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1. Building a Successful Travel Blog
This is a record of artistic journey blogs that I read and observe. They are written by
independent travel writers, the listing embody people who I take into account as
heavy-weights in journey blogging. These bloggers are related to massive travel
sites/blogs however their focus is on dwelling a novel life (attending to see the world
around them) and be an insightful writers. All of them are fun and inspirational to
learn.
Blog: Every thing-Everywhere
Author: Gary Arndt
Gary has been on the highway since 2007 as a professional traveller. On the blog you
will find interviews with leading figures within the business like Laura Bly from
BlyOnTheFly.com. The posts are factual but private as they embrace Gary's insights
and causes for visiting each of the destinations. Every part-In every single place is the
highest travel blogger on Twitter in keeping with its Klout score.
Most up-to-date post: This Week In Travel - Episode 152
Weblog: Nomadic Matt
Author: Matt Kepness
Matt gives sensible and tactical recommendation about the best way to travel better,
cheaper and longer. The blog offers down-to-earth particulars about the best methods
to explore the world. The weblog is extra of a group of useful suggestions rather than
a chronicle of Matt's adventures though there's a journey information part with data
gathered from Matt's travels since 2004. The location consists of videos and a listing
of assets.
Most recent put up: How To Journey Anyplace For Free
Weblog: Go-See-Write
Author: Michael Hodson
Travelling since 2008 he circumvented the globe with out getting on a airplane. The
weblog consists of Michael's adventures and experiences as he goes by means of
every of the journey destinations. Dubai travel is included in the lengthy list of

2. destinations you can read about and there is a part of travel destination tips. The blog
is a private journey of a solo adventurer exploring the world.
Most recent submit: Visiting One of many World's Highest Lakes
Blog: Fox Nomad
Author: Anil Polat
Chosen by the Huffington Put up as one of many top journey writers to look at Anil is
a full time traveller however a gadget geek as properly, so the main target of the blog
is often on the technical side of travel. He typically visits nations that are off-the-
crushed-track and gives practical advice about how you can cope in places like
Yemen and Iraq. On the weblog you will discover destination tips, tech posts, assets
and insights into green journey and tradition.
Most recent publish: The Landmarks To Look Out For When Flying Into Istanbul
Weblog: Authorized Nomads
Writer: Jodi - A former Lawyer from Montreal
She has been travelling and consuming her method around the globe since 2008 and
the weblog focuses on food, culture and her adventures. One of the plus factors about
this journey writer's weblog is that it's ad-free (apart from Amazon links) which
makes it a very clear-reduce weblog to take a look at. This can be a good weblog to
watch in case you're into meals associated journey, the blog is on the MSN record of
top travel blogs.
Most up-to-date publish: Thrillable Hours: Doug Barber, Co-Founder of Minaa
Blog: Almost Fearless
Author: Christine Gilbert
One of the prime rating journey & leisure blogs written by a mother touring along
with her family since 2008, this weblog has stunning photography and the blend of
household, self and travel. The family travel focus can be seen by the weblog sections
- life, kitchen, pictures and children. You will find some helpful destination
suggestions but extra general life insights.
Most recent submit: How I Spent 10 Years To Get Where I Began

3. Weblog: Camels and Sweets
Writer: Kristin Luna
One of the prime journey writer blogs in response to Elliott.org and other "high" lists
as a result of effectively written text. The writer is knowledgeable journalist, has
interviewed the celebs and as well as is a journey addict. She covers a protracted
record of travel destinations recording her adventures with the occasional journey
destination tip thrown in. The weblog boasts many images of the travel author within
the varied journey destinations.
Most recent post: Photograph Friday: Columbus, Ohio
Weblog: Johnny Vagabond
Writer: Wes
Another of the Huffington Put up picks for finest travel writer blogs, the appeal of this
blog is in the effectively written descriptions of the writer's adventures. Wes is touring
all over the world on a tight finances and taking good pictures as he goes. The writing
is partaking, clever and entertaining in addition to supplying you with loads of
information about the journey destinations.
Most recent submit: A Love Letter from the Philippines
Weblog: 48 Hour Journey
Writer: Justin Morris
A very useful and highly practical blog the place each submit is dedicated to a 48 hour
plan of what to see and do in varied journey destinations. What makes this journey &
leisure blog standout is its no-nonsense usable high quality. You'll discover a "forty
eight hours in Dubai" post if you happen to're curious about Dubai journey, itemizing
sites, methods to get round, orientation and plenty of massive photos.
Most up-to-date submit: forty eight Hours in Reykjavik
Weblog: International Travel blogger advice Grasshopper
Writer: A crew of journey writers Gary and Becky
In contrast to most of the blogs on this list it's not a chronicle of anybody person's
travels however reasonably a set of inspirational journey stories and journey vacation

4. spot suggestions written by journey writers. For instance you will discover "prime 10"
lists, cool resorts and beautiful places in addition to the section for journey snobs!
Most recent put up: 10 of the Greatest Travel Locations
Weblog: Travel Enterprise Success
Writer: Tourism Tim Warren
Since 1994 Tourism Tim Warren works to inspire, information & join tourism
professionals' to appreciate their dreams. From Michigan to Mongolia, Baja to
Bolivia, "Tourism Tim" Warren has helped a thousand's of small begin-up tour
operators to worldwide business development agencies improve sales, arrivals and
earnings by way of his book, online programs and webinars. An entrepreneur at heart,
he enjoys helping current & future journey entrepreneurs succeed financially
following their passion of a profession in tourism.
Most recent post: 5 Journey Web site Gross sales Tips
Weblog: Y Journey Blog
Author: Caz & Craig Makepeace
Caz & Craig initially from Central Coast of Australia alongside their daughters have
been travelling around the world. Y Journey Weblog was began in April 2010 as a
option to share private travel suggestions and tales to help others live their journey
desires. There consistency, dedication and international travel information makes their
journey website among the best.
Aspiring Journey Writers and Bloggers often ask us "what exactly is a 'media trip' (or
a 'press trip')?" These two terms are used interchangeably, though you'll see and listen
to Media Journey used extra frequently lately.
Put simply it is a journey sponsored by a destination (sometimes a resort , other times
a Tourist Board or Chamber of Commerce) that's provided to individuals who work
within the media (journalists, writers, reporters, bloggers, etc). Typically these are all-
expenses-paid journeys, however occasionally only the hotel & meals are covered and
also you provide (part or all of) your individual airfare (typically a resort might cowl
your expenses from, say Miami to Jamaica, so you just must get yourself to Miami).
Usually a PR Agency handles all the small print and coordinates the invites and
writers or bloggers.

5. Media Journeys are generally supplied privately to established journey writers, but
most frequently are open to anybody who wants to use IF you meet sure necessities
(corresponding to a documented writing assignment from a publication with a
circulation above a specified quantity, or a documented minimum level of web site
visitors on a high-rating travel weblog). On uncommon events a Media Journey may
be obtainable to beginning travel writers or journey bloggers by a web-savvy
marketing one who understands that there are some very SEO-savvy travel bloggers
writing at the moment which might be more and more influencing travelers by
benefiting from sturdy social media networking skills.
To assist starting travel writers we have compiled an inventory of "High 10 Do's and
Don'ts" in order that if you are invited on a Media Journey, you will come across like
a seasoned professional (and perhaps get invited on extra of them).
First the DO's:
1. DO your homework before you go - search for the vacation spot online and read all
the things you'll find - begin at the official web site and print out information which
you could consult with as you're writing. Create an inventory of questions earlier than
you go and take it with you - add to your checklist as you might be experiencing the
destination and also you think of new questions;
2. DO be sure you check out TripAdvisor, Yahoo Journey, iGOuGO.com, and other
journey evaluate websites - read the evaluations, specializing in any which are inside
the past yr or less, holding in thoughts that one place can not please everyone, so
you're certain to see some bad evaluations mixed in with the great ones. Ignore them
if they're over 6 months old - many resorts learn them too and do a great job of
reacting by making improvements. Merely take observe and see when you spot
enhancements when you're there and be sure to point out it in your
overview.......which leads into....;
3. DO write up a Review for TripAdvisor.com and post it along with some photos.
Not a member but? Higher join. It's the primary spot on the internet that smart
travelers examine earlier than they go someplace, so it's both a great way to extend
your audience and another outlet for your writing. Be a part of their forum and submit
there as effectively. Be sure you follow all of their pointers;
four. DO take each a good quality digital camera and a small video digital camera (the
Flip HD or Mino is right) - more importantly USE them each frequently - you'll be
able to by no means have too many digital photos or movies to work with once you
get home;

6. 5. DO take a Twitter-succesful mobile phone and Tweet often about your journey
DURING your journey (do not have a Twitter account yet? Better get one.). If you
happen to can, post often throughout your journey to your Fb and MySpace accounts
as effectively. The idea is to build curiosity for the articles you may write and put up;
6. DO benefit from any time you get to spend with the individuals who work at, and
for, the resort or vacation spot so to ask your questions and get some official
solutions.
7. DO benefit from any activities supplied to you - even these you might be reticent to
take part in because of your private likes/dislikes or phobias. In spite of everything,
your obligation is to your readers - you are there to "report" on all the things so do a
very good job of it;
eight. DO pattern as a lot of the meals as you may (after you take a photo of it). Be
aware that I mentioned "sample" - you do not need indigestion however you do want
to be able to give an intensive evaluate of the food accessible to anyone who goes
there - and meaning at local eateries in addition to these at the resort you might be
staying at. Be sure you are attempting the 'local delicacies', not simply the standard
fare that you simply'd find wherever;
9. DO attempt to find a local contact who is de facto 'plugged in' to the native scene -
whether or not that is a Advertising and marketing/PR/Activities director on the
destination, a chamber of commerce worker or member, or somebody from the
vacationer board. Ask them to keep you abreast of local happenings and events that
you just may need to return for, or perhaps they can submit visitor articles about them
if you can't.
If your readers discover your journey article on a specific vacation spot fascinating, it
is a good wager that they'd be inquisitive about learning more;
10. DO submit any articles, weblog posts, or critiques that you simply write to article
advertising sites corresponding to