My Current List of Favorite Travel Blogs

I’m not going to lie: I think I have a pretty good travel blog. (You probably do too if you’re here.) I work hard to provide excellent practical travel advice to help you travel better, but I’m not the only great travel blogger out there. In fact — and I know this might be shocking — there’s a lot about travel that I’m not an expert on. Family travel? No idea. Travel as a woman? Clueless. Information on hotels? Only a little. Photography? I can manage to turn my camera on if that counts. Food expert? Only at eating it.

I’ve realized that it’s been a while since I last talked about the best travel blogs out there — the ones I read — so I wanted to take a moment and highlight some of my favorite travel blogs that can also help you travel better, cheaper, and smarter. There are so many helpful blogs out there, I feel like I’m long overdue to point you to some of them:

Raimee Travel

Raimee is one of the best new creators out there. She used to run the social media for this site but has since gone on to do her own thing, teaching people how to travel smarter via incredible videos on Instagram and TikTok. Her website features lots of incredible itineraries, guides, and advice for young travelers.

27 Travels

Gabi and Shanna are a lesbian couple based in NYC and provide a lot of information catering to vegans and LGBTQ travelers. They, of course, have guides and resources for everyone, but those two subjects are their specialities. They got off the beaten path a lot and share a lot of good insights on travel.

Budget Traveller

One of the OG travel bloggers, Kash produces a lot of content that helps backpackers travel the world better, more sustainably, and get off the beaten path more. He’s probably the only person I know who has stayed in more hostels than I have! He’s an incredible writer and is well informed about travel trends and what people want. And, like his name suggests, it’s all about budget travel.

Ottsworld

Another OG travel blogger, Sherry Ott provides a lot of incredible information for adventurous women forty and above. While any blog listed here can help travelers of any age, Sherry has a perspective that non-Gen Z and millennials will find really helpful. She’s been to over 72 countries and does a lot of hiking and nature-based activities. She even does travel planning and turns small group tours. She’s the real deal.

Oneika the Traveller

Onieka is one of my favorite blogs as she talks about the “real” side of travel and is not afraid to get political, talk about racial prejudice when she travels and discusses life as a black female traveler. She’s an Emmy award-winning host that has been to over 100 countries and her tips and tricks are super practical. She also provides a lot of advice on family travel as she now travels with her husband and daughter.

Prince of Travel

If you’re looking for amazing airline breakdowns and detailed explanations on how to use your points and miles, Ricky is the guy. He has detailed breakdowns of airline loyalty programs and flight experiences. His in-cabin videos are amazing. And, if you’re Canadian, he’s especially someone you should follow as he is the best resource for points and miles in Canada. He also has a travel concierge program that can help you use your points.

The Blonde Abroad

Kiersten’s site focuses on the intersection of family and travel. I think her blog is one of the best for female travelers. She’s been blogging for over a decade and her website features hundreds of pages of helpful tips for solo female travelers looking to do bougie on a budget. She’s regularly featured in media for her advice. She also runs one of the biggest independent tour companies for women travelers out there.

 

Never Ending Footsteps

Lauren is the most accident-prone traveler I know. Anything that can go wrong usually does go wrong when she travels. She’s one of the unluckiest travelers I know. But all that misadventure leads to some amazing travel stories and her blog is filled with funny tales that will keep you captivated for hours. Additionally, she provides some wonderful practical tips on travel and detailed expense breakdowns on how much she spends in each place.

Be My Travel Muse

Kristin is an adventurous solo female traveler and my resident expert on all things solo female travel. She isn’t afraid to get off the beaten path and explore less-visited destinations, sharing her tips and tricks along the way. She takes incredible photos. In recent years, she’s talked a lot about traveling with her kids and has started a travel planning service to help others plan their trips.

HoneyTrek

Mike and Anne quit their jobs in 2012 to go on an extended honeymoon. Eight years later and they are still on the road. They’ve road-tripped around the US in their camper van, stayed at some of the most incredible glamping sites in the world, and wrote the book on ultimate couples travel experiences. They’re an adventurous couple with a focus on the outdoors and sustainability and they share tons of tips on living in an RV, couples travel, and long-term travel as well.

Chubby Diaries

Chubby Diaries is run by Jeff Jenkins and focuses on plus-size travel. His blog tackles body shaming head-on and provides travelers of all shapes and sizes with resources and inspiration. His optimism and positivity are infectious and he never shies away from telling it like it is. Jeff is going above and beyond to shake things up and make the travel space more inclusive. He’s an awesome guy who creates incredible content.

Alex in Wanderland

I met Alex years ago in New York City and we’ve been friends ever since! The author of the article on diving in Koh Tao, Alex is a photographer and dive specialist. Her blog features great photos, dive tips, travel stories, and a biting and self-deprecating humor. Plus, I helped pick out her blog name, so it’s hard not to love it. She even runs her own retreats and dive tours around the world!

One Mile at a Time

This is another one of the best points and miles websites in the world, breaking down airline news, points deals, program updates, and airline reviews. If you want really straight forward stories on points and miles, this is the website for you. The founder, Ben, also started the company point.me, which is one of the best for finding award seat availability.

Hey Ciara

Ciara is a full-time solo female traveler who shares honest, insightful travel reflections and advice. She’s been featured in major travel publications and has built up a solid following of readers who appreciate her genuine style and her honesty about traveling as a solo black female traveler. She’s an incredible writer and creates a lot of practical and helpful content.

***So there you have it! My current list of favorite travel blogs on the web (besides mine) that I read. This is an ever-changing list so I’ll be updating as time goes on! After all, new travel blogs start every day. Go read these ones, laugh, learn, and be inspired!

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