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Do you look at planes soaring in the sky and wish you were up there?
We live in times where conventional 9-to-5 jobs aren't the norm, and thanks to the internet, we can share our stories and feel closer than ever!
If you love to travel and share your travel experienceswith friends and family, then maybe travel bloggingis the career for you!
But what exactly does it mean to be a travel blogger?
What does a travel blogger do?
A travel blogger travels the world, shares their experiences, and publishes all of this on their blog.
The fun stuff!
Freebies when travelling
Using data abroad
Best restaurants/cafes to visit
Must-see attractions
The less glamourous stuff:
Visas
Vaccinations
Transportation
Safety
Did you know?
Travel bloggers aren't always travelling! Although some bloggers do it full time, others have a different full time job and a home base they return to between travels.
How do you start a travel blog?
Here are some essential tips to consider before writing:
Treat your blog like a business and invest time into working on it.
Plan ahead and stay organized. Think about where you'll be travelling to, and how you'll get there, then allocate time towards creating content.
Focus on the readers. Thinking about what the audience wants could lead to a loyal fanbase.
Photo by Anete Lūsiņa on UnsplashFind an exclusive niche that no one else is doing in the travel blogging space.
Be yourself and be authentic.
Learn! Try to constantly improve your travel knowledge, writing skills, and blogging.
Record everything and often!
Be consistent and persistent as it keeps your audience intrigued and interested.
Quiz
What should you do to get started with a blog? Select all that apply:
When you're new to blogging, you should use as much time as possible to learn about how blogging works. Once you've built funds from monetization, you can pay someone to help you maintain your website. Also, you want to develop a habit of consistency so recording frequently is important!
Is being a travel blogger the right fit for me?
You will love it if you:
Are passionate about travel
Are ok with being self-employed
Love to write
Are open to all experiences
You will hate it if you:
Don't like being alone
Prefer not to post and write consistently
Don't like being on the move often
Want to have a stable income
What key skills does a travel blogger need?
Photo by Brian Kairuz on UnsplashSome of the skills that can help you to be a travel blogger are:
Excellent sales and promotion skills to run ads on your site
Strong written and communication skills
Imagination and creativity
Self-motivation
Tech and photography skills
Quiz
You're about to write a blog post that offers advice to your audience on how to enjoy Paris on a budget. How should you prepare for the post? Select all that apply:
If you're organized, you provide value to your audience and this will allow you to create great itineraries. Finally, if you've researched well, you'll be able to use your writing skills to write something fascinating, connecting with the people viewing your blog.
How much money can a travel blogger make?
The average salary for a travel blogger in USA is $64,846.Take Action
Photo by Firmbee.com on UnsplashSo you've decided you want to be a travel blogger! Here are some things to think about going forward:
This Byte has been authored by
Hari Singh
Student Success Tutor
PGCE, LLB