Last year I published a list of bloggers who care and where to find them. It’s an idea that rattled around in my head until Passports With Purpose came along and made my job easy. You see, most of us bloggers don’t make our living from our blog. Actually, almost all of us don’t. So I wanted a way to recognize those bloggers who are helping make a positive change in the lives of others even when they are receiving nothing back for it. Bloggers who care. And that’s what Passports With Purpose is all about. It’s entirely volunteer run and NO money goes to those running it. ALL money goes to the chosen charity (this year, it’s Room To Read).
While you can not bid on the awesome prizes for this year’s raffle until next week (hint: my own prize, donated by BorrowLenses.com is awesome for photographers and will be announced on November 30, 2011 on this blog), I can tell you about the awesome bloggers who are making this effort possible. They went out on their own and procured prizes all in the interest of helping build two libraries in Africa. To some, two libraries may be a drop in the bucket. But to the kids who now have access to books and ideas not before possible (to help them in their school learning), it means a whole new world opens up.
Here are the 2011 Bloggers Who Care
- DeliciousBaby – Making Travel With Kids Fun and TripDoc iPhone Travel Organizer by Debbie Dubrow
- Nerds Eye View – Travel narrative and photography with an emphasis on Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. Written by Pam Mandel
- WanderMom – Michelle Duffy’s blog about traveling with kids, inspiration for the family that travels.
- WanderlustAndLipstick and WanderTours – Beth Whitman’s publishing and tour company focused on women’s travel.
- [Super Duper Fantastic] A San Francisco-based blog about what I love to do – eating, drinking, seeing the world.
- A Dangerous Business Amanda is a small-town Ohio girl trying to balance a normal life with an unquenchable lust for travel. Check out her latest adventures!
- A Hundred Pockets Seattle based blog, focusing on social life, having fun and saving money, reading and more.
- A Traveler’s Library At A Traveler’s Library, we discuss books and movies that inspire and inform travel. I talk about my personal travel experiences and a group of five partners each post once a month about their specialties in music-inspired travel, movies and travel, cultural travel, family travel and travel with pets.
- Adventure Gill Kristen Gill is an adventurer who uses her passion for travel and photography to educate, inspire, and initiate change in the world.
- Alaska Travelgram Alaska Travel Evangelist. We talk about travel deals, destinations and adventures in Alaska–and beyong.
- All Over the Map All Over the Map is about experiential family travel and raising globally-conscious kids. And frolicking.
- Alma de Viajante – jornalismo de viagens Travel website focusing on travel writing, independent travels, round the world trips and news for Portuguese-speaking travelers.
- Arrows Sent Forth Adventures at home and away with kids. Based in Columbus, Indiana.
- Art of Backpacking Backpacking is about simplicity. It’s cutting the unnecessary and going for what really counts; experiences.
- BootsnAll Travel Network Blog This is the blog for BootsnAll, the indie travel resource, where we highlight articles and information from around the BootsnAll Travel Network and from other sites we love.
- Budget Travel Adventures Budget traveler and dad who wants to use travel to change the world. I want to share my adventures, lessons learned, and tips on traveling.
- Budget Travelers Sandbox “Priceless Travel on a Budget”…sums up my blog.
- Ciao Bambino Ciao Bambino, an award-winning global family travel resource, offers trusted parent-authored tips and advice on where to go, where to stay, and what you do once you get there.
- Coconut Radio Adventures, thoughts & tales from a Lonely Planet author and newly ex-expat back in the USA after 15 years in French Polynesia.
- Danger Jill Robinson One trip is never enough for Jill Robinson, who writes about travel, adventure, culture and building her home on a remote Caribbean island.
- Darin Rogers Photography Photo blog of freelance photographer Darin Rogers: specializing in cultural, travel and architectural photography.
- Deals We Like This blog details all of the latest travel deals for the savvy traveler. It includes miles and point based promotions, travel deals for the various deal-a-date site, and trip reviews and experiences.
- Debby’s Departures Debby shares her experiences from her wide mix of travels. From solo adventures, to exploring with friends and family; some planned, some spontaneous. She combines cultural activities, connection with local people, and getting off the beaten path, with tourist activities, museums, art, music, and history. She enjoys learning about religions, purposely goes to certain locations for the flora and fauna of nature, and enjoys trekking and cycling. Recently back from 25 days in Bhutan, Debby is currently deciding on her next journey.
- Escape From New York Travel Tales and Photography from Around the World
- EuropeUpClose “Welcome to EuropeUpClose.com, the Insider’s Europe Travel Guide. We are Terri and Mike and we’ve been sharing our Europe travel expertise on this website since 2006.
- Everything Everywhere Thoughts and photos from Gary Arndt’s continuing around the world adventure.
- Family on Bikes A family of four exploring the world on bicycles.
- Family on Bikes Dedicated to encouraging others, including families, to pursue their passion and live their dream.
- FEAST FEAST is an online magazine with regular new posts made to its home page in between issues. We feature books, art, food, film, and travel.
- Field Trips with Sue Things to do with kids in Atlanta and the Southeast
- Forget the Sun Forget the Sun is a blog about discovery and travel from the Pacific Northwest.
- foXnoMad My name is Anil Polat and I’m on a journey to visit every country in the world. A former computer hacker, I now travel full time and pay for it by blogging about the adventure.
- Frisco Kids Your Guide to Kid-Friendly Events and Trips Around the San Francisco Bay Area…and Beyond
- Frog Mom Mommy blog about raising humanist kids who love the outdoors, are well-read and well-traveled, and appreciate the good things in life – starting with chocolate! Frog Mom strives to inspire parents to take their kids to places off the beaten path or think with a different attitude.
- Geotraveler’s Niche Musings and photography from writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.
- Go Backpacking Go Backpacking is your online guide to independent travel around the world.
- Gone with the Family Personal trip reports, travel tips and news from a family that has been traveling with kids for 15 years – one trip at a time. Sharing our family’s adventures and hoping to inspire other families to travel with their kids.
- GranTourismo - They sure do need a description, don’t they?
- Grounded Traveler An American in Germany writing the ups and downs of settling somewhere else and still seeing the world.
- Have Baby Will Travel Have Baby Will Travel’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and help families travel with their babies, toddlers, and young children.
- HipTravelMama Family travel expert, blogger, speaker and creator of Mamacation events, HipTravelMama provides tips for smart luxury travel, hip hotel reviews and inspiration for living an extraordinary life.
- Idelish “We ? travel. We ? photography. We ? sharing our experience. We are two tech geeks with a passion for travel, photography and food. We inspire through our travel stories, adventures, tips, advice and photography!
- Imagine That Aloha is a travel and editorial photographer and writer living in Asia. She blogs about photos and light epiphanies.
- In Search Of Greener Pastures Promoting travel, conservation and sustainability in Northeast India.
- Inspiring Travellers We’re a couple of nomadic thirty-somethings travelling the world and sharing our stories, tips and ideas from the road.
- Jersey Kids Your guide to family-friendly day trips in New Jersey, New York…and beyond.
- JohnnyJet.com Travel News and Tips
- Katie Going Global A former attorney & nonprofit fundraiser in the midst of a year of traveling & volunteering through all 15 countries of the former Soviet Union.
- LandLopers LandLopers is a travel blog for the average person who wants to travel more and experience the best the world has to offer.
- LandLopers LandLopers is a travel blog for the average person who wants to travel more and experience the world has to offer.
- Lanora Mueller Photography views of the human condition and other wonders of the world
- Legal Nomads Traveling and eating my way around the world, one country at a time.
- Love & Adventure Hey, we’re Ryan & Kindra – we live in Madison, Wisconsin with two naughty hound dogs and one ancient cat. We love to travel and we love to travel together.
- Loyalty Traveler Hotel value for frequent guests. All things about hotel loyalty programs, discount rates and promotions.
- Matt-Gibson.org An outdoors adventure travel blog with a focus on sustainable budget activities. Matt-Gibson.org includes crazy adventure travel stories, beautiful photography, practical travel fitness tips and gear recommendations,and adventure travel guides.
- Midwest Guest Midwest Guest is a regional travel blog covering interesting places, people, and things in the Midwestern United States.
- Million Mile Secrets “Learn how to have Big Travel with Small Money by collecting airline miles and hotel points without flying or staying in a hotel!
- Mira Terra Travels Mira Terra Travels is the blog of a travel photographer, videographer, writer and tour director all in one. Based in Cardiff by the Sea, CA, Kymri Wilt features images and stories from her various travels and assignments, and shares her passions for travel, culture, wildlife, and surfing too .
- Mo Travels Life is a trip for Monique Rubin, who writes about travels with her family, life as an expat in Holland and her quest to “run” the world.
- Mommy Points Mommy Points exists to help “normal everyday families” make the most of purchases and trips they were going to make anyways, by showing you how maximize the earning potential of miles and points. (Yes, you can earn miles and points without even traveling!) These miles and points can then help make family travel (almost) free for your family! Mommy Points also shares reviews of hotels from a family perspective and shares some travel tips for young kiddos.
- My Itchy Travel Feet My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel encourages boomers to get up off the couch and go.
- Near.Afar. Love Letters from home and away. A travel destination guide near and afar.
- No Vacation Required We rejiggered life in order to travel (a lot), give back & make a living from anywhere doing work we love. Motto: No Vacation Required!
- OttsWorld Travel & life experiences of a corporate America runaway. Travel to off-the-beaten-path destinations to bring you travel experiences & photography from parts of the world seldom seen
- Outdoor Adventures with Lady Sherpa Lady Sherpa, also known as Joslin Fritz, writes about outdoor adventures on the West Coast of the United States and abroad. She is a blogger and tour leader for Beth Whitman at Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours.
- Pacific Northwest Journeys “Custom itinerary planning for travelers to WA, OR and BC. Owner Sheri Doyle blogs occasionally about her travel and restaurant experiences.
- Paddy in the Big Apple Global perspective of an Irish expat with a serious case of wanderlust who has visted 60+ countries while living on 3 continents. My passion is travel. WARNING! – may contain nudity, bad language and Irish humour!
- Perceptive Travel Blog Instead of a sea of Top 10 lists, “best beaches” and other disposable travel writing fare, we focus on quirky places and stories that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Pit Stops for Kids For every parent who’s tired of hearing ‘Are we there yet?’, Pit Stops for Kids is the family travel resource for roadside attractions, experiences, and overnights, as well as featuring destination resorts and experiences.
- Points, Miles & Martinis We focus on topics relating to travel including destinations, airline, hotel, car rental and credit card reward program. Our goal is to help friends travel better. Part time freelance travel blogger and editor. In my day job, I travel around the world advising fortune 500 clients on strategic initiatives.
- Postcardly This is the blog for Postcardly, a service that lets you send real, hold-in-your-hand postcards using your email. We blog about everything postcard-related, including stories about traveling, active parents with kids (always good postcard subjects), and photography.
- Prepared For Travel A comprehensive travel guide full of insider tips to help you plan your trip from start to finish. Created by two airline employees who see on a daily basis what works and what doesn’t!
- Pulpology Pulpology chronicles Mark & Sonia’s intercontinental absurdities as two IT geeks attempt to escape the cubicle and live a life less ordinary
- Rare Travels Rare Travels shares journeys of adventure and culture, traveling on the idea that it isn’t so much where you are, but how you see the world.
- Road Trips For Families Road Trips for Families is a family travel resource that aims to inspire families of all sizes and ages to hit the road. The online magazine features articles with destination-specific information geared to families who will be driving through the area or road tripping there. Also included are expert itineraries, gear and book reviews and stories from other families who road trip.
- Roaming Tales A passionate traveller and cook moves back to Sydney and adjusts to life with twin babies.
- Sheila’s Guide to the Good Stuff Thoughts and insights at the intersection of tourism, travel, technology and social media.
- SpunkyGirl Monologues I’m all about solo travel, food and finding the quirky corners of the world. SGM’s goal is to provide tip, tricks and authentic experiences.
- stillhowlyn’s travels The life adventures of full-time travelers, Howard and Lynda Stilley!
- Stuck at the Airport Airports, air travel and the adventures in-between.
- The Carey Adventures The life and times of the Careys on the road, in the skies and across the oceans. Traveling, having fun and sharing what they learn.
- the culture mom Culture Mom’s mission is to enliven moms and cultivate kids by showing how accessible and fun cultural and travel experiences can be in everyday life.
- The Mother of All Trips This blog is part travelogue, part memoir, part meditation on motherhood, with just a dash of how-to.
- The Silent I Family travel adventures, product reviews, food and lifestyle essays by a California mom, lawyer, and activist.
- The Traveling Philosopher Part travel, part philosophy, The Traveling Philosopher hones in on the experiences that take place along the journey of life and travel.
- The Vacation Gals Co-owned by Jen Miner, Beth Blair and Kara Williams, TheVacationGals.com covers family travel, romantic escapes, girlfriend getaways, gear and tips.
- Thoughted Thoughted will be fully redesigned in a couple of weeks. It’s a blog about education technology, social impact and entrepreneurs.
- Travel 2.0 The Travel 2.0 Blog is the definitive publication that focuses on significant marketing issues within the destination, tourism and travel industries.
- Travel Changes You A blog about the power of travel and how it change you in big and small ways.
- Travel Gear For Women TravelGearForWomen.com helps women travelers journey stylishly and safely with travel gear reviews on everything from disposable underwear to cool backpacks for women.
- Travel Mamas Tips, packing lists, giveaways and stories for anyone who wants to travel with children…and stay sane!
- Travel Savvy Mom Writers, moms, travelers. We see and blog about the funny side of family travel. Yes, there is one.
- Travel with a Purpose Travel with a Purpose celebrate the unique people and landscapes that make up our world and highlights travel that is culturally and environmentally sustainable. Part of the Wanderlust and Lipstick network.
- Travel with Teens and Tweens Reviews, resources and information for and about families traveling with teens and tweens. We focus on North American vacations, college visits and family friendly travel ideas.
- TravelBlogs.com TravelBlogs.com brings you travel advice and stories from those who’ve been there and done that. We’ve brought together the internet’s finest travel bloggers and asked them to share their unique insight into all things travel.
- Traveler Writes Traveler Writes about going places and exploring home (Michigan and the Great Lakes), including food, photography, nature and culture.
- Travellers Point Travellerspoint is one of the web’s smallest and most active travel services with members representing every country in the world. More than 30,000 customers have shared 175,000 trips to date and over 1.2 million revenue have been posted. Our dedication and travel helpers answer numerous travel-related questions 365 days of the year. We also have over 50,000 accommodation booking options available on the site. If you’re thinking about travelling soon or ready to plan your trip – Travellerspoint is where your journey begins.
- Travels With Two Inspiring couples to step away from their work…and get the heck out of Dodge.
- Trekaroo Trekaroo provides the inside scoop on kid-friendly activities, hotels and restaurants from a large community of parents.
- Trip Wellness Get where you’re going feeling great. Tips, trip ideas, local and international travel stories and interviews.
- Two Weeks to Travel A blog for people who love to travel without much time to do it, focusing on destination reviews and guides as well as trip ideas and general travel musings.
- Uncornered Market Around the world travel blog aiming to connect world through people, food & adventure. More than 70 countries, still going…& still married
- walkingon travels When you won’t let the kids stop your wanderlust, this is the place to go. A full time mom looks past the fears and books trips to make lifelong memories.
- Wanderers in Residence From G Adventures
- Wandering Educators A global community of educators, sharing travel experiences.
- Wandering Off Wandering Off is a family travel blog about our adventures through Texas and beyond. Follow along as we move to Las Vegas in Fall 2011.
- What a Trip Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown blogs at What a Trip – Travels from Northern California. She offers insider tips and best things to see and do while on your travels
- What Boundaries Travel Two travelers who quit jobs, sold all they owned, and now love traveling the world and writing about it to help others live their dream!
- What’s Dave Doing? Dave’s not adding in a description for his blog, that’s what Dave’s NOT doing.
- What’s New In Photography Bruce Murray discovers new and interesting photography products, services, websites and techniques for hobbyist and pros.
- WhyGo Italy Travel Guide The indie travel guide to Italy, part of the BootsnAll Travel Network.
- Write to Travel exploring the world of travel writing
- Writing Horseback “At WritingHorseback.com Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown brings you equestrian lodging reviews.
- Writing Travel travel tales & tips, digital images, idiosyncratic adventures
