What is a Local Expert? (73)


Welcome to the TravelPod forums
This is the place where TravelPod bloggers exchange travel tips with each other. Have a question? Ask one of our Local Experts by clicking "new topic" in any category. (Please read the forum rules before posting)
TravelPod Forums Activity: Topics Needing Help | Top Contributors

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> The best travelpods are.....?
Guest_iti_*
post Dec 18 2005, 04:23 AM
Post #1


Unregistered
Outside of the top 5, which are the must read travelpods? (funniest, most inspirational etc).
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
whereshegoes
post Dec 26 2005, 10:35 PM
Post #2


Journeyer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 3458
Joined: 19-September 03
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Member No.: 5
I really enjoy reading Lucky's travelpods. He has a pretty cool writing style and I felt like I knew him even before I met him because he is so genuine.

Also, do a search for the word VOLUNTEER and read some of the results. There is MUCH inspiration to be found in there.


--------------------
Carmella

That's all She wrote
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Izzie
post Feb 18 2006, 06:47 AM
Post #3


Wayfarer
**

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 12-October 05
From: Nomadic - currently in Africa
Member No.: 300
Ok so it's not exactly a travelpod blog, but it's close.
This is an awesome account of an epic journey across Africa by 2 guys (one of which is travelpod member jamjamdave)

The African Wanderers

I love the bit where they find out there is no transport across the jungle for 225km and they're just like, "Well, we'll just walk then!"

Izzie


--------------------
Check out my travel pod

Asia 2004 - Bangkok to Bali
Africa 2005 - Ethiopia to South Africa on public transport
India 2007 - Himalayas
India 2008 - Remote north-east India
2009 - professional nomadic-ness beckons!
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
kris
post Feb 21 2006, 08:24 PM
Post #4


Pathfinder
*****

Group: Local Expert
Posts: 417
Joined: 28-November 05
From: NW London Now_living_in: Jamaica
Member No.: 370
as this is a 'best and worst of' branch.. i'd like to contribute that the worst travelpods are the ones where they have signed up only to post a comment on someones blog...

sorry for the moan..

for the best travelpod.. i'd nominate keils as her writing gets you well involved with her emotion and travels whilst keeping it real for 'peeps' from london.. it's a shame though as her blog still gets alot of hits even though she hasn't updated since early last year..


--------------------
IPB Image
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
meercatvinny
post Feb 22 2006, 10:13 PM
Post #5


Wayfarer
**

Group: Members
Posts: 40
Joined: 6-September 05
From: Currently in Sydney
Member No.: 242
One of the best travelpods I have come across so far has to be by elviejo. Its one of the most unusual reads I've seen on travelpod. The language is like something straight out of a Mark Twain novel.

And whats best about it is that there are no far flung destinations or exotic deserted islands, just descriptions of places near where he lives. Goes to show that 'travelling' doesn't have to involve jet setting across the planet. There's plenty to see and do in your own back yard.

Just a very charming blog.


--------------------
Vinny :-)

Vinny's Travelpod
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
stevejames
post Feb 23 2006, 03:22 PM
Post #6


Tourist
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 503
Joined: 30-August 05
From: Bristol, UK
Member No.: 232
arsecakes! above post = me


--------------------
steve
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
uncle_davros
post Apr 4 2006, 08:28 AM
Post #7


Planet Pioneer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 2344
Joined: 21-August 05
Member No.: 226
As much as I want to say mine are great (well actually, I think they are great !!!), I prefer Lucinates - Lucinate. They give good info about the history of a city and she has some good stories. I also have to be biased as she is my girlfriend !!!!!


--------------------
Go on, it won't hurt
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ScottWoz
post Apr 4 2006, 11:59 PM
Post #8


Rolling Stone
********

Group: Local Expert
Posts: 6745
Joined: 24-December 04
From: Burma to Cambodia
Member No.: 124
Admire your modesty Dave though I've gotta say I agree smile.gif

I've spent a lot of time with my chin in my hands chuckling and cringing at some of the stuff you've got up to and into - it's been a great read, and totally natural. Much the same for Lucinate's.

Another blog I found a while back that always has me in fits is one by Simon Scriver, plenty of random belly laughs!


--------------------
Woz..

Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
uncle_davros
post Apr 5 2006, 02:28 AM
Post #9


Planet Pioneer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 2344
Joined: 21-August 05
Member No.: 226
Thanks mate. I have enjoyed yours as well. And thanks for the advice on the PDA's


--------------------
Go on, it won't hurt
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
eddakath
post May 18 2006, 05:19 AM
Post #10


Voyager
**

Group: Members
Posts: 70
Joined: 29-September 05
From: From good ol' Oz! Currently living and teaching in Shaanxi Province China
Member No.: 277
Fav travelpods would have to include Carmellas of course along with Iraleigh. I love reading their blogs. I'm sure everyone has already read the feast Carmella dishes up for us so there is no need to comment any further. I guess many more should read Iraleigh's blog. His writing is so desctiptive and colourful and his photos are probably the the best on travelpod that I've come accross. It helps that I've been to many of the places he has visited and his writing makes my memories so full of colour.

Another fav is garyelphick. I have no idea how I came accross this guy but I can't help being drawn back just to see if he is actually still alive or how many times he has lost his passport etc. Everyone should read at least one of his entries just for the experience.
I'm sitting in China and outside my window there are many signs I can not read or understand. This guy does his best to write English, but when I read it it's like looking out my window. I have no idea how he has made it so far being so drunk all the time but I'm sure he will make it home safe. If you choose to read you'll begin to ponder the hows and whys of some people.


--------------------
http://www.travelpod.com/members/eddakath

Grab a beer N click here
Who knows, maybe you'll stay awhile
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
irax
post May 18 2006, 11:17 PM
Post #11


Wayfarer
**

Group: Members
Posts: 50
Joined: 26-September 05
Member No.: 274
QUOTE(Guest_iti_* @ Dec 18 2005, 04:23 AM) *

Outside of the top 5, which are the must read travelpods? (funniest, most inspirational etc).


For pure quality of laughs, there are two travelpods that I´ve come across.

Firstly, as previously recommended, is Siscri´s travelpod. I started reading his pod before my last trip and then I met him by chance in a hostel in Blenheim, NZ. Small world.

Secondly, a small but very very funny pod. A traveller that I met in Burma and then read his travelpod, perhaps the more common way round! It´s Stain´s pod.

As for worst pods. They´re not hard to find! I really hate the phrase "We couldn´t do The Taj/Machu Picchu/Sydney justice, so we´ll let the pictures do the talking."

Cheers,
Ron.


--------------------
15 Months On The Road
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
z e n t o
post May 20 2006, 12:31 PM
Post #12


Explorer
***

Group: Members
Posts: 104
Joined: 20-May 06
From: Presently: London, UK
Member No.: 779
The best travel pod I've read so far is el condor. Not only because of the unique places he's visiting (as we speak) but also because of the great writing skills he demonstrates entry after entry. I've always thought that a good writer can convey a great complicated thought in a short simple sentence, and he does exactly that. Highly recomended reading!


--------------------
z e n t o

Beware....there's a world inside.
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
whereshegoes
post May 23 2006, 12:59 AM
Post #13


Journeyer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 3458
Joined: 19-September 03
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Member No.: 5
QUOTE(z e n t o @ May 20 2006, 11:31 AM) *

The best travel pod I've read so far is el condor. Not only because of the unique places he's visiting (as we speak) but also because of the great writing skills he demonstrates entry after entry. I've always thought that a good writer can convey a great complicated thought in a short simple sentence, and he does exactly that. Highly recomended reading!


Good call Zento. Yours is interesting as well. Good luck on your journey and welcome to the TravelPodium smile.gif


--------------------
Carmella

That's all She wrote
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
uncle_davros
post May 23 2006, 02:42 AM
Post #14


Planet Pioneer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 2344
Joined: 21-August 05
Member No.: 226
And the worst travelpod is .....

Well, I do not want to name it, but, they have copied my opening line, which I think is unique

And the line is

Lost: One Davros and Lucinate, if found please return to ?????

But they changed the ???? to a place in London


--------------------
Go on, it won't hurt
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
eddakath
post May 23 2006, 06:29 AM
Post #15


Voyager
**

Group: Members
Posts: 70
Joined: 29-September 05
From: From good ol' Oz! Currently living and teaching in Shaanxi Province China
Member No.: 277
well, I just finished 'el condors' travelogue and have only one thing to say....

i no play wif my twavelog no more!

WOW, sometimes when you read anothers writings donchya just wanna delete your own! Lucky for my travelogue my parents and friends are around! Good call Zento, thanks for the tip...now everyone else, stop reading this and go read el condors travelogue!


--------------------
http://www.travelpod.com/members/eddakath

Grab a beer N click here
Who knows, maybe you'll stay awhile
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
DigEagle
post Jun 9 2006, 12:54 PM
Post #16


Unregistered
Hey I found a cool site to use as an alternative to travel pods. There is a great travel podcast on Podzinger by Rick Steves. It has a lot of tips and good advice for travellers, especially those travelling to Europe. You can find it here:

http://www.podzinger.com/results.jsp?s=PZS...&filter=0&il=en
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
z e n t o
post Jan 22 2007, 09:51 AM
Post #17


Explorer
***

Group: Members
Posts: 104
Joined: 20-May 06
From: Presently: London, UK
Member No.: 779
QUOTE
WOW, sometimes when you read anothers writings donchya just wanna delete your own!


I recently found another great writing TravelPod talent: ChristinasWorld. This girl should be published by now!!! Truly amazing lexicon and thoughts.

Specially read her first entry : "But first the Dream"

Enjoy!


--------------------
z e n t o

Beware....there's a world inside.
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rbisset
post Jan 22 2007, 02:24 PM
Post #18


Planet Pioneer
*******

Group: Local Expert
Posts: 2215
Joined: 3-May 06
From: Guildford, UK
Member No.: 692
I've looked at her blog a few times and it is amazingly well written. On the subjects of best blogs I can't add mine as for some reason it's crept into the top 5! I enjoy any blog that can make me laugh/smile biggrin.gif


--------------------
My Travelogue
Rich
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
whereshegoes
post Jan 22 2007, 03:49 PM
Post #19


Journeyer
*******

Group: Members
Posts: 3458
Joined: 19-September 03
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Member No.: 5
Congrats on your rising popularity Rich...you must be doing something right thumbsup.png


--------------------
Carmella

That's all She wrote
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rbisset
post Jan 22 2007, 04:13 PM
Post #20


Planet Pioneer
*******

Group: Local Expert
Posts: 2215
Joined: 3-May 06
From: Guildford, UK
Member No.: 692
Dunno what, I've hardly edited it in 5 months and still haven't finished it!


--------------------
My Travelogue
Rich
User is offlinePM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Fast ReplyReply to this topicStart new topic

 


- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 19th May 2013 - 06:51 AM
Top Hotel Destinations

Acapulco Hotels
Atlanta Hotels
Austin Hotels
Beijing Hotels
Cancun Hotels
Charlotte Hotels
Chicago Hotels
Dallas Hotels
Denver Hotels
Honolulu Hotels
Houston Hotels
Indianapolis Hotels
Kissimmee Hotels
Las Vegas Hotels
London Hotels
Los Angeles Hotels
Mexico City Hotels
Miami Hotels
Miami Beach Hotels
Montreal Hotels
Myrtle Beach Hotels
Nashville Hotels
Negril Hotels
New Orleans Hotels
New York City Hotels
Orlando Hotels
Paris Hotels
Phoenix Hotels
Playa del Carmen Hotels
Puerto Plata Hotels
Puerto Vallarta Hotels
Punta Cana Hotels
Rome Hotels
San Antonio Hotels
San Diego Hotels
San Francisco Hotels
Seattle Hotels
Tampa Hotels
Toronto Hotels
Washington DC Hotels


Copyright © 1997 - 2011 TravelPod.com, a proud founder of travel blogs on the web. All Rights Reserved.