5 tips for writing your own Travel Blog

1. Use all five senses:
You've got five God-given senses to detect the world around you, use all of them! Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. The most vivid writing comes from people who know how to describe the colours of the sunset in the Caribbean, the sound of the birds in the jungle, and the titillating sense explosion you can experience in the local food market. When you're writing, double-check to make sure you've got all of your senses represented in your blog entry. Believe me, your readers will notice the difference.

2. Be Honest
When you're travelling, things don't always go exactly as planned, so don't pretend that they did. Some of the most entertaining stories come from communication confusions and misunderstandings. Maybe while you're in the situation, you're not having such a great time, but by adding a dramatic plot to your story, your friends back home will be on the edge of their seats, waiting for your next installment.

3. Think deep!
It's important to use your brain when you're writing. Nobody wants to read a story about somebody who backpacked around Europe and saw the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral. We've all heard that one before. What's different about your story are the thoughts swimming around in your head. If you explain exactly why you came to visit a place, or if you reflect a little bit about your surroundings. You don't have to be Plato reincarnated to write thought-provoking literature.

4. Speak in your own voice
Write how you talk. Everyone has their own unique voice, so use yours. The best writing, period, is the kind of writing you can read out loud without stumbling. So, read your stuff out loud before you publish it, your brain and your mouth will automatically detect a grammatically awkward sentence by stumbling over it. Make a note, and then change it.

5. Photos
You need them. The more the better. Self-portraits, pictures that seem like they're too boring to bother, food, bugs, hotel rooms; all turn out to be fascinating glimpses into what you're experiencing.

Developing your style:

The tips above are great to keep as a check list beside your computer or in a notebook. Whatever suits you. Remind yourself of them often and add new guidelines as you develop your writing style. This will keep you on top of your game and help you avoid the dreaded 'black hole of boring content'.