The Casual Travelist is nearing its first birthday and one of the best things I’ve found is discovering and connecting with other travel bloggers. I’ve had the pleasure of finding a diverse and welcoming community of people equally passionate about exploring the world and there are some fantastic writers, photographers and story tellers who want to connect others with the myriad of experiences that travel has to offer. These seven bloggers have helped me along my journey or inspired me in one form or another this year and wanted to take this opportunity to share their work with you.
This is my Happiness
I would be remiss if I didn’t include Jenna from This is my Happiness. While setting up The Casual Travelist I reached out to Jenna, who was kind enough to help guide me through the often rocky initial stages of blogging. She was basically my blogging mentor and helped me get the ball rolling and for that I am forever grateful. I have always enjoyed her fresh take on cultural travel with kids whether its a weekend trip in her home state of California or traveling to Brazil with two kids in tow. Her recent foray into lifestyle blogging will surely keep me inspired at home as well.
Domestiphobia
If you’re not a regular reader of Domestiphobia that is something you need to change ASAP.Her beautiful photography will draw you in but her witty sense of humor will make you stay. More than a travel blog Katie also loves to share her adventures (and misadventures) in home renovation. Did I mention she can cook too? I personally love her because she is just crazy enough to brave a midsummer thunderstorm to go stand-up paddleboarding with me for her very first time.
We 3 travel
Like me, Tamara of We 3 Travel loves the planning aspect of travel almost as much as the trip itself. I loved her wonderful photos from her summer trip to Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park and have been following her ever since. Her adventures usually include her husband and 10 year old daughter and she aims to show you that planning rewarding family travel experiences doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Turnipseed Travels
Vanessa, of Turnipseed Travels, was the first travel blogger I met in person. Over cocktails we discussed some of the challenges of beginning bloggers and she offered up a ton of valuable advice. Turnipseed Travels is a fabulous resource for learning where to save(hotels, transportation) so you can later splurge on the big stuff (hot air ballooning over temples in Myanmar). Word on the street has it that she also bakes up some killer brownies.
Cook,Sip,Go
Dave is an American expat currently living in East Africa and chronicling his adventures on Cook,Sip,Go. His pictures of the street scenes, landscapes and wildlife of East Africa showcase an area of the world that few are highlighting and never fail to instill a sense of wanderlust. I can’t wait for what’s in store as his home base moves to Nairobi, Kenya.
Different doors
Revati and Charles are advertising gurus living in Mumbai chronicling their travels at Different Doors. Seeking out boutique luxury, unique experiences and fabulous food I feel like I’m a kindred travel spirit with these two. Their vivid photography continues to draw me back and and they have a knack for choosing the exact experiences I would ( cooking classes in Barcelona anyone?).
Cory Lee
When not traveling and writing I earn my living as a physical therapist working very closely with people who have physical challenges. From day one I have been inspired by Cory Lee, who writes about travel from a wheelchair user’s perspective at Curbfree with Cory Lee, providing an invaluable voice for accessible travel for everyone. Cory doesn’t let his mobility challenges stop him from exploring the world and his recent adventures have included Australia, London and even meeting a former President of the United States. Keep on rolling Cory!
Jenna, Katie, Tamara, Vanessa, Dave, Revati, Charles and Cory- thanks for a fantastic 2014, I can’t wait to see where your adventures bring you in 2015.
Katie says
Very cool, and congrats on coming close to the 1 year blogaversary (mine is coming close too!). I already follow a few of these guys, but now have a few more to check out. Thanks!
Brianna says
Thank you so much Katie! This really is a great group of bloggers.
Jenna says
Thank you so much for including me–it’s an honor! I am so glad that I was able to help you during the early stages of blogging. I’ve always been impressed by how professional you were right from the get-go (not like my early months, even years of blogging!). 🙂 Best of luck to you in your second year of blogging. I look forward to seeing where it takes you.
Brianna says
Thank you so much Jenna, I’m certainly excited to see where 2015 takes me!
A Cook Not Mad (Nat) says
Good list, a few I didn’t know, thanks for sharing.
Brianna says
Have fun getting to know these guys, really a great group here 🙂
noel says
wow, great list and inspiring…Jenna is my Bay Area fave!
Brianna says
Thanks Noel! Who wouldn’t love Jenna?
Andi says
What a FANTASTIC list and so many friends here! Jenna and Katie – love them! I have the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Corey this year – he is so inspiring!
Angela says
Nice list. Always good to find more travel bloggers doing inspiring things. Thank you!
Brianna says
Thanks for stopping by, have fun getting to know these bloggers 🙂
Lyn - A Hole in my Shoe says
What a great list and there is only one that I don’t already read so will enjoy getting to know in my 2015 readings.
Brianna says
They really are a great bunch aren’t they?
Dave Cole says
Thanks so much for including me on this list! There are many inspiring travel bloggers out there – a lot of passion and creativity are always a few clicks away. Whenever I need a little boost, I head to blogs like yours and Different Doors.
Brianna says
Thanks Dave, best wishes and happy travels to you in 2015!
Shikha (whywasteannualleave) says
Sounds like you’ve had a great year Brianna! Thanks for sharing this list – there are a few bloggers on here whose work I already know and follow and others that I’m gld to havelearned about with this post! I like the idea fo Turnipseeds travels, of saving on the less memorable things in order to be able to splurge on more special ones 🙂
Brianna says
Vanessa is just fabulous isn’t she?
Richelle says
Awesome bloggers! I read a few of these but I’ll have to check the others out. Thanks for sharing your inspiration 🙂
Brianna says
Happy to share their work with you!
Tim says
I am signed up with a couple of these but a couple of the others also look great sop will check them out. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Brianna says
Merry Christmas and happy travels to you in 2015 Tim.
Kate says
Great list of bloggers! I already follow a few of these blogs and now I have more to look out for. Thanks for sharing
Constance - Foreign Sanctuary says
Congrats on blogging for a year and here’s to many more successful years!! Some great blogs mentioned – I will have to check them out!
Merry Christmas from Taiwan
Daidri | Thee Getaway Gal says
What a sweet gesture Brianna! We are all inspired by others and introducing them to others is such a fabulous way to say thanks. I follow a couple of these bloggers as well and they are beautiful, talented people. Looking forward to getting to know a couple more. Happy 2015!
christine says
Great list! I follow most of these blogs as well 🙂
Revati Victor says
We’re so thrilled to be considered among such amazing company! And honoured that we’ve even been noticed! Thanks Brianna, we love your blog too, and are definitely keeping an eye on it for 2015! More power and travel to you. PS: Big fans of Dave and Cory’s blogs too!
Vlad says
Awesome list, I love Revati and Charles’ blog, it’s truly inspiring! Looks like I have some new blogs to check out! 🙂
Mindi @ 2foodtrippers says
What a great list. Thanks for sharing it.
Renuka says
I knew only ‘This is my happiness’ and ‘Different Doors’ from this list. Nice to know about some new ones too!
Brianna says
So happy I could introduce you to their wonderful work!
melody pittman says
Oh how I loved this article! I had not heard of the first few bloggers but will be sure to check out their sites. Love Cory’s travels and Different Doors are in a league of their own. Dave, well he is talented and hunky so there is that. LOL How wonderful of you to take time to thank them and inspire us all to recognize those that play a hand in the paths we choose. Hope you have a wonderful travel year in 2015. Blessings.
Michele {Malaysian Meanders} says
I’m familiar with some of these blogs but others are quite new to me. Thanks for introducing me to them, and best wishes on your 2nd year of blogging.
Brianna says
Thank you so much Michelle and happy travels in 2015!
Esther says
Cook, sip, go is one of my favorite blogs as well! I tend to look for more well thought through travel blogs these days, blogs that really tell me about a certain place and not just ‘look at me, look at me’ pics and ‘I did this and that’ stories.
Brianna says
I love posts that really tell the story of an area too.
Sherri says
Great list. I too follow This is My Happiness and Cory’s blog.
Brianna says
Thanks for stopping by Sherri, Jenna and Cory are great aren’t they?
Em says
Great article Brianna. I’m already following quite a few on this list but will be sure to check out the rest 🙂 happy new year!
Brianna says
Happy new Year to you too!
Kristen Sarra says
Great list! I’ve followed most of these blogs but there are a couple one there I haven’t read yet and would love to check them out. Happy almost 1 year birthday!
Brianna says
Thank you so much Kristen, its been a great year!
Beth Kallman Werner says
I’d like to add TRAVELS OF AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN, half blog/half social media community building for a book I plan to publish and launch next summer. All are welcome to join the journey, all about travel, fabulous food, scenery, flowers, and fine living.
Brianna says
I’ll have to check it out!
Lauren says
I love these travel blogs!! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing and happy 2015!!!
Brianna says
Happy travels to you in 2015!
Carmen | Carmen's Luxury Travel says
Nice to see a great list of other bloggers, some of which I already follow. Thanks for sharing and being part of our WeekendWanderlust.
Brianna says
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s weekend travels in 2015!
Catherine says
Just discovered this post on Pinterest and I love discovering new travel bloggers so thank you very much for sharing! Do not think I’ve read any of these blogs before so very excited to have a read 🙂
Brianna says
Thank you so much for stopping by and happy travels in 2015!
Sumit Surai says
Great post. Loved it and I follow most of them too 🙂
Brianna says
They really are a great bunch of bloggers!
Jessica (Barcelona Blonde) says
Great list! I hadn’t heard of all of these blogs, so I’m off to do some reading now. Happy New Year!
Brianna says
Happy travels in 2015!
Andrea says
Always interested in learning about other travel bloggers! A few I haven’t read and will now definitely take a look!
Brianna says
You definitely have some good reading ahead of you with this group.
Andreja says
Hi, great list with some new names and blogs for me. I like to discover new blogs so will check them out.
We Travel Together says
A great list of travel blogers, some of them are new to us, but we’ll check them out. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Brianna says
Theey are a great group aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by!
Emma Hart says
I follow a couple of these bloggers already but it’s great to know of some more inspiring people who write about their travels 🙂 Also congrats on your blog being a year old, it looks like you’ve managed to achieve a lot! That certainly inspires me to make more of my blog 🙂
Brianna says
Thank you so much for your kind words- looking to see what your future travels have in store!
kami says
I didn’t know some of these blogs! Thanks for sharing them!
Brianna says
These are some great bloggers, have fun checking them out!