline structure is very similar.

The same goes for their visa application guides.

To speed up your blog growth, create content templates whenever you’re writing a series of similar posts.

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Vins and Josh run a popular YouTube channel  with over 150,000 subscribers, where they share weekly videos about their latest travels.

11 The Broke Backpacker

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎500k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎69

🎨 Theme: ‏‏‎‏‏‎ Custom

The Broke Backpacker , created by adventurer Will Hatton, started as a collection of handwritten budget travel tips circulated among a small group of travelers. It eventually evolved into a major travel blog, offering detailed guides on how to travel the world for a mere $10 per day.

What The Broke Backpacker Does Well

The Broke Backpacker has extensive profiles for their team members.

For example, the  Meet the Team page  provides details about the founder, writers, and other contributors behind The Broke Backpacker, including:

• Their name and title
• Links to their author pages, Instagram profiles, and personal websites
• Their background and what they do at the company

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These pages are important for two reasons:

They let you showcase your team’s expertise and build trust with readers and Google.

They humanize your website and help build an emotional connection with readers.

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12 View From the Wing

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎72k monthly visits

💪 DR: ‏‏‎ ‎70

View From the Wing  is a travel blog created in 2002 by Gary Leff, known as “the godfather of the frequent flyer hobby.” He offers expert travel advice, credit card tips, analysis of the current state of the travel industry, and deep-dive trip reports.

What View From The Wing Does Well

Gary drives traffic to his blog by sharing new posts with his email list and social media followers.

He posts 4-5 news stories or opinion pieces daily. The mixture includes travel thought pieces, news about the industry, or interesting travel experiences submitted to Gary.

This focus on time-sensitive news content means Gary needs to pump out more content than the typical blogger to drive significant traffic.

However, there’s an upside: driving traffic through email and social media means Gary’s revenue is less affected by volatile Google algorithm updates.

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13 Charlotte Plans a Trip

📈 Traffic: ‏‏‎ ‎16k monthly visits

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Charlotte Plans a Trip  is a small travel blog run by a Dutch travel blogger named Charlotte, who was inspired to start blogging when her fiancee Ries convinced her to travel journey beyond Amsterdam. Their first big trip was to Canada, and she and Ries have been travel blogging ever since.

What Charlotte Plans A Trip Does Well

Charlotte’s blog is multi-lingual – she offers Dutch and English versions. You can toggle between them on the home page.

She’s essentially created two versions of her website. Her Dutch pages have different URLs than their English counterparts, and Google indexes them as separate pages.

The main benefit of this is a substantial traffic increase. Ahrefs shows that 40% of her traffic comes from Netherlands-based visitors.

This isn’t an easy trick to multiplying your traffic. Multi-lingual blogs have some downsides you should be aware of.

Native speakers can spot weak translations. Computer translations are getting pretty good, but native speakers will often be able to tell when a translation has been computer-generated. Don’t do this unless you are fluent in the language you’re translating to.

Non-English websites don’t make as much money. The highest-earning market for most blogs is the United States, where most people speak English.

It’s harder to build and maintain an audience. If you have audiences in 2-3 languages, you’ll have a harder time creating content for all of them.

Keywords don’t often translate between languages. Just because English speakers search for something on Google doesn’t mean Spanish speakers are also searching for it.

There’s definitely potential here – just know the limitations you’ll be up against.

If you want to create a multi-lingual blog, I recommend the WordPress Multilingual plugin .

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Launched in 2009 by Charles and Micki Kosman, The Barefoot Nomad  is a comprehensive family travel blog. Initially documenting the couple’s travels in Southeast Asia, the blog evolved to cover global destinations and kid-friendly travel upon their children’s arrival.

What The Barefoot Nomad Does Well

The Barefoot Nomad allows comments on their posts, which has spawned many rich discussions and added beyond the original post content.

The responses from Micki and Charles aren’t brief “Thanks for reading!” messages either. Their replies are detailed and thoughtful, ensuring the commenter and anyone else who visits the comments gets a helpful answer.

Allowing comments on your blog posts has a few benefits:

Improves search rankings. Google favors user-generated content (UGC) in blog posts, like comments, as it offers diverse viewpoints. This is why UGC-heavy sites like Reddit and Quora perform well in search results.

Fills gaps in your content. If you forget to address an important point in your post, readers may comment about it. You can fill the gap with a thoughtful reply and an update to your post.

Lets you appear involved in your community. Responding to comments shows you’re engaged and willing to take the time to speak directly to audience members.

However, there are some downsides. Most of the comments you get will be spam, and you’ll have to moderate every comment. You’ll also have to spend time replying to comments.

If you want to add comments to your travel blog, consider the wpDiscuz  plugin. You should also use the Akismet Anti-spam plugin .

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Nomadic Matt  is a travel blog that helps people travel on a budget. It was founded in 2008 by Matt Kepnes after a trip to Thailand inspired him to leave his dull cubicle job and explore the world.

He and his team share money-saving travel tips, low-cost destinations, and other practical advice that enables everyone to travel to amazing places.

What Nomadic Matt Does Well

Nomadic Matt has extensive schema markup , which is structured data you can add to a site’s HTML to help search engines better understand the content on the page.

Here’s what the schema on NomadicMatt looks like:

Adding schema to your blog is helpful because it ensures web crawlers – programs that Google and other search engines use to analyze websites – don’t misinterpret your content.

Most blogs contain some basic schema due to their themes or SEO plugins. However, the schema in Matt’s posts goes far beyond what a typical blog includes. 

For example, some of the schema types in his blog posts include:

• Author: Shares information about the author of the post
• Organization: Explains who owns the website
• Logo: Shares the website’s logo image
• mainEntityOfPage: Indicates the primary topic of a page

He also ensures that all of the sub-schema markup included in these major schema types are filled out. Some sub-schema types include:

• sameAs: Provides URLs of related or identical entities across the web
• Description: Offers a summary or explanation of the content or entity
• inLanguage: Specifies the language in which the content is written
• primaryImageOfPage: Indicates the main image featured on the page
• wordCount: Specifies the total number of words present in the content of the page

You can use an SEO plugin like RankMath  to fill out as many schemas as possible. The easier you make it for Google to understand your page, the better your content will rank.

👉 See also: 10 Types of Blogs That Make Money in 2024  

Matt converts readers to email list subscribers with a newsletter signup box and engages them with frequent emails containing beginner-friendly travel tips.

His welcome email sequence sends out 12 emails in less than a month!

Published book: Ten Years A Nomad

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While there are many ways to build a successful travel blog, our analysis has revealed a few key components that nearly every great blog has.

Leverage personal experience.  You need to have personal experience with the destination or topic being covered. It’s obvious when the person writing about a location has never been there, and both readers and search engines will take notice.

Run display ads. Nearly every blog discussed was running display ads, and most were running Mediavine or Raptive . It’s a simple way to add revenue that will have little effect on your other blog monetization methods .

Have a coherent theme. Successful travel blogs typically focus on the travels of 1-2 people or a specific destination. More general sites without a connection to a person or a destination will struggle with branding and SEO.

Make social media accounts. Building an Instagram, YouTube, or Pinterest account in the visual-heavy travel niche adds authenticity and provides a new traffic channel.

Take great pictures.  The more impressive your images, the better the impression visitors will have on your site. If they’re really good, you can even sell photography gear and lightroom presets!

Recommend booking services. Every blog on this list recommends at least one booking service. Anyone interested in traveling will need these, and you’re missing out on revenue if you’re not pushing them to your preferred provider. To view the best options, read our list of hotel affiliate programs and airline affiliate programs .

If you do these 5 things, you’re well on your way to building a booming travel blog!

Making a successful travel blog is incredibly lucrative. In fact, our affiliate marketing statistics  show that travel is one of the three most profitable niches, with the average person earning $13,847 per month.

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TRAVELLING in a Sentence Examples: 21 Ways to Use Travelling

Do you love exploring new destinations and immersing yourself in different cultures? If so, then you are already familiar with the concept of travelling. Travelling is the act of journeying from one place to another, often for leisure, business, or personal growth purposes.

Whether you prefer relaxing on a beach, hiking in the mountains, or wandering through bustling cities, travelling allows you to experience diverse landscapes and meet people from all walks of life. With each adventure, you create memories that will last a lifetime and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. So pack your bags, set out on your next journey, and let the spirit of travelling guide you to new and exciting experiences.

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7 Examples Of Travelling Used In a Sentence For Kids

• Travelling to new places is so much fun!
• I love travelling with my family on holidays.
• Travelling on a train is exciting and fast.
• Travelling by plane makes me feel like a bird.
• Travelling by car allows us to see many things.
• Travelling by boat is a great adventure.
• Travelling by bus is a cool way to explore the city.

14 Sentences with Travelling Examples

• Travelling to different states in India can provide college students with a rich cultural experience.
• College students can save money by choosing budget-friendly accommodations while travelling .
• Travelling during off-peak seasons can help college students avoid crowds and high prices.
• Travelling with a group of friends can make the experience more enjoyable and cost-effective for college students.
• Travelling by train is a popular and affordable option for college students in India.
• College students can explore historic sites and monuments while travelling to different cities.
• Travelling to hill stations and beaches can offer college students a much-needed break from their studies.
• College students should always carry essential documents like ID cards and travel tickets while travelling .
• Travelling responsibly includes respecting local customs and traditions in different regions of India.
• College students can enhance their communication skills by interacting with people from diverse backgrounds while travelling .
• Travelling within India allows college students to witness the country’s incredible biodiversity and natural beauty.
• College students can make new friends and connections while travelling for educational or recreational purposes.
• Travelling to remote areas can give college students a unique perspective on the challenges faced by rural communities in India.
• College students should prioritize safety and well-being when travelling to unfamiliar destinations.

How To Use Travelling in Sentences?

To use the word Travelling in a sentence, you must start by identifying a subject who is engaging in the activity of moving from one place to another. Travelling can refer to going on a trip, journey, or voyage for leisure, work, or any other purpose.

When constructing a sentence with the word Travelling , consider including details about the destination or mode of transportation to provide context. For example, “I am Travelling to Paris next week for a business conference.” This sentence communicates the action of going to Paris and the reason for the trip.

To expand on your sentence, you can include additional information such as time, companions, or activities. For instance, “She enjoys Travelling solo and exploring new cultures.” This sentence highlights the person’s preference for Travelling alone and the interest in experiencing different customs.

Remember to pay attention to the tense of the verb when using Travelling in a sentence. For past actions, use “travelled,” for present actions, use “travels,” and for future actions, use “will travel.” Ensure the subject and verb agree in tense for a clear and accurate sentence.

Practice using Travelling in sentences to become more comfortable incorporating it into your communication. Experiment with various sentence structures and settings to enhance your proficiency in using this word effectively.

In conclusion, sentences involving traveling can vary in complexity and structure depending on the context and purpose of communication. A well-constructed sentence mentioning travel often includes details such as destinations, mode of transportation, duration, and personal experiences. For example, “I am flying to Paris next week for a business conference” is a straightforward sentence that conveys a specific travel plan succinctly.

Whether it’s discussing upcoming trips, recounting past adventures, or simply daydreaming about exotic locations, sentences with traveling serve as a means to share experiences, emotions, and aspirations related to exploration. By carefully crafting sentences that involve travel, individuals can effectively convey their thoughts and feelings about the exciting and transformative experiences that come with journeying to new places.

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Travelling or Traveling | Difference & Example Sentences

Published on August 11, 2022 by Eoghan Ryan . Revised on August 22, 2023.

Travelling and traveling are two different spellings of the present participle of the verb “travel” (and the identical gerund ) meaning “move from one place to another” (typically over a long distance). The spelling tends to vary based on whether you’re writing UK or US English :

• In UK English , “travelling” (double “l”) is standard.
• In US English , “traveling” (one “l”) is correct.

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Travelled and traveled are the past forms of the verb “travel.” The same spelling distinction applies to these past forms and to the nouns traveller and traveler :

• In UK English , “travelled” and “traveller” are standard.
• In US English , “traveled” and “traveler” are more common.

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'Travelling' or 'Traveling': What's the Difference Between the Two?

'Travelling' or 'Traveling': two different ways to spell the same word. But which one is correct? The answer is actually pretty simple. Read on to find out.

In short, 'travelling' is the British English spelling, and 'traveling' is the American English spelling.

The Difference Between 'Travelling' or 'Traveling'

Firstly, let's define 'traveling'. Although I'm sure you're familiar with this word, I want to make sure we've covered all our bases. 'Traveling' is the participle tense of the verb 'to travel.' To travel is to take a journey somewhere, sometimes for the purposes of a holiday, other times it might be for a work trip or to visit family.

Back in 1828, Noah Webster, an American lexicographer, published his famous dictionary, "An American Dictionary of the English Language," hoping to standardize American speech. The man was famous for preferring words to be written the way they sounded. That makes sense, right?

So he spent many years editing the spellings of words that came from British English in order to make them look more like they sound. One of the many changes he made was to remove extra letters where he deemed them to be unnecessary. 'Traveling,' 'traveler,' and 'traveled' were among those. Some other words where the spelling was cut short include:

These words all have alternative spellings in British English that are either longer or don't look exactly as the word is pronounced. Take 'mom,' for instance. The Brits spell it 'mum,' which is pretty close to how you pronounce the word, but the spelling with the 'o' is closer to the American accent.

Remember the Difference - 'Traveling' or 'Travelling'?

As a result of his editing, Mr. Webster cut out a lot of unnecessary 'l's. But not all of them. In words where the pronunciation emphasis is on the syllable with the 'l,' two 'l's remain. For example:

• controlling

But do you want to know the simplest way to know which spelling the American one is? When looking at the two same words with different spellings, the American one is usually the shorter one. It's true! Let's look at earlier examples as evidence of this:

• American spelling: color British spelling: colour
• American spelling: canceled British spelling: cancelled
• American spelling: totaled British spelling: totalled

And while this logic doesn't apply to the examples 'center' and 'mom', the logic of spelling the word as it's pronounced does.

Therefore, whether to use 'traveling' or 'travelling' depends on your audience. Are you writing for an American audience? Then use 'traveling.' Are you writing for a British or other Commonwealth audience (Canada, Australia...)? Use 'travelling.'

'Traveling' and 'Travelling': Examples

Now that we're clear on the meaning of the word and which spelling to use when it's time to look at some examples of the word used in a sentence. I'll only use the spelling 'traveling,' but bear in mind that both spellings are interchangeable. I'll also cite some examples that use 'traveled' and 'traveler.'

I haven't seen him in ages; he's been traveling since last year. Last year we traveled to Costa Rica for our honeymoon. A true traveler never arrives. Traveling is one of my favorite pastimes. Have you ever traveled solo? I met a bunch of travelers last night; they're touring Central America.

Concluding Thoughts on 'Traveling'

So there you have it. The difference between 'traveling' and 'travelling' is simply based on where you are based or where your audience is based. Other than that, they mean the exact same thing. So don't sweat it if you're unsure which to use; in any case, both are acceptable. But a good way to remember is that the American spelling is usually the shorter one.

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Is it ‘traveling’ or ‘travelling’?

What to Know When it comes to spelling the forms of the verb travel , traveled and traveling are more common in the U.S., and travelled and travelling are dominant everywhere else.

Spelling is typically clear-cut in modern English: forty unfailingly betrays four ; the sweet treat after dinner is spelled dessert , not desert .

But some words have two forms that appear often enough in edited text to make it clear that something else is going on. And so it is with forms of the verb travel : traveled and travelled , and traveling and travelling .

It might have a different spelling wherever you're going.

One or Two L 's?

If you look at where the single l forms originate and where the double l forms originate a pattern emerges: in the United States, traveled and traveling predominate, and everywhere else travelled and travelling are preferred.

The reason mostly comes down to one man we at Merriam-Webster hold especially dear: Noah Webster. Our lexicographical father (brothers George and Charles Merriam bought the rights to Noah Webster’s 1841 dictionary after Webster died) was a great believer in spelling reform and wanted English spelling to make more sense—and if the English of his homeland had more logic to it than its British parent, so much the better. He decided that travel needed only one l in its past and present participle forms.

Webster’s logic is the reason behind the spelling of canceled and cancelled as well: in the U.S., they have just one l , but elsewhere two l ’s are the norm.

American English Words that Use 2 L 's

Webster didn’t think all double l ’s needed to be reduced to one, however: in cases in which the accent, or emphasis, is on the syllable with the l , two l ’s are preserved: expelled and expelling ; controlled and controlling ; patrolled and patrolling .

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15 invaluable career skills you can develop while travelling.

Developing general career skills can be difficult when you are stuck in an everyday working routine. Jumping from one task to another, with no space to reflect, we are rarely challenged in new and different ways. Taking a step back to travel provides a completely different environment and headspace for developing career skills that can otherwise pass you by. Here, we take a look at the life and career skills that travel can help you to develop, why they are important, and strategies for improving them.

As we outline in our guide to maximising your professional development on a travel career break , taking a travel sabbatical does not guarantee you will develop career skills. As with anything in life, the more you put into it, the more you are likely to get out. So, for each example of a career skill we explore below, we suggest ways you can shape your journey to give yourself the best chance of honing it.

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What are career skills?

Career skills are a set of personal qualities, attributes and competencies that enable you to thrive in a variety of working environments. For example, the ability to communicate well is a skill that is applicable to a huge range of professions.

Career skills are distinct from specific knowledge applied to a particular profession, for example medicine or engineering. Moreover, career skills are usually highly transferrable and will make you a more attractive proposition to employers on top of the sector-specific knowledge required for a role.

Life and career skills

Many of the skills we outline here will not only be advantageous for your career prospects, but can also make a tremendous difference to your life outside of work. So, let’s take a look at how travel – with the right approach – can give you the confidence to thrive in both your personal life and professional life…

Career skills you can develop while travelling

1.  empathy, why is empathy a useful career skill.

Empathy empowers you to be more understanding of other people’s behaviours and viewpoints. This gives you a better feel for group dynamics and makes you a more effective team-worker, an invaluable skill in almost any working environment. Being empathetic also gives you a deeper understanding of how you affect people around you, enabling you to adjust and adapt.

How will travel help you become more empathetic?

Travel encourages empathy in two significant ways. First, it brings you into contact with people from a multitude of backgrounds, in many cases lesser privileged than your own. Secondly, the more you explore new places, it is also more likely you will meet personal challenges you are unfamiliar with. This combination of eye-opening experiences gives you a deeper appreciation for alternative perspectives in life.

How you can build empathy skills when travelling

Make an active effort to immerse yourself in the places you visit, have conversations with people and learn about the way of life. Try to put yourself in other people’s position, and then reflect on how that might impact your point of view. This short TED talk explores what travel can teach you about empathy:

2.  Resilience

Why is resilience a useful career skill.

Resilience is invaluable in your working life for many reasons. It equips you to deal with conflict, and makes you more open to constructive criticism. It also gives the composure to stay calm in crises, and the strength to get over past mistakes. Ultimately, resilience allows you to stay engaged and focused during difficult times.

How will travel help you become more resilient?

When travelling, things do not always go according to plan. There are always bumps in the road, and so you become accustomed to managing difficult situations and dealing with harsh behaviour towards you. You learn to manage things that are out of your control, and to recover quickly from difficulty.

How you can build resilience when travelling

Travelling innately makes you resilient, and the more you travel, the more it will build. But the best way to develop resilience from travel is to take an independent pathway. Instead of booking organised and catered tours, be the master of your own destiny and go self-guided. This will inevitably bring about challenges and put you into situations that will force you to act under pressure.

3.  Cultural competence

Why is cultural competence a useful career skill.

Cultural competence is a vital skill in the modern world, in which populations are becoming ever-more diverse. Employers today do not only require an understanding of diversity issues, but a deeper ability to communicate across cultural divides. Being attuned to a variety of backgrounds and cultures allows you to operate well among different groups of people and to communicate with different audiences. Furthermore, cultural competence can unlock new career opportunities to work at an international level.

How will travel help you become more culturally competent?

Travel exposes you to a variety of cultures, and thus builds your understanding and enhances your ability to communicate across boundaries. It teaches you to appreciate that being different isn’t wrong, and to recognise your privileges in life. The journey to cultural competence is one that never ends, and we can always learn more – but travel is one of the best pathways towards improvement.

How you can build cultural competence when travelling

The process of building cultural competence through travel is similar to empathy. The more you go out of your way to learn about local cultures, the more you will benefit. Consider visiting countries where the cultures might seem strange or alien to your own, and take the time to reflect on what is different about the culture. For example, when we first travelled in Vietnam, we felt as though people were being rude to us; but the more we explored and learned, we realised that most people were communicating in a way deemed to be socially acceptable, and we were just experiencing some culture shock.

Read more: Susan writes about how travel enables you to value differences in the workplace .

4.  Communication

Why is communication a useful career skill.

Communication is probably the most important and transferrable of all career skills. It transcends all job types and sectors, and extends into many other aspects of life, bringing benefits that reach far beyond work. If you can communicate well, you are more likely to be understood clearly, and to convince others of your point of view. Communication skills also help you to network more effectively and build fruitful working relationships.

How will travel help you become a better communicator?

When travelling, you constantly need to break down communication barriers. You regularly encounter difficulties with getting a message across or understanding what someone is trying to say to you. You learn to be savvy, to read body language better, and to communicate complex problems in a simple way. And you become accustomed to different communication styles and learn to adapt to them.

How you can build communication skills when travelling

Make a conscious effort to put yourself in situations that require communication skills to navigate. For example, take local transport. I remember when we arrived at a bus station in rural Laos early one morning to take a journey across the country. The departure system seemed chaotic and nobody at the terminal spoke English, so we needed to improvise a little in order to get onto the right service. Experiences like this help you to be patient and think imaginatively when it comes to communicating.

5.  Planning

Why is planning a useful career skill.

A good planner can identify their goals and map out what needs to be done in order to succeed. They can evaluate alternative methods to achieve those goals and identify the resources that will be needed to implement them. And once the plan is in motion, the best planners will track progress, evaluate how things are going and take steps to change course if needed. Good planning skills are essential for organising your working life and managing projects of any kind.

How will travel help you become a better planner?

Just like projects in the workplace, travel requires careful planning and the ability to evaluate new information. Every journey has a structure, and once it is in motion, things will change and your plans will need to be adapted. Even if you’re the kind of traveller who goes wherever the wind takes you, you will still need to evaluate and understand your current environment before you can move on, a process that develops your situation analysis skills – the first step of the planning cycle.

How you can build planning skills when travelling

Travel plans rarely turn out perfectly, so take stock and learn from your mistakes. Could that difficult situation have been avoided if you had been better prepared, and if so, what will you do differently next time? For example, after the first few weeks of our round-the-world trip, we were exhausted and realised that we had over-planned our travel schedule. We took a break for a few days and then adjusted our approach, making our itinerary more flexible.

Our guide to planning a round-the-world trip provides a framework to apply to your travel planning.

6.  Goal-setting

Why is goal-setting a useful career skill.

Goal-setting is an essential ingredient of the planning process; it gives you a framework for achieving milestones in your work and career. It gives you the time and headspace to allow you to think about the goals you want to set, and to spend time performing and measuring them. The ability to set goals effectively makes you efficient, gives you momentum, and will later enable you to visualise the processes that have led to your results.

How will travel help you become better at goal-setting?

Travel provides a flexible testing environment to experiment with goal-setting outside of your professional setting. As you are only accountable to yourself, you can test out the techniques that will work for you without any external pressures.

How you can build goal-setting skills when travelling

Use the opportunity to experiment with goal-setting and challenge yourself in a safe environment. You could tie this in with other areas of professional development, for example by setting a goal to make at least two new connections or try a new cultural activity each week. Alternatively, your goal might simply be to let go, or to enjoy life; exploring what that means to you and then seeking to achieve it will help you to succeed. But you also need to be active in order to get positive results. This means recognising your behaviours and thought processes so that you can improve or change them.

7.  Budget management

Why is budget management a useful career skill.

Budget management is an invaluable skill to build for your career, especially if you have aspirations of advancing up the management ladder. Having a sound grasp of budgeting will equip you to understand and plan finances for a business or a department, however big or small.

How will travel help you become more astute with finances?

Long-term travel typically happens on a challenging budget. When you’re watching the pennies over a long period of time, you learn a lot about financial prioritisation and how to manage your money sustainably. You also learn to become savvy with spending and make small amounts go a long way.

How you can build budget management skills when travelling

Incorporate budgeting into your travel planning, even if it’s just making a rough spending plan and breakdown for each place you will visit. Keeping a spreadsheet for finances is helpful, as you can then use it to track what you’ve spent, compare actual costs with what you estimated, and then use that information to budget more accurately in future.

8.  Creativity

Why is creativity a useful career skill.

Every job requires at least a degree of creativity – not just traditionally creative jobs like design or marketing. And as our economies continue to be driven by innovation and technological advances, creativity has never been more important as a career skill. Unlike many skills, it is not something that can be replicated by machine automation. A study by Adobe showed that businesses that look for creativity in employees benefit from higher productivity levels, more satisfied customers and greater financial success.

How will travel help you become more creative?

Travel engages your senses in many new ways, exposing you to unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells and tastes, and stimulating the creative parts of your brain. And this is backed up by research: an oft-cited study by New York’s Columbia Business School demonstrates that cross-cultural experiences increase cognitive flexibility and thus enhance creativity and innovation. Just think about how much great art and literature has been inspired by travel, from Twain to Tolkien.

How you can improve your creativity when travelling

The findings of the Columbia study show that you will only enjoy a creativity boost from travel if you actively engage in the local culture and environment. According to Professor Adam Galinsky, “the key, critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation”.

9.  Language skills (not just learning a language)

Why are language skills useful for your career.

Learning a language has obvious career benefits in terms of opening new doors, but there is also a lot to be gained from developing a broader aptitude for languages. The ability to recognise the linguistic roots of names and words from distinct patterns, and to identify languages based on accents and other vocal mannerisms, can be highly useful in a work setting, especially if you operate in an international environment. It adds to your cultural competence and can improve your efficiency with research and data analysis.

How will travel help you improve your language skills?

Travel exposes you to a different languages and provides an opportunity to learn about them and how to speak them. Even if you do not learn to speak a language while in a place that speaks it natively, you can still gain aptitude for it by building trait recognition from street signs, menus, advertising and other text displays.

How you can build your language skills when travelling

Be adventurous with your travel itinerary and try to incorporate countries that speak different native languages to your own. Learn some basic vocabulary before you visit, practice it while you are there, and also pay attention to the nature of the language in public signage and the way people speak.

10.  Problem-solving

Why is problem-solving a useful career skill.

Problem-solving is applicable to any kind of work and is highly valued by employers. It gives you the ability to navigate the barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals, which ultimately gives you more control over your environment. Problem-solving is useful in so many situations. It’s a skill helps you navigate the tiniest everyday tasks right through to much bigger challenges, like investigating shortcomings in a company’s performance.

How will travel make you a better problem-solver?

Every journey is different, but travel always involves getting from A to B, and things always get in the way. You meet a plethora of challenges and become much more attuned to thinking on your feet to navigate them. We often cite BBC’s Race Across the World on this blog, and this is another area where the show resonates. We saw many examples in action when contestants learned to be better problem-solvers as they voyaged overland through Latin America. Down to their last few pennies, Sam and Jo didn’t have enough money left to travel to Mendoza; thinking on her feet, Jo negotiated with the operator to work on the bus in return for discounted tickets.

How you can improve your problem-solving when travelling

Don’t always stick to the familiar; try heading off the beaten track, and you will naturally encounter more challenges and venture further out of your comfort zone. As with resilience, you are more likely to build problem-solving skills if you travel independently. If you are nervous about navigating cultural differences, then you could first try travelling in a country that shares cultural similarities. For example, before we travelled extensively in South America, we spent some time in Miami, USA, to get used to the challenges of travelling while in a place that shared our language.

11.  Self-awareness and introspection

Why is self-awareness a useful career skill.

The more self-aware you are, the better you will understand how others see you, and be able to identify problems that arise from negative perception. Once you recognise your flaws, you can do something about them. Self-awareness is the perfect counterbalance to empathy, and greatly improves your ability to operate effectively in a team.

How will travel make you more introspective?

Travel makes you more self-aware by giving you space to reflect on your values and behaviours, and to compare them with those displayed in other cultures. A study by three US universities found that living abroad leads to a clearer sense of self. The outcomes showed that when people are able to contrast the differing values and norms between the cultures of their home environment and elsewhere, it triggers a juncture of self-reflection.

How you can build your self-awareness when travelling

The scientists behind the study into travel and self-reflection are the same whose worked showed a link between travel and creativity, and their advice is consistent. Immerse yourself in local cultures, give yourself space to reflect, and be mindful of the contrasts between your own cultural values and those you encounter. You may find it useful to keep a travel journal and make regular notes on your self-reflection.

12.  Curiosity

Why is curiosity a useful career skill.

Careers are about constantly learning and improving, and curiosity empowers you to do this. Curious people ask the right questions and are less likely to get stuck in old habits. It’s a skill that makes you less assumptive and thus more likely to identify problems and overcome them. In essence, curiosity drives innovation and advancement.

How will travel make you more curious?

Travel and curiosity have a kind of chicken-and-egg relationship where one feeds into the other; the more curious you are, the more you want to travel, and the more you travel, the more curious you become. Travel broadens your mind and makes you more curious to find out more about the world around you. A study commissioned by Hilton revealed insights into the way we channel our curiosity through travel; it shows that 90% of people travel to learn something new.

How you can heighten your curiosity when travelling

While travelling, seek activities that expand your mind. Try new tastes, visit museums, ask people questions and learn about the places you visit. After you return home from somewhere, don’t stop learning about it; harness the momentum and continue digesting new information from books, films and more. Keep stoking the curious mind.

Read more: Sam writes about how learning about rice farming in Laos heightened her curiosity skills .

13.  Adaptability

Why is adaptability a useful career skill.

The way we work is ever-evolving, and the most adaptable people are those who will thrive. Adaptability empowers you to shift gears onto a different path, or to cope effectively with changes to the path you are on. It equips you to deal with new information and bumps in the road, and thus also makes you a better leader as you have the aptitude to steer the ship in the necessary direction. Adaptability keeps you relevant in a changing world.

How will travel make you more adaptable?

You will constantly face changing situations when travelling. Every place you visit presents a different environment and a fresh set of challenges. The more you move from place to place, the better you become at adjusting to new circumstances. Every day a new curveball will present itself, and so you learn to let things go and move on. Nobody is better equipped to ditch ‘plan A’ than a seasoned traveller.

How you can improve your adaptability when travelling

Slow travel (spending longer periods of time in a destination to explore it thoroughly soak in the environment) is the most conducive to building cultural competence and self-awareness. But to build adaptability, moving more quickly from place to place can be a lot more effective. To get the most out of a long-term trip, build a varied itinerary that incorporates both these styles of travel.

Read more: Mikaela writes about how travel taught her adaptability skills and strengthened her career .

14.  Analytical thinking

Why is analytical thinking a useful career skill.

Analytical thinking enables you to assess situations effectively and prioritise better. Analysing a situation helps you to recognise when something isn’t working out, whether in a particular project or in your overall career, and take action to change course. A good analytical thinker has the ability to step back from a situation and assess, seeing it through different lenses, and considering all aspects rather than just their individual area of work.

How will travel make you a better analytical thinker?

Travel forces you to take a step back and reassess your life from an outside view. This bigger-picture lens helps you to consider different aspects of your life that have become lost among the tunnel vision of your regular routine. Through travel, you come to see the long-term benefits of slowing down and taking stock. You also come to understand how your actions have an impact on the environment around you.

How you can improve your analytical thinking when travelling

Allow space in your travel plans to pause and reflect, even if it’s just an hour or two each day. Use the opportunity to analyse how you have designed your lifestyle at home, or how you approach your work, and then consider you could make adjustments to change it for the better. Ask ‘what’ and ‘why’ questions about the knock-on effects of your actions; exploring this will enable you to make better-informed decisions.

15.  Confidence

Why is confidence a useful career skill.

You might be full of amazing ideas, but they will only ever bear fruit if you can emanate them to other people. Confidence is the ingredient that empowers you to influence and communicate. It is also invaluable for your personal wellbeing and happiness, which in turn make you more effective in your career. Confidence gives you the assertiveness to take decisive action when it is needed, and thus equips you to deal with crises and become a leader.

How will travel make you more confident?

There’s a reason why post-university gap years are considered so valuable for young people, as it helps them to find their independent spirit. But the same qualities can be built at any stage of life. Travel takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to think on your toes. It gives you freedom to express who you really are and to become comfortable with that.

How you can build your confidence when travelling

Travel provides you with a testing environment to come out of your shell and find comfort in who you are. Most of the people you meet while travelling you are never going to see again, so make the most of it! Sign up for social events or group tours where you can meet people and make connections. Your confidence will grow naturally the more you put yourself into new social situations.

I would never have had the confidence to start my own business if I hadn’t connected with people while travelling who had successfully done it, and realised that I wasn’t really that different to them. Harness your progress and keep moving forward.

For more on this topic, read our complementary article about how travel can benefit your career .

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Alex is the co-founder and lead content creator at Career Gappers. He is an award-winning communications leader with 20 years of leadership experience, a career that has taken him across the world working with international organisations. Alex has travelled to over 50 countries and is a passionate advocate for blending work and travel by taking career breaks, sabbaticals, workations and business trips.

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If you love to travel, are highly organized and enjoy working directly with people, becoming a travel agent is an awesome career choice.

You’d think with the ease of using search engines on the internet; the travel business wouldn’t be thriving. But it is.

According to statistics, a person may spend (waste) 20 hours on internet research before booking a flight. The internet is clogged with info, which is why the benefits of using a travel agent will always be valuable to most travelers.

What is a Travel Agency Business?

A travel agency is a company that provides travel and tourism booking services and planning for people. This can include making arrangements for things such as air travel, vehicle rental, hotels/lodging and travel insurance. Before you get started, find out how do travel agents make money and see if you can find out new ways to generate income.

Travel agencies can offer a wide range of services, including:

• Booking flights and hotels: Travel agencies can help you find the best deals on flights and hotels. They can also book your transportation and accommodation and even help you with things like visa applications and currency exchange.
• Planning itineraries:  Travel agencies can help you plan your itinerary, taking into account your interests and budget. They can also recommend popular tourist destinations and activities.
• Offering travel insurance:  Travel agencies can help you purchase travel insurance, which can protect you in case of flight cancellations, lost luggage, or medical emergencies.
• Providing customer service:  Travel agencies provide customer service to help you with any problems that may arise during your trip.

There are two main types of travel agencies:

• Retail travel agencies:  These agencies sell travel packages to the general public. They typically have a physical location, such as a storefront or a call center.
• Wholesale travel agencies: These agencies sell travel packages to other businesses, such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators. They typically do not have a physical location and operate online or through a call center.

Starting a travel agency business can be a great way to turn your passion for travel into a successful business.

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Travel Agency?

The cost of starting a travel agency can vary depending on a number of factors, including the size of the agency, the location, and the type of services offered. However, in general, you can expect to spend anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars to get started.

Here are some of the expenses you’ll need to consider when starting a travel agency:

• Business license and permits:  You’ll need to obtain a business license and any necessary permits from your local government. The cost of these fees will vary depending on your location.
• Travel agency software:  You’ll need to purchase or lease travel agency software to manage your bookings and reservations. The cost of this software will vary depending on the features and functionality you need.
• Marketing and advertising:  You’ll need to invest in marketing and advertising to reach potential customers. The cost of this will vary depending on the channels you use and the reach you want to achieve.
• Office space:  If you plan to have a physical office, you’ll need to rent or lease space. The cost of office space will vary depending on the location and the size of the space you need.
• Staffing:  If you plan to hire employees, you’ll need to factor in the cost of salaries, benefits, and training.

In addition to these expenses, you’ll also need to factor in the cost of travel, meals, and other expenses associated with booking travel for your clients.

The good news is that there are a number of ways to reduce the cost of starting a travel agency. For example, you can use free or low-cost marketing channels like social media and email marketing. You can also start your agency as a home-based business, which can save you on the cost of office space.

How Much Can You Make Owning a Travel Agency?

The average salary for someone working for an established agency is $19 per hour. The average annual earnings for independent travel agents is $36,000. That varies depending on your geographical location and the type of travel business you’ve chosen as a specialty.

18 Important Steps to Start Your Own Travel Business

Here are key steps to take to get your start in the travel industry. You should decide early whether you want to work for a travel company or work on starting a travel agency.

1. Complete Relevant Training

Colleges and business schools offer associate and four-year degrees in tourism. There are some independent educators, such as The Travel Institute , which offer certifications.

All these studies will include courses in business management, marketing, accounting and customer service. As part of ongoing education, you should also keep tabs on international affairs and weather events.

2. Look at the Competition

Agencies in the travel industry typically offer all types of services but specialize in a certain niche. For example, some travel agencies focus on luxury travel, and some focus on the adventure travel industry.

Savvy travel agents know their competition well, especially before starting their own business.

3. Choose Between Host Agency, Independent Travel Agent, and Franchise

Under the umbrella of a host agency, you can work as an hourly or salaried employee. In addition to your regular pay, you may be eligible to earn commissions.

If you’re starting a travel agency, you’ll be working independently. Your source of pay will be the fees you charge clients plus commissions you earn from travel suppliers – such as airlines, hotels and rental vehicle companies. Some businesses function solely as online travel agencies, often focusing on arranging corporate travel.

You can also opt to purchase a franchise, such as Dream Vacations . A franchise will provide training programs. Both a host agency and a franchise have the advantage of existing vendor partnerships.

4. Find a Specific Niche and Target Market

Maybe your idea of a dream vacation is renting bicycles and traveling to an Inn in New England. Or you might prefer canoeing wilderness rivers, and staying in tents. Maybe you’d like to book an all-inclusive trip, where the price includes airfare, lodging, food and beverages.

Your preferences aren’t what’s most important. You need to think about your potential clients and customers. Learn the demographics of your local community area and the average income of potential customers.

5. Choose a Business Name and Register Your Travel Agency

Before you lock in on the name, go to the website for your secretary of state. That’s where businesses are registered. You can check to make sure the name you’d like to use isn’t similar or the same as a travel agency already in existence before you spend money on business cards or a website.

6. Write a Travel Agency Business Plan

Here are some helpful tips for making your business plan. A business plan should include key elements of a business plan for travel companies:

• New business name and website
• Business physical location
• Business Structure
• Niche in the industry
• Forming partnerships (cruise lines, hotels, rental companies, etc.), especially once you’ve been a travel professional for over a year
• Plans for marketing/expansion in the industry

7. Open a Business Bank Account

Opening a business bank account is a fundamental step for any budding travel business. It not only separates your personal finances from your business transactions but also enhances your professionalism.

When selecting a bank, consider factors like fees, transaction limits, online banking features, and customer service quality. Additionally, look for banks offering perks for small businesses, such as waived fees for the first year or low minimum balance requirements.

A dedicated business credit card is also advisable for handling business expenses and potentially earning rewards.

8. Make Sure You Have the Licenses and Permits Required in Your State

General Business License as required by your business location.

Travel Agents License – If required by your state.

Federal employer identification number (EIN) is needed for paying business and payroll taxes, if you have employees. You’ll need the EIN when you file taxes.

Zoning – If you’re working from a home office, you must make sure your residence meets the zoning requirements for home-based travel agents.

9. Create a Travel Agency Website and Choose a Location

You may start your own travel agency with the glitziest, most informative and most gorgeous website imaginable.

But its use will fail if it hasn’t been correctly linked – called search engine optimization. Unless you’re very savvy about this, it will pay you to hire a professional to make sure clients find your new company and social media accounts. That’s a key part of your marketing strategy.

10. Sort Out Your Accounting Software

You’ll need to manage travel contracts, travel bookings, invoices and receipts, vendors and more on the financial end. Here are some of our recommendations:

• Fresh Books
• itouroperator

11. Choose a Business Structure

You’ll need to choose a structure for starting your travel agency. Many travel agencies choose the Limited Liability Company or LLC. The LLC allows you to protect your personal assets, especially if you’re operating in your own home.

Other common structures chosen by many businesses in most states include partnerships and corporations.

12. Get Your Taxes in Order

Understanding and managing your tax obligations is crucial for a travel business. Firstly, obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax purposes, especially if you plan to hire employees.

Familiarize yourself with the various taxes you’ll be liable for, including sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax. Use reliable accounting software to keep meticulous records of all financial transactions.

Consider consulting a tax professional or accountant to navigate complex tax regulations, ensure compliance, and identify possible tax deductions specific to travel agencies.

13. Purchase Business Insurance

There are common insurances needed, such as BOP (business operators), professional liability, commercial liability, errors and omissions, and general liability insurance.

If you’re going to sell travel, you need to offer travel insurance. What if travel restrictions suddenly impact a location? What if a natural disaster destroys the plans for a beach wedding destination?

14. Join Travel Associations

Here are a few which will serve as additional resources for you (help you with finding customers):

• American Society of Travel Advisors
• Association of Independent Tour Operators

15. Set Up Your Office and Invest in Equipment

You’ll need typical office equipment such as computers, software, internet, phone system and fax. If you’re offering travel services face-to-face, you’ll need comfortable furniture, a conference room, and ample parking.

16. Marketing

Effective marketing is key to the success of a travel business. Begin by identifying your unique selling proposition and target audience. Develop a marketing strategy that includes a mix of online and offline tactics.

Utilize social media platforms to engage with potential clients and showcase your offerings. Create informative and appealing content, such as travel guides, tips, and destination highlights.

Consider email marketing to keep your audience updated with the latest deals and offers. Attend travel expos and network events to build relationships and partnerships. Always track the effectiveness of your marketing efforts to refine your strategy.

17. Find Partners

Partners can include elements of a destination – a motel, B&B, restaurants, or spas, for example.

A partner can also be a media company, such as a newspaper, radio, or television station. You buy advertising with them and negotiate a reduced-price trip for an owner or manager.

18. Build Trust with Your Customers

Building trust with your customers is essential for the longevity and reputation of your travel business. Maintain transparency in your dealings, clearly communicate travel plans, and be upfront about costs and potential issues.

Provide exceptional customer service by being accessible, responsive, and empathetic to client needs and concerns. Encourage feedback and reviews from customers to improve your services. Develop a system to handle emergencies or unexpected travel issues efficiently.

Consistently delivering on your promises and providing memorable travel experiences will foster customer loyalty and lead to repeat business and referrals.

How to Compete with Big Brands in the Travel Industry

The travel industry is competitive, and it can be difficult for small businesses to compete with the big brands. However, there are a number of things you can do to give yourself a fighting chance.

Here are some tips on how to compete with big brands in the travel industry:

• Focus on a niche market.  Instead of trying to compete with the big brands on everything, focus on a specific niche market that you can specialize in. This could be a specific type of travel, such as ecotourism or adventure travel, or it could be a specific group of travelers, such as families or business travelers.
• Offer unique experiences.  Big brands often offer the same generic travel packages. To stand out from the crowd, you need to offer unique experiences that your customers can’t find anywhere else. This could be anything from a private tour of a hidden gem to a customized itinerary that’s tailored to your customer’s specific interests.
• Provide excellent customer service.  This is one area where small businesses often have an advantage over big brands. Big brands can be impersonal and bureaucratic, while small businesses can provide more personalized and attentive service. Make sure your customers feel like they’re valued and that you’re going above and beyond to make their travel experience as smooth as possible.
• Use technology to your advantage. Technology can be a great way to compete with big brands. You can use social media to connect with potential customers, use online booking tools to make booking their travel easy, and use analytics to track your performance and make improvements.
• Be creative with your marketing.  Big brands often have big budgets for marketing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t compete. Be creative with your marketing and find ways to reach your target audience without breaking the bank. This could include using social media, running contests, or creating original content.

Here are some additional tips that you can follow:

• Build relationships with travel suppliers.  This will give you access to better deals and will help you to provide your customers with a more personalized travel experience.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest travel trends.  This will help you to offer your customers the most in-demand travel experiences.
• Be flexible and adaptable.  The travel industry is constantly changing, so you need to be able to adapt your business accordingly.
• Never give up.  The travel industry is a tough one, but if you’re passionate about travel and you’re willing to work hard, you can succeed.

Competition in the travel industry is fierce, but it’s not impossible for small businesses to succeed. By following these tips, you can give yourself a fighting chance to compete with the big brands.

What are the legal requirements for starting a travel agency?

The legal requirements for starting a travel agency vary by country and region but may include obtaining the necessary licenses, permits, and registrations.

How do I choose a niche or specialty for my travel agency?

Consider your interests, expertise, and target market to choose a niche, such as adventure travel, luxury vacations, or corporate travel.

What technology and software do I need to run a travel agency?

You’ll need travel booking software, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and a user-friendly website to handle reservations and inquiries.

How can I build relationships with travel suppliers and vendors?

Attend travel industry events, join travel agent associations, and establish strong communication with suppliers to build beneficial partnerships.

How do I market and promote my travel agency to attract clients?

Utilize digital marketing strategies, social media, content creation, and collaborate with influencers to increase your agency’s visibility.

What financial considerations should I keep in mind when starting a travel agency?

Plan for initial startup costs, ongoing expenses, and potential fluctuations in the travel industry. Budget for marketing, staff, and technology investments.

How can I provide exceptional customer service and stand out from competitors?

Focus on personalized travel planning, attentive communication, and 24/7 customer support to create a memorable experience for clients.

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