It is natural for humans like us to love travelling because we have explorative and curious minds. We want to go to the places that we have never gone before. However, not everyone have the guts to be a traveler because they think that is expensive. But meet the man from Manila named Enzo Luna, who is behind the travel blog called juanmanilaexpress.com.
In Work at Home Pinas The Seminar I attended a few months ago, he shared his love for traveling. Being a nomad is the lifestyle he was dreaming before because he was getting tired of being an employee in a company. When he became a travel blogger, he can manage his own time. He does not need to wake up early in the morning and rush to the office every day. He proudly said that he loves what he is doing right now. Of course, he earns money while doing his enjoyable job. Aside from blogging, he also sells photos online.
As a travel blogger, he can go where ever he wants. He was able to visit many places in the Philippines. One of his favorite places is Sagada because of its beautiful view and historical background. When he is travelling, his only weapons are his laptop and camera. He documents what he sees and his impressions about the place he visits. He captures the scenery, not only with his camera but through his worlds also.
If you want to be a travel blogger like Enzo, the first thing you need is to consider your destination. According to him, no one can travel if he does not know where to go. It is very important that you know how to go about your destination and what to do there. Know also where to stay. Then after that, you have to study the culture of the locals of the place you’re visiting. Know their dialect, what they eat, what they wear or do they have festivals? Just write all the things you observe from them. Then, support your story with your beautiful shots.
Another thing you need to consider when you make a blog is to know your niche. If your blog is about travelling, stick to it. Know also your market or your target audience to identify whose will be your readers or followers.
Enzo also shared that is possible to travel even if you cannot afford it. There are establishments or company owners who are willing to pay for your travel expenses if ever they will need your service. But first, you must establish your name and reputation as a travel blogger. Then, some opportunities will come. Like him, because of his blog, he already travelled in other countries. His blog also paved the way for him to be a managing editor of a new travel magazine called Adventour Asia.
