If I wrote a blog.

I’ve always loved traveling, so I think if I were to start a blog, that would be my first choice. I wouldn’t want it to be a lot of tips and tricks though, I would rather it be pictures of places I’ve been and just a relay of some of the things I’ve done there. I’ve always preferred blogs that have simple designs and muted colour tones, so I think any blog I created would have a “simple is better” kind of theme to it. Seeing as the purpose of a travel blog is to make people feel like they are in these places with you, pictures are a must! Fortunately this wouldn’t be a problem because I take waaaay to many pictures of wherever I go. I’d also keep the writing formal, I’d still try to maintain proper grammar though, or at least try too. I’m not sure how much writing I would do either, certainly there would have to be updates or stories, but I think a lot of travel bloggers talk more about the great deals they got, or tricks to beating airport security and less about their actual experiences and they’re feelings about the adventures they’ve been on. So I guess to sum it up, my blog would be very simple, have lots of pictures and be about the experiences and adventures I’ve had on my travels.

I have a few travel blogs that I like to check out, see what places they’ve been to and maybe get some inspiration for my next trip. One blog I frequent is called Camels & Chocolate, I think what I like most about this blog is the design. It’s really simple, but provides lots of information to the reader. Right in the middle of the blog it tells the reader what country is being featured, what country they just got back from and where they are going to next. The blog also features subsections for photos, writing, destinations and planning trips, all of which are features I really like.

Another blog I visit regularly is called YYC Deals. This blog isn’t a typical travel blog, but rather a blog that features all the best flights out of Calgary to all over the world. The blog is run by Chris Myden who basically watches all the major airlines and travel sites for great deals all coming out of Calgary. Sometimes the posts are sparse and sometimes they are days or hours apart, but you can usually always find a great deal. I'm not sure if there are really any features to this site that I would utilize if I were to create my own travel blog, but you've got to go somewhere to travel and this site helps me do that.

I think with any blog there is always the hope that you will develop some type of community, no matter what the size may be. I would want my blog to be an open forum for others to share their own travel experiences and stories. A place for people to revel in the countries and cities they've visited and to encourage others to visit these places as well.