his is a list of creative travel blogs that I read and follow. They are written by independent travel writers, the list include those that I consider as heavy-weights in travel blogging. These bloggers are associated with large travel sites/blogs but their focus is on living a unique life (getting to see the world around them) and be an insightful writers. All of them are fun and inspirational to read.
Blog: Everything-Everywhere
Writer: Gary Arndt
Gary has been on the road since 2007 as a professional traveller. On the blog you'll find interviews with leading figures in the industry like Laura Bly from BlyOnTheFly.com. The posts are factual yet personal as they include Gary's insights and reasons for visiting each of the destinations. Everything-Everywhere is the top travel blogger on Twitter according to its Klout score.
Most recent post: This Week In Travel - Episode 152
Blog: Nomadic Matt
Writer: Matt Kepness
Matt offers practical and tactical advice about how to travel better, cheaper and longer. The blog gives down-to-earth details about the best ways to explore the world. The blog is more of a collection of useful tips rather than a chronicle of Matt's adventures although there is a travel guide section with info gathered from Matt's travels since 2004. The site includes videos and a list of resources.
Most recent post: How To Travel Anywhere For Free
Blog: Go-See-Write
Writer: Michael Hodson
Travelling since 2008 he circumvented the globe without getting on a plane. The blog includes Michael's adventures and experiences as he goes through each of the travel destinations. Dubai travel is included in the long list of destinations you can read about and there is a section of travel destination tips. The blog is a personal journey of a solo adventurer exploring the world.
Most recent post: Visiting One of the World's Highest Lakes
Blog: Fox Nomad
Writer: Anil Polat
Chosen by the Huffington Post as one of the top travel writers to watch Anil is a full time traveller but a gadget geek as well, so the focus of the blog is often on the technical aspect of travel. He often visits countries which are off-the-beaten-track and gives practical advice about how to cope in places like Yemen and Iraq. On the blog you'll find destination tips, tech posts, resources and insights into green travel and culture.
Most recent post: The Landmarks To Look Out For When Flying Into Istanbul
Blog: Legal Nomads
Writer: Jodi - A former Lawyer from Montreal
She has been travelling and eating her way around the world since 2008 and the blog focuses on food, culture and her adventures. One of the plus points about this travel writer's blog is that it is ad-free (except for Amazon links) which makes it a very clean-cut blog to look at. This is a good blog to watch if you're into food related travel, the blog is on the MSN list of top travel blogs.
Most recent post: Thrillable Hours: Doug Barber, Co-Founder of Minaa
Blog: Almost Fearless
Writer: Christine Gilbert
One of the top ranking travel & leisure blogs written by a mother traveling with her family since 2008, this blog has beautiful photography and the blend of family, self and travel. The family travel focus can be seen by the blog sections - life, kitchen, photos and kids. You'll find some useful destination tips but more general life insights.
Most recent post: How I Spent 10 Years To Get Where I Started
Blog: Camels and Chocolates
Writer: Kristin Luna
One of the top travel writer blogs according to Elliott.org and other "top" lists due to the well written text. The writer is a professional journalist, has interviewed the stars and in addition is a travel addict. She covers a long list of travel destinations recording her adventures with the occasional travel destination tip thrown in. The blog boasts many photos of the travel writer in the various travel destinations.
Most recent post: Photo Friday: Columbus, Ohio
Blog: Johnny Vagabond
Writer: Wes
Another of the Huffington Post picks for best travel writer blogs, the charm of this blog is in the well written descriptions of the writer's adventures. Wes is traveling around the world on a tight budget and taking brilliant pictures as he goes. The writing is engaging, intelligent and entertaining as well as giving you plenty of info about the travel destinations.
Most recent post: A Love Letter from the Philippines
Blog: 48 Hour Adventure
Writer: Justin Morris
A very useful and highly practical blog where each post is dedicated to a 48 hour plan of what to see and do in various travel destinations. What makes this travel & leisure blog standout is its no-nonsense usable quality. You'll find a "48 hours in Dubai" post if you're interested in Dubai travel, listing sites, how to get around, orientation and plenty of large photos.
Most recent post: 48 Hours in Reykjavik
Blog: Global Grasshopper
Writer: A team of travel writers Gary and Becky
Unlike many of the blogs on this list it is not a chronicle of any one person's travels but rather a collection of inspirational travel stories and travel destination tips written by travel writers. For example you'll find "top 10" lists, cool hotels and beautiful places as well as the section for travel snobs!
Most recent post: 10 of the Best Travel Destinations
Blog: Travel Business Success
Writer: Tourism Tim Warren
Since 1994 Tourism Tim Warren works to inspire, guide & connect tourism pros' to realize their dreams. From Michigan to Mongolia, Baja to Bolivia, "Tourism Tim" Warren has helped 1000's of small start-up tour operators to international business development agencies increase sales, arrivals and profits via his book, online courses and webinars. An entrepreneur at heart, he enjoys helping current & future travel entrepreneurs succeed financially following their passion of a profession in tourism.
Most recent post: 5 Travel Website Sales Tips
Blog: Y Travel Blog
Writer: Caz & Craig Makepeace
Caz & Craig originally from Central Coast of Australia alongside their daughters have been travelling round the world. Y Travel Blog was started in April 2010 as a way to share personal travel tips and stories to help others live their travel dreams. There consistency, dedication and global travel knowledge makes their travel site one of the best.
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