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50 Awesome Travel Blog Post Ideas

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Inspiring Travel Blog Post Ideas

Recently I have been feeling a little bit of writer’s block when it comes to creating new posts for my blog. So I brainstormed some travel blog post ideas and figured I would share them with you here!

Hopefully these travel blog post ideas will help inspire your next post too. 🙂

These travel blog post ideas are great for when you’re stuck at home and aren’t sure what to write about next on your travel blog!

Note: If you haven’t already started your travel blog, be sure to check out my step-by-step guide How to Start a Travel Blog  to get everything set up in less than an hour!

Or sign up for my FREE  five-day email challenge below to get your blog up and running in five days:

Then keep reading to find out how to start your blog, with step-by-step instructions.

I highly recommend Bluehost for setting up your new blog. They offer WordPress web hosting starting at just $2.95 a month along with a free domain name ($15+ value) and free set-up of your blog.

Not to mention, Bluehost makes is really easy to use if you’re a beginner. Later on, you can graduate to a more powerful hosting provider. I still use Bluehost for my starter sites because it’s cheap and easy.

But I digress… we’re here to talk about ideas for travel blog posts!

50 Travel Blog Post Ideas

• How to pack with just a carry-on suitcase
• Should you check your luggage or carry-on?
• Packing list for a certain destination
• Packing list for a round-the-world trip
• Your travel essentials
• How to survive a long-haul flight
• Tips for booking cheap flights
• Top 10 best beaches in the world
• Top 10 most underrated cities in the world
• How to save money for travel
• How to plan a round-the-world trip
• Top 10 day trips from your city
• Advice for solo travelers
• Advice for traveling with children
• How to plan a vacation on a budget
• Holiday gift guide for travelers
• Travel guide to your city
• Tips for surviving a road trip
• Top 10 destinations off the beaten path
• Top 10 destinations for budget travelers
• Your best travel hacks/travel secrets
• Unexpected travel expenses and how to avoid them
• Best travel credit cards
• Destination travel guide – what to do, where to stay, what to eat, etc.
• Best photo spots in your city
• What to do about cell phone service overseas
• Work abroad job ideas
• Top 10 destinations to visit this winter
• Top 10 destinations to visit this summer
• Travel mistakes to avoid
• What you have learned from travel
• Weekend itinerary to a certain destination
• Favorite travel apps
• Hair/beauty products you pack for travel
• How to stay healthy while traveling
• Top 10 foods you must try in a destination
• Best restaurants in your city
• How to travel as a vegetarian/vegan
• Ways to save money while traveling
• Hotels vs. hostels – which is best?
• Your funniest/most embarrassing travel moments
• Best places to take a road trip
• Tips for booking cheap accommodation
• The best free activities in your city
• Your travel bucket list
• Theme park vacation guide (Disney World, etc.)
• How to plan your first cruise
• Best destinations for families/couples/college students/etc.
• Your favorite books about travel
• Your favorite travel blogs

Happy blogging! Let me know in the comments if you use any of these travel blog post ideas on your own blog – I would love to read them!

Related:  How to Write 13 Travel Blog Posts from One Trip

How to Start a Travel Blog

Haven’t started a travel blog yet? Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to get started!

These are the exact steps I took to start Wander Her Way. You can follow this tutorial and have your own travel blog up and running in less than one hour!

Step 1: Choose a domain name

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

👉 If you need some help coming up with a name for your blog, be sure to read my guide on how to choose a travel blog name and ideas to inspire you .

Step 2: Get hosting

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

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

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

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

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

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How to sign-up with Bluehost

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

1. Click the “Get Started” button

2. Select your hosting plan

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

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

3. Put in your domain name

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

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

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

4. Create your account

5. Select your package and pay

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

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

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

6. Congrats, you’re done!

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

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

Bluehost installs WordPress automatically for you—all you have to do is answer a few questions when you get to your dashboard. And don’t worry, they will walk you through the questions step-by-step and guide you through naming your blog, connecting your domain, and creating your WordPress site for you—it’s very easy!

Step 3: Designing your blog

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

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

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

Let’s look at each of these options:

Hire a web designer

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

Buy A Premium Child Theme

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

I should mention, however, that fancy design may slow down your website. I wrote a whole piece about my experience switching my WordPress theme and the impact it has on Wander Her Way’s performance.

If having an elaborate design is really important to you, a premium theme is a much better investment for a beginner than a web designer and will make your blog stand out from the crowd just the same.

Customize a Theme Yourself

Finally, you can customize a theme yourself. I recommend installing and customizing a theme on your own because it’s MUCH cheaper, will keep your blog performing great, and it’s not as difficult as you may think.

My favorite theme is Kadence WP , which has a free and a paid version. The free version will be more than enough to get you started with a fast and good-looking blog, which is all you really need. The cool thing about Kadence is that, when combined with the Kadence Blocks plugin (which I’ll discuss in a minute) it eliminates the need for page builders.

Before blocks, Page Builders were the only way to have beautifully designed blogs and websites in WordPress without a professional web developer. The downside as I mentioned, is page builders make your website heavy and slow.

This is why I recommend Kadence to new bloggers. You can install the free version right from your WordPress theme tab, pick one of their starter templates, and start blogging. As your blog grows and you gain some experience, you can do more advanced customization and design changes to it.

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

Step 4: Install plugins

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

There are thousands of plugins out there and some can be really useful but don’t go plugin happy! When it comes to plugins, less is better as they can also slow down your website and make it vulnerable to hackers. Most blogs will end up having between 10-15 plugins and you should stick to that number.

Bluehost Default Plugins

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

Here’s what you should do:

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

Recommended Plugins for Beginners

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

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

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

Step 5: Start posting!

By now, you should have purchased a domain name and hosting through Bluehost, installed a WordPress theme, and added some functionality to your blog with plugins.

Now all that’s left is to start posting. And that’s where these travel blog post ideas will come in handy if you need some inspiration on what to write about!

Learn How to Make Money with a Travel Blog

If you want to make money with your travel blog, I highly recommend joining Travel Blog Prosperity . It’s a monthly membership for travel bloggers created by one of the top travel bloggers out there—Jessie Festa of Jessie on a Journey.

Normally, the membership is $49/month, but when you sign up using the discount code  WANDER9  you will get your first month of Travel Blog Prosperity for just $9. If you don’t like it, you can cancel at anytime.

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

• 30+ trainings and lessons for bloggers, with new ones added monthly
• Workbooks and checklists to go along with each lesson
• Twice monthly live group coaching calls with Jessie
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• Weekly VIP Opportunities Newsletter with paid opportunities, press trips, and more!

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Other Travel Blogging Tips

This post is part of my ongoing series about travel blogging.

Be sure to check out these blog posts for more travel blogging tips and inspiration!

• Travel Blog Names: How to Choose One + Ideas
• How to Start a Travel Blog for Beginners
• How to Make Money with a Travel Blog
• Best WordPress Themes for Travel Blogs
• Travel Blog Income Report Roundup

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About Denise Cruz

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

120+ Travel Blog Post Ideas For Creating Engaging Content

By Jessie Festa. This guide to travel content ideas contains affiliate links to trusted partners!

Looking for engaging travel blog post ideas ?

Then you’re in the right place!

If you’ve ever sat in front of your laptop wondering, “What should I post on my travel blog?” this article shares over 120 topics — as well as bonus tips for those looking to see success and make money blogging.

Personally, I get most of my blog traffic through keyword research, and these travel blog post titles and topic ideas come from researching what people are actually searching in Google so that you can create content people truly want to read.

And with so many to choose from, you’ll never need to wonder what to write about again or spend hours coming up with new travel blog ideas.

Without further adieu, let’s dive into the list of travel blog content ideas!

Quick tip: There are many tools that make it easier to come up with blog post ideas. Personally, I love Keysearch for finding high traffic keywords. Use code “jessieonajourney30” for 30% off. Additionally, Jasper AI utilizes the power of artificial intelligence to help you come up with content topics, draft outlines, create content, and more – free trial included !

Table of Contents

Travel Blog Content Creation & Promotion Workflow Freebie

Now, I realize that even when you have a ton of travel post ideas it can still be challenging to understand how to create and promote your content.

Luckily, I’ve got a freebie that can help!

It’s a Content Creation & Promotion Workflow Trello Board that will help you plan your blog posts as well as write them and promote them for maximum engagement.

You can grab the free Trello board here .

Grabbed it?

Then let’s continue with our travel blog content strategy.

What Should I Post On My Travel Blog?

Writer’s block for bloggers is a very real thing, as is being confused on what to actually post to see growth.

So, before we dive into the list of travel blog topics , let’s discuss how to determine what to post on your blog.

One smart tactic is starting with a mission statement. You can use the template “I help [group of people] do [how you help].”

From there, you can pinpoint the best travel topics to fulfill that mission and even come up with a few travel blog categories.

For instance, if your mission is to help women feel confident traveling solo, you might write a blog post about how to travel solo in Paris or a guide to overcoming fear when you’re scared to travel alone .

Feeling stuck? You can use a tool like Jasper’s Blog Post Topic Ideas Template for quick and easy help. This tool uses artifical intelligence to instantly generate a list of topics that can engage your audience.

Also, if you’re curious how to write blog posts quickly , Jasper can help you create amazing content almost instantly (though it’s recommended to edit your articles to add a human element).

More on this tool below, though note that you can click here for a 10,000-word free trial of Jasper AI .

120+ Travel Blog Post Ideas For Engaging Content

To come up with the following list, I looked at popular blog post ideas related to travel.

Keep in mind, this list is in no way exhaustive. There truly are a limitless number of travel blog topic ideas that are possible.

Moreover, this list is customizable. You can always tweak any of the travel blog post titles mentioned below to better fit your own niche and audience.

For instance, if an idea mentions compiling a list of travel yoga mats, but you don’t cover yoga, consider what relevant piece of gear you can swap in, like sleeping bags, nutritious TSA-friendly snacks, or camera gear.

Once you’ve narrowed down what you’d like to write about, use a blog content planner to stay organized. You can also follow this strategy on how to plan a year of content in one week to help you save time.

Have ideas for travel blog posts to add?

Leave them in the comments below!

Travel Blog Post Ideas Focused On Travel Tips

A review of your favorite piece of travel gear

Best free travel apps

How to do a Global Entry name change

How to change your passport name

Why duct tape (or another item) is your best travel accessory

How to practice self-care while traveling

How to become a travel hacker

Your top travel hacks

Your top travel tips for introverts

Important advice for the first-time traveler

A list of uncommon travel tips

How to learn a language while traveling

Travel Blog Post Ideas Focused On Trip Planning

How to pack for a long trip with just a carry-on

What to pack for a particular destination

A review of your favorite travel insurance provider

What to wear in a particular destination

How to save up for a round-the-world trip in a certain amount of time

How to choose the perfect suitcase/backpack/luggage

A review of your favorite suitcase

How to ask your boss for an extended travel leave

The best credit cards for travelers

How to prepare your house for vacation

What to do the day before a big trip to prepare

Best Travel Content Ideas About Transportation

Things to do on a long bus ride

How to survive a long flight

What not to do one a plane

How to sleep on a plane

A review of the Eurail pass (or another transportation pass)

A guide to using a city’s transportation, such as the subway in NYC

How to get to the main part of a city from the airport — and vice versa, such as a guide to Bangkok’s airport shuttle

A guide to an airline’s rewards program

The best platforms for booking cheap flight/bus/train tickets

Travel Blog Post Ideas Focused On Destinations

Fun facts about a place

Things to do in a destination during a specific season

A roundup of your favorite tours in a destination

What not to do in a destination

A roundup of your favorite hotels in a destination

How to visit a particular place on a specific budget — such as $50 per day

A roundup of your favorite restaurants in a destination

The cheapest countries to visit on a certain continent

Your top travel tips for a specific destination

Travel Blog Post Ideas For When You Can’t Leave & Must Travel At Home

A recipe from a particular place, including a background story of the dish

Your favorite travel-inspired beauty ritual

Your favorite travel-themed craft

How to throw a dinner party inspired by a specific destination

How to transform your living space into a destination or give your space a makeover inspired by a particular place

Do a souvenir show-and-tell and share the story behind your favorite travel finds

Cocktail recipes from around the world

A roundup of your favorite movies set in a particular destination

A roundup of your favorite books set in a particular destination

How to visit the places featured in a certain movie

How to visit the places featured in a certain book

A roundup of inspiring TED Talks related to travel

Niche Travel Blog Post Ideas

Note: Feel free to swap in your own travel blog niche for any of the below ideas.

The best destinations for a budget-friendly wellness experience

Best weekend getaways for couples

The best destinations for solo female travelers

Best bookstores around the world

How to plan a cruise vacation

How to book an ethical volunteer trip

Best female travel blogs

How to stay safe when traveling solo

Relaxing couples vacations

Common work-related travel expenses

Top luxury travel companies

Meals from around the world

Cheap travel insurance for families

Best luxury hotels in the world

How to avoid the single supplement when traveling solo

Tips for flying with a baby

Lesbian travel groups

Outdoor vacations for couples

Fun trips for kids

Best travel yoga mats

How to travel with a yoga mat

Best hiking vacations

Top guided backpacking trips

Best travel baby gear

Gifts for traveling couples

The top all-inclusive family vacations

Best family beach destinations

Tips for traveling with grandchildren

Quotes about family travel

Travel jobs for couples

Top liveaboard dive trips

Fun yoga and hiking retreats

Top spiritual yoga retreats

Safest countries for LGBTQ+ travelers

Holiday Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Best gifts for a certain type of traveler — such as the best gifts for solo female travelers

How to book cheap Christmas vacations

How to find cheap Thanksgiving flights

Where to travel during Christmas

Best Christmas markets in europe

Traditional Christmas desserts from around the world

Top Jewish heritage tours

Delicious Kwanzaa recipes

Inspirational Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Lessons learned from traveling to X# countries

What travel teaches you

Benefits of traveling

How travel changes your brain

Inspiration travel quotes

Recount one of your favorite funny travel stories

Share an inspiring love story from the road

Share one of your favorite inspiring travel stories about the kindness of strangers abroad

Summer Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Cheap summer vacations

Places to visit in summer in the USA

Summer vacation ideas for families

A summer travel guide for a particular destination — or you can even niche down to a specific month, such as July Travel In Seattle

Best travel-sized sunscreens

Stylish active swimsuits

Fall Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Where to go apple picking

Fall wine tasting outfit ideas

Fall foliage tours

Scariest haunted houses in America

Best fall road trips

Winter Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Best showshoes for hiking

Scenic winter hiking trails

Best places to spend New Year’s Eve

Cozy log cabin getaways

Top ski resorts in a certain destination

Spring Blog Post Ideas For Travel Bloggers

Best gardens in the world

Warm places to visit in April

Cheap spring break trips

Romantic spring getaways

Best Easter holiday destinations

Tourism Blog Ideas

Must visit attractions in X

Best hidden gems in X

Most Instagrammable spots in X

Where to Stay in X

Best restaurants in X

Beach Blog Ideas

Most beautiful beaches in the world

Best beaches for surfing

Best beaches for families

Instagrammable beaches

Best beaches for snorkeling

Travel Agent Blog Ideas

Best time to visit X

Travel deals and discounts

Best travel destinations for families/couples/solo travelers

Guide to all inclusive resorts

Where To Find New Travel Blog Post Ideas

After learning how to start a travel blog and make money , it’s important to regularly publish interesting articles that continuously bring you traffic and help you grow your income.

But, maybe you’re wondering how to come up with blog post ideas that people actually read .

Luckily, I have a few tips for this.

Note that for a full overview of how to create a content plan that aligns with your overall goals, I recommend taking my free Profitable Travel Blog Makeover , a four-day course that takes you from blog branding to monetization.

So earlier in the post I discussed starting with a mission statement that guides your content.

Along with coming up with travel blog post ideas from your own imagination, you can also utilize:

Jasper AI (click for a 10,000-word free trial).

Jasper uses the power of artificial intelligence to help you outline blog posts, create content, and come up with blog post ideas.

You can use the Blog Post Topic Ideas Template and simply enter your:

• company name
• product description
• tone of voice
• how many ideas your need

Boom — Jasper will provide you a list of ideas for travel topics to write about. From there, you can favorite the ones you like to help the tool better get to know what you’re looking for.

Keysearch  (use code “jessieonajourney30” for 30% off)

This is a powerful keyword research tool that can help you optimize your blog content to rank higher in search engine rankings.

You’ll also be able to input desired keywords to see related keywords — as well as questions people have about your keyword in the “Content Assistant” section. These can also be used as travel blog post ideas.

Like tutorials?

Check out this short video to see how to find micro niche keywords and relevant keywords you can actually rank for using Keysearch:

Niche Facebook groups & forums .

Pop into a Facebook group or Reddit forum related to your niche and see what people are discussing. These can make for great travel related content ideas.

Google Trends .

Monitor search trends over a given time. This can help you post about things people are truly talking about.

Pinterest Trends .

See what topics are trending on Pinterest. This tool can help your content marketing efforts by helping you get more traffic to your Pinterest pins, which translates into more visitors to your blog content.

These are just a few of many strategies for coming up with engaging travel post ideas.

How To Write A Travel Blog Post Without Traveling

One common question many travel bloggers have:

How do I write a travel blog without traveling?

Of course, there will be times when travel isn’t possible.

This doesn’t mean you need to stop creating content.

Instead, consider how you might cover where you live in a way that would be interesting to travelers.

For instance, I have loads of New York City travel content because I know that even though it’s not a travel destination to me, it is to other people. Plus, being a local allows me a unique perspective not every blogger can provide.

You might also think about “armchair travel” content; blog post ideas that have a travel theme but can be enjoyed without leaving home.

A few examples of this include roundups of short travel stories , cultural recipes, solo staycation ideas , and other travel at home posts that align with your mission.

These strategies are also great travel blog ideas for beginners, who may be looking to jumpstart their blog with content even if they’re not traveling.

How To Write A Catchy Blog Post Title

Now, here’s the thing when it comes to coming up with ideas for travel blog posts:

Even if you have an amazing article, if your title isn’t enticing, it likely won’t get read.

Luckily, there is a free Headline Analyzer tool from CoSchedule that can help with this.

Basically, it looks at your headline to ensure that:

• It has a good mix of common, uncommon, emotional, and power words
• The first and last three words of the headline are engaging (as these are the words people tend to focus on most)
• It includes searchable keywords
• It isn’t too generic
• It’s the right length (about 60 characters)

How To Start A Travel Blog Post

Now that you have a big list of travel content ideas , it’s time to dive deeper into how to actually write your blog post.

One very important part of your travel blog post is the introduction, as this will affect whether someone continues reading or clicks away.

To help you engage readers right away, I recommend utilizing the APP Method; also known as Agree – Promise – Preview.

This copywriting technique, which I learned about from Backlinko , revolves around the idea that your introduction should first agree with the reader to make it clear you understand them.

From there, you make a promise to them — such as a solution to a problem or a benefit of some kind.

Finally, you provide a preview by sharing exactly what they’ll get out of reading the blog post.

This blog post on growing an email list as a blogger provides a nice example of the APP Formula in action.

It’s also shown here:

Promoting A Travel Blog Post Organically

There are many smart ways to increase blog traffic , a few of which I’ll outline here.

I recommend incorporating these into a content checklist so that you always know exactly what needs to be done before hitting publish on a blog post.

Optimize your blog posts for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) .

In my opinion, the best way to grow your blog traffic is to optimize it to rank in search results.

Once it ranks, you can continue to enjoy steady traffic for the foreseeable future.

Again, Keysearch makes it simple to both research if you can realistically rank for a keyword and then optimize your content for it. You can use code “jessieonajourney30” for 30% off.

While Keysearch offers loads of tutorials on how to use their tool, here is a quick overview:

Above is an example of me researching “places to hike on Long Island,” a keyword I currently rank in the first spot of Google for.

On the left, you can see a graphic comparing all of the first page posts — which provides information for determining whether it’s worth competing for the keyword or not.

For instance, you can see things like how your Domain Authority compares to the other posts already ranking, as well as if the other posts have optimized their title, description, and URL for the keyword you want to rank for.

Additionally, on the right, you can see other suggested keywords with important information related to how competitive they are and how often people search for them.

Keep in mind, this is just the main page of Keysearch. The tool has numerous other features for ranking your posts in Google, too.

Take your SEO to the next level.

Now, another tool that can help with optimizing your content to rank in organic search results is Surfer SEO .

Instead of simply giving you data about other sites that are ranking, Surfer SEO analyzes your website to make tailored recommendations for:

• specific keywords to target
• specific ways to optimize new content
• specific changes to make to old content to improve its chances of ranking
• specific missed opportunities for internal and external backlinks
• specific on-page SEO optimizations (such as optimal word count, title length, image count, etc)
• and much more

As you can see, the tool gets very specific.

In short, you’ll get a step-by-step SEO workflow that can help you grow your traffic and increase your rankings – no guesswork required!

Here is a quick tutorial going over some of Surfer SEO’s powerful features:

While you’ll need a paid plan to get everything I showcase in the video, they do offer a free AI Article Outline Generator to give you a small taste of the platform.

Promote your new travel blog post on your social media channels.

When you promote new content, I highly recommend weaving a story into your shares to increase engagement. Talk about why you wrote the post, how the topic has impacted you, and how it can benefit others.

To save time, you can use a tool like StoryChief to blast your new travel blog content across your blogging hubs, social media channels, and email newsletter with one click.

Speaking of email newsletters…

Understand how to promote your blog content to your email subscribers in an engaging way by utilizing storytelling email marketing .

Just like when sharing travel blog content on social media, it’s helpful to share a story to make your email even more valuable.

Moreover, if you have an automated email sequence set up for new subscribers you can add in your best blog posts to help the content continuously get traffic.

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The platform is made for bloggers by bloggers. And once you sell products, they also offer a marketplace to help their users increase sales.

Choosing Blog Post Categories

In terms of the categories you put on a travel blog post, consider how you want to organize your content.

Typically, your categories will be your blog’s main themes, while your tags help further break them down.

For instance, you might have “North America” as a category and “USA” and “Canada” as tags.

How To Get Paid As A Travel Blogger

There are many ways to boost your travel blogging income — especially if you’re focusing on offering paid products, services, and experiences that fulfill your mission and that are an extension of your travel blog content.

Again, I highly recommend grabbing a seat in my free four-day travel blogging course if you want to learn how to make money blogging, though a few of the main ways I monetize my travel blog include:

Creating & selling online courses.

You’re already sharing knowledge in some way through your helpful blog content. Why not package up your wisdom into an online course that further helps your readers?

Personally, I use and recommend Teachable for creating online courses. That link gets you a two-week free trial, no credit card required!

You’ll have everything you need to be successful — including powerful training videos and support. It’s what I use to create and launch all of my online travel blogging courses .

Selling photo tours in NYC.

After having loads of readers ask me to show them around New York, I decided to get licensed as an NYC tour guide and start offering local experiences.

In fact, I’ve done so well selling these through my blog that I started a sister company, NYC Photo Journeys .

Working with brands.

This includes working on blogger brand collaborations as well as going on paid press trips and promoting partners in my travel blog content.

Affiliate marketing for travel bloggers .

When coming up with travel blog post ideas, I highly recommend you regularly add content optimized for affiliate sales to your publishing schedule. Here are some creative ways to promote affiliate links .

Running display ads on my travel blog.

Personally, I work with Mediavine for this. To see success, you should be publishing SEO-optimized articles and regularly updating older content so that it’s up-to-date.

How To Become A Travel Blogger

If you stay focused, it’s possible to make money blogging in one year or less .

Map out your blogging goals , including what they are, how to reach them, and by when.

Stick with one or two main strategies, and then once you master those, you can add in others. This helps alleviate spreading yourself too thin.

This might mean saying you want to earn $5,000/month in affiliate sales by June 1 through publishing two affiliate-optimized blog posts per month, publishing two affiliate-optimized videos per month as part of your YouTube strategy , and hosting a free challenge that promotes an affiliate each quarter.

Remember, also, to grab access to my free Travel Blogger Resource Library to snag printables and workshops that can help you take your blog full-time much quicker.

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Travel Posts Ideas | 24 Amazing Blog Topics to Write About

As fun and meaningful as it is, being a travel blogger is no easy feat. What many people don’t know is that writing travel blog posts and travelling is a lot of work. And to keep up in the competitive travel niche, you have to create engaging travel post ideas to solve your readers’ problems.

How do you keep delivering relevant and useful travel information that’ll delight your readers? And where do you find new travel blog ideas? If you’re a travel blogger looking for ideas for your next travel blog post, look no further.

Readers are always looking for useful travel tips. Be it planning activities, choosing a hotel to book, or coming up with a trip budget, you’ll find endless travel blogging ideas right here. And by using the right travel keywords for your blog post, you’ll help people find your travel content online much easier through search engine optimisation.

Travel Blog Post Ideas

We’ve done many content mines to find endless topics for our clients to write, and we thought we would generously share some of the most popular ones.

Without further ado, here are ideas for travel blog posts to go on your website.

1. How To Save Money for a Trip

Ask anyone who’d love to go on a trip to get away from it all, and they’ll tell you they’d love to, but they don’t have the money for it. Your readers most likely have the same issue too.

Take the opportunity to write a blog post with money-saving tips for people planning a trip. Include valuable, actionable information on how to save money to make the most of their adventure.

2. Tips on Booking Cheap Flights

Speaking of saving money, you could write about finding cheap flights. Share knowledge on how far out to book flights and which websites to use for the best deals. Also, write about seasonal travel and when flights are their cheapest (or most expensive).

3. Travel Essentials to Pack on Your Trip

There are some travel basics one needs to pack for a trip. While sunscreen, a sun hat, and some shades are ideal for beach hopping, that’s not all one needs. And that’s where your travel blog comes in.

You can write about the essentials your readers need to pack for every trip. Or get into specifics. This means writing about what to pack for a hike out in a national park. Things like a first aid kit, salty snacks, and a torch come in handy.

A packing list, like “What to Pack for a Winter Adventure in Switzerland,” will attract a very different audience than a general travel essentials guide. Either way, you’ll serve up a travel blog that’ll answer their question.

4. The Best Time to Visit a Destination

Sometimes, people know where they want to go for their upcoming trip. They may even have an idea of when to visit, but they need a bit of guidance. And you’re here to provide just that. You can write a travel blog post on the best time to visit a specific destination.

Ensure this includes information that caters to different travellers — those that prefer off-peak seasons with fewer crowds and those that don’t mind the buzz of peak tourist season.

5. What to Wear When Visiting a Travel Destination

Much like different occasions call for specific attire, so do certain travel destinations. Someone planning a hiking trip wouldn’t wear the same clothing when partying it up in Ibiza.

Different locations call for alternative clothing. So, take the opportunity to write about what a traveller should wear on a trip. This includes sturdy, waterproof hiking trainers for trekking National Parks or loose-fitting sundresses for the sunny Amalfi Coast.

Tip: Ensure you don’t just state what your readers should wear but also explain why . This way, you’ll provide helpful content. For example, write about how a sunhat and hiking pole are great for certain trails in a National Park. The former protects your face from the elements, while the hiking pole helps you traverse rocky terrain.

6. Travelling with Children

This could include advice on how to save money when travelling as a family, child-friendly activities, and the best local restaurants for your travel needs.

7. Travel Insurance Options

If there’s one thing that people think they don’t need until it’s too late, it’s travel insurance. As a travel blogger, you want to share useful and relevant content that’ll help others on their travels. Insurance is one of them.

Write about how insurance covers lost or stolen luggage, and medical emergencies, too. You can even blog about an instance where travel insurance saved your behind. Travel content ideas like this are incredibly helpful, as they not only inform your audience. They leave your readers feeling more connected to you.

8. Best Honeymoon Destinations

With about 40% of American couples travelling abroad for their honeymoon, writing about the best destinations for honeymooners is a great way to provide helpful information for those seeking it.

Tip: If this subtopic goes well with your website’s overall content, you could drive more traffic by targeting longer SEO keywords like “best budget honeymoon accommodation in Hawaii.”

9. How to Keep Entertained on a Long Flight/Ride

Almost any seasoned traveller will tell you; you’ve got to come up with a system to survive long flights. For some, it’s a book and noise-cancelling headphones. Others may prefer staying hydrated with a durable water bottle and keeping comfy with a snug neck pillow while watching a movie.

Either way, readers looking for tips could look to your travel blog post for your expert recommendations. Incorporate relevant affiliate links while you’re at it to improve your income-earning possibilities.

10. Travel Tips for Solo Travelers

Travelling alone is a great way to learn more about yourself and immerse yourself in the local culture. Your blog posts for solo travellers should include travel tips like getting travel insurance, letting people back home know your itinerary, and learning to interact with locals.

Due to more people going on trips alone, solo travelling is one of several growing topics for travel blogs. So, writing for this audience is a market worth tapping into.

11. Day Trip To X

Sometimes a day trip is all one needs. You could write a travel blog post on taking a day trip to a certain destination and exploring its hidden treasures. Twenty-four hours is plenty of time to check out charming local markets and visit an iconic landmark or two.

Ensure your blog post includes transportation options and how your readers can wisely plan their itinerary.

12. Road Trip To X

Road trips are an excellent way to enjoy spontaneity while taking scenic routes. There’s nothing quite like it. You can include helpful information on where to eat and where to stay during a road trip. Travel blog posts are an excellent way to share itineraries and provide unique insights on common routes like a Southwest road trip.

13. Adults-Only Hotels

A blog post on adults-only hotels is perfectly suited for those seeking a peaceful and serene escape. This travel blog post typically focuses on hotels for mature audiences. You could write about unwinding in the most luxurious rooms and enjoying adult-oriented amenities like nude beaches.

14. Pet-Friendly Restaurants in X

Some travellers want to bring their furry friends along for the fun. So you could write a travel blog about the best pet-friendly restaurants where your readers could dine out with their four-legged companions.

Travel blogs that write about pet-friendly dining options typically include information and insights related to this. Think of dedicated pet zones, water bowls, and pet-friendly treats. Of course, be sure to mention the importance of ensuring one’s pet is leashed properly and socialised.

15. Public Transportation Options In X

It can be daunting for any traveller to navigate public transportation in a new city. With your travel blog post, you can help readers with well-researched options like trains, buses, and taxis. Be sure to mention the importance of getting familiar with routes and schedules.

Lastly, you could include other travel tips like getting a metrocard or passes for easy travelling.

16. Best Affordable Hotels in X

Some readers may be travelling on a budget. This audience wants the lowdown on the best hotels that don’t break the bank. Your travel blog should include budget-friendly accommodations that don’t compromise on comfort and quality.

And it doesn’t have to only be hotels. You could feature hostels, guesthouses, or boutique hotels. Feature budget destinations that offer your readers the best value for money .

17. State and National Parks in X

State and national parks are some of the best ways to experience the natural wonders of an area. Your travel blogs can highlight what nature enthusiasts love, such as writing about hiking through lush forests and witnessing stunning waterfalls.

Helpful and relevant information your blog post could include are trail routes, important park regulations, and a packing list for fun exploring.

18. Best Luxury Hotels

One of the most searched-for travel blog ideas is on luxury hotels. Here, your focus should be on four to five-star hotels. Write about how your readers can experience opulence at its finest as well as top-notch hospitality.

Money is not an object to a reader looking for the best luxury hotels, so ensure your travel blog post features hotels with lavish suites, stunning views, and premium amenities.

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19. Museums in X

Delight your readers with museums they could visit in a certain destination. Most travel blog posts that cover this topic talk about the history and culture of a region. Be sure to point out the engaging exhibits your readers could view.

In addition, it helps to point out the guided tours or special events your readers could be interested in.

20. Best Winter Destinations

Your readers could be experiencing cold weather where they’re at. Or, they could be in search of a winter wonderland. Either way, you could write a travel blog post on the snowy mountains of the Swiss Alps or Germany’s charming Christmas markets.

Your blog post should not just share these lovely winter escapes but include helpful information for your readers as well. These include travel tips like checking weather reports and bundling up in cosy layers.

21. Best Hiking Destinations in X

Hiking posts are one of the most popular travel blog post ideas, and for a good reason. It’s a commonly searched-for blog post, as readers are looking for helpful information. This includes research on difficulty levels, the duration of a hike, and much more.

You could also write about what to bring. A certain destination packing list (e.g., Bryce Canyon National Park) would include socks, a reusable water bottle, and sunscreen, to name a few. Be sure to share safety tips, as this is another fantastic way to build rapport with your audience.

22. Things to Do at Night in X

Some travellers are keen on exploring a destination’s nightlife. Your blog post could share the range of options available to your readers. From eclectic rooftop bars to live music venues, the blog post ideas are endless.

As always, safety tips like staying in well-lit areas are worth sharing for readers seeking fun things to do at night.

23. Best Coliving and Coworking Spaces in X

Thanks to the increase in digital nomads, coliving and coworking spaces are one of the newer travel blog post ideas being written on. Your blog posts could share spots where remote workers can work, connect, and have fun.

Be sure to mention amenities that aid productivity, like dedicated workspaces and high-speed internet. In addition, you could write about local communities your readers could join for networking purposes.

24. Travel Safety Tips

Another idea for your travel blog is a post on safety. You could write about researching the safety and political situation of country X to be aware of potential risks. In addition to this, you could include health and safety items to bring along. This includes a first aid kit.

Your safety travel blog post could also mention staying alert in crowded areas. And if the “ Attenzione pickpocket! ” TikTok trend is anything to go by; it’s clear that pickpockets are as busy as ever.

Summing Up Travel Blog Topic Ideas for Travel Bloggers

Coming up with new travel ideas can be quite challenging. But with these blog post ideas, you’ll be well on your way to writing more travel content in no time. Plus, you don’t have to use these blog post topics exactly as described.

Draw some inspiration and incorporate your personal experiences and Voila ! You’ll have unique travel blogs your readers will love. After all, people need travel inspiration and much-needed travel tips. Let your website be where they find it.

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70 Awesome Travel Blog Post Ideas To Boost Your Blog

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No inspiration for your next article? Here are 70 travel blog post ideas to boost your views and entertain your readers! Plus some time on how to gain more traffic and find even more ideas.

Travel blogging is fantastic! Writing about your trips and helping others plan their ideal holiday is so much fun. I’ve been blogging for quite a while, and in that time I’ve been able to turn this lovely hobby into a job (crazy!).

But even though it’s a lot of fun to blog, sometimes it can get hard to think of new ideas for articles. What to write when you haven’t been on holiday recently? Or when your content calendar is running dry?

Not to worry! I usually plan out my content calendar months in advance and I love coming up with new ideas for blog posts. That’s why I’m sharing some awesome travel blog post ideas with you today. Feel free to take them and make them your own!

Let’s take a look.

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How To Come Up With Travel Blog Post Ideas?

Before we get into my list of posts, I wanted to share with you how I come up with blog post ideas. That way, you can continue thinking of awesome articles for your website. 

I always try to sit down and write out a ton of ideas for posts at once, so I can make a content calendar. Doing so allows me to work through articles without having to stop and think about what I’ll write. It saves so much time and energy!

But how do I come up with these ideas?

There are various ways. Firstly, you have to think about your nich e. Who is your perfect audience and what do they want to read? If you mainly write about solo female travel, you should focus on articles that solo female travellers will find useful or entertaining. If you focus on city breaks (like yours truly), it doesn’t make sense to write about the best waterfalls in a nature park.

Especially when you’re trying to become an authority on a destination or a type of travel, you should try to cover as many bases as possible and get super-specific. You can find tons of ideas by Googling certain topics and look at the “People also ask” section. 

Alternatively, you can look at Quora or ask your social media followers . Check the blogs of people in your niche, too. Never steal article ideas, but it can help you get inspired!

But whenever you’re planning your content calendar or your next travel blog post, you should always do keyword research . Not only can it give you a ton of additional blog post ideas, but it also helps you rank higher on search engines so you can grow your traffic!

Want to get some more inspiration, check out the best travel bloggers and influencers .

Destination Travel Blog Post Ideas

I love writing destination travel posts because they are very specific. You know exactly what the reader is looking for, and it’s usually pretty easy to find some good keywords for them. Here are some ideas:

• Itineraries: You can create itineraries for specific destinations and show what you did on your trip. Best of all, you can make these type of travel blog posts for all types of destinations! Make a two-day itinerary for a city break, or a three-week itinerary for a specific country – let’s get creative!
• Where to eat in [city/destination]: Another destination idea is showing your favourite restaurants, bars, and cafes. This way, you can help readers pick the best places to eat on their own trip.
• What to eat in [destination]: Apart from sharing your favourite restaurants, you can also share what dishes are worth trying. Especially when travelling to new places, readers may not know what foods to try!
• What souvenirs to bring home from [destination] : We all love a good keepsake, don’t we? So why not share what types of souvenirs are perfect to bring home after visiting a country or city?
• Things to do in [city/country] : Instead of sharing a ready-made itinerary, you can also share a list of the best things to do in that country or city. That way, readers can put together their own itineraries with everything they’d like to see and do.
• Where to stay in [city] : Picking the perfect hotel may not be an issue for an experienced traveller, but many people find it very overwhelming! That’s why you can help by curating the best hotels, Airbnb, or apartments for every destination you write about.
• Hotel reviews : Apart from sharing a list of the best accommodation in certain cities, you can also write in-depth reviews on your hotel stays. You can write about what you liked and what you didn’t like, so readers can make an informed decision about whether they want to stay there too. 
• Best times to visit [destination] : Some places are better to visit at certain times of the year. You may want to avoid Japan during the humid summers, for example! To help your readers, you can write about the best months/seasons to visit certain destinations. You can also add specific dates for festivals or holidays.
• Is X days enough in [destination]? : When planning a trip, it’s hard to know how much time you need to see everything! That’s why you can write about how many days you think readers would need to spend in a city or a country. You can then also link to your itineraries!
• Landmarks in [destination] : When putting together an itinerary, you want to make sure you include any famous landmarks. You can create a list of all the best landmarks in a destination to help your readers.
• Best Instagram photo spots in [destination] : We all love a good Instagram post, don’t we? You can add the best photo spots of a destination in a handy guide.
• Best honeymoon destinations : Besides writing about a specific destination, you can also create round-up posts for travel inspiration. For example, you can curate the best destinations for honeymoons or trips with your friends.
• Packing list for [destination] : It can be tough to know what to pack if you haven’t been to a city or country before. That’s why creating a packing list can really benefit your audience – plus it’s a great way to add some affiliate links for products you love.
• What to wear in [destination] : Similar to a packing list, it’s also good to get some outfit inspiration. Do I need to pack hiking boots? Or can I throw some dresses in my suitcase too?
• X reasons to visit [destination]: While some people don’t need convincing, others could use a little push in the right direction. There are so many wonderful places that people may not know about, so you can give them some reasons to add it to their travel wishlist.
• Dos and donts in [destination] : Visiting new cultures can be a little overwhelming. Another travel blog post idea is to write a guide on the best dos and donts for a specific country or city.
• Best tours in [destination]: There are so many awesome classes and tours to pick from when travelling, which is a perfect opportunity for a travel blog post. What are the best cooking classes in Thailand? Or the best pub crawls in Budapest? There are so many options to write about!
• Hidden gems in [destination]: Especially if you’re visiting a place for the second time, you may want to avoid the main sights. If you’re writing a lot of articles about a specific destination, it’s also a good idea to share some lesser-known spots that can add a lot of extra value to a trip.
• Best day trips from [destination]: When staying in a city for a few days, you may also want to take some day trips to explore the vicinity. You can write a blog post about the best options. Think about other cities, national parks, or great hikes.
• Best hikes in [destination]: Especially when writing about national parks or adventure travel, you can add some of the best hikes nearby. Which ones are worth your time, and which ones can better be avoided?

General Travel Blog Post Ideas

But not all posts have to be specifically about a country or a city – sometimes you just want to write about travel in general! And there is a lot to write about, including:

• The best travel apps: I can’t imagine travelling without my phone, and I bet that you can’t either. Share the best apps that can help your readers on their trips. Think of Google translate, maps, apps for train times, etc.
• How to plan a road trip : Us travel bloggers may have planned tons of road trips already, but not everybody has the same experience. Help your readers by showing them how they can easily plan their own road trip or itinerary.
• Tips for packing a suitcase/hand luggage : Packing your suitcase or trying to fit everything in your hand luggage can be a challenge. In posts like these, you can share handy tips for making it easier.
• Zero-waste tips for travellers : You can easily avoid creating tons of waste when travelling, and you can show your readers how with some easy tips.
• How to travel more eco-friendly: Similar to zero-waste, there are a lot of ways to avoid harming the environment when travelling. Even though flying causes a lot of CO2, there are ways to donate to offset carbon footprint, for example.
• Travel quotes and inspiration: When you can’t travel, it can be tough to keep the wanderlust alive. You can create travel inspiration or quote posts to fuel the travel love.
• Best books about travelling or a specific destination: Create a list of the best books about travelling for your readers to enjoy. These can be fiction or non-fiction. You can even make it more specific and create a list of the best books about a specific destination (for example, I wrote about the best novels about Japan ). 
• Tips for travel photography: Taking photos on your trip is a perfect way to capture your favourite memories. But how can you take the best pictures? You can share your best photography tips in these posts – maybe add in some lightroom presets?
• How to plan a group trip : If you’ve ever travelled with a group, you know how hard it can be to keep everybody happy and plan an itinerary that fits all wishes. Help your readers plan the perfect group trip with some handy tips and tricks.
• How to battle jetlag : Jetlags are super annoying and can ruin the first few days of your trip unless you know how to deal with them.
• What to do when you get sick when travelling? : You can’t always avoid getting ill when travelling abroad, but it’s good to know how to deal with it.
• How to learn a foreign language: While not technically a travel post, showing people how to learn a second/third language can be super beneficial when travelling. Locals love it when you try to order a drink in their language, and even if you mess up, it’s a good conversation starter 😉
• How to travel with pets: Travelling with pets can be very difficult. If you have experience, you can help those who are planning to take their furry friends on holiday. You can get even more specific when writing about travelling with pets to a certain country, as rules differ greatly depending on where you’re going.
• Finding the perfect travel insurance: Travel insurance is a must! You can compare different providers to make sure your readers find the best one. It’s also a great idea to share your own experience.
• How to survive long flights : As much as I love travelling, long-haul flights will never be fun. What things can you do to avoid getting bored, stiff, or sick when having to deal with 10+ hour flights? You can also add some tips on what to pack in your hand luggage.

Budget Travel Blog Ideas

While travel doesn’t have to be expensive, costs can definitely worry people. These budget travel blog post ideas can help you prepare your readers financially and help them travel on the cheap.

• How to save money for travelling : A little more generic, but super helpful! There are so many ways to save money or make a little extra to put into your travel fund. You can get really creative here!
• How expensive is [destination]? : Some places are more expensive than others. Especially if you haven’t been to a country or city yet, it can be tough to budget your trip. By sharing an honest guide on how expensive accommodation, food, and transport is, you can really help.
• Budget breakdown : Another way to help your readers financially prepare for their holidays is by sharing your own budget breakdown. You can explain how much you spent on accommodation, food, transport, activities, etc.
• How to find the cheapest hotels/flights: We all love a bargain, don’t we? And with some travel planning experience, travel bloggers sure know how to make the most of our money when it comes to booking trips.
• Is [travel item/pass] worth it? : There are so many passes and items you can buy for your trips (think of the JR Pass, or city passes that give you access to some sights and public transport), but are they really worth it? You can share your experience so your readers can make an informed decision, and maybe even save some money!
• How to save money while travelling: You can save money before your trips, but you there are tons of ways to cut spending while on the road. This way, you can put that money towards another holiday or add a few extra days to your current trip.
• Best budget destinations : Travel doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you know where to go. Share your favourite budget travel destinations with how much the average trip would cost to inspire your readers to book their next holiday.
• Travel reward programs : You’d be surprised at how many loyalty programs there are in the travel industry. From hotels to airlines, you can save some points for free stays and discounted trips. It’s up to you to share the best ones with our audience.
• Cheapest cameras for travel photography : You don’t have to own a bulky DSLR camera to snap some fantastic photos. There are so many budget options out there, especially with technology evolving so quickly nowadays. Curate the best budget cameras for your post, which also makes a fantastic affiliate opportunity.
• How to get the best currency exchanges : Travelling abroad can be a hassle when you can’t pay in your own currency. So many people overpay when exchanging money at the airport (a big no-no). You can help by sharing more budget-friendly options.

Travel Accessories

Some of the best travel blog posts ideas to generate some income are affiliate articles. By recommending services or products that you use and love, you can earn a small commission at no extra cost to your readers. They find awesome new products, you earn some money – it’s a win-win. Writing travel accessory posts are a great way of including these links.

• Best travel shoes (for women/men/city trips/hiking) : As you can see, there are a ton of options to write these buying guides. You can get super specific to make sure you fit the user intent perfectly. If someone’s looking for “best travel shoes for women”, you can make sure to only include women’s shoes! The better it matches the intent, the higher the chances of someone buying it through your links.
• Best backpacks/suitcases : Similar to shoes, there are so many options when it comes to backpacks and suitcases. You can review your favourites, and compare them so your readers can easily pick the one that’s best for them.
• Best camera gear for travel photography: Bloggers usually put a huge focus on visuals, so you may know a lot about the best photography gear. Sharing that information can be super helpful for those who are new to travel photography. Think of cameras, lenses, tripods, etc.
• Best beauty products on the road: Keeping up with skincare while travelling can be tough, so I’m sure your readers will appreciate some recommendations.
• Travel gift guides : Not sure what to buy the travel lover in your life? These types of posts can really help! You can make these even more specific and aim them for different people. For example, the best travel gift ideas for men, women, millennials, boyfriends, wives, etc.
• Where to go skiing this winter : You can share the best countries or ski resorts in a specific country. Alternatively, you can change this to other seasonal activities, like apple picking in Autumn.
• Best Christmas markets in Europe : With so many Christmas markets to choose from, your readers could use some guidance in picking the best ones. You can even invite other travel bloggers to submit their favourite ones.
• Places to see blossoms/fall foliage : These types of posts work very well for destinations that are known for their stunning scenery (like Japan). And since many people will be looking for the best spots during Spring or Autumn, 
• Things to do in [destination] in autumn : Most destinations have completely different things to offer depending on the season. Austria is perfect for hiking in the summer, but it’s heaven for ski-lovers during the winter, for example. Maybe there are special festivals or activities you can only do in a certain season, which makes for a great read.
• Best sunny/warm winter destinations : There are travellers that love the snow, and there are travellers that flee to warmer places. To help the latter out, you can create a guide with the best sunny and warm destinations in the winter.

Personal Travel Blog Posts Ideas

While SEO is all fun and games, writing your travel blog must also be fun. And connecting with your audience is equally important as constantly trying to rank on search engines. By writing some fun and personal travel blog posts along with the SEO-heavy stuff, you’ll get the best of both worlds.

• Write about your favourite trips: While writing itineraries and tips are super useful, writing a more travel-journal style can help you connect with your audience much better. You can make a list with your top 10 trips, for example.
• The story of your first trip: Or, you can write about your very first travel experience. How old were you? Where did you go? Did it kick off the wanderlust or did it take more than one trip?
• Your weirdest travel experience: Every trip has a story, but some experiences deserve a full blog post!
• Your worst travel experience: People don’t just want perfection, they want to see the real you. By sharing stories of your not-so-nice travel experiences, you can connect much better with your audience.
• Reasons why you like travelling : Everybody has their own reasons to travel. Whether it’s to experience new cultures, to learn more about yourself, or to see certain landmarks. I’m sure your readers would love to know your reasons!
• Your experience studying/working/volunteering abroad: There are so many awesome blog posts opportunities you can write if you’ve ever moved abroad for work, school, or volunteering. You can write stories about your experience and give tips to people who want to follow in your footsteps.
• Why you started your blog : Some other travel blog ideas could involve your website. Write about why you started your site and what your goals are for it.
• Your blogging progress: Apart from telling your readers why you started, it’s a great idea to keep them in the loop of your progress. People love to follow blogging journeys, to watch your website grow into a thriving business. My friends Alex and Lisa from Career Gappers do a fantastic job at quarterly updates – I love reading them!
• Your travel bucket list: You’re already sharing all the places you’ve been to, so why not make a travel blog post about your travel wishlist? Where do you still want to go and why? When are you planning to go, if you have any plans?
• Your travel accessories/equipment: Another thing your audience may love to read is what items are essential for your trips. What camera do you use? What’s your go-to suitcase? What is in your hand luggage?
• List your favourite travel blogs or Instagram accounts: One thing I love about travel blogging is the community. So why not hype up some of your blogging friends and inspirations? List your favourite blogs or Instagram accounts and share the love!
• Things you learned from travelling: Travelling is a privilege. It teaches you so much about the world and about yourself. You can write a blog post about all the things travelling has taught you. Maybe you can even add what places inspired you most.
• Mistakes you made while travelling: Nobody’s perfect and sharing your vulnerable side can help you connect with your audience. It’s always good to see that you’re not the only one making mistakes. Plus, sharing your travel mistakes can help others avoid them in the future.
• Best/worst/weirdest things you’ve eaten on your trips: Food and travelling go hand-in-hand. Different cultures and countries offer different dishes and snacks. It’s always fun to read about awesome or weird dishes from across the globe, so it may make for a good story for your blog.
• Travel guides about your hometown/place you live: The best travel tips always come from the people who know the city inside-out. So if you live in an exciting place, why not make the most out of it! By writing many articles about one place, you also create an authority on it – perfect for SEO!

Best Tools For Travel Bloggers

When I started The Navigatio, I wish I’d known more about how to run a travel blog and SEO. But you live and you learn – plus, you gotta start somewhere! Here are some of the tools I wish I’d known about sooner:

• Keysearch : The best investment I made in terms of SEO is getting a subscription to Keysearch. With this tool, you can find the best keywords that your site can rank for – plus, it gives you a ton of keyword ideas that you can write articles around. Keysearch normally costs $17/month, but you can get a 20% discount using the code “KSDISC“ with this link . Or ready my Keysearch review .
• Going self-hosted with LyricalHost: When you want to grow your blog and turn it into a (side) business, you should go self-hosted. Ever since changing my host to LyricalHost, my website has been much faster! It’s one of the more affordable options and they have a fantastic support team. You can get 10% off your first year with code “NAVIGATIO10” . Check it out here . Or read my Lyrical Host review first.
• Blogging Fast Lane course: There are a lot of things that come with creating a blogging business, so why not learn from the people who are already very successful? They definitely know how to do it! After seeing some success by doing everything on my own, I decided that I needed some more guidance from people who knew more than me. I bought the Blogging Fast Lane course and it completely transformed my blog. While I already knew some SEO, this course really taught me how to utilize affiliate marketing and email marketing. It changed the game! Make sure you read my review , or sign up for their free webinar .

Conclusion: Best Travel Blog Post Ideas

I hope this article gave you some ideas on what post to write next! I’d also love to read any of your new posts, so make sure to leave a link in the comments below. Remember that your blog is yours, and you can do whatever you want with it. There is no need to focus on SEO if that’s not your jam – or if you want to only photos from your trips, that’s fine too 🙂 These are just some ideas to get you started!

Good luck and happy blogging!

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Nele (Nay-la) graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with an English and Creative Writing Degree and has lived in the UK for nearly 10 years. She has had an interest in Japan and its culture for as long as she can remember. Since her first trip in 2018 surpassed all expectations, she has continued to return to Japan to explore more of all it has got to offer. You can read her full story here .

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Travel Blog Post Ideas

Got writers block and need some travel blogs ideas? Check out these travel post ideas for inspiration.

Trying to think of new travel blog posts can be hard work!

Despite what all your friends and family think, I know you don’t just get to explore amazing new destinations all the time or sit on a beach somewhere tropical relaxing. Travel blogging is a full time job, and it can be exhausting thinking of new travel blog content ideas.

Whether it’s coming up with post ideas when you’re at home, or what to write about when you have just been to a destination, sometimes the post ideas just don’t flow .

To help I have created 105 travel post ideas.

If you want to keep these for next time you have writers block you can scroll to the end to get your free printable of blog post ideas.

Happy writing!

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Tips For Writing Amazing Travel Blog Posts

How to write a travel blog post is going to different for each person and site. Here are a few tips that can help you create travel content with WOW factor. 

• Remember that as a travel blogger you are probably very experienced with all things travel. Your readers are most likely not! This means that something that may seem obvious to you is something they know nothing about.
• Help your readers. Answer questions they ask, think of all those small details that can make your readers experience while traveling better.Google Questions is a great way to see what people want to know.
• Write in your own voice. Your readers have come to your blog because they like what you have to say. Keep true to your voice and be YOU! The magic of travel blogs over generic sites is that we are quirky, fun, unique and personal.
• Think about how you will generate traffic to your post. Writing a post that will rank well with SEO is very different from writing a travel post for social media. Make sure your content, format and tone suits where you plan to market this post.
• Maximize your content. Each trip you make you need to be sure to write a good 5-10 posts ( even if it’s just a weekend away). Be sure to make notes and take lots of photographs . Research and plan your trip and have a rough idea of the posts you want to write before you leave ( you are guaranteed to have more ideas as you travel ).
• Just write! We all have days where the words just don’t flow. Be kind to yourself and give yourself a break ( we can’t be geniuses all the time, right?). Just type what comes to mind, don’t edit then save and walk away from the computer for a while. When you back to it, you may be inspired to add more or salvage a blog post from your ideas.

Travel Post Ideas

You can use these as prompts to get your writing juices to flow or take the idea as the title for your travel blog post ( just remember to use those SEO travel keywords too!).

Travel Blog Ideas For When You Are Not Traveling

• Why Travel Is Good For You
• How To Save For Your Next Adventure
• Create a post about your favorite and must-have travel items. All those things that make your trip better and easier. From packing cubes to camera equipment and walking shoes.
• Create a travel guide. Use all your posts you have about a destination to create an ultimate travel guide about it. ( This could even be a downloadable ebook you sell).
• Travel Books To Inspire Your Next Adventure
• How To Eat Vegan/Gluten Free/ Keto While You Travel
• The Most Versatile Travel Clothes ( It can be a mix and match post, or may convertible clothing or even items that dry super fast).
• Your top tips to beat jet lag.
• What You Need To Organize At Home Before You Travel ( Think of insurance, bill payments, events while you are away, house sitting etc)
• Travel Resources To Book An Amazing Trip
• My Favorite Travel Podcasts
• My Favorite Travel Blogs
• Which Luggage Is Best For You ( Compare luggage styles like backpacks, wheel suitcases and list pros’ and con’s)
• Why You Should Be A Tourist At Home
• Travel Gift Guide ( create lists of all the amazing travel products for travelers. You can do solo travelers, kids, grey nomads and much more)

Travel Post Ideas About Travel Tips and Hacks

• How To Find The Cheapest Flights
• Best Packing Hacks From A Travel Pro
• How To Stay Fit And Healthy While You Travel
• 11 Worst Travel Mistakes That Cost You Money
• Don’t Leave For Your Road Trip Without These Essentials
• How To Use Your Mobile When You Travel (This can include purchasing SIM cards abroad, mobile data charges, things to watch for so you don’t come home with a huge bill)
• Why You Need Travel Insurance
• How To Pick The Perfect Travel Accommodation ( Review or state pro’s and con’s for hostels, hotels, Airbnb, backpackers. Help your reader find the right accommodation to make their trip amazing).
• How To Volunteer Abroad
• Money Hacks ( This post can have currency tips, how to travel with money and information about travel cards, fees etc)
• Hotel Hacks ( Show your readers how they can make the most of their stay and what to look for. This can be lounge use, how to find out what free services are available and more)
• Carry On Packing Secrets
• How Not To Look Like A Tourist While Traveling
• Plane Travel Hacks You Need To Know
• Mistakes Not To Make When You Hire A Car
• How To Plan An Amazing Vacation

Travel Post Ideas For Destinations

Every time you visit a new destination try to have a number of posts planned so you can maximize your content with each trip. It is best if you can have a rough plan of action before your trip. This way you can research, plan your itinerary and activities to suit the posts you want to write.

• Must Try Food In ____
• 10 Spots To Take Amazing Instagram Photos in ____
• 11 Free Things To Do In ____
• How To See ____ On A Budget
• Non-Tourist Sites To Explore In ____
• Sustainable Travel Tips When You Visit ____
• How To Give Back When You Travel To ____
• Don’t Make These Mistakes When You Visit ____
• 5 Top Local Tips For Your Trip To ____
• Things You Have To Pack For  ____
• 5 Places Not To Visit In ____
• 15 Top Tips For Your First Trip To ____
• Public Transport Hacks For Your Visit To ____
• 11 Best Things To Do In ____
• XX Day Itinerary For ____
• Accessible Travel To ____
• Places To See In ____ When It Rains
• Responsible Animal Encounters In ____

Personal Travel Post Ideas

This one can be a little tricky. While adding a personal touch is something readers love, they don’t want to wade through a day-by-day diary style post. Instead think how your personal experiences and knowledge can help someone who wants to travel. Be entertaining while informative!

• How Travel Changed My Life
• Why ___ Is My Favorite Travel Destination ( After XX Countries)
• The Worst Travel Disasters And What I Learned From Them
• Honest reviews of tours you have taken ( can be city tours or tour companies)
• Your best personal experiences in a destination. Maybe you went adventuring off the beaten track, or found some secret places from a local. Share you stories in an informative and inspiring way.
• Hotel Reviews ( Travel writers can be pretty lucky sometimes, why not review that luxury hotel you stayed in?)
• My Bucketlist ( and why I want to travel there )
• Why I Like To Travel ____ ( This could be budget, luxury, with carry on only. Anything about your personal travel style and why it might appeal to other travelers)
• Your best food experiences while traveling.
• People love to know how much travel costs. Create a breakdown of your budget for your trips.

Generic Travel Blog Ideas

• How To Not Be A Bad Tourist
• How To Book The Best Family Vacation / Honeymoon / First Solo Trip etc.
• Top Tips For Solo Travel/ Couple Travel / Friend Travel
• Best Travel Quotes
• How To Travel Anywhere On A Budget
• Must Have Beauty Items For Travel
• Accessible Travel
• Inspirational Travelers
• What To Do When Travel Goes Wrong
• Should You Travel To ____ or ____? Discover Which One is Perfect For You.
• Travel Phrases To Learn To Make Friends With The Locals
• Top Backpacking Tips To Travel On A Budget
• How To Make Friends When Traveling Solo
• Things You Should Splurge On When You Travel ( And What To Not Spend Money On)
• How To Take Amazing Vacation Photographs
• Best Eco-friendly Products For Travel
• How To Take Self Portraits When Traveling Solo.
• Pro’s And Con’s For Using A Travel Agent
• What To Do When Homesickness Strikes
• How To Go Diving While Traveling
• Best Wildlife Experiences Around The World ( How To See Wildlife Responsibly)
• Why Travel Is The Only Thing You Spend Money On That Makes You Richer
• The Best Travel Cameras

Travel Blog Listicles or Round Up Ideas

If you haven’t been to a destination yourself or aren’t traveling at the moment then these posts are great to add to your site. There are Facebook groups where you can ask for round up content. Just be sure to correctly credit the author, use the best content you can and never use another writers content or images without permission.

• 10 Beaches You Have To Visit Once In Your Lifetime
• 50 Top Travel Tips From Travel Experts To Make Your Next Trip Amazing
• The Best Places To Travel In YEAR
• Best Sustainable Travel Destinations
• 10 Amazing Travel Photographs That Will Make You Want To Visit ____
• 25 Tips To Make Travel With A Baby/Toddler/Pet Easier
• Amazing Places To Travel For A Girls Trip/ Friends Vacation
• Seasonal destination posts. Maybe you visited in spring? Ask for content for a different season so you can compare or create a best time to visit ____ post.
• The Best Destinations For First Time Travelers
• 100 Places To See Solo/With Family / Before 30 etc
• 50 Best Road Trips
• 21 Destinations To Go For Your First Backpacking Trip
• 25 Overrated Destinations ( And Where To Go Instead )
• 30 Best Train Trips Around The World
• 25 Unique Travel Experiences
• Dive Sites To Visit In ____

Lighthearted Travel Post Ideas

It doesn’t all have to be serious. Have a little fun with your readers and create a quiz.

• What Country Should I Travel To Next?
• Which Type Of Traveler Am I?
• What Country Should I Live In?
• Horoscope Travel Destinations
• A Travel Item I Should Never Leave Home Without Is…?
• What Is My Travel Style?
• Find Out My Travel Photography Style

I hope these travel blog topics have helped you overcome writers block!

If you want these as a FREE pdf printable to keep for next time you are stuck for travel blog ideas just on the image below.

Travel with Meraki – The secret to successful travel blog ideas is helping others! Make sure your posts are informative, all information is correct and you answer questions your readers may have. If readers love your content they will keep returning to your site, recommend it to others and share your posts.

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35 Dreamy Travel Instagram Captions for When the Views Leave You Speechless

These short messages, inspirational quotes and clever puns are perfect for all of your trips.

Don't waste a moment of hard-earned vacation time hemming and hawing over a sentence or two to highlight those gorgeous snaps. We put together this list of cute, silly, funny and inspirational travel Instagram captions for those times when you don’t have the patience or energy to come up with something on your own. Some of them are even quotes from our favorite celebrities, since sometimes, someone else just says it better. Pick one for now, save some for later and focus on enjoying your trip.

If you need to get more specific (or you've posted so many times that you've exhausted this list), we also have beach inspired ideas , quotes about traveling with your bestie and sayings for when you get you back in touch with nature .

Best Travel Captions

• I’ve found my happy place.
• What’s on my bucket list? Everywhere.
• Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
• Always say yes to new adventures.
• Life is short and the world is wide. Better get started.
• My new routine: Journey. Explore. Discover. Repeat.
• Only going places that spark joy.
• Keep calm and travel on.
• Will travel for food (and a good sunset).
• The best things happen outside of our comfort zones.
• Constantly searching for views that take my breath away.
• I feel most at home when I’m exploring the world.
• Until you step into the unknown, you don’t know what you’re made of.
• Life is not meant to be lived in one place.

Funny Travel Captions

• I follow my heart … and it usually leads me to the airport.
• Greetings from [insert location]. I live here now.
• I travel so my life isn’t disrupted by routine.
• Maybe you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy plane tickets (and that's kind of the same thing).
• Skipping ahead to the part of my life where I travel the world.
• Tan lines and jetlag fade, but memories last forever.
• I’m a travel addict on the road to recovery. Just kidding, I’m headed to the airport.
• All I need is a 3-month vacation four times a year. That’s really not asking for much.
• BBN: Be back never.

Travel Quote Captions

• "I am one of those who never knows the direction of my journey until I have almost arrived." — Anna Louise Strong
• "Not all those who wander are lost." — J.R.R. Tolkien
• "We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls." — Anaïs Nin
• "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered." — G.K. Chesterton
• "Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling." — Margaret Lee Runbeck
• "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu
• "To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice." — Elizabeth Gilbert
• "One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things." — Henry Miller
• "Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest." — Freya Stark
• "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." — Robert Louis Stevenson
• "This is what holidays, travels, vacations are about. It is not really rest or even leisure we chase. We strain to renew our capacity to wonder, to shock ourselves into astonishment once again." — Shana Alexander

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May 21, 2020 · In: Blogging Tips

Figuring out what to write on your travel blog can be tough, especially when you’re not traveling 24/7.

Coming up with an idea for a post that’ll resonate with your audience takes time and effort, and it’s certainly not something you want to be doing on the spot. One of my best tips for never running out of blog content is to create one massive list of travel blog post ideas that you can constantly pull from.

I myself have my own list of ideas, which I’ve divided into categories such as “Destinations,” “NYC Content,” “Travel Tips,” and “Around The World Travel”—t he main content categories my travel blog focuses on.

Every time I think of new travel blog ideas, I jot them down on this list. I keep the list in my “Blog” folder in Google Drive, and I bookmark on my Chrome browser so that it’s always accessible.

To help you get started with your own list, here are 55 unique post ideas that your audience will love to read.

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Travel Blog Ideas Your Audience Will Love

I hope the following topics inspire you to fuel your travel site with tons of new and exciting blog posts. If you’re posting once or twice a week, there are enough ideas on this list to keep you busy for months. Happy writing!

Informative Destination Posts

Destination-focused posts are always my go-to after a trip. There are so many unique blog posts you can write about a single destination. Let’s use Lisbon as an example:

• The Ultimate Lisbon Travel Guide: What To Do, See & Eat
• Top 10 Things You Can’t Miss In Lisbon
• Where To Eat Well in Lisbon
• Top Instagrammable Locations in Lisbon
• 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Lisbon
• The Perfect Lisbon Travel Itinerary
• Top 10 Free Things To Do In Lisbon
• How To Use Public Transportation In Lisbon
• Where To Stay In Lisbon
• What To Pack For A Trip To Lisbon

See an example: Top Things To Do In Lisbon, A Travel Guide

Travel Tips

Possibly one of my favorite categories, “Travel Tips” is a universal topic that everyone is curious about. Whether your audience is planning a weekend getaway or a long trip abroad, blogs like “packing guides” and “how to book the perfect Airbnb” can always come in handy.

• What To Pack For A Quick Weekend Getaway
• How To Pack For A Weeklong Trip Abroad
• The Best Carry-On Luggages, According To Travel Bloggers
• How To Plan An International Trip
• Tips For First-Time Airbnb Users
• Pros And Cons Of Airbnb vs Hotel Stays
• How To Survive A Long Transcontinental Flight
• Things I Never Travel Without
• Useful Apps For When You’re Traveling Abroad
• How To Plan A Group Trip With Friends

See an example: How To Plan A Trip Around The World

Seasonal Posts

Seasonal travel blogs can be similar to destination posts, except tailored to a particular season. I personally love reading them because they inspire me to visit different places around the world during different seasons.

• Best Fall/Winter/Summer/Spring Destinations Around The World
• Top Places To See Fall Foliage
• Where To See Cherry Blossoms In Bloom
• Epic Winter Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List
• Best Things To Do In [Destination] During Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer

See an example: NYC Holiday Cruising With Classic Harbor Line

Travel Finances

The financial aspect of traveling is another hot topic. Everyone wants to know how they can travel more for less, and you can help them through these travel blog ideas:

• Ways To Save Money For Travel
• How To Find Cheap Flights
• Money-Saving Tips While Traveling Abroad
• The Best Travel Credit Cards
• Top Budget Destinations Around The World
• How To Book Trips Using Credit Card Points
• Money Mistakes To Avoid When Traveling Abroad
• Best Mileage Programs For Frequent Travelers
• What To Know About Currency Exchange
• Reliable Budget Airlines I Can Recommend

See an example: How Much Does It Cost To Backpack Around The World?

Posts About Your Hometown

Even if you’re not traveling as often as you’d like to be, there are hundreds of blog post ideas waiting to be written about your hometown, especially if you live in a city that’s popular with tourists. Even if you don’t, blogs about local restaurants and attractions are bound to attract a local audience. Let’s say you live in Miami:

• 10 Unique Things To Do In Miami
• How To Spend The Perfect Weekend in Miami
• Miami Hidden Gems
• Best Restaurants In Miami
• Top Instagram Spots In Miami
• Road Trip Ideas From Miami
• Top Outdoor Activities In & Around Miami
• Miami’s Best Restaurants With A View
• My Favorite Beaches In Miami
• Miami’s Best Beachside Hotel Pools

See an example: Where To Ski Near NYC

Inspiring Bucket Lists

I get so much of my travel inspiration from Pinterest and other travel blogs. The best part about bucket list posts is that you don’t need to necessarily limit yourself to destinations you’ve visited. By doing some research, you can come up with unique bucket list ideas that’ll inspire both you and your readers. Bucket list posts can range from destination-specific articles to ones focused on overall experiences, such as:

• My Travel Bucket List
• 30 Travel Experiences To Have Before You’re 30
• Most Colorful Cities In The World
• The Foodie Bucket List: Amazing Dishes From Around The World
• Ultimate North America Bucket List
• Most Beautiful Hotels Around The World
• Most Epic Travel Experiences Around The World, According To Bloggers
• Epic Hikes To Add To Your Bucket List
• Epic U.S. Road Trip Ideas (or wherever you’re based)
• 10 Incredible Waterfalls To Visit

See an example: The Ultimate South America Bucket List

I hope this list of 55 travel blog ideas has inspired you to create new content for your blog. Feel free to bookmark this page so you can come back to it when you’re out of new content ideas for your blog!

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May 22, 2020 at 1:36 pm

This is such a great post, full of ideas. And trust me we all need those sometimes haha once in a while I have writer’s block and I feel stuck. Very well done Carla, thanks for sharing 🙂

May 22, 2020 at 6:53 pm

So glad you found it helpful, May!!!

May 26, 2020 at 11:12 am

Love all these!! You just helped me brainstorm a few ideas of my own 🙂

June 2, 2020 at 4:36 pm

So happy to hear that!!

November 2, 2021 at 6:30 am

Thanks for all the great ideas which I have found on here. Thanks for the great website this is very helpful for us.

November 3, 2021 at 9:54 am

I’m glad you found it helpful! 🙂

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There are so many travel blog post ideas out there, that it can be hard to know where to start.

But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. In this post, I’ll share with you a list of 140+ blog post ideas for travel bloggers in every niche.

I started my travel blog in 2017 and spent every week wondering what the heck to write about next. I felt like every post needed to be unique and amazing and on a different location.

I struggled to post cause I felt too much pressure to come up with things to write about.

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So whether you’re a foodie traveler, solo traveler, luxury traveler, or anything in between, you’re sure to find some inspiration for your next blog post.

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Posting on your travel blog doesn’t have to be hard.

There are a few ways that I’ve learned to always have things to write about.

The first strategy is finding out what my audience needs.

You can do this by sending out a survey, reading comments on your posts, and talking to people in your niche .

Another way to come up with things to post about is by using Google Trends.

This is a tool that lets you see what people are searching for online.

You can use this tool to come up with post ideas that are relevant to what people are searching for.

Another way is to have an AI come up with ideas for you. Jasper.ai has a Blog Post Topic Ideas Template to help you get started.

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140+ Travel Blog Post Ideas

Best travel blog post ideas for beginners.

1 day itinerary in [location]

Things to do in [location]

Free things to do in [location]

Tips for planning your trip

[Location] travel guide

Travel mistakes you’ve made

How to stay fit while travelling

Travel bucket list ( click for an example! )

Top # books about travel

How to make the most of a long layover

Ways to see the world for free (or very cheaply)

How to stay healthy while travelling

Souvenir ideas ( click for an example! )

Travel lessons you’ve learned

Tips to overcome jetlag

Travel photography tips

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Travel Tips Blog Post Ideas

Best travel apps

Advice for first-time travellers

Tips to learn a new language for your trip

How to make friends while travelling

The pros and cons of group tours vs independent travel

What to do if you get sick while travelling ( example! )

Ways to save money on your travels

What to do when your travel plans go wrong

How to deal with culture shock

How to not stand out as a tourist

Travel Planning Blog Post Ideas

How to book cheap flights

How to plan an itinerary

How to dress to travel

Tricks to get upgraded to first class

Airline review ( example! )

Best websites and apps for planning travel

Tips for packing light

Travel Budget Blog Post Ideas

How much money to save to travel to [location]

Money-saving tips and tricks

How to spend a week in [location] for $[amount]

Travel scams to avoid

Tips to book cheap accommodation

Credit card hacks for travellers

How to wear a capsule wardrobe to save space

How to travel on credit card points

Packing Blog Post Ideas

How to pack carry-on only

Packing essentials for [location]

Your travel essentials

Carry-on only skincare routine

Toiletries to pack for travel

What’s in my carry-on bag

Packing cubes review

What to wear while travelling

Luggage review

Tech packing essentials

Transportation Travel Blog Post Ideas

How to get around [location]

How to get to the airport in [location]

The pros and cons of different transportation options

Renting a car in [location]

Is public transport safe [location]?

Biking in [location]

How to survive a long haul flight

How to survive a long bus ride

What can you bring in a carry-on

How to get around [location] without a car

Destination-Based Blog Post Ideas

Where to stay in [location]

Where to eat in [location]

Top 10 beaches in [location]

10 best day trips from [location]

Instagrammable spots in [location]

Weekend in [location]

Best airbnbs in [location]

Best hostels in [location]

Fun facts about [location]

Best [type] tours in [location]

[Location] travel mistakes to avoid

How to visit [location] on $50 a day

Best time to visit [location]

# off the beaten path destinations in [location]

What to wear in [location]

Compare two locations

Summer Travel Posts

Best places to visit in [month]

Places to visit in summer in [location]

What to pack for a beach vacation

Cheap summer getaways

Summer road trip ideas in [location]

Summer festivals in [location]

Best places to go camping in summer

Hiking near [location]

Fall Travel Posts

Apple picking in [location]

Pumpkin patches near [location]

Best places to see fall foliage in [location]

Haunted locations in [x]

Best fall road trips

Winery tours in the fall

Winter Travel Posts

Cozy cabins to rent in [x]

Top ski resorts in [location]

Winter hiking tips

Winter hiking in [location]

Warm places to visit in winter

Spring Travel Posts

Cherry blossom viewing spots in [location]

Spring break location round up

Family spring break trips

Holiday Travel Blog Post Ideas

Best Christmas travel destinations

How to book cheap [holiday] vacations

Best Christmas markets in [location]

Where to see Christmas lights in [location]

New Year’s Eve celebrations in [location]

Valentine’s Day ideas for couples in [location]

Affiliate Travel Blog Post Ideas

Best gifts for [insert type of travellers]

Best travel credit card

Travel insurance review

Best travel credit cards

Accommodation review

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Food and Drink Blog Post Ideas

Best local dishes in each state/country

Healthy travel snacks

The best street food around the world

Recipe from a particular location

Pro tip : ask chefs and locals you meet for recipes to share on your blog with credit to them.

Cocktails from [location]

Coffee culture in [location]

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Digital Nomads and Expats

Jobs that involve travel

How to make money while travelling ( example! )

Best study abroad destinations

Countries with digital nomad visas

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Couples and Family Travellers

How to fly with a baby

Travel stroller review

Best family-friendly resorts in [location]

Disney world/land review

What to pack for a beach vacation with kids

Best honeymoon destinations

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Solo Travellers

Best destinations for solo female travel

Safety tips for [location] ( example! )

Best tours for female travellers

How to avoid the single supplement while travelling solo

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Backpackers

Best budget-friendly spa trips

Backpack review

Cheap travel insurance

Best travel yoga mat

Eco friendly travel tips

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Luxury Travellers

# romantic destinations for couples

Luxury hotel review

Wellness retreats in [location]

Travel Blog Post Ideas for Road Trippers and Van Lifers

Best road trips in [location] ( example !)

How to pack your car for a road trip

How to Find New Travel Blog Post Ideas

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Conclusion: Best Travel Blog Post Ideas

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From travel hacks and wellness retreats to road trips and foodie adventures, there’s something for everyone.

Remember to be creative, have fun, and be true to your voice. Your audience will appreciate it!

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100 Travel Quotes For Instagram Posts And Captions

• August 6, 2023
• by Margaret Bourne

If you’re a travel blogger or influencer, you’re going to want a list of the most beautiful travel quotes for Instagram posts and captions.

Although there can be many gorgeous travel shots that you can share, sometimes you will want to post something simpler.

Something like a post with a quote. Or a simple image with a travel quote in the caption.

I’ve curated some of the best travel quotes for you so you can easily put together your travel posts and captions on Instagram.

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The Best Travel Quotes For Instagram Posts And Captions

You won’t want your travel quotes to be too long, so the majority of these are fairly short and to the point.

They work perfectly as text in a post image, or for a brief caption.

Partner them with the right travel hashtags or nature and outdoor hashtags and you’re going to generate some engagement.

If you’re a travel blogger, you can also use them in your blog posts.

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General Travel Quotes

These are simple quotes on travel and adventure. Perfect for Instagram posts.

• “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.” – Oscar Wilde
• “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu
• “Take only memories, leave only footprints” ~ Chief Seattle
• “Adventure awaits, go find it!” – Anonymous
• “Wander often, wonder always.” – John Travers
• “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin
• “Travel far enough to meet yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “Life is short, and the world is wide.” – Simon Raven
• “Collect moments, not things.” – Anonymous
• “Travel far, travel wide, travel deep.” – Roald Amundsen
• “The journey is the destination.” – Dan Eldon
• “Roaming roads less traveled.” – Basho
• “Escape the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary.” – Anonymous
• “Explore, dream, discover.” – Mark Twain
• “Work, Travel, Save, Repeat” – Anonymous

Outdoor Adventure Travel Quotes

These are travel quotes for Instagram posts on nature and wild places. Perfect for travellers who hike, camp and explore the great outdoors.

• “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than they seek.” – John Muir
• “Nature is the art of God.” – Dante Alighieri
• ” The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust
• “Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost.” – Anonymous
• “Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.” – Louie Schwartzberg
• “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “The earth has music for those who listen.” – George Santayana
• “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Chasing waterfalls and sunsets.” – Anonymous
• “The best views come after the hardest climbs.” – Anonymous
• “Nature is the best medicine for the soul.” – Anonymous

Travel Quotes About Journeys And Discovery

Discovery is a big part of journeys and travel. These are perfect travel quotes that capture this sentiment.

• “Life is an adventure, dare it.” – Mother Teresa
• “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
• “The world is full of magic places, waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – Lawrence Durrell
• “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” – Anthony Bourdain
• “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart
• “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert
• “Exploration knows no bounds.” – James Cameron
• “Embrace the detours – they lead to unexpected treasures.” – Anonymous
• “Every journey is a chance to find yourself.” – Anonymous
• “Discovering new horizons, one step at a time.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure is calling, and I must go.” – John Muir
• “Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ~ Gustave Flaubert

Culture Travel Quotes

Learning about different cultures is the biggest benefit of travel. This is a brief list of quotes about travel and culture.

• “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley
• “Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous
• “Through travel, we become citizens of the world.” – Anonymous
• “Different languages, different cultures, different souls.” – Anonymous
• “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine
• “Experiencing the world, one culture at a time.” – Anonymous
• “Traveling: where getting lost is the best way to find yourself.” – Brenna Smith
• “Food, friends, and far-off places.” – Anonymous
• “Connecting hearts across the globe.” – Anonymous

Short Travel Quotes

• “Let’s wander where the Wi-Fi is weak.” – Anonymous
• “Oh the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
• “I’ve got a case of wanderlust.” – Anonymous
• “Seeking paradise, one beach at a time.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop
• “Born to roam, explore, and wander.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure is out there – just waiting for us to find it.” – Ellie Badge
• “Sunkissed and passport-stamped.” – Anonymous
• “Jet lag is for amateurs.” – Dick Clark
• “Exploring new paths, one city at a time.” – Anonymous
• “Dreaming of places I’ve never been.” – Anonymous
• “Chasing sunsets, palm trees, and endless horizons.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure is my middle name.” – Anonymous
• “Running on wanderlust and dreams.” – Anonymous
• “Traveling – where every road leads to a new story.” – Anonymous
• “Not all who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
• “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride.” – Anonymous
• “Escaping the ordinary, embracing the extraordinary.” – Anonymous
• “Traveling light, living large.” – Anonymous
• “Exploring the world with a free spirit.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure awaits those who dare to roam.” – Anonymous
• “Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jamie Lyn Beatty

Travel Quotes About Beach Destinations

For the winter sunny escape Instagram posts – a list of travel quotes about sunny beach destinations.

• “Seas the day!” – Anonymous
• “Life’s a beach, find your wave.” – Anonymous
• “Tropic like it’s hot.” – Anonymous
• “Sandy toes, sun-kissed nose.” – Anonymous
• “Salty air, sun-kissed hair.” – Anonymous
• “Paradise found.” – Anonymous
• “Catch flights, not feelings.” – Anonymous
• “Beach vibes and sunny skies.” – Anonymous
• “Saltwater heals all wounds.” – Anonymous
• “Summer lovin’, beach bummin’.” – Anonymous

Travel With Friends Quotes

I’ve travelled alone, and still find that the best kind of travel is with friends. At least they can take some great photos of you while you pose by a local curiosity or in a gorgeous landscape.

Here’s my favourite list of travel quotes on travelling with friends and family.

• “Travel buddies and endless stories.” – Anonymous
• “Friends that travel together, stay together.” – Anonymous
• Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” ~ Hemmingway
• “Adventure is always better with friends.” – Anonymous
• “Making memories around the world.” – Anonymous
• “Laughing our way around the globe.” – Anonymous
• “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” – Helen Keller
• “Exploring new horizons with my partner in crime.” – Anonymous
• “Finding beauty in every corner, and a friend in every place.” – Anonymous
• “Wander often, wander always, wander together.” – Anonymous
• “Traveling far and wide, hand in hand.” – Anonymous

Inspirational Travel Quotes

These quotes will get our Instagram followers inspired to travel… and perhaps get a bit more inspiration from you.

• “Life is short, the world is vast. Explore it all.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure awaits those who dare to explore.” – Anonymous
• “Dream, explore, discover.” – Mark Twain
• “A person susceptible to ‘wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.”  – Pico Iyer
• “Travel is the only thing worth spending on.” – Anonymous
• “Exploring the world, one memory at a time.” – Anonymous
• “Roaming the world, collecting moments.” – Anonymous
• The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself.” – Wallace Stevens
• “Travel far enough to find yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “In every destination, a different you unfolds.” – Anonymous
• “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “Travel opens the heart, broadens the mind.” – Anonymous
• “Let your adventures fuel your soul.” – Anonymous

Travel Quotes About Curiosity And Wonder

What is a common trait of most travellers? An insatiable curiousity and sense of wonder of the world around us.

These are perfect travel quotes for Instagram posts and captions for anything related to this topic.

• “Adventure is the essence of life.” – Anonymous
• “Uncover the world’s hidden gems.” – Anonymous
• “Curiosity leads us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
• “Dare to dream, dare to explore.” – Anonymous
• “Wanderlust is contagious, share the journey.” – Anonymous
• “Find beauty in the unfamiliar.” – Anonymous
• “Adventure is where the heart leads.” – Anonymous
• “Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary.” – Anonymous
• “Embrace the unknown, it leads to incredible stories.” – Anonymous
• “The world is an open book, waiting to be read.” – Anonymous

Post Your Travel Posts

Now that you’ve got some lovely travel quotes for Instagram posts and captions, you’re all ready to go!

Need some seasonal hashtags to go along with the travel posts?

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Since you’re going to be busy travelling, to post to the best times, here’s my recommendation: use a post scheduler!

Try these out:

• Later – one of the best social media scheduling tools including Instagram
• Tailwind – not only for Pinterest pins! Use it to schedule your Instagram posts
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65 Vacation Captions for Your Next Travel-inspired Instagram Post

Post your best travel photos with these clever and funny vacation captions.

Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey.

In the age of witty tweets and clever Instagram stories, it can feel like there's a lot of pressure to be a wordsmith and craft the perfect eye-catching social media post. Luckily, going on vacation makes it easier to produce attention-grabbing content. After all, you've already got the breathtaking travel photos working in your favor — now you just need the perfect vacation caption.

From cute, travel-inspired captions to funny quotes and destination puns, there is a vacation Instagram caption for every type of destination- and traveler. Here's your guide to the best vacation Instagram captions .

Vacation Captions

It's about the journey, not the destination. But maybe it's a little bit about the destination…#[insert location]

Keep calm and travel on.

Wanderlust: A desire to travel, to understand one's very existence.

An adventure a day keeps the doctor away.

Up, up, and away... *insert airplane emoji*

Vacation mode: Activated.

Out of office. *insert waving hand emoji*

Always take the scenic route.

Every day is one step closer to your next vacation.

Let the adventure begin.

Beach Vacation Caption Ideas

Time to seas the day.

Life's a beach.

Time for some vitamin sea. *insert beach emoji*

I never met a sunset I didn't like. *insert sunset emoji*

The tan will fade, but the memories will last forever.

Palm trees and the ocean breeze.

It's a shore thing.

On island time. *insert palm tree emoji*

Sunshine on my mind.

Every day is sun-day at the beach.

Mountain Destination Vacation Captions

Find me where the wild things are.

The mountains are my happy place.

Sky above. Earth below. Peace within.

The best views come from the hardest climb.

Take me to the mountains.

All good things are wild and free.

Adventure awaits.

I will move mountains.

Climbing my way to bigger and better things.

European Vacation Captions

Italy stole a pizza my heart.

London calling.

Doing it for the Amster-gram.

I Louvre Paris.

When in Rome...

Leaving Germany is going to be the wurst.

It's always pub o'clock in London!

Fiesta like there's no mañana.

When in Belgium, chocolate calories don't count!

Irish I never had to leave Ireland.

Sea you soon, Croatia.

Eiffel for France, and now I never want to leave.

Czech this out!

U.S Destination Vacation Captions

Viva Las Vegas!

Woke up in the city that never sleeps.

Chicago has blown me away — now I see why they call it the #WindyCity!

California dreaming.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

North is a direction. The South is a lifestyle.

Everything's bigger in Texas.

New York State of Mind.

Seattle days and summer rays!

Welcome to colorful Colorado.

All you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust.

Travel Quotes That Make Perfect Vacation Captions

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." — Susan Sontag

"And I think to myself, what a wonderful world." — Louis Armstrong

"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." — Oprah Winfrey

"Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown." — Anthony Bourdain

"Each fresh peak ascended teaches something." — Sir Martin Convay

"Travel can be anywhere, it's not measured in miles." — Samantha Brown

"Never stop doing things for the first time." — Anonymous

"There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation." — Anonymous

"Jet lag is for amateurs." — Dick Clark

"Bizarre travel plans are dancing lessons from God." — Kurt Vonnegut

"I've been everywhere, man." — Johnny Cash

"On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again." — Willie Nelson

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Last Updated: January 23, 2024

165 Top Travel Captions for Instagram [Travelling Captions List!]

Looking for some perfect travelling captions ideas for your latest Instagram post? Check out this list of 150 travel captions for Instagram!

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I hope you find the perfect travel captions for Instagram on this list!

You grow accustomed to being in beautiful places and doing incredible things when you travel.

I mean, you visit ancient temples, hike to hidden waterfalls, watch the sunset on tropical beaches, swim through crystalline waters, witness exotic wildlife, and sleep under the stars…

The list of unforgettable sights and experiences never stops. The result?

Travel’s an unparalleled Instagram opportunity!

You end up snapping and posting pics every few seconds, desperate to document the latest enviable experience for friends and family back home.

But first, you have to write travel captions for Instagram that do those photos justice.

And that’s easier said than done when you’re doing such awesome stuff all the time. Want some help coming up with a travel caption for your latest Instagram post?

Check out this long list of 165 captions for travelling!

Need some travel caption ideas and inspiration? Check out this list of Instagram travel captions!

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165 Travel Captions for Instagram

In an attempt to make things more manageable, I’ve divided this long list of travel captions into sections. Work your way through them from beginning to end and, with any luck, you’ll find the perfect travelling captions for Instagram posts!

Top Travel Caption Ideas

1. Love the life you live.

2. Another day another adventure.

3. We’re on the road again!

4. I’ll never tire of catching flights to foreign lands.

5. Taking the scenic route.

6. Flights booked. Bags packed. Excitement mounting!

7. Why travel? For the sake of it.

8. Sun. Sea. Sand. Magic!

9. I can smell an adventure brewing.

10. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, ‘Not all who wander are lost’.

11. Loving the beauty of being a stranger.

12. Exploration and adventure are my two favourite words.

13. Explore with an open mind and wide-open eyes.

14. Getting lost in distant lands is a recipe for adventure.

15. Venturing into the world

Short captions for travelling are always some of my favourites…

Short Captions for Travelling

16. Travel. Live.

17. Experiencing new things.

18. Any excuse to travel!

19. Vacay? Okay.

20. Living life right.

21. Making memories.

22. Satiating my wanderlust.

23. Stop thinking. Travel.

24. Living the dream.

25. Adventure awaits.

26. Let travel change you.

27. Distant horizons.

28. Another day in paradise.

29. Get lost.

30. This was a good idea.

Looking for beautiful instagram captions travel lovers will appreciate? This next section should help…

Beautiful Instagram Captions Travel

31. Mind-boggling beauty at every turn.

32. It was never enough until I travelled the world.

33. Travelling the world exposes you to beauty in all things.

34. It is impossible to waste time when you’re travelling. Every moment’s as it should be.

35. There’s nothing to lose and a whole world to explore.

36. Everybody should travel at least once.

37. Wanderlust creeps up, sets in, and refuses to leave until you indulge it.

38. These views take my breath away.

39. Screens never do justice to sights like these. You have to see them with your own eyes.

40. Don’t let life pass you by. See what’s out there.

41. All humans were born to travel.

42. The real luxury of travel is time. Time to stop. Time to think. Time to be.

43. Life wasn’t designed to be lived inside a cubicle. Spread your wings and see the world.

44. Allow the burden of normality to lift. Set foot into the unknown and discover yourself.

45. Ask yourself this: when was the last time you did something for the first time?

Memorable travel Instagram captions are ideal when you’re taking epic images on the road!

Memorable Travel Instagram Captions

46. Work. Save. Travel. Repeat.

47. In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with. (Charles Schulz)

48. Catch flights, not feelings.

49. Suns out, guns out.

50. If travelling was free, you’d never see me again.

51. The real joy of travel is found in getting lost.

52. Good time and tan lines.

53. There’s nothing better than making friends in new places.

54. A beer at sunset. Is there any better way to end the day?

55. Life is good. Travel is why.

56. Living proof that there’s no cure for the travel bug.

57. And so the adventure begins!

58. Travel isn’t about arriving. It’s about leaving .

59. Aeroplanes are my happy place.

60. Travelling the world is the best education you could ever get.

Here are some funny travel captions for Instagram if you’re hoping to make your followers chuckle…

Funny Travel Captions for Instagram

61. What’s the saying again? A coconut a day keeps the doctor away?

62. Vacation mode: activated.

63. Do something that scares you every day. Or, failing that, grab a beer and watch the sunset.

64. Mark Twain was spot on when he said ‘there’s no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them’.

65. Want to change your attitude? Change your latitude!

66. I need a vacation so long that I forget all my passwords.

67. Never keep a vacation waiting.

68. Wander where the Wi-Fi’s weak!

69. Gotta get that vitamin sea…

70. Tropic like it’s hot, tropic like it’s hot…

71. Officially on island time.

72. If only someone looked at me the way I look at the travel brochure!

73. I’m in a complicated relationship with my suitcase.

74. If only road trips could pay my bills.

75. Girls just wanna have sun.

Didn’t find any funnys that were up to the task? These punny travel captions for Insta might be better…

Punny Travel Captions for Insta

76. Un-packing after a vacation is the definition of emotional baggage.

77. I’m in Scandinavia, there’s Norway I want to go home yet.

78. I was going to visit Iran but Tehran out of time…

79. Now’s the time to seas the day.

80. On a road trip, having a wheel-ey nice time!

81. The best part of campers? All the ad- van -tures!

82. Nothing about this trip is plane.

83. When on tropical beaches, keep palm and carry on.

84. Heading to Italy. You could say I’m ‘Rome-ing’ the world…

85. Spent time in East Africa. How ‘Kenya’ ever leave this place?!

86. Taking the sea-nic route for a change!

87. Just arrived at the hotel. Suite dreams everyone.

88. Falling in Louvre with Paris.

89. Camping’s fun, but it’s a little… in-tents .

90. Life really is better in slow m- ocean .

I’m always a fan of thought-provoking captions for travelling photos too!

Thought-Provoking Caption for Travelling Photos

91. To travel is to be challenged. To be challenged is to grow.

92. The only thing worth collecting are stamps on your passport.

93. I’m most at home away from home.

94. Humans were hunter-gatherers. We were literally built to roam, to explore…to travel.

95. Forget the destination. Embrace the journey.

96. The destination itself is just one tiny part of travel.

97. The road is my home.

98. Set your sights on the horizon and never let it wander.

99. Embrace the discomfort. Embrace the journey.

100. Planes give us wings. Use them.

101. Travel is a process. You find yourself, lose yourself, and then find yourself once more.

102. Swap concrete and cubicles for exploration and adventure.

103. As Karen Einsel once said, treat every day as a new adventure, because you never know what tomorrow will bring.

104. If travel knocks you down, roll over and look up at the stars.

105. Adventure lies on the other side of fear.

Been to the beach? Try these beach captions for travel snaps!

Beach Captions for Travel Snaps

106. Life’s a beach…

107. Don’t worry, beach happy.

108. Peace out, beaches …

109. Talk to the sand.

110. I got 99 problems, but a beach ain’t one.

111. Proof that happiness comes in waves!

112. I’ve got a bad case of resting beach face.

113. How to get a beach body: 1) Have a body, 2) go to the beach!

114. Happiness is a day at the beach.

115. Sea breeze and sandy knees.

116. You used to call me on my shell phone…

117. Life’s better at the beach.

118. Sunset + beach + beer = good day.

119. You had me at Aloha.

120. High tides and good vibes.

Let’s face it, most travels captions for Instagram are inspirational in nature! The ones to come definitely fit that description:

Inspirational Travels Captions

121. “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” (Confucius)

122. The sky is the limit.

123. Travel is expansive. It fills your soul with wonder and leaves you breathless for more.

124. We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.

125. There’s no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this.

126. Travel as much as you can, as far as you can, and for as long as you can.

127. Travel is a hopeful state of mind.

128. “People forget years and remember moments.” (Ann Beattie)

129. Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.

130. You can find yourself in the middle of nowhere and find yourself.

131. Make memories, explore the world, and dream big.

132. The open road unwinds and makes my spirit soar.

133. Doing my best to live a life without regret.

134. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” (Lao Tzu)

135. Turn away from what’s common and expected. Embrace the unknown.

Your Instagram followers are sure to enjoy these insightful captions on travelling…

Insightful Captions on Travelling

136. May every sunrise bring you hope, may every sunset bring you peace.

137. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” (Anais Nin)

138. In the words of Mary Anne Radmacher, ‘I’m not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world’.

139. “Travel leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” (Ibn Battuta)

140. “Wherever you go becomes a part of your somehow.” (Anita Desai)

141. Travelling leaves me weak at the knees.

142. I explore to expand. I leave to become.

143. Adventures fuel my imagination like nothing else in the world.

144. “So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.” (Tecumseh)

145. Time stood still as I gazed in awe at my surroundings. This world. It was all mine.

146. In an instant I saw the truth: that life is to be lived, not survived.

147. A fiery sun dips below a distant horizon at the end of another day in paradise.

148. To travel is to walk a tightrope between stillness and motion.

149. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” (David Mitchell)

150. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” (Mae West)

Last but not least, check out these cute trip captions for couples…

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Cute Trip Captions for Couples

151. Destinations matter less than travel companions.

152. If I was going to be lost with anyone, I’d choose you.

153. My favourite place in the world? With you.

154. There’s real joy to be found in planning a trip with the person you love.

155. Here’s to more grand adventures together.

156. Love at first sight with someone I love.

157. I’d go anywhere in the world with you.

158. Sharing new experiences.

159. You know you have a keeper when they let you have the window seat.

160. You have a passport straight to my heart.

161. Vacation + bae = baecation .

162. Winging it together.

163. “A couple who travel together grow together.” (Ahmad Fuadi)

164. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” (African Proverb)

165. “Oh darling, let’s be adventurers!” (Unknown)

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Writing captions for travel photos on Instagram can be a nightmare.

I mean, you’re in amazing places, surrounded by incredible sights, and doing inspiring new things all the time! Finding words to do those images justice is no mean feat.

If you know the struggle and need some inspiration, then I hope this long list of travel captions for Instagram will help. A mixture of my own fumbled-together creations and famous travel quotes, there should be something in there to do the trick!

Draw upon these travelling captions throughout your trip and you should never be short of a travel caption again.

Did you have a favourite? Let me know in the comments below!

Alternatively, if you’re looking for some more inspiring captions ideas, click here to read 105 awesome quotes about the roads of life.

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You’ll be cruising if you follow these tips.

A travel agent is sharing the key steps passengers should take if they fail to re-board their cruise ship before its designated departure time.

Late last week, 8 Norwegian Cruise passengers, including 6 Americans, were left stranded in Africa  after their ship left port without them because their private land tour ran overtime.

It’s commonplace for cruise ships to dock for days or hours at various ports, allowing those on board the chance to disembark and explore local areas.

And while it’s rare for a vessel to sail off again without everyone back on board, Big Apple travel agent Joanna Kuther says it can be a bureaucratic nightmare if you’re left behind.

“It’s one of those things like, it’s not a problem until it’s a problem,” she told USA Today on Tuesday.

If you return to port to find your ship sailing off in the distance, the expert advised immediately contacting the cruise line to let them know.

Kuther added that a stranded passenger should also reach out to their travel agent to help handle logistics, such as booking emergency accommodation or connecting flights.

The nearest US embassy may also be able to offer assistance, but it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to claim expenses on insurance, particularly if land activities were not organized by the cruise company itself.

Kuther says savvy travelers should pick shore excursions organized by the cruise or a vendor they’ve partnered with that guarantees to get passengers back before re-boarding time.

In order to avoid missing departure time, Kuther also dished some practical tips.

She urged passengers to make sure their watch is set to ship time rather than local time, which may be different

“So many people get confused with that,” she declared, adding that travelers should aim to arrive back at the boat with at least an hour to spare.

And if you’re disembarking the ship, Kuther claims there are essentials you need to take in case anything goes awry.

“You probably should have your passport with you because you’re going to need it to get on a flight to get to the next port, especially if it’s in a different country,” Kuther advised.

She added that travelers should take a credit card in case they’re forced to fork out for any unexpected expenses, including emergency accommodation.

And while the 8 passengers left stranded by Norweigan have ripped the cruise line, accusing them of neglecting its “basic duty of care,” Kurther says the vessels are on tight schedules while in port.

“If they have to leave at a certain time, they have to leave at that time,” she declared

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15 Things to Do in Santa Clara (CA)

Santa Clara is a city of nearly 125,000 residents that’s located in Santa Clara County, about 75 kilometers south of San Francisco .

The city was founded more than 200 years ago as a Spanish Mission. Now, it’s most well-known for its booming tech industry that’s commonly referred to around the world as Silicon Valley.

Though it’s common knowledge to most football fans, it’s a surprise to many to discover that the relatively small city is also the home of the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers.

Visitors to Santa Clara have abundant activity options at their fingertips without venturing outside city limits, so staying engaged and entertained shouldn’t be an issue.

1. Levi’s Stadium

With a capacity of nearly 70,000, Levi’s Stadium on Marie P. DeBartolo Way in Santa Clara is one of the country’s premier professional football stadiums.

The 49ers play their home games here, and during the off-season, the stadium hosts a variety of annual events, including concerts featuring big names in the music industry.

Taking a family to a football game isn’t the least expensive activity option in the area, but for those who’ve never taken in a pro game, it’s an exhilarating experience that may be worth the cost.

Guided tours are also regularly available, and the bars and restaurants around the stadium are fun to visit year-round.

2. Ulistac Natural Area

Despite its large population and the overall hustle and bustle, the Bay Area features plenty of urban parks and natural areas that are convenient options for those interested in enjoying the great outdoors.

The Ulistac Natural Area is located on Lick Mill Road in Santa Clara. It is comprised of more than 40 acres that include a variety of distinct environments.

The natural area straddles the Guadalupe River and is home to an array of plants and animals that are well-suited to its riparian habitat.

A particularly popular attraction for bird watchers, it features a number of well-marked nature trails dotted with interpretive signs.

3. Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

Californians take their art and wine seriously, and there’s no better way to combine the two than by visiting the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival.

The event is held in the city’s Central Park and features nearly 200 vendors from across the country selling fine art and crafts, gourmet food, and a vast selection of California’s best wines.

Proceeds are donated to worthwhile causes that benefit residents in need. It all takes place in the early fall when the central California weather is perfect for outdoor activities.

Other highlights include live entertainment and lots of art-related activities for kids.

4. The de Saisset Museum

Though he’s not exactly a household name for those who don’t typically travel in West Coast art circles, Ernest de Saisset was one of the Bay Area’s most prominent artists in the 19th century.

Saisset was a French immigrant who enrolled in Santa Clara University and studied painting as a young man.

The museum that now bears his name is located on the university’s campus. It includes a collection of more than 100 of his most impressive works.

It’s as much a historical attraction as it is an art one, and it also has other works from European and American artists dating back hundreds of years.

5. Intel Museum

Intel is one of the titans of the tech world. Over the years, it has been responsible for some of the most significant technological leaps forward in computer hardware.

The Intel Museum is located on the campus of the company’s world headquarters in Santa Clara, and it’s regularly open to the public.

Even for those who don’t fall into the tech-savvy category, it’s a fascinating place that’s definitely worth an hour or two of time.

Though it may sound dry to technophobes, it’s packed with interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages, so it’s great for kids with short attention spans too.

6. Santa Clara Farmers’ Market

There’s really no better way to rub elbows with locals, enjoy pleasant weather, and have access to tons of great products you won’t find elsewhere than by visiting a farmers’ market.

The Santa Clara Farmers’ Market is open year-round and features a little bit of everything – from seasonal produce and fresh baked goods to health and body products and prepared food items.

Held on Jackson Street near the downtown area, it’s common to find different items each time you go.

Spending a few bucks is a great way to support local farmers and entrepreneurs, and don’t be shy about asking them for suggestions for things to see and do while in town.

7. California’s Great America

There’s no shortage of theme parks in the Golden State, but there’s one clear choice for those visiting Santa Clara.

California’s Great America is located on Great America Parkway just outside of town. It features tons of rides, dining options, kid’s activities, and a water park that’s a huge draw during the hot summer months.

Though Great America can really draw a crowd during peak times when kids are enjoying their summer vacations, previous guests have noted that wait times for rides weren’t overly long.

Many families choose to spend an entire day on-site to avoid wasting valuable recreational time in the car.

8. Mission Santa Clara

Mission Santa Clara is one of the city’s premier historic sites, and it’s now conveniently located on the campus of Santa Clara University.

The mission was established by Franciscans in the 1770s to spread Christianity to the area’s Native American population.

Sadly, things didn’t go according to plan; due to several natural disasters, the mission was forced to move from its original site to where it is now.

Over the years, it was also run by the Jesuits. Though it’s no longer functioning in its original role, it now doubles as a museum and chapel that are open to visitors.

9. The Triton Museum of Art

Though guests tend to visit the Triton Museum of Art for the works in its collection, its stunning contemporary architecture usually makes a big impression as well.

The museum’s collection includes works from all over the country, but its emphasis is on pieces created by Bay Area artists using local people and scenery as inspiration.

The grounds also include a sprawling outdoor sculpture garden spread over nearly seven acres, and a home from the mid-1860s that’s among the most well-preserved examples of historic American architecture in the area.

The museum is located on Warburton Avenue, and most visitors spend a few hours on-site.

10. Santa Clara Players

The Santa Clara Players traces its roots all the way back to the early ‘60s, when a group of local performers began putting on small shows for the community.

Now nearly seven decades later, they’re still going strong. Their annual performances run the gamut from dramatic theater and mystery to satire and humor.

The players are part of a community theater group staffed by talented volunteers dedicated to providing high-quality, family-friendly entertainment at a reasonable cost.

They’re located on Don Avenue in Santa Clara and offer lots of volunteer opportunities for budding actors and stagehands.

11. Central Park

Featuring lots of wide-open spaces and massive swimming and community rec centers, Santa Clara’s Central Park is a go-to destination for activity minded visitors looking to make the most of their limited vacation time without traveling to more distant attractions.

The park is centrally located on Keily Boulevard, has ample parking, and features lots of outdoor amenities and recreational activity options.

From tennis and basketball to softball, lawn bowling, and a big playground, there’s really no excuse for getting bored while on-site. For those looking to spend a relaxing afternoon, there are a lake, built-in BBQs, and public restrooms.

12. The 49ers Museum

Even for those who won’t be in Santa Clara during the regular season, the 49ers stadium and museum are fun attractions worth visiting for sports-minded visitors.

The museum is located inside Levi’s Stadium and features nearly a dozen distinct galleries that are open to the public year-round.

It’s a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to football, its exhibits touch on science, technology, and art in a way that engages and entertains young and old minds alike.

Most guests check out the introductory video in the visitor’s center before showing themselves through the impressive collection of trophies, balls, and Super Bowl memorabilia on display.

13. The Santa Clara Fire Museum

The Santa Clara Fire Department’s roots run all the way back to the 1850s when it was founded.

The museum is now located on Walsh Avenue in an unused training center behind the city’s new fire station.

It sports an impressive collection of equipment and historical memorabilia that give visitors unique insights into the lives of fire and rescue personnel in years past.

The museum’s highlights include a fully restored Model-T fire truck that served for two decades, beginning in the 1920s.

The knowledgeable local volunteer staff also offer regular programs geared at educating the public about fire safety and prevention issues.

14. Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is run by a local historical society. It is housed in the depot of a now-defunct railroad on Railroad Avenue in Santa Clara.

Like many local historical attractions, the museum is staffed by local volunteers who love answering questions and showing first-time visitors around.

The museum’s exhibits include a variety of railroad equipment and memorabilia, including signals, safety equipment, and historical photographs dating back over 100 years.

The museum is regularly open to the public. It maintains an extensive library of books relating to railroad development and local history as well.

15. Voyager Coffee

Though it has only been around since 2016, Voyager Coffee’s owner and staff are dedicated to the noble pursuit of making their customers happy.

They do this largely by providing world-class coffee, but also by offering a comfortable space in which guests have opportunities to build relationships with like-minded customers.

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Anyone have any insight on what to do or see in Visby? Going on a cruise and will be there for the day.

I've never been, but Rick has a section on Visby in his Scandinavia book (since you're on a cruise, you will be seeing lots of other places covered by this book, so it will be very useful). Here's the Visby port review on Cruise Critic. Note their opening sentence, "To be honest, there's not a great deal to do in Visby. But then, that's kind of the point of the place." http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=477

Old Town City wall Begun in the late 13th century, Visby's city wall stretches almost 3 and a half kilometers and stands 11 meters high. Today, 36 towers and three main gates remain. DBW's Botanical Gardens Enter through the "Door of Love" to this picturesque garden of trees and ruins. Klinten Once the workers' quarter and now a popular spot to take in the view over the lower town, Klinten is an attractive maze of small, rose covered, homes. St. Maria Church Built in the early 13th century Church ruins in the Old Town St. Clemens ruins St. Gerturde ruins St. Hans ruins St. Karin ruins St. Nicolaus ruins St. Olof ruins (located in the Botanical Gardens) St. Per ruins Art and Museums Gotlands Museum , Strandgatan 14, Open 10 AM-6 PM, Entrance: 80-100 SEK. Museum of local history (Fornsalen), plus a science museum for children (Fenomenalen). Gotlands Konstmuseum , S:t Hansgatan 21, Open Tu-Su 12 PM-4 PM. Entrance: 40-50 SEK, or it's included in the fee for Gotlands Museum above. Art museum.

Thank you Harold and Brendan. Great info! I really appreciate it.

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The 10 Best Travel Blankets To Keep You Warm On Planes And Trains

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During a flight or train ride, circulating air can simply get too cold, prompting you to reach for that extra layer. A travel blanket—which typically packs down smaller and weighs less than a jacket—is a great solution for these chilly situations. After researching the best travel blankets, we determined that the Away Travel Blanket is our top recommendation, but we also found a variety of great options to keep you cozy, like a weighted blanket and a cashmere blanket .

The best travel blankets

Aside from being lightweight and easy to pack in your carry-on luggage or personal item, the best travel blankets are made in a flat shape that makes them easier to maneuver in cramped spaces. Some, like Barefoot Dreams’ Travel Shawl , are versatile enough to be worn both on your flight and off it, and others, like Litume’s Lightweight Travel Blanket , come with a handy pouch. Below, our selections for the best travel blankets of 2024 to keep you warm while on the go.

• Best Travel Blanket Overall: Away Travel Blanket
• Best Affordable Travel Blanket: Pavilia Travel Blanket Pillow
• Best Convertible Travel Blanket: Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Travel Shawl
• Best Travel Blanket For The Outdoors: Gravel Travel Layover Packable & Insulated Travel Blanket
• Best Lightweight Travel Blanket: Rumpl Nanoloft Travel Blanket
• Best Cashmere Travel Blanket: Quince Cashmere Reversible Two Tone Throw
• Softest Travel Blanket: Unhide Lil Marsh Traveler Faux Fur Blanket
• Travel Blanket That Is Easiest To Pack: Litume Lightweight Travel Blanket
• Best Weighted Travel Blanket Blanket: Baloo Living Daydreamer Weighted Lap Blanket
• Best Travel Blanket Set: Proglobe Travel Blanket Luxury Travel Set

Best Travel Blanket Overall

Away: it's all in the details, away the travel blanket.

Dimensions: 69.5 x 44.5 x 0.25 inches | Weight: 1.05 pounds | Materials: 100% Cocona 37.5 nylon | Care: Machine wash

Away may be beloved for its popular suitcases , which we named some of the best luggage on the market. Today, the brand also sells travel accessories like packing cubes , toiletry bags , and this handy blanket. The Travel Blanket is built with a unique thermoregulating technology that adapts to your temperature needs, keeping you warm—or cool—when you need it. It also has an antimicrobial finish to ward off germs, an interior pouch to keep your essentials close and a foot pocket for extra warmth. Bonus points for how the snaps smartly attach to another blanket or can be used as a closure device when you fold it into itself for packing, eliminating the need for a separate pouch to keep track of.

Best Value Travel Blanket

Pavilia: a simple 2-in-1 style that attaches to your luggage, pavilia travel blanket pillow.

Dimensions: 60 x 43 inches | Weight: 9.2 ounces | Materials: 260 GSM microfiber polyester | Care: Wash separately in cold water, tumble dry low

This sizable blanket from Pavilia comes in 10 colors, folds into a pouch that doubles as a pillow and, better yet, won’t break the bank. It’s so light it won’t weigh you down, but thanks to the 260 GSM fleece it’s made out of, you’ll stay warm and cozy during your travels. It fits into a convenient 12 x 11-inch pouch that can be unzipped on the sides to become a hand warmer and the adjustable back strap attaches to your suitcase or backpack.

Best Convertible Travel Blanket

Barefoot dreams: roomy pockets transform into a pillow.

Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Travel Shawl

Dimensions: 72 x 28 inches | Weight: N/A (not listed) | Materials: 80% nylon, 20% rayon | Care: Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry or tumble dry low

Savvy travelers love accessories that do double duty and this travel shawl from Barefoot Dreams does just that. The versatile scarf elegantly drapes over your shoulders, giving a cardigan-like look that’s equally chic and cozy. The nylon-rayon blend fabric is breathable and smooth to the touch, plus there’s two generous pockets for keeping your hands worn, or for rolling the shawl into to create a pillow. Once you reach your destination, it also functions as a cute layer for chilly dinners or the theater, or, as one reviewer aptly says, “it has also saved me many times in a cold hotel room.”

Best Travel Blanket For The Outdoors

Gravel travel: warmth with built-in storage.

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Gravel Travel Layover Travel Blanket

Dimensions: 66 x 40 inches | Weight: 12.43 ounces | Materials: Nylon, recycled PET | Care: Machine wash cold, hang dry

With a waterproof fabric and a 50-degree warmth rating, the Gravel Travel’s blanket is made for just about any adventuring you throw at it. It weighs less than a pound and impressively packs into a pouch the size of a large soda can, so it won’t take up too much space in your luggage or camping gear. The microfleece-lined kangaroo pocket is a cozy nook for your hands, plus the zippered pocket can flip inside out to create a travel pillow. It also comes with leg pockets that protect against any chilly drafts that might try to creep in. For hands-free warmth—if you’re building a fire or if you just want to nap without the blanket slipping off—you can snap the top corners together for a cape-like layer.

Best Lightweight Travel Blanket

Rumpl: a soft, packable, bring-it-anywhere option, rumpl nanoloft travel blanket.

Dimensions: 38 x 72 inches | Weight: 0.7 pounds | Materials: 100% recycled polyester | Care: Machine wash cold, hang dry or tumble dry low

Weighing in at less than half a pound, this pick from Rumpl is made of Nanoloft, a down-inspired insulation that’s incredibly packable—the entire blanket compresses to fit into a Nalgene bottle-sized stuff sack. The recycled polyester ripstop fabric is made from 20 plastic bottles with a DWR finish that protects against stains and water. If this Rocky Mountain sunset-inspired print is a little too loud for you, there’s also solid color options available to choose from.

Best Cashmere Travel Blanket

Quince: lightweight and luxurious warmth, quince cashmere reversible two tone throw.

Dimensions: 50 x 60 inches | Weight: N/A (not listed) | Materials: 100% cashmere | Care: Hand wash in cold water and neutral soap, lay flat to dry, iron on low using pressing cloth

This two-tone throw from Quince has one of the best prices we’ve seen for a 100% cashmere blanket. Cashmere tends to be warmer and lighter weight than other types of wool, making this ultrasoft jacquard-weave throw a multi-purpose travel staple that easily transitions from your sofa at home to the plane to a freezing-cold hotel room. While it doesn’t have its own pouch like some of our other picks, it’s thin enough to store in your carryon for easy access when you need it.

Softest Travel Blanket

Unhide: a faux fur option for ultimate coziness, unhide lil marsh traveler faux fur blanket.

Dimensions: 50 x 60 inches | Weight: 1.7 pounds | Materials: Polyester | Care: Machine wash cold, hang dry

UnHide, a brand devoted to sustainable and ultra-soft faux fur blankets, took its bestselling Lil Marsh and gave it a travel mini-makeover. The Lil Marsh Traveler only weighs about a pound-and-a-half, so it’s easy to pack up when you’re on the go. The single layer chinchilla-like faux fur provides cozy comfort and lightweight warmth everywhere from the plane to the couch.

Travel Blanket That Is Easiest To Pack

Litume: a breathable layer that fits into a tiny stuff sack, litume travel blanket.

Dimensions: 67 x 48 inches | Weight: 8.8 ounces | Materials: Velvet or fleece | Care: Machine wash

Many of our top travel blanket picks come with a carrying pouch, but none pack into as small a package as the Litume Travel Blanket. Available in fleece or velvet options, this blanket fits into a 6 x 4-inch stuff sack, making it easy to grab and go without crowding your precious luggage space. The fabric is lightweight and soft, and the built-in Humidity Management Tech encourages air flow so you don’t feel sweaty or muggy when you’re getting cozy.

Best Weighted Travel Blanket

Baloo living: comfort that forms to your body.

Baloo Living

Baloo Living Daydreamer Weighted Lap Blanket

Dimensions: 22 x 36 inches | Weight: 8 pounds | Materials: 100% OEKO-TEX certified cotton | Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

For anxious travelers who need extra help to feel relaxed, this lap blanket from Baloo Living is a great solution. It delivers gentle weighted comfort in a mini, easy-to-carry size. Its cotton fabric is free of harmful chemicals while the lead-free glass beads are sewn into pockets for strategic weight distribution, contouring to your body to promote ultimate relaxation and sleep. It weighs more than our other picks—it is a weighted blanket, after all—but thanks to it’s smaller size, it can roll or fold up to fit into your carry-on, no problem. To take your travel nap to the next level, pair it with Baloo Living’s weighted silk sleep mask for light-blocking, calming rest.

Best Travel Blanket Set

Zesst organics: a chic combo made of soft organic cotton, zesst organics cotton travel set.

Dimensions: 40 x 60 inches | Weight: N/A (not listed) | Materials: 100% organic cotton | Care: Machine wash, lay flat to dry

Rather than mix and match your travel accessories, why not keep things streamlined with a matching set? This travel blanket combo from Zesst Organics comes with an eye mask and a handy pouch that doubles as as pillow, so you can keep everything in place and look stylish while doing it. The certified organic cotton throw is fine knit for softness and we love that the pouch has a minimal strap that easily attaches to your roller bag handle.

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Credit Card Swipe Fees Are Going Down. Are Points Going With Them?

A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.

By Elaine Glusac

Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

On Tuesday, the largest credit card companies in the United States reached an agreement with merchants to reduce the so-called swipe fees retailers pay for accepting credit card payments, potentially saving the retailers $30 billion.

These fees also help fund the credit card rewards programs that many travelers redeem for things like free flights and hotel stays, leading points hawks to wonder: Are loyalty programs at risk?

Here’s what we know so far about the changes.

What are the terms of the deal?

Last year, credit card payments generated an estimated $72 billion in fees paid by merchants, which are generally passed along to customers in the form of higher prices. For nearly 20 years, merchants have been seeking reductions in the fees they pay Visa and Mastercard for handling transactions where the cards are used.

The proposed settlement , awaiting approval in a federal court, reduces and caps those fees for five years. It would also allow merchants to potentially charge consumers more based on the card they pay with. For example, a person paying with a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which costs $550 a year, could be charged more than someone paying with the more basic Chase Sapphire Preferred card, with an annual fee of $95.

Why does it matter?

The majority of the fees collected go back to the banks that issue the credit cards. Those banks have used the funds to push premium credit cards that offer loyalty points, which can be redeemed for free travel and other perks. The cards with the biggest benefits tend to be those that charge higher swipe fees.

While the reduction in the fees collected sounds small — averaging at least .07 percent — they represent an estimated $30 billion over the five-year term of the deal, which banks could try to make up by reducing points perks.

“It’s reasonable to think that,” said Brian Kelly, the founder of the Points Guy , a news site devoted to maximizing credit card points.

While he speculated that banks will be able to “find other ways to make up the difference,” he acknowledged that a points squeeze could emerge.

“Opportunities to earn probably aren’t going to flourish,” he said.

The idea that merchants could charge more to the holders of premium, perks-rich cards, which are expensive, might also deter consumers from using them. Some experts question the viability of the practice given the potential for consumer backlash.

Is the new agreement related to the Credit Card Competition Act?

The legal actions that led to the new credit card agreement date back to 2005. But the newer Credit Card Competition Act , proposed in 2023, aims to introduce more competition in the credit card payment system. By creating a cheaper alternative pipeline for processing payments, the proposed legislation is seen as a greater threat to rewards programs.

Responding to the just-announced agreement between the credit card companies and retailers, Senator Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, and the lead sponsor of the Credit Card Competition Act, released a statement urging the act’s passage.

“I fear that this deal only provides temporary concessions negotiated by a few lawyers behind closed doors,” he said in the statement.

Other experts said the agreement may ease the pressure on Congress to pass the act.

“I think it’s a way for Visa and Mastercard to show that they are making a good-faith effort to help out merchants by lowering the fees they’ve been complaining about for 20 years, and hopefully enough to let senators know they’re doing their part,” said Chris Hassan, the social media and brand manager for Upgraded Points , a website that tracks credit card benefits.

Separately, the proposed merger between Capital One and Discover, which is pending federal approval, could introduce more competition among credit cards and potentially improve rewards for holders of those cards.

What should I do now?

The points and payments systems won’t change until the agreement is approved, which is expected in late 2024 or early 2025, according to a news release from Mastercard.

But the topic should remind travelers of the reality of playing with points: The rules always change. Values tend to fall as redemption levels rise, which companies issuing these currencies are free to adjust at will.

If you have points, spend them, say experts like Sara Rathner, a travel and credit card specialist at the financial website NerdWallet . “They’re not a trophy to dust and admire.”

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Are you a nudist? Knitter? Golden Girls fan? There’s a cruise for that.

Whether you’re a swinger or just want to practice your golf swing, theme cruises have something for everyone.

Kaity Talley saw the announcement and knew she had to get on board: A cruise exclusively for Hallmark Christmas movie fans? With cookie decorating, tree lighting, movie marathons and karaoke?

“I got super lucky,” said Talley, 36, of Ontario, Calif. She landed a booking time that got her a spot on the cruise that turned out to be Taylor-Swift-concert- level popular. After it sold out quickly, organizers added a second voyage, which also sold out.

Talley, a Costco manager who also makes TikToks about cruises, expects to bring an entire Christmas wardrobe, ugly sweaters and all: “I’m going to be very corny on this cruise.”

The Hallmark cruise will make its maiden voyage in November, but it’s hardly the first event to gather an extremely niche community of fans and send them out to sea. Theme cruises have catered to groups as diverse as cat lovers , headbangers , Trekkies , conservative activists and zombie aficionados .

There are clothing-optional cruises, faith-based cruises, swingers cruises and cruises for people who want to practice their golf swing .

“If there’s something out there that people like to do, there’s probably a cruise about it,” said Chris Gray Faust, executive director of the news and review site Cruise Critic .

Theme cruises can take many forms, from a small group tucked into a larger sailing to a full-ship takeover. Some are put on by the cruise lines, but most are organized by a travel agency or production company that blocks rooms and venues or charters the entire ship. Those sailings must be purchased through that third party.

Trips are often scheduled during off-peak times, such as January through March or October and November. Prices are higher than a standard cruise, generally reflecting the extra programming or additional perks that passengers get.

Experts say specialty sailings have exploded in recent years as cruise lines have expanded and consumers have sought out more meaningful ways to travel.

“Overall, the travel industry is getting so much more experiential in a number of ways, and theme cruises are the ultimate experiential vacation,” said Chris Hearing, a partner and executive director at Entertainment Cruise Productions , a major organizer of theme cruises. “You get immersed, in our case, in week-long theme cruises where from the moment you walk on the ship, you are surrounded by people that are completely into Star Trek or Comic-Con or motorcycles or ’80s or ’90s music.”

Another producer, Sixthman , got its start in 2001 with a rock-themed event featuring Sister Hazel. This year, the group will pull off 23 cruise events, and the schedule calls for 27 next year, said CEO Jeff Cuellar.

A gateway for cruise newcomers

As the cruise industry builds more ships and tries to cultivate new audiences to fill them, Gray Faust said theme cruises often serve as an entry point.

“It brings a lot of first-time cruisers into the fold,” she said. “They’re fans of whatever the theme is. The fact that it’s on a cruise is almost secondary.”

Howard Moses, a travel adviser, created a site called themecruisefinder with a business partner several years ago and said there are more than 700 cruises listed at any given time, from small groups to full-ship charters.

“It has blossomed in the last I would say 10 to 12 years,” he said.

Talley, who booked the Hallmark Christmas cruise, said theme cruises got her hooked on sailing. She spoke to The Washington Post from Miami after departing a chef-focused cruise and right before boarding a regular sailing on another cruise line. She has been on the Sail Across the Sun cruise, featuring Train and several other acts, four times.

“There’s just concerts happening the entire time,” she said.

Swifties, Trekkies and crafters

Some event production companies sell the opportunity to be in close quarters with the objects of fan affection. Sixthman, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, pitches the events to singers, chefs and others as a way to interact with their die-hard fans who will follow and support them anywhere. And for those fans, it’s a tough chance to pass up.

“You’re not just spending an afternoon, you’re spending your vacation with them from breakfast to lunch to dinner to cocktails and activities,” Cuellar said.

Even though the Hallmark Christmas cruise — which is being put on by Sixthman — hasn’t named the stars who will sail, Cuellar said the event was the fastest sellout in the company history.

“Within like 48 hours of the first sellout, there were people already putting mugs on Etsy that said, ‘I survived the Hallmark presale,’” he said. “You talk about a passionate audience.”

Other cruises are entirely fan-driven, without the presence of any stars.

Jessica Malerman and two friends and fellow travel agents came up with the “In My Cruise Era” trip in October during another group cruise with their agency, Marvelous Mouse Travels . There’s no affiliation with the Taylor Swift empire, but the trip has already sold the maximum 199 staterooms it reserved on megaship Allure of the Seas in October 2024.

Events will include dance parties, trivia, cocktail parties, friendship bracelet swapping and karaoke.

“What people want is the connection and they want to make friends and they want to go on vacation and have a sense of community,” Malerman said.

Chad Kampe, the owner of Flip Phone Productions, put on the first — and second — Golden Fans at Sea cruises in early 2020 after organizing a “Golden Girls”-themed bar crawl several years before. The company produces drag shows across the country.

The sailings have included themed dances, costume contests, caftan welcome parties, scavenger hunts, performances from the Golden Gays drag troupe, appearances from people with ties to the show and some very competitive trivia sessions.

“The ‘Golden Girls’ trivia is the most intense trivia you’ve ever seen,” Kampe said.

The events take place on regular voyages, meaning passengers might end up surprised by the surplus of Blanches, Dorothys, Roses and Sophias. In year one, Kampe said a biker group was also on board.

“They loved us,” he said.

Many theme cruises are organized around hobbies or other special interests.

Melissa Gower, founder of Craft Cruises , organizes an average of 10 knitting cruises a year. The knitters and their needles don’t take over the whole ship, but the sailings include instructors, social gatherings and “private fiber-related tours,” she said.

“I have people who traveled with me in 1999,” Gower said. “They’ve been on 30-plus knitting cruises, and they’re still booking travel with us.”

How to find (or avoid) a niche cruise

The Theme Cruise Finder website allows people to search according to category for upcoming trips. Often, sales will open up during an event for the people on board, so it can be difficult to get a reservation on a popular repeating cruise.

Gray Faust said travelers will often comment on Cruise Critic forums about their surprise at being on the same ship as some kind of group. She said a friend ended up on a cruise with Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans “and she hates Tampa Bay.”

In 2016, more than 1,500 vacationers who thought they were taking a regular Bahamas cruise ended up sharing space with then-Patriots player Rob Gronkowski and fans on Gronk’s Party Ship.

Gary Bembridge, a cruise YouTuber who runs the site Tips for Travellers , recommends people search online for the name and date of a cruise they’re considering to see if a theme cruise shows up at the same time.

Moses, one of the founders of the theme cruise site, is co-president of a separate business, The Cruise & Vacation Authority , which organizes theme cruises as one of its services.

“In general, theme cruises are way more fun than a regular cruise because you’re traveling with like-minded people,” he said.

And if someone isn’t like-minded on a shared ship, he said the theme group tries to be understanding.

“We try to be very respectful of the other guests on board,” he said.

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Passengers beware: It’s not all buffets and dance contests. Crime data reported by cruise lines show that the number of sex crimes has increased compared to previous years. And though man-overboard cases are rare, they are usually deadly .

The more you know: If you’re cruise-curious, here are six tips from a newcomer. Remember that in most cases, extra fees and add-ons will increase the seemingly cheap price of a sailing. And if you happen to get sick , know what to expect on board.

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Tens of millions of Americans will watch as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth on April 8, completely blocking out daylight for minutes for those in the path of totality . The celestial show has launched a frenzy of paper glasses purchases and hotel reservations , and it serves as a perfect case-in-point for how scientists know the Earth, moon and sun move through space.

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The implied claim is wrong. The NASA space shuttle travels much faster at top speeds than the SR-71. The space shuttle is launched with the aid of huge rocket boosters not shown in the photo and only reaches top speeds at elevations where there is virtually no air resistance. The SR-71 jet moves more slowly because it must reach its top speeds under its own power and against the friction of Earth's atmosphere. Read more

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