The internet is huge. There are thousands of servers scattered all over the world, holding millions of websites visited by billions of users from all corners of the globe. Among them, we have tons of legit content providers, creating original articles for our reading pleasure. The content hosted on the internet is massive, covering everything from recipes to chemistry – and this includes travel, too. There are thousands of publications – magazines, forums, and blogs – out there that cover travel in one form or another. Still, there are only three main types of blogs that we mostly encounter that are strictly travel-related – and only one of them is really worthy of attention.
Not that travel-related content wouldn’t show up in other places. Online newspapers, magazines, and other publications usually have a travel-centered section. Even the Royal Vegas Online blog, run by a gaming destination, has its own share of travel tips. Although the Royal Vegas is not a destination you need to travel to – it’s an online gaming hall, mind you – it has some really useful tips for those on the road. Aside from travel tips, and a variety of other topics, the Royal Vegas offers its visitors a form of entertainment they can take with them wherever they might go. With the Royal Vegas Mobile, its players can dig into a nice collection of simple, casual games to play on their smartphones – and they really do chase boredom away.
When it comes to niche travel-related publications, there are three main types of blogs we can stumble upon online.
1. Digital nomads
The term “digital nomad” is relatively new, and covers a new breed of a worker – one that is completely location-independent. Digital nomads are usually writers, photographers, programmers, designers, or other creative workers who don’t need – or even shouldn’t – be locked in a cubicle to do their best. These “nomads” usually pack a bag and go on a trip to (insert country here) where they can experience a new way of living, explore a new culture, and maybe even find inspiration for their work.
2. Travel and food
Another type of travel blog I love to read is the one where the traveler explores a culture from a culinary point of view. Each country, each region has its own traditional foods and drinks, with deep roots in its history and cultural heritage. Tasting the food and learning the stories behind them is perhaps the best way to find out what makes a people tick.
3. Endless lists
The two travel blog types above are the ones to love – but here’s one that I think we all hate: “travel” blogs built with the sole purpose of making money. These “blogs” are usually written in an impersonal tone, and they don’t have actual experiences, but usually generic descriptions of various travel destinations.
These so-called blogs – which are nothing but a collection of “listicles” and poorly rewritten articles from other blogs, filled with free stock photos – are hardly ever original, and have little to no content worthy of attention. Besides, they are usually built to provide a frame for affiliate banners and booking forms.