Good travel writers are a rare breed, and in order for us to survive out there on the road, we have to stick together! Furthermore, armchair travelers, laptop tourists, and travel enthusiast need a good place to find the blogs and travel websites that that love. And that’s why I made this list. If you want to be included (link exchange) – contact me!
So, dear readers, I present to you:
Justin’s Travel Blog Catalog
A List of Travel Blogs and Travel Related Websites
World Travel Buzz is an edgy and awesome online travel magazine, run by a team of travel bloggers from around the world. We are young, wild, free, and in-your-face, and we provide honest and engaging travel stories, tips, and advice from real backpackers and adventure travelers.
Trail of Ants was originally a blog about one man’s journey (by all accounts, he is actually a man named Ant, and not an ant) through Mongolia, China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. These days the site has evolved into a place for tips and advice for curious travelers (or travellers as those crazy Brits spell it), as well continuing to deliver some of the web’s best travel writing. Check out Ant’s Travels at Trail of Ants!
Solitary Wanderer – Tales and tips about solo travel in the Philippines and beyond. Find out more at www.SolitaryWanderer.com
Over Yonderlust is a couple of childhood sweethearts traveling the world the same way they’ve traveled through life: no regrets, no missed opportunities and no rock unturned. Follow them as they add stamps to their passports one country at a time. These two are rock star backpackers – definitely worth a click! www.OverYonderLust.com
Travel Guide Information – Looking for a holiday destination or searching for a luxury hotel for a exotic weekend breaks. Travel Guide Blog offers top traveling tips for holiday seasons around the world along with hotel reviews, travel insurance and flight information.
Londoniscool.com – Life in London according to the Wandering Scotsman.
Bed and Breakfast International
Romantic Getaways in Bed and Breakfasts all over Canada.
PauTravels Blog is the travel blog site of Paul Cayanes, a travel enthusiast from the Philippines, where he details his travel experiences in and around the Philippines, around Asia, the US, in Europe, and in any new destination that he will be embarking.
One Step 4 Ward – Johnny Ward graduated from university in 2006 and has been on the road ever since. In the last 4 years he has traveled, worked, studied, volunteered and backpacked through more than 50 countries around the world. His travel blog talks all about his lifestyle design, travel, country guides and tries to show people that you don’t have to BE rich to LIVE rich. onestep4ward.com
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TheWanderlustProject.com – Sheryll is a 20-something blogger going through a quarterlife crisis. Instead of letting it get her down, she’s decided to take her happiness into her own hands and travel to Thailand! Find out more at TheWanderlustProject.com.
Kyle the Vagabond – Kyle is a writer, surfer, traveler, and all-around interesting dude. He’s been around the world and back again – a humble and interesting guy and it’s well worth checking out his blog! www.kylethevagabond.com
WhereIsJenny.com – Jenny is a world traveler, and always on the go – so you never know where she is until you check out her blog — What is Jenny is another good question – beside being a traveler, she is a graphic designer, photographer, skateboarder, writer, entrepreneur, and motocross racer! be sure to check her out at WhereIsJenny.com!
Traveled Earth is Mike and Ashley Lenzen’s travel blog – they just decided to sell everything, quit thier jobs, and travel the world together, starting in July 2011! check back for updates on their progress at www.TraveledEarth.com!
Twenty-Something Travel– Why wait to see the world? An online travel resource for young people.
Suzy Guese -Suzy aims to showcase people and places from around the world not in the ordinary guidebook sense. She believes travel is not just about what to see and do but also the metaphysical aspects that go along with travel. Be warned, her travels are laced with a redheaded temperament. Her passion, anger, sarcasm and humor tend to follow her travels, especially on frequent trips to Italy. find out more at www.suzyguese.com
Wandering Trader – Marcello is a Day Trader turned world traveler that shares his tips on how to travel and live overseas on your own terms while saving money and having a blast! www.WanderingTrader.com
CrazySexyFunTraveler.com – in 2009, Alexandra realized her main passion in life is to TRAVEL! Since then, she has been exploring new places, adventures, cultures, local food, music, and just about everything else all round the worl – her blog title says it all – she is crazy, sexy, fun, and one hell of a traveler! Find out more at www.CrazySexyFunTraveler.com
Mike’s Road Trip is Where Travel Intersects Reality… experience the journey of a man who sells everything and hits the road for an adventure of a lifetime. See where Mike is now at his Road Diary Blog.
MaiTravelSite – Federico has visited over 80 countries and has travelled around the world 5 times! Be sure to check out his blog for info, tips, and stories from the road!
SkyChiTravels.blogspot.com SkyChi is the alter ego of Janice, a flight attendant, international traveler, and linguist. Through her blog, she shares her experiences as she works and travels in the air and around the world!
40 before 30 – One travel addict’s personal quest to explore 40 countries before turning 30. As Jayne approaches the end of her challenge find out where she heads to next and what you should not do if you happen to be there too! Follow her journey at www.40before30.com!
The Fearful Adventurer is Torre DeRoche’s blog about her adventures and travels around the world, but it’s also about all the quirky neurosis that make us human. She writes honestly about travel, fun, fear, and living life – a refrishing and funny blog – don’t miss it! www.fearfuladventurer.com
www.manonthelam.com – Raymond is a man, and he’s on the lam – well, not really, but here is what he had to say about his blog: “I am a ranting raconteur, travel enthusiast, responsibility-shirker, aspiring dandy, self-help devotee and deferential drifter. I run a travel blog with tips and tricks, deals and steals, and stories and more geared toward the budget and adventure traveler.” – and he’s a damn clever writer to boot! follow his journey at www.manonthelam.com.
Pause The Moment is an Around The World Travel Blog and Budget Travel Resource jam packed with Travel Tips, Reviews, Photography and Inspiration.
Cheap Flights – Travel and save with one of our cheap flights or opt for a vacation package. Flights.com has cheap tickets for domestic and international travel including hotels, car rentals, and cheap airline tickets to Europe and beyond.
GloboTreks – Norbert is an architect always looking for new experiences and inspiration to design his world through travel and to build an adventurous lifestyle. He explores and shares the process of becoming location independent and being a travel junkie through GloboTreks.
Your DMC in Sweden – Travel Gate Sweden is a DMC and Incoming Tour Operator for Sweden andScandinavia. As a wholesaler of exotic experiences, our service to
international travel agents, incentive houses and other travel industry mediators helps save time and optimise value for money.
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Where in the world is Walnuts? Join Walnuts, an ambitious, independent backpacker who will show you how to see the world on a budget. His video blogs are hilarious and informative, so tune in at Findwalnuts.blogspot.com
Tanama Tales – Ruth travels the world searching for experiences to share with outstanding people wanting to treasure the beauty of life one story at a time.
Places To Go The World To See – A young twenty-something’s personal travels with a bit of insight, advice, and laughter along the way.
Jack and Jill Travel – Follow Jack and Jill as they go explore the world, one misadventure at a time. www.jackandjilltravel.com
Travelsara.com – Meet TravelSara, a 40-something female solo traveler, writer and teacher. Follow her fun filled Round the World journey from Japan to Argentina and all points in between on Sara’s website and blog www.TravelSara.com.
Pommie Travels – Victoria Brewood is a Brit who packed her journalism degree in her suitcase and left rainy Manchester in search of the sun. She now lives a permanent life of travel and is fortunate enough to make a living whilst doing it.
Acceso Total 29: We are 2 Venezuelan girls who love to travel. Ana is a journalist and Yoss a video producer and we make videos about cities and activities around the world. Our videos show gorgeous senery, help you with tips and tell you facts or curiosities about each place we visit. From parties in Madrid, Spain to rafting in La Gran Sabana, Venezuela. Our videos are in Spanish, however we have some videos with English subtitles (more to come). www.accesototal29.blogspot.com
Wild Junket – Nellie Huang’s is a freelance travel writer with a love for the unknown and an eye for adventure. This modern-day nomad is originally from Singapore, but she has traipsed through continents to find home in Spain, where she lives for now. Follow her blog at www.wildjunket.com
Confessed Travelholic: Adventures and advice from a self confessed travelholic.
My Beautiful Adventures – Follow Andi’s beautiful adventures as she travels the world.
Uncornered Market – In December 2006, Dan and Audrey quit their jobs to follow their dreams. They sold everything and hit the road with just the backpacks on their backs. Four years and over 65 countries later, they are still going…and still married. find out more at www.UncorneredMarket.com
Hecktic Travels – No possessions. No plans. Just travel! Dalene and Peter Heck are a Canadian couple who have sold everything and been on the road since 2009. Follow their travels at www.HeckticTravels.com.
StruxTravel.com – Michael Figueiredo is a freelance travel writer based in Los Angeles, California. He’s visited thirty-six countries and territories on five continents and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon!
Velvet Escape – Keith is an ex-investment banker turned full-time travel blogger who’s been to more than 60 countries across 6 continents. He shares his travel experiences on his Velvet Escape travel blog with the aim of inspiring others to explore the world and experience its great diversity.
An Ache For The Distance is Stuart’s attempt to eternalise some of his favourite travel moments with words & photos. Check out his great blog at www.saharanscot.blogspot.com
Livin On The Road – A family of six living on the road fulltime as they travel Australia in a caravan with four kids under 10.
www.GoSeeWrite.com – Michael Hodson is an attorney who left his corporate life behind and has been traveling since December of 2008, circumnavigating the globe without ever getting on an airplane- And he hasn’t stopped yet! Follow his journey at www.GoSeeWrite.com
Woman Seeks World – Nicole is a budding online entrepreneur living in London and in 2012 hopes to become location independent. Her blog Woman Seeks World shares articles on extra income ideas, how to work from anywhere, and stories from her travels around the world.
Nomadic Samuel is a quirky vagabond, offering up daily travel photos, videos and more. Check him out at www.NomadicSamuel.com
Singles by the Bay Travel Club The best FREE Singles travel Club!
PhotoFly Travel Club Adventures for culture & Photography lovers!
The Compulsive Traveler (AKA Anya) is a PR girl by day and a world traveler at heart. She is a Russian-born, impassioned Bostonian who scuba dives, cooks, and can share her travel tales with you in three different languages! Check her blog out at TheCompulsiveTraveler.wordpress.com
Go PowerKicK! — Travel, Eat & PowerKicK!
Mike Welch is a California native, currently calling Southeast Asia home. He traded in a corporate America job and life for a life of adventure, teaching, traveling, volunteering and exploring. Mike loves to travel, eat and PowerKicK! Read his stories and see great photos at www.gopowerkick.com
OfRevolt.com — Jessica Kulick narrowly escaped the clutches of The Man to travel, write, and blog about the daily adventures of being without a home.
Traveling Triplets Identical triplet sisters who love to travel and love each other even more. These girls awesome, and you’ll definitely want to follow their journey at www.TravelingTriplets.com.
Hejorama travel magazine is a social media platform with inspiring content for curious and adventurous travelers. More than an activity, travel is to us a lifestyle of discovering new cultures and meeting new people.
whereRyou.com is a travel social networking site. Show off your trips, share travel advice, see who’s been where and where they’re headed. Travel just became a whole lot smarter.
Smiling Faces Travel Photos – A site featuring photos of smiling faces from around the world!
Vagabond Guide is Adam Mayfield’s travel site. He sold all his possessions and hit the road, and now he writes about travel and about his minimalist lifestyle.
eTramping.com Slowly, but surely around the World with Agness and Cez. Two adventurous people on the mission to visit the most amazing places on this planet.
Tefl Travel Blog combines satirical travel stories with Tefl resources.
Explore-Earth.co.uk is a travel blog dedicated to finding and writing about the wonders of the earth. It’s a blog written by travelers who share the same passion, to explore the Earth!
Explore-Earth.co.uk is a travel blog dedicated to finding and writing about the wonders of the earth. It’s a blog written by travelers who share the same passion, to explore the Earth!
Around the world in 80 Girls Neil Skywalker backpacked around the world for almost continuous 3 years to over 40 countries trying to pick up as many girls of different nationalities as possible. He went from a regular shy guy to a womanizing heartbreaker.
True Travellers Society was developed to connect people to free or low fee volunteer and meaningful travel opportunities around the world.
That Backpacker – Born in Canada and raised in Argentina, Audrey is a backpacker on a quest to explore the world.
Backpacking Travel Blog – A travel blog by Samuel & Audrey, self proclaimed cheapskate extraordinaires on a quest to experience the world and bring you funny videos while doing so.
AroundTheWorldIn80Jobs.com – Turner travels around the world doing different adventure travel jobs in his pursuit of gainful employment abroad
Active Planet Travels is a backpacking travel blog that uses spiritual intuition & cultural experiences to discover both popular destinations as well as off the beaten path adventures all around the world
Europe Traveller: A guide to travelling in Europe and the rest of the world.
Almost Fearless Backpackers is a website that features information for all your Backpacking 101 needs from working abroad to transportation and hostels.
OurOyster – Budget travel and adventure tips for backpackers and family travellers.
E Travel Blog: Find out the latest travel news, travellers’ reviews, our tips for hidden places and trip ideas around the globe.
The Travelers Blog – Travel and Recreation Ideas for Nature Lovers.
Budget Travel Tips – A blog for the budget traveler with tips for saving money and budget destination.
Travel City Breaks – Travel tips and inspiration for anyone who wants to see the world one city at a time.
Traveling and Digging Art – Travel writer and photographer sharing her love for art.
Inspiring to Travel – A traveler sharing tips and inspiring others to travel.
Travelwkly – Travelwkly.com is blog covering traveling destination around the world.
Travelvana.com – Top Travel Destination around the world.
My Travel Affairs – Marysia dedicates her time and energy to unconventionally exploring the world in search of amazing people, unique places and immersing stories. Wait till you hear her stories!
TwoBadTourists.com – Follow the adventures of Two Bad Tourists while they travel the world. They may not always get the tourism part down, but often the best aspects of traveling are not what we expect.
Travel Blog USA: Find out things to do in USA; book tours, hotels, flights, hostels and cars at our travel blog TripStates.com.
Cheapo Travel Deals is a great place to find some travel info and great travel deals online.
The Wrong Way Home – After heartache, Izy decided to head off on a one-way flight to Thailand and she’s never looked back. She’s met countless people, seen incredible sites, been stabbed, and taken photos along the way.
Expert Vagabond – Matthew Karsten is the Expert Vagabond, and he shares adventure travel stories & photos from around the world!
Truenomads.com – Justin from True Nomads left home to travel the world solo forever. Now he’s in constant search for true, rebellious freedom.
Trivago – This site is one of the best out there for comparing and booking budget hotels (and hotels for any budget, really). Check it out when you’re looking for accommodation on your next trip!
