Category 16 essays

Travel Writing

Long-form essays from the road. Honest, first-hand, no sponsored fluff.

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016 Be Taken by Albania: Europe’s Overlooked Treasure

Not so long ago, Albania’s tourist board developed a marketing campaign designed to poke fun at the country’s unwarranted reputation as a safe haven for inte...

015 Guatemala Travelogue - Central America Backpacking in 2001

I wrote this account of my time in Guatemala a few months after spending 4 months traveling around Central America in 2001.

014 Remembering Anthony Bourdain

_An ode to Anthony Bourdain - traveler, ambassador for good, honest food, and one of the great storytellers._

013 Travel Writing Blogs & Websites to Follow in 2025

The last few years haven't been the best for the travel writing industry. The pandemic shut down travel and turned off the tap of income for many travel writ...

012 Travels in Georgia - Notes on the Jewel of the Caucasus

The country of Georgia will always be the runner-up to the US state of Georgia in terms of name recognition.

011 Travel Writing, SEO & Boring Blogs

I’m a travel writer and I run an SEO business. For years, I kept falling back into the trap of always writing keyword-driven content.

010 My Travel Apps - Tools For Solo & Independent Travelers

Your phone is a powerful device for travel planning, saving money, and communicating with fellow travelers thanks to the incredible range of apps available.

009 Georgia - Wine, Culture, & Travel In The Birthplace Of Viticulture

In the last few years, Georgia has grown exponentially in popularity as a tourist destination.

008 The Best Of Humorous Travel Writing

There are people who believe that discussing the merits of funny travel books is disrespectful.

007 Postcards from Jordan: A Land of History and Beauty

Jordan is a safe, welcoming, and incredibly photogenic land in the Middle East. Bordered by mountains, the Dead Sea, The Red Sea, enormous deserts and lush, ...

006 10 Facts about Georgia (Country) You Didn't Know

Thanks to its strategic geographical location, mountainous topography, unique culture and language, the Republic of Georgia is bursting with interesting peop...

005 Nomad Living - Disadvantages of the Lifestyle & Home Truths

The nomadic lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Travelling and 'working from anywhere' holds much charm for many people.

004 Wanderlust Books: Inspiring Non-fiction Travel Writing

Looking for inspiration for your travels? Need a guide to foreign country that does more than list hotels and places to eat? Do you want to go deep into the ...

003 Begpackers: The Rise and Impact of Funded Travel

The definition of _begpacker_ (beg-packer) is someone who attempts to save money by asking locals and other foreigners to fund their travels.

002 The Hipster Guide to Dublin: Avocados, Beards, & Coffee

Dublin's metamorphosis over the past two decades is nothing short of astounding. From the influx of industrious Polish immigrants to the vibrant Brazilians, ...

001 Che Guevara's Irish Roots - The Irish in Argentina

Che Guevara’s major influence was felt in the mid-1950s in Latin America. However, his family came to this part of the world much earlier and for very specif...