Finding Travel Inspiration
- kendrickumstattd
- Dec 15, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 29, 2020
Growing up, the most significant trip I went on was a 40-day, cross-country camping trip with the destination of Kendrick Peak, the volcano for which I am named, serving as an excuse to also see Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, the Tetons, Arches National Park, the Grand Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, and more along the way.
Fast-forward to today and, closing out 2019, I have now been to eleven countries in total, with plans to add at least three to that list by the end of next year.
When planning trips, I have usually felt an intuition about where I should go next and have used that as a starting point for determining the most affordable way to make it happen, whether that is achieved through going off-season and/or staying at the cheapest accommodations.
But that doesn't answer the question of how I find these places to begin with. In this post, I've compiled, by category, the sources of inspiration that help me find the location to fly off to next.
"Airbnb opens the door to interesting homes and experiences."
"Next-gen wellness getaways, curated and hosted by @iamwellandgood."
"Inspiring people to travel, connect & have a positive impact on the world"
"Travel / Landscape Dream Destinations and Places on our Earth"
"Explore the worldwide cabins."
"Landscape + Travel Photographer"
"#followmeto project"
YouTube
Stephen and Jess, two Australian vloggers, run this channel and document their travels to seemingly every country in the world. They show different types of tours/guides, and the videography is gorgeous.
For those who like the style of Flying the Nest's channel, I'd also recommend Eric and Allison's content.
Run by brothers Alex and Marko, the vagabrothers channel produces videos focused on providing viewers with clear, concise information about the destinations they've visited.
Books
My favorite book, both in general and about travel, is What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding by Kristin Newman. It is the hilarious account of the comedy writer's travels and adventures around the world, including Iceland, Argentina, and Brazil.
If you're more certain of the type of trip that you want, as opposed to being set on a specific destination, there are three guides I have particularly enjoyed: The Bucket List: Places to Find Peace and Quiet; Wine Trails by Lonely Planet; and Amazing Train Journeys by Lonely Planet.
If, somehow, all of the above recommendations don't work, there's nothing wrong with Googling "Top travel destinations" and reading through the articles that come up. Happy travels!