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Holiday inspiration is something we all look for when thinking about travel and thanks to the abundance of travel blogs that are now around, it’s easy to be inspired! Travel blogs provide us with much needed insights in to destinations, travel news, travel reviews and enviable travel photos which help keep travellers informed and excited.

The blog team at lowcostholidays.com have hand-picked our top 10 travel articles from 2011, giving you a taste of true travel inspiration worth reading. If you love to travel you simply have to read these blogs:

40 before 30 – Eating Tapas in Madrid

40Before30.com is the chronicles of travel blogger Jayne Gorman. Admitting to being “addicted to travel”, her fascinating blog details her goal of visiting 40 countries before she turns 30. Our favourite article of the year was a detailed insight into the culinary delights of Madrid. This guide to the Mercado San Miguel food market accompanied with stunning photos will have you yearning for a taste of Madrid - particularly the Churros.

Beersandbeans - Riad vs Resort- The Marrakech Smackdown

This Beersandbeans blog guarantees beautiful photography along with real, honest insider knowledge on some of the world’s most interesting destinations. Freewheeling couple - Randy and Beth document their travels with photo essays, first-hand experience and genuine humour. This wonderful article on the battle between choosing to stay in a traditional Riad or at a Hotel Resort in Marrakech was truly insightful, informative and humorous, as well as being an absolute visual treat!

Pack Your Passport – 7 Ways I Saved For My Australian Adventure in Only 6 Months

Pack-Your-Passport.com is the story of English traveller Beverley and her worldly adventures. Beverley’s blog articles consistently provide insightful pieces of writing as well as inspiration on how to take the bold steps required to travel the world. An example of her honest and informative style of writing is her guide to saving before travelling, with tips on budgeting and how to eBay effectively, this article provides potential travellers with some much needed inspiration!

48 Hour Adventure – 48 Hours In Copehagen

We think that the 48 Hour Adventure blog is a truly unique and brilliant concept, written by travel enthusiast and Aussie expat Justin Morris. The blog posts detail Justin’s 48 hour guides to some of Europe’s top cities. Justin is a living example of a working travel blogger - with just the weekends to explore, Justin provides inspiration for the Monday – Friday office workers who don’t feel like they have the time to travel and work. An insightful guide to Copenhagen was our favourite guide of his from 2011, especially the food and drink guide that displayed a real insider knowledge of Denmark’s capital city.

BackpackBanter.com – My Top 10 Thailand iPhone Pics

Backpackbanter.com is the story of Chris, a ‘Brit abroad’ documenting his travel around the world through this top blog. Aimed at backpackers and budget travellers, this blog is one of the best for providing travellers with inspiration for backpacking in Asia, and will soon be providing similar content for South America. Our favourite article from 2011 is Chris’ collection of travel photos from Thailand that were all taken via an iPhone – inspiring photography along with a touch of comic genius!

Skalatitude.com – Tires and Tears… Have You Ever Cried On A Bicycle Tour?

Skalatitude.com is the honest and emotional chronicles of solo female cycler Loretta Henderson and her much loved Bicycle- ‘Pandemic the Magic Bicycle’. This unique travel blog provides real inspiration for active holidays and you cannot help but feel moved and excited by Loretta’s journey. Our favourite article - the emotive ‘Tires and Tears’ displayed Loretta’s courage and determination whilst exploring the Himalayas.

Wildjunket.com – 7 Destinations Worth Visiting For A Drink

Wildjunket.com is the travel blog of Nellie Huang, in her own words Nellie is a travel journalist that is “obsessed with languages, cultural exchange, mojitos and offbeat travels”. Covering a wide variety of destinations and topics, Nellie’s articles constantly provide readers with original and compelling stories every time you visit the blog. One of her articles which was of particular interest to us was ‘ 7 destinations to visit for a drink’. We really enjoyed reading her insight into South Korea as one of the world’s top destinations for a holiday drink!

Noplacetobe.com – First Time English Teacher In Thailand

Noplacetobe.com documents the story of a young couple - Poi and Kirsty, as they travel and work on their tour of Asia. The couple give invaluable advice on the best ways to enjoy Asia, as well as how to avoid common traps for tourists. With a focus on how to make the most of your travel, this blog is fantastic for tips on backpacking around the world. Our favourite article was their insight into teaching English in Thailand - a popular travelling option many backpackers may want to explore!

Travellingcanucks.com – Photo Essay: Sightseeing In London, England

Travellingcanucks.com is the thrilling story of a newlywed couple from Canada that managed to travel to 38 countries in 12 months after they traded in their jobs in 2009 for a life on the road. Their blog covers a wide variety of travel treats, providing motivation and inspiration regardless of your travel style. We enjoyed their photo essay on London recently, particularly their Canadian perspective on their visit to our capital city.

Globetrottergirls.com – Polariod of the Week

The GlobeTrotterGirls are a fascinating combination of an American travel editor - Jessica, and Dani - a German freelance photographer. Together they have produced their own unique travel blog, focused on making the most of every moment of their travels across the world. Expect visual extravagance when visiting this blog with their ‘Polaroid of the Week’. Their series of posts gives readers a snapshot of their enthralling travels and truly inspires the mind!

We would like to thank the travel blogging community for providing us with such informative and inspirational articles, dedicating a special thank you to the top bloggers on our list. We look forward to sharing your stories in 2012.