Sophie’s World
Personal travel writing about curious, lesser-known places worldwide, often with family.
About Sophie’s World
Sophie’s World is the long-running travel blog of Anne-Sophie Redisch, a Norwegian travel journalist and guidebook writer who started the site in 2006. Sophie documents trips to curious, often unsung corners of the planet, from remote capitals to road trips and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The site hosts more than a thousand travel stories and over a thousand sitemap posts, and continues to publish a few new pieces each month. Readers will find narrative trip reports, city essays and practical route notes. Posts are illustrated with many original photos and sometimes include embedded video galleries.
Sophie makes obscure capitals feel like old friends. Reading the blog is like joining a knowledgeable companion on a slow, curiosity-fueled tour: warm, observant, and often written from the perspective of family life on the road. The writing leans long and narrative - the recent Afghanistan road-trip piece runs to more than two thousand words - and is generously illustrated with photos and a few videos. It is ideal for readers who want deep-dive destination essays, UNESCO-focused explorations and road-trip narratives rather than quick lists. The site is active, with roughly three new, substantial pieces each month.
Where They Travel
worldwide
Pros
- In-depth, long-form destination narratives
- Extensive archive - over a thousand travel stories
- Many original photos and occasional videos
- Regular posting, several new pieces monthly
Cons
- Very long posts need time to read
- Large archive can feel sprawling for new readers
How Popular Is Sophie’s World?
- Open PageRank3.0 / 10
- Best-of lists2