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The perks of travel blogging, its rapid rise

It has become easier for people to share their travel experiences with others

In Summary
  • Travel blogging involves creating content related to travel experiences and sharing it online through a blog.
  • They should also be able to connect with their readers and build a community around their blog.
An internet user browsing on Youtube- Kenya's third most visited website in Kenya for news, entertainment, sports,politics, current affairs, and music. IMAGE/F ILE
An internet user browsing on Youtube- Kenya's third most visited website in Kenya for news, entertainment, sports,politics, current affairs, and music. IMAGE/F ILE
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Travel blogging involves creating content related to travel experiences and sharing it online.

A blog is a type of website or online platform that features regularly updated content in the form of posts. Over the years travel blogging has grown in popularity.

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With the increasing accessibility of the internet and the rise of social media, it has become easier for people to share their travel experiences.

On the other side, the growth of the travel industry has led to an increase in demand for information about travel destinations, accommodations, and activities. 

There are certain qualities a good travel blogger must poses, these are, a unique voice, a strong visual aesthetic, and a willingness to be authentic and transparent with their audience.

They should also be able to connect with their readers and build a community around their blog.

Some perks that come with this activity include,

Travel exposure, a travel blogger needs to be where the action is. This means that they have to witness the travel destinations and activities of a certain area.

Repeated traveling makes a travel blogger more exposed and knowledgeable.

Expanded networks, comes as a result of the meeting and connecting with other travel bloggers whilst sharing ideas and perspectives on different travel topics.

As one creates content and establishes a following, they can build their personal brand and establish themselves as an authority in the travel industry.

As a blog grows in popularity, one may have the opportunity to earn income through sponsorships, partnerships, and advertising. This can motivate a person to pursue travel blogging as a full-time career.

Travel blogging poses a great opportunity to develop writing and photography skills, which can be useful in other areas of one's life.

It also creates a lasting record of your travels by documenting them on your blog. This can enable one to share and relive these memories.

“One thing I would really urge you to do if you're interested in making money while you travel is to start a blog immediately and it can be about any kind of subject that you are truly passionate abou," popular travel blogger and vlogger Mark Wiens said.

'Then just commit yourself to write and posting articles that are valuable and useful really high-quality information, you will be surprised at the opportunities that will arise.”

So if you're passionate about travel and love to write, give travel blogging a try. With dedication, hard work, and creativity, you could build a successful and fulfilling career as a travel blogger.

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