The Travel Bloggers

Whose journals are you reading this summer?

Ali

Ali Watters
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Msg: #1 1624 days ago, June 17th 2005

Which travelbloggers are you reading at the moment?

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deleted_2211
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Msg: #2 1620 days ago, June 21st 2005

My absolute favorite is the Bond family-never mind my "vested" interest (smile Janet). I love kimbj's heart wrenching entries and descriptions too. I'm more a psyche voyeur so I tend to the blogs that are expressions and impressions of the writer more than the locale.

I find myself migrating to some of the past favorites of others as well: Aspiring Nomad, Bedreddin, Simon Says, Sasha - but once a month is not enough of a fix, so I then move on to Lewsy, Doulsey, Cumberland Sausage, and once in a great while, Baggins (not Froddo)-though a bit scary from a mother's perspective.

I've tried to read most but for some reason those stand out most poignantly. On a side note (butt kissing perhaps?), Ali, you have so many entries, and for a "semi" obsessive/compulsive reader like myself, it's a daunting task as I have a need to start beginning to end and finish in one sitting. But I love the photos and inspiration. A presumptive prediction: Soon this travelblog site will be like google (compliment)! Thanks

Kate Hildebrand

Kate Hildebrand
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Msg: #3 1619 days ago, June 22nd 2005

I really enjoy the Bond family and kimbj's TravelBlogs. I try to read most of what is up on the home page.

Ali

Ali Watters
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Msg: #4 1619 days ago, June 22nd 2005

> I try to read most of what is up on the home page.

Ahh - I think the secret reason for starting this topic should be revealed... I have to choose the blogs that get featured on the home page - so was looking for some clues as to which blogs I've missed :) I only spotted Kimbj a few days ago. So if you have some suggestions! The criteria I use are ; writes well, has interesting photos and looks likely to keep using the site. Also variety - it's good to have all types and styles of travel featured.

> Ali, you have so many entries

Not the most though ;) Bon Bon on the Go Go has about 150 entries... Bill and Nancy is catching up fast as well.

(If you're wondering how to link - the forum code [blogger=1234] on each bloggers homepage does this)

So a few more that I check - deleted_3265 - in the Middle East, BJ - in South America

mshorrock

Matt Shorrock
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Msg: #5 1618 days ago, June 23rd 2005

I've also been reading the Bond Family Travels, as well as Cumberland Sausage and Sken like a Ribble Fluke. I haven't had much time to read Ali's all the way through yet, mainly because I've been too busy writing my own!

emberjeunesse

Candice Jeunesse
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Msg: #6 1616 days ago, June 24th 2005

You should read mine. I dont have that many posts yet, but I will...youll see.
By the way, does anyone know how to make the apostrophe work on Mexican keyboards?

Savage

Mark Savage
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Msg: #7 1602 days ago, July 9th 2005

I spent a day reading Ali's when I first found the site. It was probably even more interesting for me since I knew\know him\you. heheh Sken is always a favorite, as is... umm... what's that guy, Dan? The one with Dreds from down under. Haven't had much reading time lately though. Spencer Kansi and Christina were both frequent reads when I had more time.

austincheri

Cheri
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Msg: #8 1593 days ago, July 18th 2005

I have been following bedreddin; his journal about his experience with the Sudanese was incredible. I have also followed Jennijen, especially during her adventures in Central America because that area is particularly interesting to me. Lastly I followed Tomwesley, but his trip has ended. I have been trying to wean myself off daily reading because it just makes my lack of travel more frustrating - so I may not be as helpful for current Bloggers.

Scuba Bruce

Bruce and Mhairi
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Msg: #9 1591 days ago, July 20th 2005

Got to say this site was highly inspirationally in my decsion to quit work and sell up.....Ali's blog was great can't say I have read it all but this site does make you realise that the world is bigger than your office and the weekends

Ali

Ali Watters
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Msg: #10 1591 days ago, July 20th 2005

> highly inspirationally in my decsion to quit work and sell up

Cool - I hope it works out well - if it doesn't... we accept no responsibilty for loss of earnings, teeth or hair ;)

I'll be in Thailand soonish (Sept) - so will follow your blog to see where the diving is good :)

Good luck with the move.

irishdoll

cheska thornton
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Msg: #11 1588 days ago, July 23rd 2005

Climbing Brandon by Chet Raymo.

Savage

Mark Savage
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Msg: #12 1585 days ago, July 26th 2005

we accept no responsibilty for loss of earnings, teeth or hair ;)

yeah... take it from the guy that's lost all 3! ;-)

So Thailand eh Ali? Hrmmm... I've wanted to go there for a long time!

Temoris

Témoris Grecko
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Msg: #13 1571 days ago, August 9th 2005

As travelling by Africa and forced to work on the way (writing for magazines) to pay for his trip, don't really have had time to dive in so many blogs. But I've been following Bedreddin's writings, which I really enjoy --for a moment I thought we could meet suddenly at some point, but I'd forgot he's heading Yemen and that's not my route. It's good that he just left to Ethiopia before Garang's death and the riots.

I'll check the Bond's Family's, as I see many people reads it.

Unfortunately, my blog is in Spanish (I'm Mexican) and therefore out of the competition for the most read blog, but from time to time someone drops by.

Kait

Katherine
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Msg: #14 1569 days ago, August 10th 2005

I just started reading The Ultimate Road Trip, and am enjoying it so far. Jenni Jen is always a good read. I miss blogs by Cristina and Bill and Nancy now that they are back in the USA.

Jenni Jen

La Vagabonda
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Msg: #15 1541 days ago, September 8th 2005

stickyrice

i wish his entries were longer and more informative, but his photos are great!

Jimmy

Jimmy
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Msg: #16 1533 days ago, September 15th 2005

Well my daily update on surf , travel and photography can be found at
SurfTrip

It's been quiet here in the caribbean latetly.

[Edited: 21:25 - Jimmy ]

Desert Rose

Michelle C
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Msg: #17 1532 days ago, September 17th 2005

I'm was following Sken Like A Ribbon Fluke until he died after he hit Oz. Was bummbed he is off air. Cumberland Sausage is interesting too. Jenni Jen has been to some great places too.

[Edited: 01:50 - Desert Rose ]

Esclaw

Esther
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Msg: #18 1529 days ago, September 20th 2005

I try to read other people posting in Australia, I always think it'd be funny if we ever posted on the same place on the same day. It seems there is one other person who tends to be in my eastern area. But she seems single, whereas my posts follow the joys of traveling/living with a one year old down under. But it's always interesting and nutty. Thanks for hosting Ali, this site is my sanity!

Ali

Ali Watters
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Msg: #19 1528 days ago, September 21st 2005

>Check out the map feature…I want dots too!

Yep - it's already here - see the route maps feature along with any blog entry. Or have a play here

As to where the money comes from... it's partly a matter of priorities, most long term travellers own nothing, partly being prepared to work on at anything and partly luck.

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