Being a newbie blogger, I have been reading heaps and heaps of other travel blogs over the past few months to learn the tricks of the trade I guess you’d say, and to gather some inspiration. So I thought I would start this month with sharing my favourite articles from September.
Amanda from Farsickness: Flashback Friday – Unexpectedly Loving Las Vegas
I only just recently discovered Amanda’s blog (don’t hate on me) but I really enjoy her posts as I feel like she is writing them for me, or other young females like me. I especially like the bit about drunk shoppping. Drunk online shopping I have done, but walking around a mall with an alcoholic beverage in hand, now that sounds like fun to me!
Melissa from The Mellyboo Project: Nomad Adventure Tours – My Review
I have really loved reading all of Melissa’s Nomad Adventure posts, but I particularly liked this review and round-up. It sounds like she had an amazing time over there (how could you not) and Nomad Adventure Tours looks like a great company to go with.
Mrs O from Mrs O Around the World: A Perfect Weekend in Dublin, Ireland
I haven’t been to Dublin yet but I think this weekend away post would be the perfect way for me to start my time off there when I eventually make it to the Emerald Isle. And seeing Lady Gaga wouldn’t be too awful either.
Christine from C’est Christine: Expect the most wonderful things to happen
Christine is the Queen of happy, inspirational posts in my opinion. I read her writing and I always seem to feel better. She can put a smile on my dial even when I am having a shocking day. I am so happy for her that she has found her place in New York – I wish her the best of luck!
Dalene & Pete from Hecktic Travels: Postcards from Europe
These photos just blew my mind, they are pure perfection. This post is a summing up of the couple’s time in Europe – looking at these photos you may think they had a pretty great time there.
Victoria & Steve from Bridges and Balloons: Living the Life you want to, not the Life you think you should
This is another blog I have only just discovered but I really loved reading this post, inspired by The Planet D at TBU last month. The main point that resonated with me is overcoming fear. I am a bit of a chicken, but travel is the one thing in life that helps me/forces me to step out from inside my bubble and comfort zone and conquer my fears. I congratulate Victoria on conquering her fear and I know she won’t regret pursuing her dream of becoming a professional travel blogger. I will be reading along that is for sure.
Amanda from A Dangerous Business: And Then Everything Changed
I am a bit of a fan of Amanda’s blog, pretty much because she is like me in her travelling ways and mixes group travel with solo travel. I enjoyed reading about her time with Intrepid in Eastern Europe as I haven’t done a tour with Intrepid as of yet, but this post was different. It showed how much Amanda changed over her two month trip, and I think this exact experience will happen to me when I take three months off next year to visit the Americas. And it excites me!
Simon from Man vs World: The 30 nicest travellers on Twitter
Even though I am not on this list (sad face) I think it is great and it helped me discover some great new blogs, who I am sure will feature in my wrap-up next month. It was an awesome idea of Simon to showcase not the best blogs but the nicest people. And I agree with him 100% – the people in the travel world I have shared 140 characters with over the past few months have been so nice, warm, inviting and friendly. So kudos to you Simon. Just next time, remember me okay? 
So there it is, my favourite posts of the month. I hope you get some inspiration from these posts and I look forward to reading some more amazing articles in October. Don’t let me down bloggersphere!
Welcome!
I am Hayley, a twenty-four year old nerdy traveller and journalist who daydreams of travelling constantly. I am a budget traveller who can smell a bargain from a mile away! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy reading about my holidays as I knock off countries and adventures one at a time!
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Would it comfort you if I said you were #31 on the nice list? I will remember you next time, Hayley – and thanks heaps for the mention!
Good save Simon, good save! Haha nah it’s all good, it was a great post nonetheless!
Thanks so much for the mention Hayley
And if you ever get a chance, hit up Vegas!
Not a problem at all Amanda! And don’t you worry, I will be hitting up Vegas when I eventually get over to the USA.
Thank you so much for including me
You’re incredible! I highly encourage everyone to check out overlanding through Africa with Nomad… I’m also glad to hear you enjoyed my day-by-day posts 
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You are more than welcome Melissa, I am a huge fan of the blog and love reading along! Africa AND an overland tour is definitely on the list.
Very good article Hayley. I’m off to check out some of those blogs now!
Being a newbie travel blogger myself, I can see exactly where you’re coming from.
Glad you liked it! If you haven’t checked out these blogs yet you will enjoy them all.
Great idea with the wrap up! I am reading loads of posts too, and great to discover more in a list like this!
Of course, Simon’s post is obviously AMAZING!! Ha!
Thanks Tash! Happy reading
Hayley, Thanks so much for including us, and for your kind words. I’m so pleased you found the post useful. Good luck with all your blogging adventures and keep stepping out of that bubble – in my experience, it’s the most rewarding route. I’ll be following you too
You are more than welcome Victoria, I am a big fan! And don’t you worry, I will continue to step out of the “Hayley Bubble” and explore this wonderful world
Hailey, thank you so much for including me
Dublin is amazing place and worth a visit!!
I have heard so many great things about it so Dublin is definitely on the list!
Great list Hayley, welcome to the blogging world and good luck.
Thanks so much for the comment and reading my post, I really appreciate it!
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