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Top 10 Travel Bloggers to Follow in 2018

Catherine Atton
December 6, 2017

Need a little travel inspiration? Too many travel blogs to choose from? That's where we come in! We've found the top 10 travel bloggers to follow in 2018. Give them a read and get ready for wanderlust overload.

1. Backpacker Banter

backpacker banter blog

Originating from Devon in the UK, Chris is a surfer, photographer, ocean lover and all round dude. Check out his award winning blog for travel tips, backpacking advice and wicked videos that will make you want to quit your 9 to 5 NOW.

2. The Blog Abroad

the blog abroad - travel blogger
The Blog Abroad aka Gloria, is an African-American full of sass and hilarious life advice. She'll speak to you on the realest of terms, inspire you to quit your job and live for today. She's also written for the likes of Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, and Matador Networks. This girl means business.

3. Drew Binsky

drew binsky - travel blogger

Snapchat sensation Drew Binsky, created his own travel show on Snapchat. 500k followers later Drew's making a living as a full-time travel blogger, video-maker and content creator. Follow him on Snapchat for travel tips, useful reviews and all round entertainment. He also holds two World Records. Legend.

4. Dan Flying Solo

dan flying solo - travel blogger

Another brilliant British blogger, is Dan Flying Solo. He's all about travelling independently and meeting as many people as possible. To him, befriending locals and getting an inside look into a destination is what makes the whole journey so incredible. He's worked with the likes of Lonely Planet, National Geographic and BBC Travel.

5. Nomadic Matt

nomadic matt - travel blogger

A legend among travel bloggers. Nomadic Matt is the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a day. He helps millions of travellers a year, to travel for cheaper, better and longer. But what makes him any different? Well, you won't find any sponsored content or paid trips on his website. Everything is tried and tested by himself or one of his guest columnists.

6. Polkadot Passport

polka dot passport travel blogger

Aussie born Nicola Easterby aka Polkadot Passport gives us a diary style account of her travels. She offers helpful travel tips and heaps of practical advice. Her blog is both informative and visually beautiful. Don't forget to check out her gorgeous Instagram account here.

7. Beanies & Bikinis

beanies and bikinis - travel blogger

Nikki from Canada lives by her own philosophy of "van life", doing what she loves and not following the grain. She's all about adventure travel on a budget. Follow her blog for entertaining writing that takes you off the beaten track.

8. Young Adventuress

young adventureress - travel blogger

28 year old Liz Carlson aka the Young Adventuress is witty, sarcastic and feels like a mate giving you some handy travel advice. Based in the beautiful land of the long white cloud, New Zealand. Liz gives an honest take on travel particularly adventure-oriented travel. You'll discover walks, natural sights and native wildlife around the world. If Liz can do it, you can.

9. Kiwis Off Course

kiwis off course - travel bloggers

A gorgeous Kiwi couple that don't mind a bit of 'flash-packing' now and then. They'll take you on their adventures across the globe offering first-hand recommendations and stunning photos. Just LOOK at that picture.

10. The Blonde Abroad

the blonde abroad - travel blogger

One of the 'greats' in the travel blogging world, The Blonde Abroad aka Kiersten from California. Kiersten quit her career in corporate finance to travel the world and has never looked back! She has visited 54 countries, been sponsored by top brands worldwide and is part of the GoPro family. She has a girl power take on travel offering useful tips for female travellers from what to pack to where to get your nails done.

So there you have it! Our favourite travel bloggers to follow in 2018. Take your pick, get reading and go travelling. For more travel inspiration check out our Top 10 Travel Instagrammers to follow.

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