Last Updated: January 17, 2022
The Best Travel Blogs in 2023 (To Inspire You)
Finding the best travel blogs online can be a challenge. I know, I have read a whole bunch of them!
That’s why this post is a roundup of some of the top travel blogs on the web. Blogs I read throughout the year for inspiration (and frustration that I am not traveling at the moment).
From solo travel, foodie travel to family travel, there is something in here for everyone! And you will certainly get some great information and inspirational travel quotes on these blogs!
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Solo Travel Blogs
Adventurous Kate
Topic: Travel Blog
Blog Owner: Kate McCulley
With over 67 countries under her belt, Kate is one adventurous female traveler! And she certainly has one of the top travel blogs on the web.
She originally left her job with the intention of traveling for 6 months, and 6 years later she can explore the world for a living! So, if this is your dream job, she might be someone to follow.
She is also a big advocate of solo female travelers and trying to dispel the myths that women can’t travel alone. Go Kate!
Nomadic Matt
Topic: Travel Blog
Blog Owner: Matthew Kepnes
If you search for almost anything related to travel online, you will trip over the Nomadic Matt blog. So, of course he has to be mentioned here, he has one of the best travel blogs around!
Matt has a very similar backstory to most travellers. Backpacking in Asia, not wanting to go back to work. A long life on the road since that faithful day back in July 2006.
Matt’s site is epic. And full of so many travel tips, resources, guides and tips that it will take you a year to get through it all.
It’s a must read for any upcoming trip you have planned!
A Backpacker’s Tale
Topic: Backpacking Travel
Blog Owner: Stephen Schreck
Another longer term traveler, Stephen has been on the go for over 3 years.
He first discovered his passion for travel while at college on a trip to Ireland, and decided to make it his life.
He loves traveling the world, so if that is your dream, check him out.
Oh, and one last thing, he is currently taking over (Dec 2016) a tour in New Zealand, so if you want to go on the road with him, now is your chance!
The Blonde Abroad
Topic: Solo Travel
Blog Owner: Kiersten
Ditching her job in corporate finance, Kiersten’s goal on her travel blog is: “to inspire you to live a life you love and settle for nothing less than extraordinary.”
She has certainly been to see the world, visiting over 50 countries, volunteering and is now consulting on the side.
If solo female travel is something your aspire to, then Kiersten is someone you should be following!
Wandering Earl
Topic: Independent Travel
Blog Owner: Derek (middle name Earl)
This is one of those travel blogs where the guy has been traveling forever – since December 1999 to be exact. That was when he landed in Thailand with the intention of staying for 3 months. Sound familiar?
With over 16 years travel experience, Derek has been through it all: learning Spanish in Mexico to working as a Tour Manager on board cruise ships, acting in a Bollywood television show, a three-day kidnapping in Bangladesh and teaching English in Asia. To name a few.
He also runs his own tour company, and with the experience he has, I am sure it will be a tour to remember!
So, if you want to learn and experience what a pro-traveler is all about, check out Derek’s blog for some great travel tips.
Alex in Wanderland
Topic: Independent Travel
Blog Owner: Alexandra Baackes
Traveling and working on the road since 2011, Alex has been around the globe and back.
Originally a New Yorker, she now makes a living while on the road and has been to more countries than I can count on my hands (and feet).
As you can tell from her blog, she has a talent for design (and photography) and seems to spend a lot of time in the water – scuba diving!
She is worth following, especially if you want to combine travel and photography, which is something most travel bloggers should do well.
Trip Hackr
Topic: Independent Travel
Blog Owner: Clint
I think has the record in this list, with over 100 countries visited!
Although, unlike most here he also works or was a student while doing it.
His obsession is travel hacking, so finding you the best way to travel (fly, accommodation etc) without paying full price. If that sounds like a good plan to you (does to me!) then put his blog on your to-read list right now!
So, if you want a different take on travel, start reading her blog today!
Be My Travel Muse
Topic: Independent Travel
Blog Owner: Kristin Addis
Kristin has a different take on travel to most – go where others don’t go and travel how others don’t travel.
She has been on the road since late 2012 and has immersed herself in local cultures and experiences like almost no one else.
Just to give you an example of how she rolls, in her own words she has:
hitchhiked solo across China, climbed some of the tallest mountains in the world, done some of the deepest SCUBA dives, did a 35-day safari in Africa, spent two months hiking in Patagonia, and even became a Buddhist nun for 10 days.
So, if you want a different take on travel, start reading her blog today!
Johnny Vagabond
Topic: Solo Travel
Blog Owner: Wes Nations
Wes is someone who loves to travel “low and slow” as he calls it. Using local transportation and taking the time to get to know the culture.
He is a low-budget traveler who is worth following as his budget has taught him how to get around, stay traveling and live an amazing lifestyle without a huge amount of cash.
A bit later to the travel life than most, Wes is not looking back now, and neither should you!
I Am Aileen
Topic: Solo Travel
Blog Owner: Aileen Adalid
Aileen is an adventurous Filipino lass who left home at the age of 21 and never looked back!
Currently freezing her butt off in New York, Aileen will help motivate travelers all around the world to pack their backs and just “get going”!
For your next travel inspiration go check out her site!
Brendan’s Adventures
Topic: Solo Travel & Photography
Blog Owner: Brendan van Son
Brendan is a traveler who combines great photography with what he does!
If you want to learn from one of the best, someone who teaches photography, travels and has been featured across the web (Guardian, BBC, National Geographic) this is a blog for you.
Highlights: 5 years, 6 continents, 80 countries and something off the beaten path: a solo scooter trip down the west coast of Africa!
Keep Calm And Travel
Topic: Solo Travel
Blog Owner: Clelia Mattana
Clelia is a Sardian-born lass who came to travel later in life than most but has made up for it in a big way.
Her big life adventures and escape from the run of the mill will inspire anyone.
Although there is a focus on Sardinia and Asia on her site, you will find lots of hidden gems if you keep digging!
Food Travel Blogs
Migrationology
Topic: Food Travel Blog
Blog Owner: Mark Wiens
Mark is a self-proclaimed travel-eater. He is all about seeing travel from the food side of things.
He is currently located in Thailand with his wife, and still blogging consistently. But, before he settled down, he not only lived all over the place as a kid, but also after finishing college.
If you are into travel and food (and discovering the culture of a place through it’s food) then this is the blog for you.
Legal Nomads
Topic: Food Travel Blog
Blog Owner: Jodi Ettenberg
Jodi is another traveler who combines her love of travel with food. For her, it started out of necessity – because she is a celiac. But she soon found herself picking her next destination because of the food.
She has also been a long-time traveler, and her blog has now become a great resource for all things travel, food, with a focus also on photography and great travel stories.
Certainly not your run-of-the-mill travel blog and definitely one to check out.
Will Fly For Food
Topic: Food Travel Blog
Blog Owners: JB & Renee
I think the name of their blog sums it all up, but in their own words, this is : “a travel blog for the gastronomically inclined”.
These travel bloggers are drive to travel, but food is the priority. So it that is what gets you out of bed in the morning, their blog will be bookmarked in a flash.
They also have a great resource on their about page – the National Dish Quest, a list of foods that you have to eat in each country, which are ticked off as they complete the task!
Family Travel Blogs
The Traveling Canucks
Topic: Family Travel
Blog Owners: Nicole and Cameron Wears
Traveling as a family, especially with new-borns, is a big challenge. And these two travel bloggers seem to have it all sorted!
Of course, with over 10 years of travel experience, and 65 countries behind them, I am sure that makes it a little easier.
Their aim is to share their travel stories and inspire others to travel.
Tips For Family Trips
Topic: Family Travel
Blog Owners: Allison and Katie
Another great resource for those wanting to take their kids on their travels, Tips for Family Trips will fill your to-do list in no time!
These travel bloggers understand the challenges families face on the road and have also “been there and done it”. Something not all advice-givers in the industry can say.
Go check out their blog and see what you think.
Travel With Bender
Topic: Family Travel
Blog Owners: Erin & Josh Bender
Two Aussies on the go with their kids since 2012, Erin and Josh run a great blog.
I like to use people’s own descriptions of their blogs when possible, and this is what these guys have to say about their blog’s purpose: “a unique and invaluable travel resource to parents, couples and singles alike”.
So, not 100% family focused, but traveling with their kids certainly has given them knowledge worth sharing!
More Blogs to Add?
Sure, there are thousands of them. And this is not a list of all of them, or all the best ones. It’s just a list of blogs that I think are worth checking out.
So, if you think I have left a gem off the list, don’t be shy, just let me know!
About the Author Roger Timbrook
Roger is a little obsessed with travel. He has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in 12 months. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing!
