Far from a Lonely Planet: Travelblogging
The planet is getting smaller due to aeroplanes and the internet – and so this is mirrored in the burgeoning number of blogs penned by individual travellers around the globe writing from wherever they are at the time.
From tales regarding novice monks in Thailand to the gadgets of Tokyo, there doesn’t seem to be a topic that isn’t published by these intrepid travellers.
These types of blogs – travelblogs – are read by like-minded backpacker-types and individuals who have been to the nation they are reporting from. Not only that, but travelblogs give an insight for the individuals considering journeying in the near future, so they serve a purpose as giving them a snapshot of what they can anticipate if they do choose to travel.
Now it’s normal to chance upon such blogs, and so it’s sometimes not adequate to only provide your views on the nation you’re currently in. Lately there’s a need for blogs that pinpoint niches in the country they live in. For instance, a blog regarding photos of Bangkok street scenes, or maybe a travelblog that details the wedding ceremonies in Laos.
The majority compose such travelblogs as a hobby, and maybe to attract a readership, but there are others who earn cash from writing online. Be it money via advertising on their website, or for freelancing for other sites and being paid to do it as they are travelling. If you’re residing in a nation that has a low cost of living, this can be sufficient to maintain all your expenses – though you do have to have a some savings and not have your website be your only method to supporting yourself.
Overall, it’s a good idea to write a blog about what you’re getting up to when travelling – for reminiscing on and recollecting what you did, while giving other people an uncommon glimpse regarding corners of the globe less known.
