How Video has transformed our blog
I’ve previously written about how we became “Youtubers”. It was something that never interested me. But, thanks to an incredible stroke of luck, we were put in a position where we could make money on …
I’m a Youtuber!
I’m a Youtuber! It’s funny how things turn out. A few weeks back I was conversing with John, a reader of this blog. It had all started with my post about how I can’t stand Instagrammers. Our …
Why I’ve had it with Instagrammers (and some travel bloggers)
Why I’ve had it with Instagrammers (and some travel bloggers) It took a couple of days of the “post pandemic new normal” to be reminded of something that drives me crazy. Instagrammers. There they …
Introducing our Spanish blog
I mentioned a few weeks back that I was thinking of starting a blog concentrating only on Spain. It was really just a thought and I wasn’t sure I’d actually do anything about it. But I started …
Why Bother Blogging? (aka The World of Travel Blogging in 2020)
Creepy cats and facemasks. 2020 has been a horrible year for everyone. “How do you stay motivated?” It’s a question Lissette has asked me a few times lately. A few fellow travel bloggers have asked me …
Travel Bloggers on their favorite hikes around the world
I love hikes. Having spent the last 2 months in lockdown in Spain (with only 1 hour of exercise allowed per day) hiking has been on my mind. I reached out to some of our travel blogger friends …
The World of Travel Blogging in 2019
The World of Travel Blogging in 2019 I was slow off the mark. I came across my first travel blog back in late 2012. I think it might have been Gary Arnt’s Everything Everywhere. That brought me to …
The Best and the Worst of Travel Forums. And dealing with Trolls, Haters, Expats, and other “Uglies”
The Best and the Worst of Travel Forums Travel Forums can be great places. You need a tip on where to go in a particular country, where to stay, or just want general information then it is the …
Loving the Hate. The most “popular” posts on the Blog
Loving the Hate. The most “popular” posts on the Blog I’ve written 362 posts on the blog since starting the Travels of Bbqboy and Spanky 5 years ago. When you write a post, you sometimes know when …