Wednesday, 23 February 2011

How to Keep a Travel Blog


Are you one of those people who just love to make your friends jealous by sending off giant emails with every detail of your trip? Well, technology has improved to the point that you can now go one better. By keeping a Travel Blog as you move along, you'll be able to keep all your friends up to date on what you're up to, without clogging up their inbox. You can also upload Photos from the road, and even track your progress on a World Map!

Steps

  1. Do some Research. There are plenty of good Blog hosts out there, and several of them are tailored specifically to Travelers. While you can't really go wrong with a generic Blog host like Blogger, you'll probably be better off going with a host that specializes in Travel Blogs. Here are a few Free options that offer unlimited Photo storage and will plot your travels on a Map:
  2. Do some more research. Then sign up for an account. Don't forget your username and password!
  3. Get a good Digital Camera, and make sure it has a standard format memory card. Most modern cameras will use Secure Digital (SD) or Compact Flash (CF) memory cards. Be sure that you have a little USB card reader for the type of memory that your camera uses. Some brands, such as Cannon, will have a special cable that you can use to plug the camera directly into a computer. Don't forget to bring this along!
  4. Send off a HUGE Email to everybody you know, telling them where to find your Blog.
  5. Go!
  6. Jot down details about your trip every once in a while. Try doing this while it's still fresh in your mind. You can refer back to these later when you're writing a blog entry, making sure you don't forget any details.
  7. Find Internet Cafes on The Road. Log onto your Blog host and spout off about the great time you're having. Computers at most internet cafes will have USB ports that allow you to plug in your card reader or digital camera to transfer photos. If not, they'll always have at least one machine with a universal reader. Just ask the guy at the desk.
  8. When you get home, edit some of those frantic posts you made from the road. Upload some more photos now that you have a better internet connection. Polish your Blog so that others can stumble across it and use it for inspiration!

Tips

  • Don't be afraid to create accounts with a few different Blog hosts. Try posting a few sample trip reports to get a feel for how they will look. Pick the host that feels best for you.
  • Internet Cafes usually have really slow internet connections. Try uploading just a few of your best photos while you're on the road, then come back later and upload the rest from a faster connection.
  • Keep your entries brief: if you blog just once or twice a week, you are likely to write about the most memorable experiences rather than all of the details on the meal you just had.

Warnings

  • Some Blog Hosts will want to put advertising on your Blog pages. Try writing a few test entries and make sure that your Blog is not lost in a sea of banner ads!

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