We Are A Top Men's Travel & Lifestyle Blog
Hi, this is James Hills - editor and publisher, I look forward to working with you!
I launched ManTripping in 2008 to create a men's lifestyle blog that speaks to men who love to travel and explore, without the stereotypical "men behaving badly" vibe. Unlike the typical content of that time, focused on adolescent humor and cheap thrills, I wanted to build a platform that reflects the interests of mature men like myself - those who enjoy discovering new places, savoring wine, food, and cultural experiences.
Since then, ManTripping has grown and become one of the world's most respected Men's Lifestyle and Travel blogs. Since 2008, we've collaborated with top brands in automotive, men's health, fashion, food, and tourism to connect with a like-minded audience.
Contact Us: james@mantripping.com || 630-779-9302
Each month, through a combination of our blog and social channels, our men's lifestyle blog and travel content is seen more than a million times by people across the United States as well as internationally, with key countries including: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and the European Union.
We also conduct travel industry research on men's travel trends through interviews with male bloggers, travel industry representatives, and surveys about travel trends.
James with artist and conservationist Robert Wyland enjoying craft beer on Norwegian Bliss
Highlighted ManTripping Focus Areas For 2024:
- Mancation Ideas, Father & Son Trips, and Guys Weekend Destinations
- Cruising
- Wine & Food
- Road Trips
- Luxury Travel
Who is The ManTripping Audience?
Our target reader is a Confident Explorer Who Refuses to be Defined by Labels.
He’s a hardworking man who is passionate about rediscovering masculinity through travel, culture, and celebrating inspiring men worldwide.
This gentleman is hardworking and unapologetically individualistic but is also passionate about learning new ideas and trying new things that can make his life better. For instance, he loves his truck and the thrill of a fast car, but he's also excited about electric vehicles and the future of urban mobility. He enjoys an ice-cold can of Busch Light at a NASCAR race but will travel to Kentucky to visit his favorite bourbon distillery or to Sonoma to celebrate the opening of a new expression from his favorite winemaker.
The "ManTripping Man" seeks new experiences in every aspect of life, especially when shared with friends. Whether hunting, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, cooking, whale watching, or savoring a sunset with fine wine, whiskey, or craft beer, he’s always up for adventure. Beneath his rugged exterior, he values the connection between man and nature, pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions. He combines his passions - surfing, fishing, off-road driving, agriculture, and travel - with a commitment to health, sustainability, and environmentalism.
James after a Helicopter Tour of Kilauea Volcano in Hilo, Hawaii
He works hard during the week to support his family and serve his community while dreaming of setting off on adventures such as hunting in Montana, off-roading in Baja, golfing in Scotland, or cruising to new destinations all around the world.
His passion for exploration and sense of duty drives him to be a positive role model, sharing wisdom and advice on men's health, relationships, home improvement, car care, food, drinks, and technology.
He knows what he likes but is always open to discovering new interests. Whether he's in a city apartment or navigating suburban life, he's driven by curiosity and a commitment to living life fully.
James and Gio from Russian River Vineyards are drinking wine and craft beer in Sonoma, California
How To Work With ManTripping:
As a small, independent publisher, our content budget is limited, so we prioritize brands that invest in us through sponsorships, product trials, destination experiences, and promotion of our content. While we have standard partnership rates, we’re flexible in creating tailored opportunities that resonate with our audience and align with your brand.
As one of the top travel and men's lifestyle influencers in the U.S., we rely on partnerships with brands that value genuine relationships built through experiences, product sampling, and sponsorships. However, we are committed to only featuring brands and stories that truly fit our audience. To explore collaboration opportunities, please contact us for a media kit.
We also consider "earned media" content that aligns with our men's lifestyle focus. To be considered, pitches must be relevant, include high-quality imagery, and be submitted via email with a clear, searchable subject line. While we can't respond to every email, we regularly review our inbox for compelling story ideas, even months or years after submission.
James and Jason Sasaki - Restaurant Review at Burger Theory in Anaheim, California
Men's Lifestyle Target Demographics:
- Age Ranges: 25-55
- Income: $80,000-$150,000
- Top States: California, Florida, New York, Washington State, Illinois, Texas
Our Men's Lifestyle Blog Team Includes:
- James Hills - Men's Lifestyle Blog Editor and Publisher
- Heather Hills - Entertainment and Romantic Getaways
ManTripping and other Men's Lifestyle Bloggers visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Brewers Park
Social Media and Blog Reach:
Each month we also reach an average of 140,000 unique visitors searching for men's lifestyle content through www.ManTripping.com as well.
For an in-depth analysis of website stats and social reach, please visit my profile on Fohr.
Key Social Media Channels:
6,000+ people on Facebook.com/mantripping
50,000+ on Twitter @ManTripping
20,000+ on Twitter @MenWhoBlog
11,300+ on Instagram @ManTripping
20,000+ on Pinterest.com/mantripping (1.6+ Monthly Active)
1,200+ on YouTube.com/mantripping
5,000+ on LinkedIn /jameshills2
If you have exciting men's lifestyle blog information that you'd like to share and promote to our readers, please contact us today. We have a variety of sponsored content opportunities available at different budgets.
Men's lifestyle bloggers mancation on Carnival Sunshine organized by #MenWhoBlog
Helping Destinations and Brands Reach The Male Audience:
With more than 20 years of Internet marketing experience, we know how to create influencer marketing programs to help brands reach and engage audiences. When combined with professional media credits with leading publications, including the Washington Post, and social media leadership roles at top consumer brands, including Sears, Kmart, Staples, ProFlowers, Shari's Berries, RedEnvelope, and Personal Creations, we have a perfect match of skills to build influencer and content marketing programs that work.
This is especially true regarding developing campaigns to engage men's lifestyle and dad bloggers. I can help you through Men Who Blog and our parent company, Flow Media Marketing, if you need a large-scale campaign or directly through this site if you just need a sponsored post to promote your campaign to our audience.
Men's Lifestyle Blogger Social Media Marketing Services:
- Twitter Parties
- Sponsored Posts
- Blogger Campaigns
- Men's Lifestyle Blog Fam Trips
- Social Media Coaching
Media Interviews and Speaking Engagements:
James Hills from Man Tripping is available for media interviews and background research for media and members of the press who are researching mancations, brocations, guys weekend, lads holidays, and travel industry trends in general.
He has a long history as an expert in the field, having worked with following media to help them promote mancations as well as Men's Travel in general.
If you would like to interview him or invite him to speak at an upcoming conference or event, please call: 630-779-9302 or email: james@mantripping.com
Recent Speaking Engagements:
- 2017 CES - "Exploring the Future of Smart Homes" at the Zmodo booth
- 2016 Type A Parent - "Making the Jump from Dad Blogger to Men's Lifestyle Blogger"
- 2015 IZEAfest - "Content Marketing"
- 2014 San Diego Travel Fest - "How Bloggers Can Best Work with Brands"
- 2014 Oregon Business Owners Association - "How to Leverage Social Media to Reach More Customers"
- 2013 San Diego Travel Massive - "Leveraging Social Media to Promote your Blog"
National and Regional Press:
- Reader's Digest
- New York Times
- NY Post
- Wall Street Journal
- Moneyish
- CBS Marketwatch
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- Denver Post
- WPRI-TV Providence
- WIVB-TV Buffalo
- WJR Detroit
- WWJ-TV Detroit
- KGO San Francisco
- Fox News
- ABC News 20/20
- The Plain Dealer
- Cleveland.com
- LA.com
- WGN Chicago
- Chicago Tribune
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Seattle Times
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press
- Let's RV
- ilsole24ore.com (Italian Newspaper)
- Carol Roth
- Design and Launch and Online Travel Business in a Week (book)
- Hip Trip Adviser
Travel Industry Press:
- Group Travel Leader
- Travel Agent Central
James and Rick with brand partners Jack Link's and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Brand Ambassadorships:
As one of the leading men's lifestyle bloggers, we value relationships with brands and strive to build more than just short-term content but rather long-term relationships. This provides value to both the brand and our audience since we have an opportunity to tell their story and create deeper levels of connections over a period of weeks and months.
