As the year draws to a close, I always like to take some time to reflect on how far the blog (and myself…and the world) has come.
Though 2021 was still nothing like we’re used to, the world has started to once again open up and that’s reflected in the most visited blog posts of the year…with more populated and distant destinations starting to rejoin the top ranks.
Some may have noticed an overall slow down of postings, both here and on other social media platforms. This change in posting frequency directly coincides with the start of my master’s thesis! I expect it will continue until mid-2022 when the research project concludes.
For now, enjoy this look back over the most popular posts in 2021…and make plans for all your exciting travels in 2022 (I’m thinking Alaska, New York, and Dia de los Muertos in Mexico!).
Top 10 Posts Overall
10. Parking in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
9. Visiting the Budweiser Clydesdales
8. Pawhuska, OK: A Girl’s Day Out on the Prairie
7. A Horse Lover’s Guide to Things to Do in London
6. Things to Do in Lindsborg, KS
5. A Horse Lover’s Guide to Things to Do in Lexington, KY
4. Things to Do in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
3. A Self Guided Walking Tour of Beaufort, SC
2. Non-Alcoholic Options at Disney World
1. The High and Low Roads Between Santa Fe and Taos
Top 5 New Posts
Some of the posts from previous years have stayed so popular that new posts sometimes have a hard time breaking into the top ten! So here are the top five new posts published in 2021:
5. Xolos: The Ancient Dog of the Aztec
4. 10 Great Places to See Wild Horses in the United States
3. Things to Do in Pawhuska, OK
2. Chichen Itza vs. Tulum vs. Coba vs. Ek Balam
1. Highlights of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas
5 new posts that could use a bit more love
Unfortunately, they can’t all take first place! Here are five (still very awesome) posts from 2021 that didn’t quite get all the love they deserve.
1. Travel Planning (Part 4): Planning for Spontaneity
2. Book Review: Wilderness Essays by John Muir
3. A Less Fearful 4th with Desensitization Training
4. Disaster Preparedness for your Horses: Paperwork
5. Boston’s Freedom Trail
My favorite posts of 2021
Of course, I always have my favorites. Some of my picks for the best posts from 2021 highlight the importance of bravery and self confidence…
5 Perks of Travelling Solo
5 Tips for Planning Your First Solo Trip
The Importance of Being Scared…and Doing it Anyway!
…and one on how best to help protect whales during your travels!
Ethical Animal Tourism: Responsible Whale Watching
