Your travel blog at Vakantio

Create your travel blog in one minute

Map, photos, videos, and a genuine travel community – all in one blog. Get started for free, upgrade later if needed.

  • Free plan forever
  • No credit card required
  • Online in 4 steps

Everything your travel blog needs

From the interactive world map to the private family blog – Vakantio brings all the tools that a blog platform for travelers needs.

Interactive world map

Every post automatically appears on your map. Readers can see at a glance where you've been.

Unlimited HD photos

Upload photos directly from your smartphone. Up to 20 per post – or unlimited from Explorer onwards.

Embed videos

Short clips bring your story to life. Video uploads from Explorer.

Planning trips

Summarize posts about a trip, including a timeline and overview map.

Private blog

For family and friends only – with sharing requests or a shared password.

Writing together

Invite fellow travelers to be co-authors so you can work together on a single post.

Mobile optimized

Write from the bus, the plane, the beach. No app needed – everything runs in the browser.

SEO built right in

Meta tags, sitemap, structured data. Google can find you, even if you don't say a word about SEO.

Statistics

See who's reading your blog. With Adventurer, including timeline, sources, and geolocation.

Create your own travel blog in 4 steps

No hosting, no plugins, no updates. Sign up and get started.

  1. 01

    Choose a blog name

    Short, memorable, timeless. Countryless names beat country-specific ones – this way you stay flexible when your next trip takes you somewhere else.

  2. 02

    Sign in with Google or Facebook

    One click, no password. We don't post anything to your networks and only store what's necessary.

  3. 03

    Upload profile and background image

    Make your blog visually your own. Everything can be changed at any time.

  4. 04

    Write the first post

    Text, photos, location on the map – your first travel report is ready. Publishing is automatic.

Start freely, grow with your blog

Start for free forever. Upgrade only when you really need it – cancel anytime.

For free

Tourist

€0Forever

Everything you need to get started – without a time limit.

  • Own blog with interactive map
  • Unlimited posts
  • Up to 20 images per post
  • Create a trip (trips)
  • Basic statistics
  • Comments and followers
Get started for free
Most popular

Explorer

€9.90/ Month

For travelers who want to get more out of their blog.

  • All the advantages of Tourist
  • Private blog with permission requests
  • Create unlimited trips
  • Video upload
  • Unlimited images per post
  • View follower list
  • Disable comments
Start Explorer
For professionals

Adventurer

€19.90/ Month

For frequent travelers and content creators.

  • All the advantages of Explorer
  • Multiple blogs per account
  • Duplicate posts
  • Scheduled postings
  • Extended statistics (time history, sources, geo)
Start Adventurer

Why Vakantio ?

Vakantio was built by travel bloggers. Not a generic platform, but one that understands what a journey feels like – and how to tell the story.

From travel bloggers for travel bloggers

We understand the challenges of blogging while traveling. Every feature is optimized for that.

Online in under a minute

Sign up, choose a name, write. No hosting setup, no plugins, no updates.

Real travel community

Your posts appear in the Discover feed and in search results. Real readers, real followers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vakantio really free?

Yes. The tourist rate is permanently free and already includes a map, unlimited posts, up to 20 images per post, and comments. There is no time limit and no hidden costs.

Can I keep my blog private?

With Explorer or Adventurer, you can mark your blog as private. You decide who can read it – via sharing requests or a shared password.

Does Vakantio also work on the go?

Writing works in the browser on any device. The interface is mobile-optimized; you don't need an app.

What happens to my content if I cancel?

Your posts and photos will remain. Private blogs will stay private, and scheduled posts will still be published at the planned time. You just won't be able to create any new premium features until your subscription is reactivated.

Can I write on a blog with multiple people?

Yes. You can invite fellow travelers to co-author individual posts. They just need a Vakantio account.

Is there advertising on my blog?

No. We don't display any annoying banners on your blog. Vakantio is financed through premium subscriptions.

Can I migrate my existing blog to Vakantio ?

You can gradually import posts from other systems. Contact our support team; we're happy to help.

What makes a good travel blog?

A good travel blog is more than just a collection of photos. It takes your readers along on your journey – with stories, locations on the map, and images that whet their appetite for more. Vakantio brings all these elements together, so you can focus solely on your storytelling.

How do I write a travel report?

Choose a topic that truly interests you. Create a clear headline, divide your text into paragraphs, and include images to convey the mood. Vakantio automatically optimizes your post for desktop and mobile – you don't need to worry about layout.

Title, excerpt, tags

Write a short, snappy excerpt – this is the preview other readers will see first. Tags like #beach or #roadtrip help make your posts discoverable in the Explore feed.

Map and location

Click on the map icon in the editor and search for the location where your post takes place. Your posts will automatically appear on your blog map and in the Vakantio Discover feed.

Co-authors

Traveling with others? Invite fellow travelers to be co-authors. You can work together on a single post – ideal for couples, families, or travel groups.

Do I need a premium subscription for my travel blog?

No, not for beginners. The Tourist plan is sufficient for running a fully functional blog. Explorer is worthwhile once you want to blog privately , upload videos, or plan real trips with a timeline. Adventurer is designed for frequent travelers and content creators who need multiple blogs, scheduled posts, and advanced statistics.

Private travel blog with password?

Yes. With Explorer or Adventurer, you can mark your blog as private. You decide who can read it – either via individual access requests or a shared password. Your posts will then not appear in public search results.

7 tips for a better travel blog

  1. Find a blogging rhythm that you can maintain sustainably for months – whether daily, weekly or monthly.
  2. Quality over quantity, especially when it comes to images. One masterpiece beats ten mediocre ones.
  3. Keep your readers in mind. Leave out unimportant details.
  4. Use headings, paragraphs, and images. Nobody likes reading a wall of text.
  5. Clear titles instead of hashtag soup. Example: From Auckland to Wellington – New Zealand .
  6. Share your posts with friends and followers via Instagram, WhatsApp or email.
  7. Keep it real. Find your own blogging style and stick to it.

Examples of travel blogs

Every travel blog is unique. You can find inspiration in the list of the best travel blogs as well as in the Discover feed , where thousands of travel reports are sorted by location and topic.

Ready to start your travel blog?

Create your blog in under 60 seconds. Free, no credit card required, no risk.

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