…do, Janice: Q1: Janice, you’ve had several speaking engagements about solo travel and travel blogging over the past year. How did you get into public speaking? Did you intentionally seek it out? Or did it just fall in your lap? Is it something you especially enjoy doing? A year ago I had never spoken in public – at least not for more than a few minutes. Then, I was invited to speak at The Travel Bloggers Show in Orlando. I couldn’t believe how eas…
…the beach for very long. Heather on Tour du Mont Blanc Q8. Nowadays, many travel bloggers are out traveling the world nomadically and long-term. Do you think you’d like to live and travel like that? Or do you prefer having a home base and taking shorter trips? In either case, why the preference? Although I’d like to take longer trips than I do now, I can’t see myself being a permanent nomad. I think a trip of up to 2 months would be fine for me b…
…gs Top 100 Solo Men Travel Blogs Top 50 Couples Travel Blogs Top 50 Family Travel Blogs Top 20 Group Travel Blogs ————————————- I hope these lists will provide the following benefits: * Include many more travel blogs (320 in total on the 5 lists) * Thus giving even more travel blogs much-needed exposure * Give recognition to all the great travel bloggers who’ve been working their butts off to succeed * Serve as go-to lists for PR, SEO and Travel I…
…ng point’ for your writings in the travel blog world ? (like maybe, Korean travel, Asian travel, connecting with people) Or do you consider yourself an all-around travel blogger? – Yes and no. Not many Koreans do travel blogs, or at least not in English, so that could be my niche. Many followers said ‘Wow, I didn’t know there was a backpacker and a travel blogger in Korea!” I’m proud to say that many friends have said I’m ‘the first Korean they’ve…
…om boils down to 3 main factors, which reflect the many different types of travelers, travel styles and destinations: • Type of accommodation: luxury, mid-range or budget • Trip specifics: where, when, how long, with whom and purpose of travel • Peoples’ basic character: primarily security-driven or primarily freedom-driven Taking all these factors into consideration, here are my lists of when it’s better to book accommodation ahead of time and wh…
…I’d be willing to wager that that’s the most frequent question most other travel bloggers and world travelers hear, too. In fact, I’d be willing to guess that’s one of your major questions too. Right? How to afford travel seems to be the most puzzling aspect of long-term travel for many wanna-be globe-trotters. Perhaps it’s the main factor holding most people back from following their dreams of traveling the world. teaching scuba diving in Thaila…
…l want? Today Nellie gives us insights into Singaporean’s take on backpack travel, how she became a travel addict and journalist, and her personal travel highlights. Without further ado, heeeerrre’s Nellie: Q1: Nellie, you’re the only Singaporean nomadic traveler I know. Are there many others? Or are you the one unique Singaporean world nomad? Among Singaporeans, would your lifestyle be considered desirable and enviable, as it is often seen among…
…ung son. In this intriguing interview, we find out the differences between travel blogs and travel magazines, peak into Muslim family life, and hear about Vago’s favorites places… Q1. Your travel site, Vagobond, is an online magazine rather than a travel blog. Could you please distinguish for us what’s the difference? Vagobond started out as a travel blog. To be honest, I was never very happy having the word blah (as in blah-guh) describing my wor…
…ay I told this particular story… not to mention the final outcome. 8. Best travel story or travel perspective: Detour to Ubud, Bali I think this is one of my best-written stories of 2012 as well as offering perspectives on the potential rewards of flexible travel plans. temple guardians at Kintamani – Bali 9. Best travel adventure: Sea Jacuzzi at Langkawi Island, Malaysia To be honest, although the sea jacuzzi was certainly fun, it wasn’t actually…
…hind-the-scenes look at Survivor TV show when I worked on crew, and random travel misadventures. Travel Tips– Need help, advice, suggestions on travel? Here you’ll find my very popular ongoing series, ‘10 Free Things to do in…‘ for destinations all over the world. My other popular series How to Afford Long-Term World Travel explains how I and many other world travelers earn an income to keep traveling. Besides that, find tips on accommodation, fli…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
