The idea of being able to explore the world, discover new places and meet interesting people has a certain intrigue, excitement and comfort about it. Just the thought of being able to pack our bags and escape, makes most of us feel happy.
However, sometimes, life comes in the way and things don’t work out. Our travel plans get cancelled or we are forced to stay at home to help prevent a global pandemic. Speaking from personal experience, it is no joke for a globetrotter to stay at home without knowing when the next holiday will happen. It takes some adjustment and a lot of effort to keep yourself distracted from spiralling into sadness.
Well, my escape in these circumstances are travel blogs. Being a travel writer myself at Travel Wanderlust, it goes without saying that I love everything about travel blogs. I get to learn about new places and get insight into the unique experiences of fellow travellers. Travel blogs can also be a great source of inspiration for your next vacation.
So, when you are not able to get on the road because of whatsoever reasons, the world doesn’t have to be one dimensional and boring. You can embark upon a unique journey from your home with amazing travel blogs. However, with a sea of choices available on the world wide web, how do you know which travel blogs to read or follow?
Here is a list of some of the best travel blogs you should read:
South East Asia Backpacker
Since I live in Singapore, which is practically the gateway to Southeast Asia, I am always looking for good travel blogs that cover this region. And, after hours of googling, I have come to realise that South East Asia Backpacker is actually one of the best travel blogs that you can refer to when planning a trip anywhere in this region.
From travel guides to planning hacks and handpicked adventure activities to food– this travel blog covers everything for destinations across Southeast Asia. Started by couple Nikki and Dave, South East Asia Backpacker invites travel writers from across the region to contribute travel blogs making their content richer and unique. You can follow them on Instagram @seabackpacker.
Dan Flying Solo
Restaurant manager turned travel blogger, Daniel James is “obsessed with meeting new people and goats”– according to his bio. I love reading his travel blogs because he shares useful hacks that are practical and budget-friendly. Another reason why I love his blogs is that he has travelled across the world– eleven countries in Asia alone– so I always have a wide range of destination choices to read about. Daniel’s blogs are a haven for solo travellers because he mostly holidays alone.
Currently based out of Portugal, Daniel is not only a great travel writer but he is also an amazing travel photographer, which makes his travel blogs look beautiful. If you want to explore places with a unique, personal perspective of this fellow traveller and are looking for practical hacks and good recommendations, read Dan Flying Solo. You can follow him on Instagram @danflyingsolo.
Travel Inspiration 360
If you have a hard time looking for vegetarian options when travelling, this Singaporean’s travel blog might just be the inspiration you need. Keith Yuen– the man behind Travel Inspiration 360, considers travelling to be “the great true love” of his life.
From unique destinations to vegetarian inspirations– Keith is a travel writer who blogs with compassion for the world and that is one of the main reasons why I love reading about his travel experiences and stories. He has been a part of several campaigns that support positive change through travel like the European Commission’s #SheIsWe Campaign and Faces2Hearts Project to name a few. You can follow him on Instagram @travelinspiration36.
Wild Junket
Going by the tagline of “Singaporean by birth and global citizen by choice”, Nellie Huang is the travel blogger behind Wild Junket. She started travelling way back in 2003 and has been to more than 700 cities in 130 countries across all seven continents. Nellie’s inspiration to become a travel writer came in 2003 when she was in Miami for an exchange program. That is where she met her husband Alberto– they connected over their love for adventure travelling and never looked back!
Wild Junket is a travel blog that has a rich backstory of how it came into being and how it has evolved. Both Nellie and Alberto’s lives revolve around travel and that is what makes reading their travel blogs fun. You can follow them on instagram @wildjunket.
Cranky Flier
He started off as a USAir Sales intern in 1996, Brett Snyder has been obsessed with airlines forever. The man behind this unique travel blog —Cranky Flier, Brett is a fascinating travel writer who has been bitten by the airline bug since he was a 12 year-old kid and went to the airport with his grandma just to watch the planes land.
From the worst airlines of the world to interviews across aisles– Cranky Flier is a travel blog with unique stories and interesting facts. This travel blog is a perfect escape for aviation geeks and flight enthusiasts (Any ‘Up In The Air’ fans here?) If you want to break free from the usual destination guides and travel hacks, head over to this travel blog for a different kind of indulgence. You can follow him on Twitter @crankyconcierge
I love reading travel blogs as they inspire me to look at the world with different perspectives and give me great ideas for planning my holidays. I hope this list of fun travel blogs will not only help you find relevant information for your travels but will also help you discover interesting facts, new places and unique perspectives of some amazing travel writers.
