Blogging has become a ubiquitous activity on the internet, and it is especially popular amongst the younger population. Not only does it act as a way to share one’s passions, it is also an incredibly lucrative career opportunity for today. If your school-goer has a keen interest in travel, starting a travel blog is a fantastic idea! It will function as a way for your child to become a more informed explorer and traveller, and will also be a great way to store some memories to reminisce in the future. Here are 4 useful tips that will help your young explorer start his first travel blog.
Encourage her to make the blog personal
It is no secret that the internet is not at all short of websites and blogs pertaining to travel. Thus, in order to have a successful travel blog, it is crucial to stand out amongst the sea of bloggers. For this, encourage her to add her own personal flair to it that will distinguish her from the rest. Something as simple as a unique domain name, style of writing, editing, etc. goes a long way in achieving this.
Ask him to keep a travel journal
Journaling is a great way to not just note down experiences to remember, but also to form a closer connection with the travel. Ask your young explorer to always have a journal with him while travelling to note down some unique anecdotes, poetry, thoughts, etc. which made his trip special. Sprinkling such creative, artistic content throughout the blog can be very engaging for readers.
Help her develop photography skills
Media is an indispensable part of most blogs today. Especially when it comes to travel blogging, showcasing the place itself is an important component. For this, it can be very helpful to develop photography skills. Gone are the days when travel bloggers had to invest in expensive camera and gear. Smartphones have made capturing moments much easier and convenient. However, developing certain photography skills is essential in order to improve the aesthetics of the blog. Editing skills also play a significant role in this.
Guide him to search for a story in each place she visits
Being a travel blogger does not only mean visiting fancy places in Europe. Even a trip to a nearby city, village or a site of historical importance can be translated into an equally gripping blog post. Encourage her to be open to all places and look for a story in each of her visits. This can be done by conversing with the locals, tour guides, historians, visiting a museum related to its history, etc.