Moreover, Travel blog is very popular nowadays. And the reason for that varies in each one of us. Let me also list my Top 10 reasons why I create a blog especially a Travel Blog.
1. To Travel and Witness it.
Personally, Travelling is my passion. It started to trigger when I first ride a plane way back 2010. When I was young (anyway I’m still young at my age now, I mean during my younger days) I thought that traveling from point A to Point B by Air is very impossible for me because I am aware that I don’t have the capacity to do so. Given the fact that I was not nurtured with gold spoon in my mouth, so I can only do that but I need to work it out.
I really want to Travel and discover new things, such as culture, practices, and more. I want also to witness the undiscovered beauty of the various sceneries and tourist spot that Im pretty sure Philippines do have a lot of it.
2. To Write and Narrate it.
I am not totally a writer nor knowledgeable and expert about proper writing. (You can notice the grammar lapses on my blogs.) When I was college I used to be a Section Head Editor of The Pillar Publication (an official University Publication) as a Literary Editor. And Literary and News Writing had a huge difference from each other. In News Writing, there are lot of technicalities need to be followed so that you can create a winning peace not unlike in literary section, it’s all about ART, Emotions and being Creative are the thi
ngs that matters most the most, and that’s my Strength, to write from the voice within.
I am already a blogger for almost 8 years, and that’s one of the reasons why I passed in the Publication. Truly I Love Writing more than talking.Narrating your Experiences through blogs is also an ART, an art that everyone is aware but few are capable of doing. Remember, in writing a blog you don’t need to apply your expertise in writing however Blogging Industry loves those individual who are story teller. Those people who can make their readers stay on reading regardless of distraction like Facebook and any internet Competitions. Blog Readers love to follow those blogs that will capture their interest. Believe me! (Even if I’m not yet established my name in Travel Blog Industry, I blogged already for a different target market).
3. To Maximize Idle Time and be productive on it.
Currently, I am working in a BPO industry. Yes that’s right! I work during at night! Fortunately I have an account with an easy task. So basically, I have lots of available time to chat with my coworkers. And sometimes I ended up sleeping in the office while working hours. So I have to do something about it.
I decided to maximize my idle time into a productive one. Remember that time is perishable. You cannot turn back Time and you will realize at the end that you are wasting your available time. Instead to talk about it with your coworkers why not type it and publish it. So I advise you to use your time productively.
Tip: If you are working in a company, use you Vacation leave efficiently.
4. To Come out from the Comfort Zone
Up until now, I am afraid of getting lost in one place. I always went again to a place where I used to visit. By that “there’s no room of getting lost”. But the question is, how can I Travel if I will not face my fear at all.
Remember that if your life is out of challenges, which means you are now stagnant. Stagnant water is dangerous, you’re getting used to your comfort zone. Keep in mind that if you will not challenge yourself, you’ll end up with boring life. “A child will learned to walk when he experienced falling down” Undeniably. Blogging is a challenge, face it. Traveling is challenging, so do it.
5. To Experience and Invest it.
My ambition is to own a house, driving a car and to live a luxurious life. I know everyone is aiming for that. Those are investments that are tangible. But what about intangible investments, those are knowledge, skills and talent. Most especially experience. Remember, anyone can earn 10 dollars a today wherein you can also earn that same tomorrow. But what you experienced today can’t be the same experience of others.
Let say, There’s concert of JLO live in manila today; you spent P1000 for the ticket while your friend went to work for a daily salary of P500 pesos and not to go with you. Let me ask you, who will get a “return if Investment”?
Hope you will get my point. Pointless, isn’t it? hahaha
6. To Promote the Philippines and the best of it.
I admit, even if I am 100% Filipino. There many things in the Philippines that I’m not aware of. (Read my Loboc River Experience.). This is very alarming being a Filipino, so ironic coz tourists from other countries are more knowledgeable about what Philippines is. Let me ask you now, right now!!The Philippines consists how many Islands? What the F*ck*ng Question is right? Am I Embarrassing you guys? Of course not!! I have a tip: Just Smile and response another question that goes this way; is it high tide or low tide. Hahaha. No wonder!!
Kidding aside. Promoting Philippines is not your responsibility. But unconsciously, if you are a travel blogger, you can separate yourself in promoting it. And that is a huge help to our Department of tourism.
Hey Travel Bloggers, Lets Work harder for them. Hahahah
7. To Dare Myself and Conquer it
Given the nature of my job, so stressful I don’t know how to manage my time just to travel out of the town to look for a certain topic in just a short span of time. And not only that, having a constraint of scarce resources also hind me to travel. Limited time with limited penny is factor that affects your decision to continue traveling but if you will conquer it, you are now the richest person compare to those rich in nature. Why? Because you were able to travel, you are tactful enough.
Remember, it really requires determination
8. To Have a list so I won’t forget itWhere have you been last September? When was your first time you ate Jollibee? Questions that can’t be answered accurately. Yes, you can reminisce but you can’t tell the whole story with details. Are you Familiar with diary? Blog has something to do with it.
Remember : What will happen today, will part in history so you need to capture all the happenings
You can write and write, and let anyone know what’s in your mind.
9. To Become Famous and successful from it.
“Fame Im gonna live forever, Im gonna learned how to fly” a lyrics from a song. Yes you can fly. You really can fly!
A travel blogger needs to fly, and it is for free. Famous bloggers are now in partnership with different flight Companies, Travel Agencies and Hotels.
Remember, when creating a travel blog don’t put this aim on the top of your list. When you already established your name, expect everything follows; you will earn respect from it.
But this is not easy; it requires sacrifice for you to get that.
10. To Monetize and Earn from it.
Monetizing your own blog is the major aim of any bloggers around the Industry. You can have google adsense, nuffnang, bidvertiser, and more ads base site. Aside from that you can also accept partnership from any advertisers that will use your ads space with pay.
It’s a big no no. The big mistakes of some bloggers is , they prioritize the monetizing during the first year of their blogging carrier. Remember: “ The Old Wine Taste better than the new one”. Advertisers choose the blog which is already reliable in a long span of existence. With stable posts and famous. Do you think that advertisers will
Lastly.........
Truly, Travel Blog is my Interest. Travelling and Blogging are totally different. You can Travel and enjoy it without even blogging. But you can’t blog at all with without Subject. Let’s Try to Combine the Two things Travel Blogging, Sounds good, isn't it? With those two interests of yours, I’m pretty sure you can be a successful Travel Blogger. Best Blog with the Best subject w/c is the Travel.
Amazing!!
