travel blogs

A great way to travel vicariously through the eyes of another is to read travel blogs.    Travel blogs are blogs written exclusively about travel.  Reading a travel blog is much like reading the personal diary of a person experiencing a new location for the first time, or revisiting an old favorite and experiencing the memories and familiarities of the place. 

You can visit a place through the eyes of a photojournalist and see unsurpassed beauty and insight to another culture.  Or through the eyes of a parent planning a stress-free family vacation.  Or through the eyes of a woman traveling solo and the challenges and opportunities that presents.

Many great professional travel writers and guidebook authors keep travel blogs as a way to stay connected to their readers and to offer up-to-the-minute travel advice. 

You can read travel blogs to escape to a faraway place, or to get travel tips on actually going there yourself.  Most travel blogs focus on a specific type of travel such as ecotourism or adventure travel.  Find one that matches your travel style and get lost in another world.

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “travel blogs”

• The lure of living history … and John Brown’s body

  
  Sheryl Gwyther - author — Authority: 118
  When you were a kid did you sing that song, John Brown’s body lies a-moulder’n in the grave ? I remember wondering why people sang about a mouldy old corpse? Along the way somewhere as I became interested in history and other things, I got the message – this was an anti-slavery call to arms, a song about the ...
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• Thoughts on Cambodia

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  Cambodia was a real surprise to us. Through all it’s historical turmoil it’s a very misunderstood country. It’s capital is a thriving centre for business and tourism. It’s rural surroundings are almost medieval if it wasn’t for the TV in the wooden shacks that have the luxury of electricity.It’s the ...
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• Angkor Wat, Cambodia

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  The temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia is widely considered one of the wonders of the world. Few realise just how many temples and palaces were build in this region. The iconic towers of Angkor Wat adorn most postcards and historical books but there’s a lot more to see here.Rather cheekily you can only purchase [...]
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• Siem Reap, Cambodia

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  The iconic and ancient temples of Angkor Wat and surrounding area are surely on every travelers list of ‘must see’ places. It’s always been near the top of our list so we were very much looking forward to this part of our journey through South East Asia.Siem Reap is the ever expanding resort town just [...]
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• Battambang, Cambodia

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  We were pleasantly surprised by Phnom Penh, it’s vibrant and rich mix of culture and western comfort was refreshing. Nothing could prepare us for how surprised we’d be by Battambang.5 hours north of Phnom Penh, we hopped on a bus full of locals and set off. Stopping along the way at random shacks to [...]
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• Where Did We Go? Visit Us on the Kayak Traveler

  
  TravelPost Blog — Authority: 118
  You may have noticed that things have been quiet around here lately. We’ve been working to create an entirely new destination for travel news, tips and advice. It’s called the Kayak Traveler , and we hope you’ll check it out, add us to your RSS reader and visit whenever you’d like to find new, helpful ...
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• Photo of the Day Contest

  
  The Girl from the Ghetto — Authority: 120
  I love doing short photo posts, especially since I am in need of a time saver today!  I am a busy step-mom who has to grocery shop, finish reading a book, make dinner, make lunches, help with homework, then help make a million chocolate tortilla’s for my daughter’s Day of the Dead  celebration in ...
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• Travel Therapy & T+L!

  
  TRAVEL THERAPY — Authority: 108
  Travel Therapy & Travel+Leisure!
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• Seven More Travel Bloggers You Should Follow On Twitter

  
  Taking off Travel blog — Authority: 113
  Twitter Back in April I told you about six travel bloggers you should follow on Twitter . Since then, I’ve interacted with a few more travel bloggers, so I’d like to expand the list. Here are seven more travel bloggers you should follow on Twitter: GoPlanit @goplanit is linked to the social travel ...
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• Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  After a morning being ferried form boat to boat to packed bus we finally arrived in the centre of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. It’s decidedly western capitalist feel is pretty much everywhere. It has a very open, wealthy and marketing savvy approach to business. You can really see that all of Cambodia’s ...
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• Gives new meaning to "wanderLUST"

  
  Perks of Being a JAP — Authority: 112
  A certain blogger whom I adore has a Life List . Now many of us have Life Lists, as I do (soon to be published), but there is something on her list that has had me running through my mental archives to see where Im at. 23. Have sex in all 50 states I sat on the train last night, counting to myself. Then I ...
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• Thoughts on Vietnam

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  Vietnam surprised us in many ways. From it’s medieval operation in the North to it’s heavily western influenced but clearly communist South.A tourist in Vietnam, as in most countries, views almost everything they see from within the ‘tourist bubble’. The Vienamese communist government have gone to great ...
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• Blogging Daily!

  
  TRAVEL THERAPY — Authority: 108
  Blogging Daily! Are you cheating on your blog? I was...
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• Mekong Delta, Vietnam

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  Spending a few days on boats and islands in the Mekong Delta was definitely a highlight both Debs and myself were looking forward to. We booked a great package that would not only give us a home stay on one of the many islands of the Mekong but also take us in to Cambodia by [...]
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• Road to Pai: Pong Dueat geyser

  
  Thailand Blogs — Authority: 423
  There are dozens of hot springs around Chiang Mai, some are well-known and extensively developed like Sankamphaeng, others are only just more than small pools of water in the forest. Pong Dueat is on route 1095, one of the attractions we visited when we went to Pai with my friend in September: we were both ...
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• Road to Pai: Pong Dueat geyser

  
  Thailand Voice — Authority: 155
  There are dozens of hot springs around Chiang Mai, some are well-known and extensively developed like Sankamphaeng, others are only just more than small pools of water in the forest. Pong Dueat is on route 1095, one of the attractions … Written by: Betti Read more: Road to Pai: Pong Dueat geyser at ...
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• Hoi An, Vietnam

  
  Matt and Debz — Authority: 119
  One of the great joys of traveling and meeting fellow travelers is getting recommendations on places to go and good hostel and hotels to stay in. Our new friends Luke and Anneka sent us a facebook message letting us know about the “Vinh Huy” which was cheap, comfortable and had an indoor swimming pool!After [...]
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• Amusement Parks

  
  Cool Mom - Fun Videos and a Blog for Moms - Motherhood, Kids, Babies and Parenting on Coolmom.com — Authority: 125
  Dont know who else has the nerve to say it… I will. Can YOU answer this question? Share
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• Big Wheels - London, Singapore, Melbourne

  
  Tony Wheeler — Authority: 108
  This morning I finally got around to riding the London Eye, London’s iconic giant ferris wheel, just downriver from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. With a diameter of 135metres it’s big, but not the biggest of the world’s giant ferris wheels. The London Eye opened in 2000 and for the next six years was the ...
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• Wedding Photos at Airport

  
  ICIS Chemicals Confidential — Authority: 127
  Anyone with Asian connections will know all about the cult of pre-wedding photos in exotic and luxurious locations, but one couple has chosen to make theirs unique by having them taken at AirAsias low-cost terminal in Kuala Lumpur.      The Blog is full of admiration at this scoop by fellow blogger ...
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