10 Diverse Travel Bloggers to Follow (by Lola Mendez)

FOLLOW THESE 10 TRAVEL BLOGGERS FOR A MORE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVE ON GLOBAL EXPLORATION

Guest Post By Lola Mendez

These ten fearless, female bloggers are some of my favorites. I turn to them often for travel inspiration while putting together itineraries for my next adventure. Be sure to follow these ten travel bloggers, too, to get new, exciting and diverse insights and inspiration for your next trip!

Kay, The Awkward Traveller

Although Kay works full-time she manages to travel overseas several times a year. Her recent adventures have taken her to Jordan and China. During the pandemic, she’s been sharing backyard adventures to places near her hometown in the Pacific Northwest including Orcas Island and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Kay aims to show that travel can be accessible to everyone and even founded a travel non-profit, The Global Dreamers Foundation.

Flo, Yoga, Wine, & Travel

Flo spends most of her time between Hong Kong and Sri Lanka—two of the most fascinating islands in Asia that couldn’t be less alike. A true global citizen, she was born in Taipei, Taiwan; studied in Melbourne, Australia; and lived in San Fransisco, USA where she became a certified yoga teacher. She beautifully captures her journey around the globe and always folds in moments of zen yoga practices and delicious wine.

Ivonne, Latina Chic Travels

Ivonne is all about touring the world in style—she manages to put together chic outfits while traveling carry-on only. She shares sage tips, mostly on Instagram, about her favorite destinations in México and other bohemian paradises across the globe including Bali, Indonesia and the Philippines. When she’s not out on the road she’s at home in New York City with her adorable puppy.

Gabby, Packs Light

Gabby is the go-to influencer for all things Gen Z travel. She’s just 24 and has already visited over 30 countries, several of which were fully-sponsored due to travel competitions she won. She shares free travel opportunities frequently to encourage others to tap into the chance to travel the world for free with no strings attached.

Viola, The Blessing Bucket

Viola is a full-time traveler who has lived in Australia, Canada, China, and Japan. The jetsetter is a self-declared ‘outgoing introvert’ who loves to take on daring adrenaline-pumping experiences including sky-diving and canyon jumping. As a trained dancer, you can catch her busting a move wherever she goes in the world.

Annette, From Annette

Annette is a long-term traveler who has been to many destinations near and far. She’s dedicated to creating space in travel for plus-sized people. She’s the founder of Fat Girls Traveling and Fat Girls Guide which hosts retreats as well as provides resources and travel inspiration. The fashionista showcases her eclectic style all over the world and is known to rock fun shades of lipstick like the vibrant blue she wore in Myanmar.

Jen, Jen on a Jet Plane

Jen is a solo travel queen. When she isn’t out gallivanting around the globe she’s at home in Puerto Rico showing off the natural beauty of the island. Her travel lifestyle took off when she set a goal to take a trip in each of the months leading up to her 30th birthday—all while being a full-time attorney. She surpassed her goal and visited 20 places in the last year of her 20s and found a new career as a travel creator.

Kareemah, Hijabi Globe Trotter

Kareemah is a storyteller focusing on travel from a Muslim perspective. She’s a co-founder of Muslimahs Who Travel and has extensive resources on her blog for Muslim travelers. When she’s not traveling she’s at home in New York City where she recently relocated after living in Spain. Her travel stories beautifully capture a destination by highlighting the voices of local people and what they have to share about their culture.

Nam, Laugh, Travel, Eat

Nam is a third culture millennial based in Hong Kong. She studied geology so naturally, her blog is a gold mine of resources about epic hikes all around the globe. After trekking, Nam always manages to find a drool-worthy meal no matter where she is. She makes informative and fun videos about most of the destinations she visits which are excellent trip-planning tools.

Aneesa, Expat Panda

Aneesa is an eternal expat. She’s a highly-qualified English teacher who has worked in five countries including the United Arab Emirates. She’s currently living in Qatar and often posts her adventures around the Middle East. Aneesa also shares insight about her experiences traveling as a Desi woman and provides sound advice for those looking to work overseas.

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