Travel writing has always been considered one of the sexiest kinds of writing. Everyone wants to travel, everyone dreams of travel, and travel writers can make those vacation fantasies just pop off the page. So, it made sense when I saw today that the girls from Galavanting posted Galavanting Picks: The 2010 Hunkiest Men in Travel. Not only is travel writing a sexy profession, but it has some pretty good looking practitioners.
I agreed with the ladies’ picks for the most part. Anthony Bourdain? Yes! Jim Benning? Oooh la la…Then again, I felt that this article was really lacking. I mean, there are literally dozens of hard-working, travel-blogging hunks (I hate this word, but let’s go with it) who were overlooked for the likes of Matt Lauer and George Clooney’s character in Up in the Air, both of whom could appear on a list for just about anything.
Yes, I thought: it’s time for the unsung heroes of travel writing to earn some recognition beyond the written word. I could surely come up with a pretty good list on my own. But wouldn’t a crowd-sourced list be more democratic and more fun? Plus, this would be a great way to learn about the many travel writers that others enjoy reading (and lusting after).
So, I’m inviting you fine readers of this blog and my followers on twitter to leave a comment below, tweet (DM) me (@melanierenzulli or @italofileblog), or e-mail your picks for this follow-up list to the Hunkiest Men in Travel. I’ve even set up an anonymous “ask” page on Tumblr so you men can secretly nominate yourselves for this list.
Here are the rules for submissions:
1) Hunk must be a travel writer. He can write for a personal blog, a major travel blog (e.g., Gadling, Gridskipper, etc.), or simply be a pretty boy of print.
2) Provide said hunk’s website URL and/or link to travel writing clip.
3) Give a very brief explanation of why hunk should be on the list. Hunkiness is, of course, highly subjective.
I’m going to set a deadline of September 5, 2010, so I can compile the results for Labor Day week.
And, that’s it! I’m really looking forward to seeing what we all come up with!
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Good on you for putting the system on trial! The only crowdsourcing we had at the Prosecco-driven choosing of our list was three Galavanting Gals and our varying tastes (and it took two to veto anyone though).. But of course ALL can agree on some of the picks, like the 2 you mention).
Two things to note however, for posterity’s sake: We went outside travel writers as a category,, AND you can’t make a list too long on the internetz for it to be readable.
That said… I’m really looking forward to everyone’s picks. I’d have Amtrekker and Nelson George as a start.
Posted by Kim@Galavanting | August 10, 2010, 7:07 pmBecause I’m lame and terribly in love with my husband, I vote for him.
Shaun Kuschel
1/2 of Over Yonderlust (http://www.overyonderlust.com)
He has written most of our previous trips/Japan posts and now is working mad over time at work to allow me to stay home and work on the blog and my photography full time. I think he is hunky for his wit, his willingness to work hard, and my shameful addiction to mohawks and tattoos (tattoos not visible in picture).
Picture can be found: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratepenpen/4258049395/in/set-72157623102683162/
I have to constantly be beating back women AND men from flirting with hubby when we go out.
Posted by Erica | August 11, 2010, 12:36 amThis is one of those times that I wish I had updated http://www.igpft.com anytime within the last year. I just make photos now.
Posted by twoeightnine | August 14, 2010, 1:40 am1. Spencer Spellman
2. http://thetravelingphilosopher.com/
3. His soft hands,
Posted by Zach | August 16, 2010, 1:02 pmI vote Spencer as well. just for his accent, though.
Posted by alisha | August 17, 2010, 5:24 pmI second voting for Spencer Spellman @ http://www.thetravelingphilosopher
1. the name of his blog is amazing
2. we love Southern accents
3. Just the name alone Spencer Spellman is just too fabulous. Way more awesome-er than my name.
Posted by Teresa | August 17, 2010, 10:06 pmWonderful info. I will need some time to entertain this info.
Posted by Elza Shirah | December 1, 2010, 7:05 am