Travel Blog Networking Reviews – Part 2
By Darren Cronian on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

As promised here are my final five blog reviews, all great travel blogs in their own way. Please feel free to comment on any of the blogs, and if you have a blog and would like to have it reviewed, contact me and I will try and feature it next time.

Travel Blog Networking Reviews – Part 2

I Spy Shangahi

Shanghai is a destination high up on my list of places to see before I am 40! I love this blog because of the photos and you can a great insight into Shanghai and life in China. Some of the photos are hysterical.

The blog gets a great number of comments, and has obviously built up a following which is great to see, and the only negative comment I can summon for this blog is ewww, hairy crabs, I think I’ll stay clear of this delicacy if I get to visit Shanghai.

The Travel Photographer

I’ve mentioned my love for photography on many occasions, and this blog features a large number of photographs, some comical, some controversial. The blog is well written and is updated regularly, but doesn’t seem to have the comments feature turned, well I couldn’t find the link to comment.

It’s a shame if comments have been turned off because one post caught my attraction titled “Is Travel photography Dead or Dying?” would I am sure generated a lot of comments from readers, especially from those passionate about travel.

Byahilo Travel Blog

Next is a nicely designed Philippines blog written by Erico Dee, who has a passion for travelling and like many travellers has a passion for photography. Manila looks wonderful, with a mixture of historic and modern buildings, and this blog is a must-read if you’re heading to the Philippines on holiday.

I’ve got to admit to dislike Google Adsense, and there’s probably too many blocks of ads but I can understand why bloggers use Adsense as like everyone else we have to find a way of making a living off our blogs.

Flower Girls Rural India

Ever since reading the book Young female, travelling alone I have wanted to visit India, and this blog provides a great insight into travel in India, information on religious festivals, and has tons of great photographs.

Unfortunately, the blog was a little slow to load which I am assuming is due to the number of widgets, videos and photographs, but be patient because you won’t b e disappointed if your looking for inspiration on travel around India.

The Boatwoman’s Diary

How cool is this – living on a canal boat, meandering through the UK water works, and sat on the boat taking in fresh air and watching the sun set. The Boat woman’s diary gives you an insider’s view of life on a canal boat.

I’d love to hear how the blogger deals with gaining access to the internet, because I would be lost not having the internet. The blog is updated regularly; plenty of photos, but like many other blogs could do with asking readers opinions to generate comments.


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12 responses to “Travel Blog Networking Reviews – Part 2”

Sindhu | 14 November, 2007 at 12:52 pm

Hi Darren, thank you for the wonderful review. I am honored.

Regarding the speed of blog, yeah I am working on it. I guess that’s b’coz of photos and videos.

Thank you for stopping by and for the Great Review

Hoping to see you again and again.

Cheers!

Erica Johansson | 14 November, 2007 at 2:51 pm

Thanks for these tips! I love The Travel Photographer and Flower Girls Rural India make me want to travel to India even more.

Darren Cronian | 14 November, 2007 at 8:03 pm

Thank you for your interesting blog Sindhu.

Thanks Erica. Have you read the book “Young female, travelling alone”?

It’s an intereting book, can’t remember who the author is now but she’s a Canadian who takes time out of work to travel the World.

An extract can be found here.

I have a copy of it hanging around gathering dust, so if you’d like a copy let me know.

Erica Johansson | 14 November, 2007 at 8:52 pm

No, I haven’t read it but I just read the extract. Seems like a really interesting book! Would love to have a copy of it :)

Darren Cronian | 15 November, 2007 at 12:03 am

Erica, send me your address via contact form and I’ll send you a copy. The book isn’t that bulky so should get through to you no problems.

Rohan | 15 November, 2007 at 12:05 am

I think Ill be busy this weekend

Darren, can you explain what RSS is?

Lee Harrison (owner Select World Travel) | 15 November, 2007 at 10:45 am

http://blog.squarespace.com/blog/2007/11/9/rss-best-design-practices-and-icons.html
Rohan, might be an idea to have a look at this post on the squarespace sight, hopefuly it might give some tips

sindhu | 15 November, 2007 at 5:19 pm

Thank you Erica. That’s an honor.

Rohan | 18 November, 2007 at 12:45 am

I’ve neglected the wife tonight. I read my way through I spy Shanghai. Very interesting, and funny site.

Darren Cronian | 18 November, 2007 at 12:50 am

Glad you enjoyed the blogs Rohan.

What do you TRUST?

Travel information from a blogger whose travelled or lived there OR travel information from an holiday brochure?!

Erica Johansson | 20 November, 2007 at 1:19 pm

I’d definitely trust a blogger who travelled there rather than info from a brochure.

JASON | 5 December, 2007 at 6:32 am

Unfortunately, the blog was a little slow to load which I am assuming is due to the number of widgets, videos and photographs, but be patient because you won’t b e disappointed if your looking for inspiration on travel around India.

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