We are constantly trying to inspire people around the world to travel and see what is beyond day to day life. We don’t see ourselves as any sort of heroes because we travel, but we do try and share our adventures as much as possible, in the hope that we may have inspired one person to travel the world! We have been inspired by so many other websites and we wanted to share them with you so you can also benefit like we have from there travels.
We are generally inspired by other people, art and photography. These inspiring websites below show what has driven us to travel for as long as we have and where we have turned to for advice. For us, it wasn’t a travel guide we looked to when finding places to go. We asked, read and watched others and were inspired by their life and travels. Everyone listed below has a unique story to tell. We encourage you to follow them on their websites, facebook and twitter.
We love all of these websites, so in no particular order, here is our inspiration:
y Travel Blog
Caz & Craig have been travelling since 1997 and have a wealth of knowledge from all areas across the globe. They are extremely easy going and always willing to help another traveller to inspire them to get out there and do it. There website is all about the memories and they do this through articles, great photos and their new podcast.
Follow y Travel Blog on their: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Globe Trotter Girls
Jess and Dani are travelling the world and doing it by their own set of rules. We are constantly inspired by their tales on the road and have used their website as a great resource when travelling through Central America. They have detailed articles that will help you much more than any guide book would. They also have showed us that it is possible to balance a full-time job with full-time travel.
Follow Globe Trotter Girls: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Career Break Secrets
What is their not to love about Jeff Jung (The Career Break Travel Guy). We met up with Jeff recently in Bogota, Colombia and he was simply a joy to be around. He has a inate passion for travel and that is translated through his website where he shares and discusses how you can take a career break and travel the world. through his documentary style of informational web video series.
Follow Career Break Secrets: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
The Planet D
What haven’t these guys done? They are the Canadian Adventure Couple that have travelled to all corners of the world. Dave and Deb have been travelling the world for years now and they don’t seem like slowing down. Every time we check their website they are off on a new adventure and more recently are new travel presenters on a Canadian morning show. It is hard to keep up with these guys with their get up and go attitude and passion for living a unique lifestyle.
Follow The Planet D: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Uncornered Market
Dan and Audrey are the travel power couple and are driven by their curiosity for the world around them. I think it would be easier to list the places that these guys haven’t been. Their travels have taken them to some of the most remote places on the planet and many places we dream to go in the future.
Follow Uncornered Market: Website, Facebook, Twitter
The Aussie Nomad
Chris is simply an awesome guy, not only does he run his successful travel website but has helped us out on countless occasions when we have needed help with technical issues with our site. This guy is worth his weight in gold! He is a laid back Aussie that left his life in Australia to travel the world. He is now based in London and travels to nearby countries in Europe and the Middle East.
Follow The Aussie Nomad: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Almost Fearless
This is one of the first blogs we followed before setting out on our round the world adventure. Christine is an amzing writer and has a way with her words. She transports you to another reality and you feel like you are right there experiencing her travels alongside her. She is another inspiring traveller that seems to have loads of new projects on the horizon and a number of tips based ebooks that will help you with your travels.
Follow Almost Fearless: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Ken Kaminesky
When it comes to inspiring travel photography, you better look no further. Ken’s photos are breathtaking and this is one website we just keep returning to. We go there to learn about photography and also just get inspired by how Ken captures a moment in time so uniquely.
Follow Ken Kaminesky: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Go See Write
Mike Hodson has been travelling predominately overland for most of his travels. He has a unique story to tell and more recently competed in the Ultimate Train Challenge. He has a certain charm and wit about the way he travels and describes his experiences. If you want a traveller to tell you exactly how it is, with no sugar coating, he is your man. He is highly humorous and is addictive reading.
Follow Go See Write: Wesbite, Facebook, Twitter.
Globotreks
We have known Norbert for about a year now and he started his blog well in advance of his round the world trip. He is travelling the world and learning and teaching others how to have a nomadic lifestyle. He is a Matador travel writer and an all-round super nice guy.
Follow Globotreks: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Tripfilms
We share all our travel videos on Tripfilms and have become good friends with the host Kelley Ferro. She is all about sharing travel experiences through video and leads a great team in supporting the wider travel community. If you love watching videos about destinations as much as we do, go check out this site.
Follow Tripfilms: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Travel Yourself
Is the bubbly Canadian Cailin that we just can’t get enough of. She has a background in film production and shoots travel episodes from all over the world for her web series ‘Travel Yourself’. Cailin is a great story teller and takes you on a journey in each video she creates.
Follow Travel Yourself: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Go Backpacking
Dave has a brillant travel website that hosts a growing number of city guides from around the world. Not only does Dave’s share his personal experiences through his articles but he also brings informative tips that will make your travel much easier. This is an insightful backpacking website that you just need to follow!
Follow Go Backpacking: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Jack & Jill
This adventure couple quit their jobs to follow their dreams for travel and they are currently on a round the world trip. They have a very similar travel philosophy as we do and they don’t really plan too far ahead. They like to take it slow and really experience a place before moving on and it juat needs to feel right. These two are our type of travellers and if you really want to get inspired you should go follow their adventures!
Follow Jack & Jill: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Traveling Canucks
Canadian travel couple Nicole and Cameron have travelled to over 50 countries together. YES 50! That is some huge feet and we have a lot to learn from this adventure couple. They show you how to travel the world, but also how to settle back into life back at home once you return. They are living proof that you can travel, build a career and also family.
Follow Travel Canucks: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Brooke vs The World
We had the pleasure of meeting Brooke at a blogger conference in Sydney. She is exactly in person as she represents herself on her website. She is American born but has taken to our Aussie lifestyle and has been living in Australia for a few years now. She loves to travel and seek adventure and share her experiences through her travel musings.
Follow Brook vs The World: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Over Yonderlust
Erica and Shaun are high school sweethearts and are extremely lovely people. We just missed each other when travelling through Central and South America which was a real shame as we just love following their adventures. The have a real love for each other and travel. More recently they have changed things up and started couch surfing a lot more and finding that it is all about the people you meet and not the destination so much. These are some cool campers to follow!
Follow Over Yonderlust: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Ordinary Traveler
Scott and Christy are chasing waves all over the world. They are keen surfers with a sense of adventure to explore destinations outside the norm. They will soon be launching a surf clothing line which we are looking forward to and in the mean time write articles about all their adventures around the world.
Follow Ordinary Traveler: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
The Art of Non-Conformity
Chris is a pioneer in his field for showing others how to live the life of their dreams with a different set of rules. Who said we had to work 9-5 for 40 years and retire at 60? Chris is breaking down the barriers of society and educating people through his website and his unconventional lifestyle guides. I will be travelling to he USA to attend his World Domination Summit where I hope connect with like minded individuals about new media solutions.
Follow The Art of Non-Conformity: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
On My Way RTW
We met Megan for the first time when in Guatemala and we loved her straight from the beginning. She is kind, caring and fun to be around and she reminds me of one of my very good friends Mel from back in Australia. She has already travelled far and wide, but is now on a mission to continue her travels and even work overseas as a teacher. If you are looking for a strong women to follow and with brillant writing skills, look no further. She is a joy to read!
Follow On My Way RTW: Website. Facebook, Twitter.
Otts World
Sherry used to be stuck in an office and working long hours until she discovered her passion for travel. She is a solo traveler taking magnificent pictures to inspire others to do the same. She now teaches others how to take a career break and travel the world. Anything is possible in Otts World.
Follow Otts World: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Bacon is Magic
Ayngelina left love to go and travel and she is on an amazing adventure of self-fulfillment and travel. She is not seeking a nomadic lifestyle but a life that is much different to her old way of living. Her website is a constant evolution of what is happening in her world and it is inspiring to read about her ups and downs of self discovery. Everyone can relate to her story.
Follow Bacon is Magic: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Indie Travel Podcast
Craig and Linda have been travelling the world for over 5 years and have been creating inspiring travel podcasts to help you in your travels. They have more recently been producing travel videos and host a informative online travel forum on their website. We have worked with Craig with their recent Couples Travel ebook and he is a down to earth funny guy. Go check out their massive resource of travel articles and much more.
Follow Indie Travel Podcast: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
Matador TV
Joshy Washington finds only the best travel videos online and places them all in one spot, right on Matador TV. It is hard to get past all the noise on some of the other video platforms to see quality travel films and I think Joshy watches more films than anyone we know online!
Follow Joshy: Website, Facebook, Twitter.
We hope you find as much inspiration as we have by discovering these websites. I will leave you with an inspiring quote.
“Half the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – Ray Bradbury
About the author
Register for our monthly newsletter & it's yours FREE!
What a diverse selection. I can’t wait to visit them all!
You won’t be disappointed. We have used all these websites during our travels. It is nice to get advice from people that have been there recently.
Oh wow – I never ever realised that there were that many travelling blogs! What a fantastic list – off to check them out
Cheers
Lisa
This is only a small selection of the travel websites we love. We read 100′s more but I think the list would get a little long. These are just some of favourites.
Thanks so much for including me in this awesome list! Looking forward to connecting more in person now that you’re back Down Under
Looking forward to more meet ups in 2012. See you in the New Year!
Thanks for the mention guys! I’m happy to say many of those also listed have become friends and “colleagues” over the last few years.
It was great to meet you in Ecuador earlier this year, just wish we had more time to hang out!
It was a pleasure to meet you Dave. Sorry we had rush off and were only there for 3 days. Hopefully our paths will cross again. Planning a trip to Australia
Thank you for including me in this awesome list Elise and Ant! The two of you inspire me! as does your relationship and love of chocolate!
You guys rock!
You know we just love you to bits Cailin. Well not as much as I love dark chocolate though
Wow. I am simply happy to be included in such an august list of travel bloggers. Really stunned. Thanks!
Michael we love reading your work. It cracks me up. You really are an entertaining writer and we want people within our community to discover your site. Thank you for your entertaining articles.
That’s a good list
Thanks Chris. You also inspire us through your brillant podcasts. Check up the good work mate.
Before I started my own travel photography blog in September I visited some of those you mentioned. But many others I did not know yet. Lot to learn and even more to accompany some great travelers.
Thanks,
Michael
Keep on following all these great websites and we look forward to looking at your photography blog.
Thanks for the inclusion and the kind words guys! Can’t wait to catch up here in Sydney in Jan
Looking forward to catching up ans discussing the last couple months with you. Soon rather than later.
Well would you look at that list of whos who in he community. Cheers for sliding my name in there guys the bribe money’s on its way now
Well, you are worth more than your weight in gold so you can pay your own bribe. Hmmmm, does that even make sense. Thanks for always helping out mate. You are a champion. Cheers
Thanks so much for including us! It was so awesome to finally meet you both in person over beers and a barbie. Can’t wait to do more of it now that you are back home.
Love all of these bloggers on the list too
It was a pleasure to meet you guys the other day too! Massive 10 hour BBQ, I guess we had a lot to catch up on. Looking forward to exciting 2012 with you guys.
Beers and barbie.. Ahh now I can’t wait to get to Oz. =)
Kieu ~ GQ trippin recently posted..Staying Healthy: Vaccines & Medications
Nice mix of people. I’m still new to travel blogging, but I really love the networking and friendships that this medium creates. Time to bookmark some new pages.
I am still stunned by how supportive this community is and this list is part of our gratitude to all the websites we love and follow. Many of the people listed have really become close friends and colleagues. Welcome to a great community of like minded people and if you need any help with your blog, please don’t hesitate to ask us.
Great list, guys – you have listed many fantastic sites that we love & we’re honored to be included
I can’t thank YOU TWO enough. We visited your site on a daily basis to find out info on Central America. We love reading you both, it is the perfect balance of personality and informative articles. Thanks for being an inspiration!
This is like an all-star team of travel bloggers! Great selections
The way you are climbing up the ranks, I am sure you will find yourself a list or two next year mate. We love all your photography and video. Keep up the good work!
So proud to have made your list. You guys have always inspired me. Can’t wait to see what’s next in 2012!
Jeff, we love what you do. you inspire people to take career breaks and discover the world. The more people we have travelling the more we learn to accept other peoples cultures for what they are. Thanks and looking forward many more long skype conversations with you mate
Wow! We are extremely honored to be included in this awesome list! We really appreciate the mention and your kind words. We are looking forward to launching our debut collection for OT Surf Clothing and it makes us happy that you are too.
Thank you for all of your inspiring words and helpful posts on this site!
Looking forward to the surf range and let us know how we can help you guys to get the word out. Keep up the good work guys!
Great list! Now I have even more places to get lost in the interwebs…
Glad you like this list of inspiring people. The more you read the more you are inspired. It is always good to get a different perspective on destinations.
Stoked to be on your list, I am feeling a wave of creative inspiration wash over me as I type… aaaaaaah!
Mate we love your creative videos and also your massive selection of work on Matador TV. Hopefully we will bump into each other on one of the many vlogger meet ups. Cheers mate.
I have read or do read every one of these!
They are all great websites and their are many more we would love to add. Keep on reading them and get inspired!
Great list indeed. I think we’re probably following everybody on this list including you guys! Hope to meet some of these great travel peeps during our travels next year! RTW here we come!
Any plans on coming to Oz? Would love to catch up for a beer.
Why yes! We’re going to be in OZ for a month. Landing into Melbourne on Austrailia Day then working our way up to Cairns. Beer sounds great. Not Foster’s though right? =P
Gerard ~ GQ trippin recently posted..Why I Hate Running & Still Ran a Half-Marathon
Definitely NOT a Fosters. I will buy you a Coopers Pale Ale
Now that’s what I call an OZsome welcoming. Lol. I’m in!
Kieu ~ GQ trippin recently posted..Why I Hate Running & Still Ran a Half-Marathon
Seriously guys, I’m so honored to be listed among people I consider my travel blogger heroes. Great list!
You guys are our heros! We love following you both, only wish we had a chance to meet up in Central America
Maybe next time. Keep travelling and enjoying this wonderful world!
Wow – truly honoured to be grouped with such fantastic company!
Huge thanks from Canada guys!
A pleasure to have you within our group of people we admire. Hope its not to cold up there in Canada.
A really helpful list! Just turned my site into travel blog last year and have loved chronicling my journeys. Thanks for inspiring and traveling and hope to meet you both soon one day!
Looking forward to meeting you somewhere in the world
Great list! I already follow many of these blogs, but I did discover a few new ones! Thanks
Glad we could put you in contact with some other great websites. Happy Travels
Great list of travelers. I read a few of these guys and will have to take a look at the ones I don’t. If you like Caribbean travel check out the crazy rum guy!
Cheers!
Thanks for the inclusion! Great list of super bloggers.
We absolutely love your website and are always inspired when we read about your adventures.
I am barely trying to get started with travel blogging and this list is a great place to start following inspiring travelers. Thanks