1. Travel. This might sound too obvious but here’s the truth; not all travel article writers actually travel. Some of them are writing their articles based on the information that they gather from research. If you want your articles to become more interesting to read, it’s a must that you write from first-hand experience. Go to places that your readers would want to visit. As this may get a bit expensive, you may need to save up first.
2. Read and learn. Read as many travel articles as much as possible. Then, bookmark those ones that are more interesting to read. Notice how they were written and determine the elements that set them apart from the rest. Through this, you can get an idea on how you can make your articles equally effective.
3. Pen and paper. List down all the important information that your readers may want to know during your travel. You don’t want to rely solely on your memory as you’ll surely quickly forget some of the new things that you’ve learned about.
4. Pictures. Don’t forget to bring your digital camera. Pictures can bring a huge impact on your travel articles. Aside from getting pictures of popular tourists spots, ensure that you also take images of other must-visit places.
5. Be enthusiastic. Your readers must feel that you are so excited while you’re traveling so you can influence them to feel the same. Share your experiences and discoveries with enthusiasm all the time.
6. Offer tips. These are what your readers are really looking for. Give them some tips on how they can save on their accommodations, where to find the best restaurants, and basically, how they can have a great time when they visit the places that you’re writing about.