The Road Less Travelled X/Twitter Chat (#TRLT)
#TRLT Tweet Meet in January 2016 at Hotel Grand Karel V – Utrecht, Netherlands
#TRLT discusses destinations overlooked on travel chats, such as Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Central America. These are places that deserve to be considered as holiday options by more travellers, and #TRLT is one way to generate discussion and interest in these destinations.
#TRLT is the world’s premier weekly travel Twitter chat. In a typical week, we achieve the following:
The world’s busiest weekly travel chat
The highest number of original tweets of any weekly travel chat
The highest response rate per question of any weekly travel chat
Also:
#TRLT is the largest travel chat based outside of North America
#TRLT’s unbroken schedule of weekly chats since 5 November 2013 is the second-longest current run of any travel chat
#TRLT seeks to inspire others to travel respectfully and to see destinations away from the usual tourist routes. Places that allow us to explore, to learn and to understand the world and its people.
Travel is more than a holiday.
#TRLT Milestones
5 November 2013 – first ever #TRLT chat.
8 April 2014 – The first occasion where we attracted over 100 participants in a single chat.
13 May 2014 – first time totalling more than 1000 tweets in the hour.
16 September 2014 – first chat where we had contributions across six continents with 1437 tweets coming from 125 participants.
4 November 2014 – first anniversary chat surpassed 200 photos tweeted for the first time.
30 December 2014 – the first instance of more than 1000 tweets, 100 participants, and 100 photos in a single chat.
12 May 2015 – This is the first occasion where we attracted over 150 participants in a single chat.
29 September 2015 – our 100th session was the first instance of more than 1500 tweets, 150 participants and 150 photos in a single chat.
13 October 2015 – our first sponsored chat generated more than 15 million impressions in three hours before, during and after the chat.
09 February 2016 – the first instance of more than 2000 tweets and 200 participants in a single chat. We also received more than 450 photographs in the hour.
13 September 2016 – 200 participants attended our 150th chat, and we believe that it was the first time a travel Twitter chat was hosted from Iran (I was in Esfahan on that night).
21 February 2017 – a record number of tweets in the hour of the chat (2049 tweets) from 175 participants. There were also 376 travel photos tweeted during the chat.
06 November 2018 – this was the 5th anniversary of the chat – #TRLT is one of the very few weekly chats in the world on any topic to run for 5 years without missing a week of chatting.
30 July 2019 – the 300th consecutive week of #TRLT – confirming it as the world’s largest and most successful weekly travel Twitter chat.
22 June 2021 – the 400th consecutive week of #TRLT – despite travel being restricted, #TRLT continued to provide inspiration for those who could not travel.
23 May 2023 – the 500th consecutive week of #TRLT!
07 November 2023 – 10 years of #TRLT!
Founded by Savannah, Ariana and me, we all possess personal experience in places infrequently travelled by others, with Afghanistan being a particular favourite for each of us.
If you are a novice or seasoned traveller on such rarely trodden paths, or even if you are seeking to place your first foot on #TRLT, then join us on the following times each Tuesday.
US & Canada PT: 1000
Costa Rica: 1100
Canada & US CT: 1200
US & Canada ET: 1300 (1 pm)
Argentina: 1300 (1pm)
UK: 1800 (6pm)
Germany: 1900 (7pm)
South Africa: 1900 (7pm)
United Arab Emirates: 2100 (9pm)
India: 2230 (10:30pm)
Malaysia: 0100 (1am)
What is a Chat?
A brief explanation of how our chat works. Five questions are asked on a chosen theme at 11 minute intervals (times past the hour – 04, 15, 26, 37, 48), and these are prefaced with Q1, Q2 and so on. You answer each question with the relevant answer (A1, A2, etc.) and interact with others. It is crucial to include #TRLT hashtag, so the hosts and other participants can follow your tweets.
#TRLT is a busy chat, and the best way to follow is to open a separate window for #TRLT and one for Interactions so you can follow the chat and who is chatting directly with you. I personally find TweetDeck offered by XPro a very effective method of achieving this as it allows multiple windows to be displayed on the one screen.
08 October 2024 – Memorable Adventures (#TRLT 572)
Q1: What creates a Memorable Adventure for you during your travels? Please share a photo! via @LindaPeters64 #TRLT
Q2: Tell us about a trip that overall created a Memorable Adventure for you. Delight us with a photo! via @t_jh2009 #TRLT
Q3: Thrill us with a story & photo of a Memorable Wildlife Adventure on your travels. via @t_jh2009 #TRLT
Q4: Inspire us with a favourite photo or story of a Memorable Adventure on The Road Less Travelled. via @LindaPeters64 #TRLT
Q5: Where have you unexpectedly enjoyed a Memorable Adventure during your travels? Have a photo to share? via @LindaPeters64 #TRLT
Past Topics:
01 October 2024: Memorable Museums
24 September 2024: Tastes of Travel
17 September 2024: Mountains & Hills
10 September 2024: New Places
03 September 2024: Iconic Landmarks
27 August 2024: Canyons, Cliffs & Gorges
20 August 2024: Memorable Accommodation
13 August 2024: Islands & Coasts
06 August 2024: Old Places
30 July 2024: Deserts & Dry Places
23 July 2024: Captivating Cultures
16 July 2024: Engineering Marvels
09 July 2024: Short Travel Breaks
02 July 2024: Overcoming Travel Challenges
25 June 2024: Incredible Cities
18 June 2024: Road Trips
11 June 2024: Travel Through The Five Senses
04 June 2024: Forests & Jungles
28 May 2024: Travel Achievements & Aspirations
21 May 2024: Modern & New
14 May 2024: Why We Travel
07 May 2024: Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
30 April 2024: Famous Places, Sites & Attractions
23 April 2024: Natural Wonders
16 April 2024: Sounds of Travel
09 April 2024: Aromas of Travel
02 April 2024: Seasonal Travel (Where to Go & When)
26 March 2024: Travel Inspiration via TV, Movies & Books
19 March 2024: Wonderful Architecture
12 March 2024: Affordable Travel
05 March 2024: Travel Indulgences
27 February 2024: Slow Travel
20 February 2024: Remote Places
13 February 2024: Villages & Small Towns
06 February 2024: Urban Parks & Gardens
30 January 2024: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
23 January 2024: Castles, Palaces & Forts
16 January 2024: National Parks
09 January 2024: Travel Close to Home
02 January 2024: 2023 Travel Highlights
26 December 2023: Travel Planning
19 December 2023: Relaxation & Wellness
12 December 2023: Awe & Wonder
05 December 2023: Ice & Snow
28 November 2023: Wonderful Wildlife
21 November 2023: Colours of the World
14 November 2023: Historical Places
07 November 2023: Dream Destinations (Our 10th birthday!)
31 October 2023: Traditions & Cultural Events
24 October 2023: Memorable Museums
17 October 2023: Travel Photography
10 October 2023: Urban Exploring
03 October 2023: Transport Tales
26 September 2023: Architectural Wonders
19 September 2023: Walking & Hiking
12 September 2023: Iconic Landmarks
05 September 2023: Memorable Accommodation
29 August 2023: Canyons, Cliffs & Gorges
22 August 2023: Tastes of Travel
15 August 2023: Islands & Coasts
08 August 2023: Old Places
01 August 2023: Deserts & Dry Places
25 July 2023: Engineering Marvels
18 July 2023: Scenic Journeys
11 July 2023: Incredible Cities
04 July 2023: Cultural Events
27 June 2023: Water Adventures
20 June 2023: Road Trips
13 June 2023: Short Travel Breaks
06 June 2023: New & Modern
30 May 2023: Forests & Jungles
23 May 2023: Mountains & Hills
16 May 2023: Rivers, Lakes, & Waterfalls
09 May 2023: Lesser-Known Places
02 May 2023: Famous Places
25 April 2023: Transformed by Travel
18 April 2023: Travel Inspiration via TV, Movies & Books
11 April 2023: Sounds of Travel
04 April 2023: Favourite Travel Stories
28 March 2023: Connecting with Local People & Culture
21 March 2023: Travel Perceptions & Misconceptions
14 March 2023: After Sunset
07 March 2023: Natural Wonders
28 February 2023: Affordable Travel
21 February 2023: Villages & Small Towns
14 February 2023: Wonderful Architecture
07 February 2023: Hidden Travel Gems
31 January 2023: Slow Travel
24 January 2023: Travel Close to Home
17 January 2023: Memorable Journeys
10 January 2023: Castles, Palaces & Forts
03 January 2023: National Parks
27 December 2022: 2022 Travel Highlights
20 December 2022: Celebrations & Festivals
13 December 2022: New Experiences
06 December 2022: Ice & Snow
29 November 2022: Memorable Museums
22 November 2022: Wonderful Wildlife
15 November 2022: High Places
08 November 2022: Urban Exploring
01 November 2022: Favourite Places
25 October 2022: Scenic Journeys
18 October 2022: Captivating Cultures
11 October 2022: Walking & Hiking
04 October 2022: Relaxation During Travel
27 September 2022: Historic Places
20 September 2022: Hidden Travel Gems
13 September 2022: Memorable Accommodation
06 September 2022: Iconic Landmarks
30 August 2022: Long Journeys
23 August 2022: Hot Places
16 August 2022: Canyons, Cliffs & Gorges
09 August 2022: Incredible Cities
02 August 2022: Tastes of Travel
26 July 2022: New Experiences
19 July 2022: Colours of the World
12 July 2022: Engineering Marvels
05 July 2022: Historical Buildings
28 June 2022: Deserts & Dry Places
21 June 2022: Road Trips
14 June 2022: Forests & Jungles
07 June 2022: New & Modern
31 May 2022: Mountains & Hills
24 May 2022: Ancient Places
17 May 2022: River, Waterfalls & Lakes
10 May 2022: Short Travel Breaks
03 May 2022: Sounds of Travel
26 April 2022: Cultural Attractions
19 April 2022: Indoor Places
12 April 2022: Famous Places
05 April 2022: Street Culture
29 March 2022: Water Adventures
22 March 2022: Remote Places
15 March 2022: Inspiring Places
08 March 2022: Authentic Experiences
01 March 2022: Villages & Small Towns
22 February 2022: After Sunset
15 February 2022: Natural Wonders
08 February 2022: Away from the Crowds
01 February 2022: Wonderful Architecture
25 January 2022: Slow Travel
18 January 2022: Castles, Palaces & Forts
11 January 2022: National Parks
04 January 2022: Celebrations & Festivals
28 December 2021: Staying Healthy During Travel
21 December 2021: Hidden Travel Gems
14 December 2021: Quiet Places
07 December 2021: Memorable Museums
30 November 2021: Ice & Snow
23 November 2021: Urban Exploring
16 November 2021: Wonderful Wildlife
09 November 2021: High Places
02 November 2021: Islands
26 October 2021: Photography
19 October 2021: Scenic Journeys
12 October 2021: Geographical Wonders
05 October 2021: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
28 September 2021: Walking & Hiking
21 September 2021: Historic Places
14 September 2021: Favourite Travel Activities
07 September 2021: Iconic Landmarks
31 August 2021: Canyons, Cliffs & Gorges
24 August 2021: Travel Close to Home
17 August 2021: Incredible Cities
10 August 2021: Memorable Accommodation
03 August 2021: Colours of the World
27 July 2021: Going Underground
20 July 2021: Engineering Marvels
13 July 2021: Tastes of Travel
06 July 2021: Road Trips
29 June 2021: New & Modern
22 June 2021: Coastal Places
15 June 2021: Deserts & Dry Places
08 June 2021: Forest & Jungles
01 June 2021: Dream Destinations
25 May 2021: Affordable Travel
18 May 2021: Underappreciated Places
11 May 2021: Cultural Attractions
04 May 2021: Abandoned Places
27 April 2021: Travel by Air
20 April 2021: Indoor Places
13 April 2021: Outdoor Activities
06 April 2021: Experiencing Local Life
30 March 2021: Weather of the World
23 March 2021: Travel Challenges & Misadventures
16 March 2021: Remote Places
09 March 2021: Mountains & Hills
02 March 2021: Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
23 February 2021: Wonderful Architecture
16 February 2021: Favourite Places
09 February 2021: Travel Adventures
02 February 2021: After Sunset
26 January 2021: Slow Travel
19 January 2021: Towns & Villages
12 January 2021: Ancient Places
05 January 2021: National Parks
29 December 2020: Memorable Museums
22 December 2020: Celebrations & Festivities
15 December 2020: Transport Tales
08 December 2020: Hot Places
01 December 2020: Cold Places
24 November 2020: Captivating Cultures
17 November 2020: Wonderful Wildlife
10 November 2020: Islands & Beaches
03 November 2020: Scenic Journeys
27 October 2020: High Places
20 October 2020: Water Adventures
13 October 2020: Weekend or Short Trips
06 October 2020: Iconic Landmarks
29 September 2020: Stepping Back in Time
22 September 2020: Underrated Places
15 September 2020: Aromas & Tastes
08 September 2020: Incredible Cities
01 September 2020: Ethical & Responsible Travel
25 August 2020: Black & White
18 August 2020: Engineering Marvels
11 August 2020: Relaxation During Travel
04 August 2020: Memorable Accommodation
28 July 2020: Sounds of Travel
21 July 2020: Coastal Places
14 July 2020: Canyons, Cliffs & Gorges
07 July 2020: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
30 June 2020: Colours of the World
23 June 2020: Rivers & Lakes
16 June 2020: Going Underground
09 June 2020: New & Modern
02 June 2020: Travel Close to Home
26 May 2020: Deserts & Dry Places
19 May 2020: Wheeled Travel
12 May 2020: Forests & Jungles
05 May 2020: Food Experiences
28 April 2020: Extreme Weather
21 April 2020: Customs & Traditions
14 April 2020: Outdoor Activities
07 April 2020: Ruins
31 March 2020: Travel Inspiration via Entertainment Media
24 March 2020: Best Travel Advice
17 March 2020: Public Art
10 March 2020: Unusual & Wonderful Discoveries
03 March 2020: Ice & Snow
25 February 2020: Slow Travel
18 February 2020: Happy Travel Moments
11 February 2020: Towns & Villages
04 February 2020: Memorable Journeys
28 January 2020: Animals with Wings
21 January 2020: Eco-Friendly Travel
14 January 2020: After Sunset
07 January 2020: Inspiration
31 December 2019: 2019 Travel Highlights
24 December 2019: Celebrations & Festivities
17 December 2019: Arts
10 December 2019: Weekend or Short Trips
03 December 2019: Seasons
26 November 2019: Indoor Places
19 November 2019: Mountains & Hills
12 November 2019: Water Adventures
05 November 2019: Personal Connections
29 October 2019: Cities
22 October 2019: Road Trips
15 October 2019: Incredible Sights
08 October 2019: Memorable Travel Experiences
01 October 2019: Cultures
24 September 2019: Landmarks
17 September 2019: Natural Wonders
10 September 2019: Underrated Places
03 September 2019: A World of Music
27 August 2019: Endangered Destinations
20 August 2019: A Colourful World
13 August 2019: Sacred & Spiritual Places
06 August 2019: Scenic Journeys
30 July 2019: Landscapes
23 July 2019: Fabulous Food
16 July 2019: Coastal Places
09 July 2019: Transport Tales
02 July 2019: Outdoor Activities
25 June 2019: Discoveries
18 June 2019: Historical Places
11 June 2019: Accommodation
04 June 2019: Favourite Travel Activities
28 May 2019: First and Return Visits
21 May 2019: Distant Places
14 May 2019: Bridges
07 May 2019: Experiencing Local Life
30 April 2019: Textures
23 April 2019: Architecture
16 April 2019: New Experiences
09 April 2019: Hot & Fiery
02 April 2019: High Places
26 March 2019: Jungles & Forests
19 March 2019: Monuments
12 March 2019: Travel Inspired by Movies & Books
05 March 2019: Adventures on Foot
26 February 2019: Extreme Weather
19 February 2019: Deserts & Dry Places
12 February 2019: Underground
05 February 2019: Animals & Birds
29 January 2019: Markets & Shops
22 January 2019: Rivers & Lakes
15 January 2019: Slow Travel
08 January 2019: Relaxation & Balance
01 January 2019: 2018 Travel Highlights
25 December 2018: Celebrations & Festivities
18 December 2018: Black & White
11 December 2018: Ethical & Responsible Travel
04 December 2018: Personal Connections
27 November 2018: Mountains & Hills
20 November 2018: Spontaneity
13 November 2018: Happiness
06 November 2018: Cultures
30 October 2018: On the Road
23 October 2018: Street Life
16 October 2018: Ancient Places
09 October 2018: Perceptions
02 October 2018: Less Visited Places
25 September 2018: Cities
18 September 2018: Inspiration
11 September 2018: National Parks
04 September 2018: Music
28 August 2018: The Romance of Travel
21 August 2018: Travel Moments
Links to the Twitter accounts of my fellow #TRLT founders and permanent hosts, the #TRLT Chat Twitter account, and the #TRLT Facebook page can be found below:
FacebookFormer Hosts:
Jess Anton Mia Portia HeidiTRLT_Chat