{"id":4415,"date":"2022-08-10T08:26:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T08:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=4415"},"modified":"2022-08-10T08:26:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T08:26:03","slug":"a-guide-to-travel-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/a-guide-to-travel-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Travel Blogging: 5 Things You Need to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all would like to do it, being able to go to any country around the world and live there for an extended amount of time. Not just for a quick vacation, but all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the incredibly wealthy can do that, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it\u2019s<strong> not as far-fetched<\/strong> an idea as you may think.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before 2020 you could find plenty of travel content on the internet, but that has sharply declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to many governments lightening up on travel restrictions, <strong>travel content is returning<\/strong> to the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, can you become a <strong>successful travel blogger<\/strong>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You sure can<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, people are once again packing their laptops and setting off on adventures and giving readers interesting travel content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ever-growing world of influencers and bloggers, travel blogging is possible now that <strong>we can jet around the world again<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <strong>some important information to consider <\/strong>before<strong> <\/strong>you get started, to get some good advice and better understand how to start travel blogging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Important Things to Consider as a Travel Blogger&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ultimate goal is probably to <strong>work for yourself<\/strong> and be able to get your own blog off and running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are a few things you\u2019ll need to think about before you try to make that happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should consider <strong>gaining some valuable experience<\/strong>, trip costs, what visas you may need, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing these things will help you <strong>create a successful blog<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, having a popular blog can help you<strong> earn revenue with sponsors<\/strong> that place ads on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider the following<\/strong> when beginning to work as a blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin Your Career at a Travel Website&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, many people love to travel. That\u2019s why there are quite a<strong> few websites dedicated to it<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can consider working for one of these websites to gain experience, or <strong>maybe even work for a website long-term<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumecoach.com\/resume-samples\/\">If you go that route, practice your writing and look over resume examples<\/a> to make sure you <strong>land the job<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about starting at an established travel website is you <strong>can get a steady salary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>they probably will be paying for any trip<\/strong> you need to take to get material for the website\u2019s blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that you won\u2019t be your own boss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to go along with their travel plans and ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However<strong>, it can be a fantastic experience<\/strong> for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/\">The Points Guy<\/a> is a great example of one of these websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Define Your Brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any business, you have to<strong> define your brand<\/strong>. You have to choose what your travel blog will be about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know you\u2019re thinking,\u201cobviously it will be about travel\u201d, and that\u2019s correct, but nowadays, you\u2019ll need to <strong>find your own unique market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas to get you going:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Documenting environmental issues around the world<\/li><li>Reviewing food in a specific area&nbsp;<\/li><li>Writing about cultures in a specific region&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is to make a certain topic your own and<strong> give people a reason<\/strong> to read your blog.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose When to Write About a Topic&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing is everything. That saying applies to what articles you should write about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When should you give Christmas in Europe travel tips? Where should a traveler go if they want to find the best beach resorts?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using<strong> words that people are searching fo<\/strong>r can help you get more traffic to your website.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Researching keyword<\/strong> <strong>trends <\/strong>can help you big time. Google Trends is a tool that lets you know what people are searching for and when they search for a word or phrase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Your Writing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes as a blogger, you get excited thinking about how cool your post is going to be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re thinking so much about how many people will read what you write that you forget to <strong>format your post correctly<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting out <a href=\"https:\/\/ladybossblogger.com\/5-tips-how-to-create-an-impeccable-post\/\">good content<\/a> will help your audience grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the following tips in mind when writing a travel blog post:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make a catchy title<\/li><li>Write posts that have to do with your brand<\/li><li>Include only the relevant details<\/li><li>Use tools on the internet that grade your writing&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, make your content <strong>easy to read<\/strong> and be careful to avoid grammar and spelling errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Correct Visa&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on living in another country for an extended period of time, it\u2019s important to know what <strong>documentation you\u2019ll need<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans, for example, can go to many countries and stay for <strong>up to 90 days as a tourist<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s plenty of time to <strong>gather a lot of interesting content<\/strong> for your blog!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to spend more time in a country you may need a visa, like a student visa for example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure, before you go to any country, you know what documents you need to bring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also find out <strong>what documents you\u2019ll need<\/strong> if you want to stay longer than 90 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all would like to do it, being able to go to any country around the world and live there for an extended amount of time. Not just for a quick vacation, but all the time. 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