Is It Still Worth Trying to be a Travel Blogger in 2025?
So, it seems like everyone and their dog is a travel blogger nowadays…
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Why travel blogging in 2025?
Okay, not literally (I think?), but that’s definitely what it feels like! Which is why I’m asking myself the question, “Why am I doing this again?”
I suppose it shouldn’t be surprising, after the collective trauma of the lockdown(s) that felt like there was no end in sight. Naturally, everyone is jumping headfirst (or feet first, I suppose) into traveling with gusto. As evidenced by this post, I’m no different, especially with also thinking about starting a travel blog…
So the core question remains, “Why?”
Trying to be a travel blogger in 2025 isn’t very practical. Sure, it seems exciting on the surface – there’s a reason why it sounds so attractive. But there’s also a lot of uncertainty to dread when it comes to starting a travel blog.
Don’t get me wrong – it’s intimidating AF, but I’m also oddly…excited about it? I’m not even talking about the excitement, or the glamour (both perceived and real), but I mean I’m also oddly excited about the uncertainty & unpredictability. Because it sounds like a challenge, and I essentially want to find out: can I rise up to it?
I love traveling and taking lots of photos. I enjoy writing, planning, & organizing.
But mostly, I anticipate the creative challenge of editing videos and overall just putting everything together into a cohesive & appealing whole.
(Some) of the Challenges of Starting a Travel Blog in 2025
I know what you’re thinking – cause I’m thinking it too: Travel blogging in general is over-saturated.
The flexibility and sheer potential that come with content creation are like a siren call. An alluring song that draws in droves of people to drown in the seas named Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Most blogs might not even be on the radar, as short-form content is dominating most platforms. Yet here I am, thinking of maybe starting a travel blog???
Another obstacle is starting (relatively) small: At the time of writing, I only have one (albeit looooong) trip planned for 2025. It’s a little intimidating since the biggest travel bloggers and content creators seem to be constantly on the move.
But I don’t really gain much, or move forward if I’m only focusing on what I don’t have. So I’m stubbornly choosing to look on the practical (if not quite bright) side: apparently slow travel is a thing, and I currently live in an area that’s ripe with potential escapades.
Plus, right now, I have room to grow in skill, niche opportunities, and audience. Unlike the big travel bloggers and content creators, I have a lot more wiggle room to experiment with my creative style and test the waters of my chosen niche. There’s a lot of work and variables involved in starting a travel blog, and it’s honestly difficult trying to figure out what to prioritize first.
Of course, results aren’t guaranteed based solely on how well I plan, or how optimistically or grimly determined I am. Instead, I want to be cognizant of both the hazards of failure and the thrill of success.
Failure: Been there, done that once (or twice)
It’s not the first – nor the last – time I try a new endeavor full of excitement and plenty of ideas, only to flop, burn out, or give up. Clearly, I’m no stranger to failure. Starting a travel blog in 2025 could just be another thing to add to my long list of potential “dream job” options.
Statistically and realistically speaking, there are more travel bloggers and content creators that fail, than there are travel bloggers who succeed. At least that’s what I’m reading between the lines, from social media chatter on travel blogging or other travel-related content creation.
It’s very intimidating to think about over-saturation and high probability of failure. Especially when I feel like I’m already starting “late.”
After all, it seems like the bigger ones started before, or even right after the pandemic. Not to mention, content creators in general seem to be getting younger every year… I know it’s not necessarily the whole truth, but that’s what it feels like some days.
There’s also the small caveat that I’ve found myself in turbulent times, both collectively and personally, and I’m used to dropping most non-essential responsibilities until I regain a firm grip back on my life. It’s a coping thing and problem-solving strategy that gives great results for overall quality of life, but it’s admittedly hell on hobbies and personal projects – like blogging.
After all, I’m not at a point where blogging can give me financial benefits, so it’s not a priority when I encounter bad circumstances. But I also recognize the fact that internalizing and treating blogging as a personal project rather than a current career is also a large (the largest?) reason that I’m not on the path to being able to monetize it… A modern catch-22, I suppose.
Regardless, I could overcome all other obstacles and somehow find creative, personal, and financial success as a travel blogger in 2025 – but still find out that I hate doing it for a living. It wouldn’t be the first time I learn that trying to make a living doing something I love can be detrimental to my mental health…or simply that it’s not a sustainable, or great career fit for me.
I could still potentially find out that maybe I’m just really incapable of mixing creative fulfillment with financial gain.
Success: Passport to Possibilities
At the end of the day, I won’t really know for sure until I really try. But you know what’s the thought that’s really driving me from idea to action?
I’ve got nothing to lose, and there’s a certain power to be gained from that knowledge.
I’m already not making a profit from blogging at the time of writing this. So it’s not like I have to worry about being unable to pay my bills if I stop writing or taking photos during my travels.
I’ve always sought creative fulfillment, in one medium or another. Whether it was interior design, illustration, graphic design, photography, or creative writing – it’s more than an expression at this point, it’s my core. Testing the waters of travel blogging is admittedly another block to add on top of that.
As cheesy as it sounds, I’m enjoying the process for now, and I am content with that. Do I want more? Clearly, since I’ve been brushing up on my skills to be in a better position to be a content creator – specifically a travel blogger in 2025. Who wouldn’t want a previous and/or current hobby to pay for itself, much less make a profit? That was rhetorical, but I wouldn’t mind hearing your thoughts either for or against!
But ultimately, the dream would be finding and connecting with like-minded travelers, reading suggestions about local matcha (and food!) places from my audience, and maybe enjoying art again instead of a bittersweet ex-love.
Of course, it would also be a lovely bonus to see my blog serve as an inspiration, for those who currently have none. After all, I’ve been there, and I know how low it feels to lose (or lack) that spark for life. Reading about others being so enthusiastic about something – anything – made me feel like my hopelessness was temporary.
Yes, there’s certainly a lot of potential for failure. But there’s also the potential for so many opportunities!
If I succeed, even on a small scale… the potential that comes with that success is so vibrant and exciting – how could I not make the attempt?!
The Only Way to Find Out
To finally answer the question, “Is it still worth trying to be a travel blogger in 2025?”
My answer is a resounding, confidently uncertain, “Probably not!” Because it’s definitely not going to be easy, but you know what? I still want to do it anyway!
If I’ve learned anything about myself at all since moving to a new country with barely half a plan, trying out Twitch and YouTube for fun, or rediscovering my love for travel during a last-minute trip:
I’m more likely to regret things I never tried, than regretting plans that failed.
I’m…well, too nervous and uncertain to be truly excited, but also as if I’ve gone so far into the fear and crossed over into a, “Eh, why not?” mentality and emotional state. Instead of meticulously planning every step as I usually do, I think I’ll be taking 2025 one step, one story, and one photo at a time! If nothing else, it would definitely be interesting to see what thoughts, conclusions, and ideas I would learn a year from today.
But for now, I would love to hear about wherever you are in your own travel blogging journey! The best part about trying to be a travel blogger in 2025 is that there are a lot of us out there, so we’re never truly alone – and that? That sounds pretty damn encouraging to me.
