You might think being away from home means hitting pause on blogging — but actually, it’s a great opportunity to keep going in a relaxed, flexible way.
Whether you’re visiting family, away for a short break, or working from a cosy café somewhere new, it is still to blog while travelling. And no, you don’t need to lug around loads of tech or stress about Wi-Fi the whole time!
Let me walk you through how I do it, step-by-step — calmly and with intention.
What I Bring With Me
I keep it simple. Here’s what I pack:
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My laptop – Nothing fancy, just something I’m used to using.
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A notebook and pen – For ideas, to-do lists, and scribbles when the screen feels like too much.
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My phone – For checking emails, taking photos, or light editing on the go.
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Charger + portable Wi-Fi (optional) – Just in case I’m somewhere with flaky internet. We go away in our motorhome so ‘flaky internet’ goes with the territory!
Bonus tip: I also save copies of drafts offline, so I can work without Wi-Fi if needed.
What I Focus On While Away
When I’m travelling, I don’t try to do everything. I choose just one or two small blogging tasks per day, like:
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Writing a rough blog post outline
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Editing a draft I already started
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Checking or responding to blog comments
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Sharing a post on social media
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Reviewing one old post and making light SEO tweaks
These little tasks keep me moving forward without pressure.
How I Stay Calm & Organised
Even while travelling, I like to keep things structured (but not strict). Here’s how:
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Morning moments – I set aside 30–60 minutes early in the day to write or edit
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One post at a time – I don’t juggle five things at once. One post, one focus
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Short check-ins – I’ll glance at emails or social media once a day, max
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Forgive the rest – If I miss a task, that’s okay. The world won’t end (this has taken me some time to master but it is true)
Tools That Help Me Blog On the Go
I keep my toolkit light and beginner-friendly:
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Wealthy Affiliate – I like to keep up with the training so usually watch at least one video when I’m away.
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Canva – To create or tweak blog images on the go
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Grammarly – For light grammar checks when I’m writing tired
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Google Drive – I use this constantly even if I don’t have Wi-Fi — then copy and paste
These tools are all free or have free versions.
A Quick Word on Expectations
Blogging while travelling isn’t about perfection — it’s about staying connected to what you’re building.
If I only publish one post instead of three, that’s still progress.
If I just write an outline today, that’s a win.
The important thing is: I’m still showing up — gently, in my own time, from wherever I am.
And Finally...
Have you ever tried blogging away from home?
If you’re thinking about it, just remember: you don’t need a studio, a set schedule, or fast internet. You just need your voice, a bit of quiet time, and a way to capture your thoughts.
I’d love to hear how you stay connected to your blog during travel or breaks — pop a comment below or send me a message
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