From breathtaking photography and colorful storytelling to handy travel hacks and practical advice, travel blogs inspire you to wander and help you plan the best trips.
Planning a trip and looking for your new favorite travel blogger?
Read on for 15 of the best travel blogs, covering luxury, adventure, and sustainable travel, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
Top 15 travel blogs for adventure inspiration
1. Nomadic Matt
Nomadic Matt is a New York Times bestselling author and super-popular travel blogger whose website helps you plan trips on a budget and even build a career in the travel niche.
He offers regularly updated travel guides to a wide variety of destinations, as well as inspirational travel content and advice on saving for and planning trips.
There’s also his helpful ‘Life on the Road’ section, where you’ll find insider tips on things like hostel etiquette, staying in shape while traveling, and scams to avoid.
You can also buy Matt’s guidebooks, blogging course, and trip planning services on his website, as well as accommodation, flights, and insurance.
Travel niche: Budget travel.
Best for: Travelers in the process of planning long, off-the-beaten-path trips.
2. The Blonde Abroad
Love travel and fashion? Check out the solo female travel and lifestyle website The Blonde Abroad.
Written with women travelers in mind, author Kiki delivers a vast range of handy travel guides with tips on everything from currency, climate, and safety to getting around, where to stay, and what to do.
There’s also plenty of inspirational content for a variety of trip types.
Find out about the best luxury cruises and honeymoon destinations, top trips for solo travelers, where to go for the adventure of a lifetime, and more.
You’ll also find plenty of beauty and fashion advice for the road.
Kiki shares her thoughts on topics like the best hats and boots for traveling, must-have vacation beauty products, and top bikinis.
Travel niche: Solo female travel and travel-friendly fashion and beauty.
Best for: Women travelers who love solo trips and luxury.
3. The Points Guy
The Points Guy is an expert in capitalizing on credit card points and hotel rewards to travel well for ‘free’.
Promising to make you ‘the smartest traveler you know’, this website is packed full of tips and tricks for saving money on travel without compromising on quality.
Its up-to-the-minute news stories keep readers in the know about the latest and best travel deals on the market.
Meanwhile, easy-to-understand guides explain the ins and outs of hotel and airline points policies.
This blog may primarily be about saving money — but it’s far from dry.
Among the practical financial advice, you’ll find destination guides, travel stories, and behind-the-scenes content.
Travel niche: Saving money while traveling.
Best for: Financially conscious, savvy travelers.
4. Lonely Planet
When you’re looking for travel inspiration, sometimes you simply have to look to the OG experts.
And Lonely Planet has been guiding travelers for over 50 years.
Lonely Planet’s writers have been everywhere and done everything, so whatever destination you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.
Its travel blog is choc full of incredible, inspirational storytelling and travel advice and recommendations you can trust.
Discover the best thing to do in the hottest destinations right now, get off-the-beaten-path inspiration, and copy expert itineraries to some of the world’s most spectacular and interesting locations.
Travel niche: Travel inspiration.
Best for: Building your bucket list.
5. Oneika the Traveller
An Emmy-winning TV host and on-air travel expert, Oneika the Traveller has visited 120 countries and lived in seven.
On her blog, she talks about the ‘real’ side of travel, sharing her vast knowledge of the world, adventure travel experiences, and expert insights.
Discover Oneika’s tips and advice on traveling while Black, get inspired in her destinations section, and read her opinions on everything from vacation flings and selfies to politics.
Travel niche: Adventure travel, opinion, and advice.
Best for: Black travelers, women who travel, and those seeking inspiration and adventure.
6. HoneyTrek
HoneyTrek gives you the inside scoop on (probably) the world’s longest honeymoon.
In 2012, Mike and Anne set off on their honeymoon, and they’re yet to return — with 12 years of traveling, 80 countries, and two books under their belts.
Follow their ongoing adventure on their blog, where you’ll find off-the-beaten-track destinations, unique accommodations, big adventures, sustainable travel advice, and human stories.
There’s also plenty of camping and glamping content to get stuck into.
Travel niche: Long-term travel and camping.
Best for: Couples who love traveling and people planning long-term trips.
7. The Planet D
The Planet D blog focuses on making adventure accessible to everyone.
Since 2007, Dave and Deb have visited 130 countries, while delivering comprehensive city guides, travel tips, and inspirational stories to their readers.
They make planning travel super easy: You can search Planet D by destination or choose an experience such as a safari or road trip.
You’ll also find a whole host of sample itineraries on the website, which you can simply copy for a trip designed by the experts.
Keen to adopt the nomadic lifestyle and earn money while you travel? There’s plenty of advice on that front too, from starting your own blog to being a travel influencer.
Travel niche: Accessible adventures.
Best for: People planning their first adventure.
8. Goats On The Road
Always dreamed of buying a one-way ticket to paradise, with no idea when you’ll return?
Take a look at Goats On The Road.
Nick and Dariece share their expert advice on achieving financial freedom through paths such as housesitting, teaching English, blogging, proofreading, and freelancing.
There’s plenty of destination inspiration too, with guides to a wide range of locations as well as real-life traveler experiences.
Travel niche: Traveling while earning money.
Best for: Aspiring digital nomads.
9. TravelFreak
TravelFreak has grown from a personal travel blog to a team staffed by professional adventure guides, full-time digital nomads, and former product engineers.
It puts a strong focus on the best travel gear, recommending items from hiking clothes and travel shoes to backpacks and carry-on luggage.
There are also plenty of travel tips, with an emphasis on outdoor adventures.
Learn about trail etiquette and car camping among more general travel advice on booking, packing, and flying.
TravelFreak is also home to a destination-led blog.
Simply select your location, and you’ll find a whole host of useful content, ranging from what to do and what to eat and drink to the best hotels and hikes.
Travel niche: Outdoor adventure travel and travel gear.
Best for: People planning camping and hiking trips.
10. Wandering Earl
Wandering Earl has been traveling non-stop since 1999, and with 100 countries ticked off, he’s got plenty of advice to share for aspiring backpackers.
His blog provides a broad range of expert advice, including how to work and travel, the best travel gear to buy, travel costs you’ll encounter, and getting from A to B in a range of destinations.
There are plenty of inspirational stories on there too: Read Earl’s foodie stories about dining in destinations like Vienna and Singapore, learn about the interesting people he’s met along the way, and browse his travel tales.
You can also browse Earl’s blog by country — a super handy feature when you have a specific destination in mind.
The website is also home to lots of practical advice on following in Earl’s footsteps and living a life of travel.
Travel niche: Long-term travel, and earning while on the road.
Best for: Aspiring digital nomads
11. Nomadasaurus
Married couple Alesha and Jarryd have been traveling together since meeting in a Vancouver hostel bar in 2008.
They created Nomadasaurus back in 2013 to document their overland journey from Asia to Africa — and it’s continued to grow from there.
Now, the blog specializes in adventure travel, sustainable tourism, in-depth travel guides, off-the-beaten-path destinations, photography, and creating a lifestyle around travel.
There’s a huge amount of content to indulge in here, across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, Australasia, and the Polar Regions.
Simply choose a country to find out the best adventure activities to do, learn about different cultures, and deep dive into popular attractions — alongside gorgeous photos.
Travel niche: Backpacking and adventure travel.
Best for: Long-term backpackers looking for adventure.
12. Hand Luggage Only
If you like your travel content to have a personal feel, check out Hand Luggage Only.
On this top-quality blog, Yaya and Lloyd — who met at Cambridge University — share personal anecdotes and in-depth travel stories that will make you feel like you know them.
There’s plenty of content to get stuck into too — read the travel journal, visit the food section for some mouthwatering dining inspiration, or be transported across the globe by the stunning photo diary.
You can also search by destination for in-depth recommendations of what to do and where to eat, drink, and stay on an upcoming trip.
Travel niche: Travel anecdotes and recommendations.
Best for: Foodie travelers, and anyone in the process of planning a trip.
13. Alex In Wanderland
Traveler, photographer, and dive specialist Alex in Wanderland shares inspiration and advice around travel planning and activities.
This blog is packed with helpful content and funny moments and is super easy to navigate.
It’s especially useful if you’re interested in visiting Thailand or Bali, as Alex lived on the Thai island of Koh Tao for years, and now resides in Bali.
Choose your travel style — festival, wildlife, cruising, or feelgood — or the type of activities you enjoy to access heaps of useful content that will help you chase your dreams.
And there are plenty of amazing photos to inspire you too.
The content is also broken down by location, if you have one destination in particular you want to explore.
Alex also offers women’s retreats on her website, from diving and yoga to photography and sustainability, in locations like Thailand, Bali, and Jordan.
Travel niche: Solo female travel, diving, and photography.
Best for: Women looking for travel inspiration and adventure.
14. Along Dusty Roads
Along Dusty Roads is a visually stunning blog from creators Emily and Andrew, who focus on slow, sustainable, and mindful travel.
Here you’ll discover beautifully written content, including advice, recommendations, and travel stories, all broken down by destination.
There’s also a useful ‘how to travel better’ section, with tips on topics like using less plastic while on the road and avoiding ATM charges.
What’s more, the website only covers places the couple has visited — and all the photography is their own, meaning every article is based on first-hand experience.
Travel niche: Travel photography and slow, sustainable travel.
Best for: Experienced travelers looking to learn how to travel better.
15. Expert Vagabond
Expert Vagabond Matt is an adventure travel photographer and digital nomad who shares his wealth of expertise on his blog.
His destination-based travel blogs cover the best things to do in a broad range of locations across the world, as well as specific, location-based tips and advice.
Elsewhere, there’s a handy travel tips section dedicated to booking cheap flights and accommodation, as well as staying safe on the road.
This is another great blog for aspiring digital nomads.
Matt offers plenty of advice about how you can achieve the lifestyle, from becoming a freelance photographer to a virtual assistant.
He’s also got lots of helpful tips for digital nomads, like lists of the best virtual mailbox services and countries that offer digital nomad visas.
Travel niche: Digital nomad and photography.
Best for: Aspiring digital nomads.
Like travel blogs? You’ll love Whop's travel communities
If you’re seeking travel blogs because you’re looking for communities of like-minded travel enthusiasts to join, check out Whop.
Travel blogs are a great way to gain travel inspiration and find out about your dream destinations, but travel communities offer something extra.
In Whop’s travel communities, you can meet other wanderers, gain first-hand experience of other people's travels, and actually join in on the conversation.
You can engage with experts teaching you how to make the most of your time on the road, find invaluable resources that will help you plan, and access exclusive courses and ebooks.
Here are some of the best Whop travel communities to join:
Girl Boss Abroad — A community for digital nomads
WorldWide — A vibrant community for explorers
Travelcraft — Plan a luxury trip with top-tier agents
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Build a community with your own whop and fill it with content you know other wanderers will love, from memberships and courses to ebooks and more.
