Last week, People Magazine, announced it’s list for Sexiest Man Alive 2014, a title which went to the incredibly hunky Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth. And while People Magazine had a fantastic range of contenders for their list, sadly, none of them were travelers or explorers. A travesty in my humble opinion, as there are some pretty hunky men out there with an incredible passion for travel and worldwide exploration, and we all know you should date a boy who travels.
This past weekend, female travelers have nominated (in secret) their picks for Sexiest Male Traveler Alive 2014, and in no particular order, here are the 21 who are awarded the title.
*None of these men knew of this nomination. It was a very “stalk, steal (their photos), and yell SURPRISE across social media” kind of operation.
The Sexiest Male Travelers Alive (2014)
#1 Mike Jerrard
While I say there is no particular order to this list, Mike Jerrard definitely comes in at #1 for Sexiest Male Traveler Alive. Then again, the diamond sitting on my finger probably makes me a little biased!
The face behind the camera of the photos you find here on Mapping Megan, Mike prefers the outdoors above anything else, and you’ll find him buried in National Geographic magazines before you’ll find him behind a computer screen. In fact, he’s not on social media at all. In his spare time he enjoys poking venomous snakes for a better camera angle, and spending time in the great outdoors.
But back off ladies…he’s mine!
More photos of Mike at facebook.com/mappingmegan
Matt Gibson
Photo by Steven Vigar of Up Against the Wall.
Matt Gibson: an adventure travel writer and photographer who grew up at the edge of a small mountain town and spent most of his youth outdoors, when he’s not traveling Matt likes to hike, run, bike, surf, and snowboard.
Follow Matt at xpatmatt.com
Ben Jones
Photo credit: Wanderlusters
Ben Jones: a nomadic traveler who sold everything to pursue a life of travel back in 2010, he is an adventurer who has driven over 35,000km across the Australian continent, hiked across the crater of an active volcano amid the South Pacific Ocean waves and is a qualified PADI Divemasters. Plus, which woman can resist a British accent?!
But sorry girls, he’s taken. SPOILER ALERT, his beautiful partner Charli will be in our upcoming female edition of the sexiest travelers alive!
Follow Ben at wanderlusters.com
Mike Corey
Photo Credit: Kick the Grind
Mike Corey: 27 with a degree in biology, instead of figuring out what to do after graduating and answering “what now?” he decided to take off and get a taste for our planet.
He’s been to 33 countries since, and is an incredible photographer and videographer, bringing us amazing video from around the world proving that our planet truly is incredible.
Follow Mike at kickthegrind.tv
Gunnar Garfors
Photo credit: Gunnar Garfors
Gunnar Garfors: One of the very few who can claim he’s been to every country in the world, Gunnar Garfors is also a world record holder, a recent fete for having visited the most amount of countries (19) in a single day.
Follow Gunnar at garfors.com and check out our recent interview with him about his World Record.
Justin Jones
Photo Credit: Justin Was Here
Justin Jones: Girls, if Justin was here you would know it. Incredibly good looking but also a blogger, writer, editor, podcaster, Burning Man camp organizer, and travel expert, he has been on the road and in the travel biz for most of his adult life, traveling off and on for the better part of the last 10 years.
He studied in London, lived for a year and a half in Australia and New Zealand, traveled multiple times across Eastern and Western Europe, spent time in Malaysia and Israel and Turkey, and for the better part of the last 2 years, has been living in Central America, bouncing between Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Follow Justin at justinwashere.com and stalk his facebook page for a very nude photo in front of the Sydney Opera House. You’re welcome!
Justin Carmack
Justin Carmack: They say there’s nothing sexier than a man who’s been to prison, and well, Justin’s been locked up in an Egyptian one (falsely accused!).
A digital nomad who has been living the dream since he never returned home from a university trip to South Africa 4 years ago, Justin is a backpacker with a hell of a long list of bedtime stories!
Follow Justin at artofscubadiving.com
Robert Schrader
Photo Credit: Leave Your Daily Hell
Robert Schrader: Rob runs a popular travel blog which encourages his readers to travel and leave their daily hell.
Leave Your Daily Hell is a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to break free of monotony, see the world and start living, though also for more amazing photos of Rob around the world.
Follow Rob at leaveyourdailyhell.com
Steve Moore
Photo Credit: Twenty First Century Nomad
Steve Moore: Steve enjoys budget style backpacking and has been traveling for twenty years alongside his beautiful partner Leslie.
Watch for an inspiring traveler interview with Steve later in the week with photos from his experience cage diving with Australian crocodiles!
Follow Steve at twentyfirstcenturynomad.com
Danny Flood
Photo Credit: Open World Magazine
Danny Flood: At 28, Danny has traveled to over 30 countries on four continents and done and seen many of the things that he wanted to. He has crossed half of Southeast Asia on a motorcycle. He’s rafted down the Amazon and climbed the tallest mountains of South America. He’s rappelled off waterfalls in the jungle and sailed across the South China Sea.
Through his many adventures around the world, he has been robbed, fallen from bridges and motorbikes, hugged exotic animals, and nearly died several times in pursuit of his dreams.
Follow Danny at openworldmag.com
Johnny Ward
Photo Credit: One Step 4Ward
Johnny Ward: Johnny is an Irishman on a mission to visit every country in the world (125/193 & counting) and become a millionaire without working 9-5. Ever!
But sorry ladies…looks like this incredibly sexy Irishman is already taken…
Photo Credit One Step 4Ward
Follow Johnny at onestep4ward.com
Josh Cahill
Photo Credit: Go Travel Your Way
Josh Cahill: A native German, Josh is a regular guy doing irregular things. he has hitchhiked to Iran, become part of the national choir in Georgia after a few pints of beer, walked through a mine field in Bosnia, joined the Arab Spring in Egypt and claims the only university he has ever attended is the University of life.
He has never spent a dollar on accommodation and to date has travelled to 60 countries on five continents. He has lived in Dubai, Australia and Germany, and everything he owns fits into his backpack. He lives a life of travelling and is going to die poor one day, but full of stories and knowing that he spent his life doing the things that made him happy.
Follow Josh at gotravelyourway.com
Nathan Allen
Photo Credit: I Dreamed Of This
Nathan Allen: I think many girls have dreamed of this! As a young child, Nathan dreamed of a life full of adventure, wonder, and most importantly, freedom. As such, he now runs an incredibly popular travel blog about beauty, food, culture, and adventure.
Seeking the “good life”, one that minimizes stress and maximizes smile, he booked travel with no return ticket, and now jumps between some of the world’s most fascinating cultures and stunning locations.
Follow Nathan at idreamedofthis.com
Ryan Gargiulo
Photo Credit: Pause the Moment
Ryan Gargiulo: Ryan is a location independent blogger and world traveler with a passion for adventure. In 2010, he kicked his 9 to 5 to the curb to take a six month trip around the world. Four years later, he’s still on the road.
When he’s not out wandering the world, you can likely find him instagrammin’ his current paradisiacal location or hunched over his laptop, working away, somewhere in the tropics.
Follow Ryan at pausethemoment.com
Joel Key
Photo Credit: Motoguider
Joel Key: A hottie with an even hotter bike, Joel explores the world from the seat of his motorcycle.
Together with his stunning partner Phoebe (sorry girls), he has explored many foreign lands (91 to be exact), and embarks on epic journeys of magical proportions. He recently completed a round the world motorcycle trip and is already planning for the next.
Follow Joel at http://www.shortroadtohappy.com/
The Boys from High on Life – Sundayfundayz
Photo Credit: Sundayfundayz
The Boys from High on Life – Sundayfundayz: They produce probably the most entertaining travel video online, and 87,000+ other Youtubers think so too. Their antics around the world are hilarious to watch, and they have over a million stories to tell.
They have been traveling continuously since January 2012, run one of the most popular travel channels on Youtube, and now even have their own clothing line to boot.
Follow Sundayfundayz at http://www.sundayfundayz.com/
James Kelley
Photo Credit: Escaping Abroad
James Kelley: James is an avid traveler, jungle explorer, beach bum, scuba diver, wildlife seeker and digital nomad. He left the American dream nightmare behind to explore more of the world we all live on but rarely see much of!
Follow James at http://www.escapingabroad.com/
Ron Robbins
Photo Credit: The Legendary Adventures of Anna
Rob Robbins: Traveling non stop around the world since 2011, Ron may be the most adventurous of them all. A travel television host and bizarre food enthusiast, he has a deep passion for exploring the world around him and experiencing everything the outdoors has to offer.
You’ll find Ron way off the beaten path, or out to sea filming his television series from his sailboat.
Follow Ron at http://activeplanettravels.com/
Drew Binsky
Photo Credit: The Hungry Partier
Drew Binsky: is a 20 something from Arizona, obsessed with traveling, meeting new people, and having maximum amounts of fun everywhere around the world.
He currently resides in Seoul, South Korea, and is hitting up all of Asia in a very major way.
Follow Drew at http://thehungrypartier.com/
Matthew Karsten
Photo Credit: Expert Vagabond.
Matthew Karsten: He pulls off the Viking look incredibly well, Matthew Karsten is passionate about both adventure travel & photography.
Traveling our planet for the past 4 years, he shares entertaining stories, useful tips, & captivating images from all around the world. He takes risks and meets interesting people – why? because “it’s pretty damn fun!”.
Follow Matthew at http://expertvagabond.com/
Craig Makepeace
Photo Credit: Y Travel Blog
Craig Makepeace: Craig is a down to earth Aussie bloke from the Central Coast of Australia, who likes to call the world his home.
He has lived in over 5 countries and traveled through 52. He believes life is about accumulating memories, not just possessions, and now creates those precious memories with his stunning wife Caz and two daughters.
Follow Craig and family at http://www.ytravelblog.com/
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79 Comments
Oh Robert, what a hotty you are!
Why thank you my dear :-*
Your missing my hubby Adam! Just kidding great list of guys, and sexy too!
Bookmarked! Haha :D
Since there are a couple of gays, it would be smart if male travelers nominated as well. And, by the way, where is Wandering Earl?!
What a great idea! And it’s ok to be biased lol Great list Megan! :)
This is hilarious…great idea for a post!
Hahaha…great list and thanks for the inclusion! I guess I’ll have to hit the gym this winter so I don’t disappoint on my sailboat trip! ;-)
Adding this to my bookmarks for scientific reasons.
Thanks for the mention Meg! And for Viking Karsten and the handsome Mr. Makepeace as well.
This is hysterical! Bet it goes viral. You sadly missed the Baby Boomer Generation. Men over 50 are sexy, too! At least to some women. You definitely missed my husband!!
Meg – thank you for this, I’m surprised! Sexy list you’ve put together. It’s an honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with such giants.
What an excellent and creative idea for a post. Love it!
Omg…Matthew Karsten’s viking photo just completely made my day. Actually, this whole post made my day. Next can we get a “single travelers” edition?? ;) Haha
Oh Mandie your read my mind with the “single travellers” edition! ;-)
just amazing Megan! This really made my day ha!
Haha, nice one, Megan! Hoping I’ll bump into a few of these lovelies on my world trip next year ;)
Great list! But where the hell is Tyson from The Naked Traveller (https://www.facebook.com/tysonTRAVEL?fref=ts) on this list?Amazingly good looking Australian who donates his time traveling and giving back to the world? Hottest one of all!
Ooh.
That’s all I came to say!
Brilliant! Made me chuckle and very well put together
I had to look twice to make sure this was real ! They all have good photos too. My evening is now complete. Can’t wait to see the female edition!
What a novel and interesting take on travel bloggers Megan. I must admit there are a few new names here for me, readership wise, I’m obviously not interested in their sexiness.
I dare say that these guys are adventure seekers and live a life different from the normal makes them interesting and sexy by nature.
Of course, Mike would have to be number 1 :-) That’s quite a six pack he’s got on him. Mind you a few of these guys clearly work out to an intense level. Quite different from my long slogs to the office and business diners.
Brilliant post, Megan! Now all the single ladies around the world are going into full on stalking mode to try and figure out how many of these guys are still single!
Oh gosh, I feel a bit weak after that! Thank you for just introducing me to a whole lot of new stalking material! Best thing I’ve seen in days.. nah weeks!
Haha I love it! Nice to learn about some new bloggers I hadn’t heard of as well ;)
I bet you this list is so much fun to organize.
I agree with Billie, we need to see a few more mature guys here, but I am in no way saying these guys are not sexy. Brilliant idea. Simply Brilliant.
Haha love this, Megan. Now I need to get to work on writing a bunch of fan emails…
What a fun post, Megan. I’m all for a list of more mature ‘sexy’ travelers, too! Thanks for the giggle.
Haha Meg that is amazing and thanks for including me… For all the single girls please get in touch :P haha
So… where am I on the list? :-)
Oh.
Hehe I was secretly hoping for my face to pop up as I scrolled down this list I must admit ;-) Time to work out more. Maybe next year
it’s about time travel adventurers are put on the limelight :)
i rarely see male travelers who don’t have well-sculpted bodies. with all the moving around, lugging heavy backpacks, climbing, rowing, swimming, and dodging airport obstacle courses, having a sexy body is a given lol
can’t wait for the female list. cheers! ;)
Someone needs to start a traveler matchmaking service…. or speed dating via the internet.
Lovely post and yes can’t wait to see the list with the more mature sexiest travelers :-)
Megan
GREAT List and Great photos! Let me know when the Reality Show begins! I want to participate!
Lisa
We Said Go Travel
Bump! Great and funny post! Now it cannot be said that there are no sexy and hot wandering guys. Haha :)
These guys should make a female edition too!
great list! although you are missing just one.. Toby Pritchard is a traveler who is pursuing the meaning of truth in existence and has been backpacking for over 8 years in search of … well, just about everything! I recommend checking him and his blog out! http://toby960.wordpress.com/who-am-i/
Glad to see so many friends on this list, but also guys I’ve never heard of. Time to check out new blogs, me thinks :D
Totally love this list! It’s way better than the celeb/movie star list!
Thank you Meg for such an important piece of blogging research that I am sure will be cited by many other bloggers (both male and female) for years to come.
Because I take research and evidenced-based practice so seriously (because of my science background), I have reflected deeply on your findings, and would like to humbly suggest 3 other inclusions:
1. Bret Love of Green Global Travel because integrity, generosity of spirit and humility is always sexy;
2. Raphael Alexander Zoran of Journey of Wonders – outrageously wicked sense of humour, and when you meet him, that accent…..
3. Mike Hinshaw from Nomadic Texan because isn’t he everyone’s favorite “Young Man”?
Jo,
OMG I love you! Thanks for the nomination. Meg just told me about this post! We could call it the “Men of Depends” calendar, but the other two are “young men” compared to me! LOL!
Mike
I guess its just white people that travel huh
#racist
I love trolls and people who make a non racist article racist. Know who does that? Racists. #darwinaward
I await the female list!
My new personal goal: be on the 2015 list! haha
Hi Megan,
Lol at this. Looks like a fun one to research ;)
this list is very very very white and seriously lacking in diversity
Go Craig you sexy beast ;)
For those who have replied that they think these posts need more diversity, please do nominate your favorites! That’s what I say! :) I personally love meeting travelers and hearing there tales no matter what “colors” they come in <3
Getting in shape ready for 2015 nominations #insanity
Pheeew… I have a long list of new favorite travel bloggers right now :D Great list Megan!! :)
Great list but agree with an earlier comment that it needs some more guys in their 30s/40s. I’m nominating Anil Polat and Lee Abbamonte for next year!
Haha great idea for a post.
If you want to spice up the competition a bit, embed a widget from ranker.com and have the audience vote the sexiest :D
Check this post for an example of an embedded ranker widget.
Thanks!! new blogs too…ejem…read!!
I am going to read the female version in case I am there lol :P
Just seen this, Meg – genius! There are some fine boys in this post, way more sexy male travel bloggers than I imagined. I’ll take the two Mikes, Justin Jones, Robert, Danny, Johnny, Josh, Nathan and all four of the High on Life lot, please. Do you deliver?
Uh uh…. I missed this list!! I have a few preferences in here, but they are all worth it ;)
Well, there are definitely some handsome travelers out there and respect must be paid! Great list, thanks for compiling!
http://thepinthemapproject.com/
Whoah. All of them are my friends. Nah just kidding! LOL!
But the inspiration these men have offered to many to travel and just do what you love is undeniable.
Great list by the way!
These are some awesome dudes! Guys who travel are definitely sexy. Feel free to pick me for the women who travel edition! ;)
Oh gosh, will i have to travel the world to find all of these guys?? ;)
Megan, I have a request. For the 2015 update, please add the marital status info, hahahaha We ladies want to know who’s available!
This is the most awesome post ever!! I LOVE IT!!!
Hmmm….. I am noticing a obvious absence of people of….. how shall I put it? Age? I thinking that there should be a category for boomers as well. Just saying….
LOL! Great list of potential travel partners :-) It’s important to have a partner that loves to explore!
Very nice information !!!
So glad Craig Makepeace is in this list!
Love YTravel blog and their gorgeous kids- can’t help but always support a fellow aussie!!!
I could marry Mike Corey right now.
This made us giggle a lot. A bunch of hotties we now stalking away thanks to you…. :)
Nice!!! I appreciated the read. Perhaps if I am lucky I will cross paths with one of these amazing men while on my own adventures!
Haha such a good post. Hope to make it on the list someday. : )
But of course it’s just the writing and adventures the reason I would read and follow their blogs ?
Love this – can’t wait for the 2015 version! i hope Justin from http://adventuresofjustin.com/ makes the cut! Such a cool guy and easy on the eyes!
Thank Megan! new blogs too…ejem…read!!
I am going to read the female version in case I am there lol
Manly. I enjoyed your information. Very attractive
Glad to see so many friends on this list, but also guys I’ve never heard of. Time to check out new blogs, me thinks ?
Whoah. All of them are my friends. Nah just kidding! LOL!
But the inspiration these men have offered to many to travel and just do what you love is undeniable.
I was introduced to this blog. Thanks for sharing, Meg.