Are the holidays really already over? I guess that means that it’s time for the first installment of the #FollowFriday FIVE for 2011!
What is #FollowFriday?
In the world of twitter, hashtags (#) allow you to follow specific tweets from groups of users that also use the same hashtag (For example, #travel or #music ).
#FollowFriday (also hashtagged as #FF) has evolved into the weekly day of twitter promotion. It’s an opportunity for tweeters to share who they’ve been following, and also an opportunity to find new twitter people with similar interests.
With that in mind, we’ve created the Follow Friday Five, our weekly endorsement of travel sites and tweeters that we’ve enjoyed following from the travel blog community. It’s our way of giving a little back to those that have supported us along the way!
Here are this week’s FIVE:
Over Yonderlust
Shaun and Erica are childhood sweethearts traveling the world. They are about to learn on an extended journey through Central and South America.
Twitter: @OverYonderlust
Turkey’s For Life
A day by day guide to life in Fethiye, Turkey by a nice, young(ish) English couple who like cricket.
Twitter: @turkeysforlife
The Downtown Traveler
Launched in November 2010 by Leslie Koch, the Downtown Traveler is aimed at a growing community of independent travelers.
Twitter: @downtowntravel and @leslietravel
Candice Does the World
Candice is a fellow Canadian from the opposite side of our wonderful country. She’s a social media junkie, travel fiend, Matador Network associate editor and an all around badass!
Twitter: @candicewalsh
A Dangerous Business
Follow Amanda as she blogs about all things travel. Find out why it’s a dangerous business getting swept away in travel.
Twitter: @DangerousBiz
Visit us next Friday to discover FIVE more great travel tweeters!
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Cameron and Nicole Wears are Canadian married couple and newbie parents living in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. A passion for travel and outdoor adventure has taken them to over 50 countries on 6 continents in the past 7 years. Consider following us via 
Great pick!
I enjoy all of those blogs. Thumbs up 
Juno recently posted..Slowly planning the year 2011
Agreed. Thanks Juno!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..FollowFriday Five- Travel Blog Community Jan 6
Love it guys! Thank you SO much for including me on this Follow Friday! The list above is outstanding and I feel honored for being included.
Erica recently posted..1000-1000 Challenge
Your welcome. We’re looking forward to following you guys on your adventure!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..FollowFriday Five- Travel Blog Community Jan 6
Great list of travelers! I actually learned about a new one from this list!
Jeremy B recently posted..A purpose driven travel life
Great! then my work is done…
Traveling Canucks recently posted..FollowFriday Five- Travel Blog Community Jan 6
Woohoo! Thanks for featuring me, I love it! Great company as well.
Candice recently posted..Book Review- “iPoems for the Dolphins to Click Home About”
You welcome. Love you blog!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..FollowFriday Five- Travel Blog Community Jan 6
simply a great list
Michael Hodson recently posted..Interview with Dave and Deb of ThePlanetD- Lucky 13 Questions
Indeed!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..Video Blog- What Does Caribbean Paradise Look Like
Bora Bora is hands-down one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. Great pick.
Glad to see my pals at Turkey’s For Life on your list!
The NVR Guys recently posted..We’re Doing a Mileage Run
Sadly we haven’t been to Bora Bora as of yet, but it is in my top 3 (Cam) destinations. I drool everytime I see this pic!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..Video Blog- What Does Caribbean Paradise Look Like
Hey Cam and Nicole,
Since I am VERY new to Twitter, I was and still am puzzled when yesterdays someone tweeted my post with this tag. When I clicked on it, it was even more confusing, lol. Anyway, thanks for the brief explanation on this hash tag!
Priyank
Priyank recently posted..Moscow at Night
Hi Priyank
Twitter can take a little getting used to. If you’re not using TweetDeck or HootSuite (or something similar) it will be difficult to know what’s going on with all the hashtags, replies and retweets. Check one of them out if you’re not and give it a try (we use TweetDeck). Any by all means, feel free to send a msg if you have any Q’s!
Traveling Canucks recently posted..Video Blog- What Does Caribbean Paradise Look Like
Hey all, thanks for this. It’s always good to meet and hear from other travellers.
Cheers, Si @ http://www.nomadrush.org