In an age of information overload, curating a list of travel blogs worth following is no small feat. The post “The 31 Best Travel Blogs of 2025: Who to Follow for Inspiration” from Casual Chapters (and echoed in travel writing communities) spotlights blogs that combine strong visuals, compelling storytelling, and fresh perspectives. These are not just travel diaries, but creative platforms that keep evolving.
Below, we dive into why such roundups matter, highlight a few standout blogs, and show how you can leverage these as sources of inspiration and credibility in your own travel writing journey.
Why This List Matters
A “best of” list does more than suggest blogs—it sets a standard. These 31 blogs are chosen for:
- Visual identity: Clean layouts, immersive photo stories, minimal distractions
- Narrative depth: Going beyond itineraries to share cultural, emotional, or philosophical reflections
- Fresh content: Regular updates, new angles, responsiveness to trends
- Community & credibility: Engaging with readers, social presence, authenticity
The original Of Whiskey and Words page referencing “The 31 Best Travel Blogs of 2025 – Updated!” provides context on choosing with criteria like minimal ads, compelling voice, and originality. Of Whiskey and Words
Featured Blogs from the List & Why They Shine
Here are a few blogs you should check out—each representing a different flavor of travel writing:
- Of Whiskey and Words
This is one of the core blogs behind the list itself. It blends travel storytelling with introspection, life balance, and purpose. The blog is a good example of how a travel blog can be a window into full life, not just wanderlust. Of Whiskey and Words - Nomadic Matt – My Current List of Favorite Blogs
While not part of the original 31, Matt’s own blog often references peers he admires. His curated list gives you an ongoing stream of voices worth following. Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site - FeedSpot’s “100 Best Travel Blogs and Websites in 2025”
This is a more expansive directory that overlaps with many from the “31 Best” list, giving you even more inspiration. Feedspot Bloggers - BucketListly’s “24 Gorgeous Travel Blogs You’ll Love in 2025”
Focuses on design and user experience—how travel blogs look and feel in 2025. Great for designers or writers who care about aesthetics. BucketListly Blog
Use these external blogs both as reading references and as benchmarks for your own content and presentation.
How to Build an Inspired & Unique Travel Blog
When you follow these “best of” blogs, don’t just consume—use their strengths as templates, and then build your own voice. Here’s how to do that:
- Link internally to your own stories and resources
As you grow your blog, create internal link hubs. For instance:- “Check out our hidden tea-plantation stays in Kerala
How to Build an Inspired & Unique Travel Blog - When you follow these “best of” blogs, don’t just consume—use their strengths as templates, and then build your own voice. Here’s how to do that:
- “Check out our hidden tea-plantation stays in Kerala
- Balance diversity with consistency
While variety is good, maintain certain signature elements—tone, photographic style, structure. - Engage your audience
Invite readers to comment, suggest places, share photos. Many top blogs grow by forming communities, not just broadcasting content. - Stay current
Use these “best of 2025” lists to spot emerging trends (sustainability, slow travel, immersive local culture). Adapt quickly. - Cross-reference external authority
Occasionally cite or link to authoritative travel blogs or trend reports (like Of Whiskey and Words, Nomadic Matt, or FeedSpot). That gives your own blog more trust in Google’s eyes.
Why Your Blog (PlanetEarthHolidays) Can Thrive
By positioning yourself in the same league as the “31 Best Travel Blogs of 2025,” your blog can:
Attract readers seeking curated inspiration
Earn backlinks and social shares when people reference you as part of that “best of” ecosystem
Serve as a hub of evergreen content that remains relevant even as new trends emerge
For example, a post titled “5 travel blogs I follow from the 2025 “best of” list—and what I’ve learned from them” could link back to your own guides on Vagamon, Kerala, eco-resorts, etc.
Final Thoughts & Next Steps
The “31 Best Travel Blogs of 2025” is more than a list—it’s a mirror. It shows what the travel blogosphere currently values: authenticity, aesthetic cohesion, strong voice, and freshness. As you read and follow these blogs, your role isn’t just to admire but to absorb, remix, and personalize.
If you like, I can create a detailed breakdown of each of the 31 blogs (themes, visual style, posting frequency), and help you map out how PlanetEarthHolidays can occupy its own distinctive niche. Do you want me to do that next?
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