10 Traits Of Travel Bloggers.

Lately I’ve been reading a lot of travel type blog posts since I’ve been shortlisted for the Kerala Blog Express, by some of the most popular travel vloggers or “World Nomads” as they’re also lovingly called.  I’ve noticed some similarities or traits in common with these travel writers which I have shortlisted to a list of about 10. Can you relate?

1. They are experts at locating WiFi hotspots and vacant electricity outlets to charge their digital devices. Pass though any airport, coffee shop or fast food restaurant and you’ll see them tethered!

2. They’ve mastered the use of ‘filters’ on their images, especially on Instagram.

3. They all seems to have tried or mastered Yoga at some point during their travel adventures. As if it’s a prerequisite.

4. Making hearts with their hands/fingers also seem to be another prerequisite. Verify this by checking out their Instagram account.

5. They own a selfie stick or they can McGyver a means to take the selfie photo even under extreme conditions.

6. 99% of them seem to think that they have to visit and post about Asia (mostly India) as a right of passage (see Yoga comment above).

7. Just as important is taking pics off and with exotic animals.. elephants, Llama, camel, kangaroo are all ‘game’ (dangerous ones too – alligators, snakes, sharks and even lions).

8. There’s hardly ever any ‘travel’ material with families in mind. I know the job can be a bit nomadic but who is catering to the family who wants to travel and need info? And I’m yet to see anyone post about all-inclusive vacations and cruises. There’s a market here travel bloggers.

9. They love to take that pic of themselves with their back to the camera and some sort of historic building in front of them (or in the ocean) . As if to show their friends “hey look where I’m at”! Oh and that pic of them leaping into the air!

10. Saris and other traditional wear is a MUST! even if for just one picture to share on the Gram.

Disclaimer – I’m just having fun here.. so please don’t send the blogging police after me. As you read this I’m sure you’ll get a laugh and confirm my observations.