<\/span><\/h2>\nWhy has he made the list? Wes is all about the story – he travels around the world ‘ low and slow’ sharing so many well-written travel stories and experiences – I am waiting for the book!<\/p>\n
Every time we visit his site, his stories get us laughing, and aside from telling ‘lies’ and taking amazing photos, Wes also shares very useful tips and a great \u201cdaily budget\u201d box for each country he visits.<\/p>\n
Site: www.johnnyvagabond.com
<\/span>#2 Matt Kepnes \/ Nomadic Matt<\/span><\/h2>\nMatt is one of the few who has turned travel blogging into a full-time career. He is an inspiration to others, and shows everyone what is possible. Matt’s blog is easily navigated and updated several times a week with both useful information, tips and personal travel blogs.<\/p>\n
Matt is also a huge inspiration for long term traveling, as he has traveled for many years funding only by the income he’s making online.<\/p>\n
Site: www.nomadicmatt.com
<\/span>#3 Rolf Potts \/ No Baggage Challenge<\/span><\/h2>\nRolf Potts recently got back from spending 6 weeks around the world without any baggage – The No Baggage Challenge. On this travel blog he shares videos and proves that you don\u2019t need a 60L+ and heaps of gear to be able to travel – less is more.<\/p>\n
This is so close to our mindset, the no-excuse way of travel and with so many excuses out there for WHY people can’t travel, it’s great that someone stepped up and did this – even if the trip was funded by high-profile travel companies.<\/p>\n
Site: www.rtwblog.com
<\/span>#4 Ryan & Liz \/ Pause The Moment<\/span><\/h2>\nCurrently traveling around the world, Ryan and Liz have built up a great travel blog very fast – with so many awesome tips, videos and photos, it seems like these guys have been around for ages. Great couple, and they really really prove that this lifestyle is possible for anyone.<\/p>\n
Site: www.pausethemoment.com
<\/span>#5 Lauren & Todd \/ GlobeTroopers<\/span><\/h2>\nLauren and Todd have created a great unique site for travelers to meet. A place online where you can find other like minded people to travel with. Meeting people and making friends while traveling is a big part of the whole experience, and many people who travel solo sometimes want to share those moments with others.<\/p>\n
Built from the ground up this site really seems amazing and has been featured in Mashable and the Los Angeles Times.<\/p>\n
Site: www.globetrooper.com
<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nDave has created an informative and professional blog, on which he shares video guides for many places around the world. He also helps people plan trips and gives them tips on different countries in a unique video format on a section on his site called Ask David.<\/p>\n
David is now starting to create his own PDF Downloadable City Guides which he is creating for every city he visits. His mission is to inform the world \u2013 about the world \u2013 because he believes that traveling changes people to the core.<\/p>\n
Site: www.davidsbeenhere.com
<\/span>#7 Stephine Yoder \/ Twenty-Something Travel<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you want to follow someone from the start of a round the world trip, Steph takes you through from dreaming to planning to making RTW a reality.<\/p>\n
Site: www.twenty-somethingtravel.com
<\/span>#8 Anil Polat \/ Fox Nomad<\/span><\/h2>\nTHE<\/em> tech- guy, sharing practical advice for many necessary things others may over look. Whenever you have a question about where to find Wi-Fi, which lap top to choose, how to jailbreak your iPhone, etc., this is it.<\/p>\nHe also writes a lot of safety advice, many about things that many people wouldn’t think about but then end up needing advice on. Anil also belongs to one of the few who are making a living and travel completely funded by his blogs.<\/p>\n
Site: www.foxnomad.com
<\/span>#9 Keith Savage \/ Traveling Savage<\/span><\/h2>\nKeith Savage \/ Traveling Savage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKeith writes in a completely different style from most other travel bloggers. He writes more about thought-provoking subjects, and in a way which makes you contemplate, wonder and think twice. His mission is seeing the world one month at a time – while still having a home base.<\/p>\n
He is the philosophical traveler who in a poetic way writes about things that many travelers can relate to, and subjects that engage people on a different level.<\/p>\n
Site: www.traveling-savage.com
<\/span>#10 Christine Gilbert \/ Almost Fearless<\/span><\/h2>\nChristine Gilbert \/ Almost Fearless<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nChristine Gilbert is currently in the process of making of a film about digital nomads, and is traveling around the world filming those of us who have left the 9\/5 life in search of other options. She has also released 3 books about leaving the 9\/5 life and creating a life of freedom.<\/p>\n
On her site you will find many guest posts, which makes her site a resource where you\u2019ll find different styles of writing and view points from each guest poster.<\/p>\n
Site: www.almostfearless.com
<\/span>#11 Matthew Kyhnn \/ Backpacking Matt<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nMatthew Kyhnn \/ Backpacking Matt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMatt is a seasoned traveler who has just spent the last 6 months exploring the depths of New Zealand, and shares many good quality articles about the country. So if you have any questions about New Zealand, send him an email, he prob. knows more about the place than me (and it’s my home country!)<\/p>\n
Currently Matt is in Thailand, so keep a look out for more awesome info about South-East Asia. I am sure he will bring the same detailed passion he used to share New Zealand with the world.<\/p>\n
Site: www.backpackingmatt.com
<\/span>#12 Aracely Santos and Jason Castellani \/ Two Backpackers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nAracely Santos and Jason Castellani \/ Two Backpackers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAracely and Jason’s way of travel is very similar to Johnny Vagabond’s ‘low and slow’ – they are currently in South America, and are sharing so many amazing videos of the places they visit. On their easily navigated and well-designed blog, you will also find a lot of practical advice – based on real experience.<\/p>\n
Site: www.twobackpackers.com
<\/span>#13 Craig & Linda Martin \/ Indie Travel Podcast<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nCraig & Linda Martin \/ Indie Travel Podcast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCraig and Linda have a Lonely Planet Award-winning podcast every week where they talk about the places they’ve been to, have interviews with other travelers, etc. They are one of the few couples who travel the world funded by their websites, which is a big inspiration to us, and it is great to have Craig share many great tips about making money on your travel site via makemoneytravelblogging.com<\/p>\n
Site: www.indietravelpodcast.com
<\/span>#14 Brock Groombridge \/ Backpack With Brock<\/span><\/h2>\nBrock Groombridge \/ Backpack With Brock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBrock is the HD film master – he has nearly finished a 12 month trip around the world, and shared every step on his site via full HD film. Despite being a solo traveler he manages to film himself a lot rather than just the surroundings like many others do.<\/p>\n
It’s always much appreciated to see the face of a blogger you follow – it really helps to build a strong connection.<\/p>\n
Site: www.backpackwithbrock.com
<\/span>#15 Gary Arndt \/ Everything Everywhere<\/span><\/h2>\n