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How to Write an Engaging Travel Blog
How to Write an Engaging Travel Blog
People have been traveling the world for thousands of years, but it’s only recently that we’ve been able to share our experiences in near real-time with the rest of the world. Thanks to online travel blogs, you can read about vacation destinations around the globe, get some great travel tips, and even follow along as someone else travels with you. The best part? Travel blogs can help you plan your next trip! Whether you already have your own website or are looking to start one, here are some tips on how to write an engaging travel blog!
Outline your unique experience
Outline your unique experience
Every adventure is full of ups and downs, twists and turns. No one would be interested in hearing about your trip unless you could bring them with you on your journey. Use anecdotes from your experience, particularly those that highlight both positive and negative aspects of your travels, to give readers a sense of what it was like for you. Did you cry at some point? Awesome! Did you meet someone who changed your life? Tell us about it! What makes writing travel blogs interesting is that no two are alike; yours will undoubtedly be one-of-a-kind when it comes to specifics, but don't hesitate to share universal truths that every traveler can relate to as well.
Don’t get too wordy
Don’t get too wordy
Unlike a normal novel or academic paper, you don’t need to write long sentences. You only need short sentences that get straight to your point, and no more than a few hundred words per post. Each sentence should stand on its own, so if someone reads just one paragraph in your travel log, they should have a good idea of what you experienced during your trip. Also remember that even though your posts are text-based, it’s still possible to have too many words—like photography, video is also an excellent way for people to understand exactly what it was like on your trip! And when videos and photos aren’t enough, consider adding maps or external links (to things like Amazon products) within each post as well!
Keep it real
Keep it real
The best travel blogs strike a balance between showing what it's like to be on vacation and sharing stories that illustrate real local culture. Avoid telling too many stories about drinking at all-inclusive resorts and dining in touristy restaurants. Instead, take pictures of native people doing their daily activities or even just walking around town—images that show how authentic life is for locals. It's also worth taking note of things you see other tourists doing—but not necessarily recommend you do them yourself—and including those observations in your articles, too. People love reading about stupid tourist behavior because it shows them what not to do when they visit your destination!
Include photos
Include photos
Don’t write about a place or experience that you haven’t seen for yourself. If you want people to follow your journey, they need something visual to go along with your words. That can be as simple as including photos of local scenery, like a coffee shop in Rome or a mountain range in South America. For example, if you’re writing about your adventures in Hong Kong, it would make sense to include photos of food stalls and skyscrapers—even if it’s just one image paired with a single paragraph of text. Photos don’t have to be elaborate; they simply add color and interest (and will keep readers scrolling down past your introductory paragraphs).
Have fun with it
Have fun with it
While writing your first travel blog, don’t take yourself too seriously. Writing a travel log should be fun! Your readers will enjoy it if you share your own sense of humor or personality with them. Make it a conversation and keep them engaged in your travels as much as possible by using vivid imagery. Remember that your goal is to create a memorable experience for your reader, not just give them facts about where you have been and what you did there. There are so many ways that you can make any type of travel interesting! Put yourself in other people’s shoes and write as if they were going on your trip themselves – that way, you’ll be sure to capture all of their attention.
Use editing tools to improve writing style
Use editing tools to improve writing style
Writers can be their own worst critics, and even experienced bloggers often struggle with critiquing their own writing. One of the most common problems is that it’s hard to see a glaring error when you’re staring at words on a screen. But if you check your work through editing tools like Grammarly or Hemingway, you can get a clearer picture of where you can improve your style. You might notice that you tend to use a certain word or phrase too often or that your sentences lack variety. A simple tweak could go a long way toward improving your writing style—and in turn making your content more engaging for readers.
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