I’d like to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to the lovely community of bloggers on WordPress. Leighton Travels has grown considerably over the past few years and my fellow WordPress bloggers have played a key role in that.

Indeed Sladja and I remain humbled by those loyal readers who, article after article, week after week, month after month, year after year, continue to read, like and comment. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.

We also enjoy following a host of excellent WordPress blogs. It would be impossible to name them all, but I’d like to wholeheartedly recommend what we believe are the very best travel blogs on WordPress. If you have the time, please do go and check them out.

The Hungry Travellers.

Let me introduce you to Phil and Michaela, The Hungry Travellers. These adventurous retirees will actually make you feel bad about being young (er) and not yet retired as they travel the world living the kind of adventures most people can only dream of. We love their blog because they really know how to set a scene. In fact, their articles are full of great storytelling, bags of humour and wonderful photography.

Grand Misadventures

When I want to transport myself to The United States, I often head for Grand Misadventures to follow the exploits of Meg. There, you’ll find a broad range of travel articles, including national parks, Civil War history and a near exhaustive look at the wonderful state of Tennessee. Her international adventures are well worth following too, such as her fascinating blogs on Israel.

Wet and Dusty Roads

I have never been to South Africa. Like so many other places, it’s very much on the list. And yet I feel like I know this country well, thanks to Corna, author of the brilliant blog Wet and Dusty Roads. She and her husband Berto have explored large swathes of the country and excel in bringing you the very best of the local nature and cuisine. Because of them, I know that one day I simply have to experience some classic braii (South African barbecue).

Picture This (with K.A. Gould)

Another blogger I have a lot of time for is Allan, a retired Canadian with a love of photographing the great outdoors. He’s also a talented poet and a dab hand at witty wordplay. Through Allan’s lens, one can see some of the most beautiful regions of Canada. Beyond his homeland, I highly recommend Allan’s outstanding Analogue Adventures, a series documenting his 1980s adventures across Asia and beyond.

Rebecca Goes Rendezvous

I couldn’t have drawn up my recommended list without mentioning one of my most loyal long-term readers, Rebecca. An L.A. based millennial, Rebecca has travelled extensively, sharing her adventures on the informative and wanderlust-inducing Rebecca Goes Rendezvous. There’s a lot to sink your teeth into here, from the towns and villages of rural France and church-hunting in Guatemala, to photo challenges, atmospheric poetry and food envy galore.

One For the Money Two for the Road

Another US-focused blog I always keep up with is One for the Money Two for the Road. Writer Kellye Hefner has such a talent for presenting fascinating locations across the country. She is truly the history teacher I never had and one of my favourite readers/commenters on Leighton Travels.

Monkey’s Tale

Several of our favourite blogs focus on the thrills and spills of outdoor adventuring. In this respect, Maggie and Richard of Monkey’s Tale have crafted a wonderful site. On more than one occasion they’ve pushed the boundaries of what the casual traveller might consider. Take, for example, their experiences climbing The Seven Summits.

Salsa World Traveler

For revealing insights into the aviation industry, including flight costs, COVID regulations, lounge reviews and general flying advice, click your way onto Salsa World Traveler. You’ll be in good hands with John from North Carolina, who also shares his many worldwide travels. His experiences rarely fail to surprise and impress, from hot air ballooning in Africa and exploring the Alaska Range, to chapters on Civil Rights history from The U.S.

Wandering Canadians

Hiking enthusiasts will love the adventures of L&K, a pair of Canadians addicted to wandering the forests, mountains and national parks of their homeland. These guys have seen a lot of Canada, and that’s only going to increase as the months and years pass. Look out for their recurring cabin posts too. And for their international adventures, including memorable posts on Iceland, Honduras and Japan.

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