Hi, I’m Marek Bron

I’m a content creator, author of Travel the World Without Worries, and YouTuber dedicated to sharing authentic travel inspiration from around the world.

In 2012, then a video game designer, I went on a career sabbatical in Southeast Asia. I quickly discovered that adventure travel was the ‘lost level’ I had been missing in my life. What was meant to be a two-month trip escalated into 2 years continously on the road — and becoming a full-time travel blogger in the process.

Indie Traveller now reaches 3 million+ readers per year, helping travellers go further and discover places beyond the usual hotspots. As AI increasingly pervades the internet, authenticity matters more than ever — this is why my team and I follow a “by travellers, for travellers” ethos, always anchoring our advice in real, on-the-ground experience.

Projects

From backpacker to boutique, I explore
independent travel via a collection of channels

Indie Traveller

est. 2012

Renowned adventure travel blog with handcrafted guides and itineraries by myself + editorial team

Indie Traveller

on YouTube

est. 2022

Travel channel with hype-free, curiosity-driven travelogues from around the world

Travel the World Without Worries

est. 2014

The best darn book on backpacking and ambitious world travel you can find! Now in its 4th edition.

Marvellous Madeira

est. 2023

Niche travel blog covering the popular Portuguese island, featuring 50+ detailed travel guides

Into the Azores

est. 2024

Niche travel blog all about island-hopping around the Azores, with the aim of covering every single island.

Off-Path Portugal

est. 2025

A place to post my travel guides to Portugal, where I’ve been based since 2016, focusing on rural regions

Brand Partnerships

Let’s Collaborate!

Yes, I can get your message out directly to my audience. My talents lie in authentic communication and storytelling — and since I’ve worked in digital marketing, I know how to always consider your business objectives.

We can work together in several ways:

  • Integrated sponsored segments on YouTube
  • Ongoing affiliate partnerships
  • In-content brand messaging on Indie Traveller or the niche websites (labelled as a sponsored section)

Audience details available on request.

Past collabs include:

Contact

Note: I do NOT offer SEO site links, guest posts, do-follow links, non-disclosed sponsorships, etc, or anything that’s unrelated to my audience.

Yes, I’m available for media inquiries. I’ve appeared in outlets including Lonely Planet, Bloomberg News, and Huffington Post. I’ve also been a podcast guest on a number of occasions and I’m happy to share my insights on adventure/authentic travel, travel blogging, digital nomadism, and more.

The best way to reach me is via the contact form at Indie Traveller.

Job openings

Please check the Write for Us page at Indie Traveller.

About Brontosaurus

Brontosaurus OU is my company based in Estonia.

Corporate address: Sepapaja 6, 15551, Tallinn, Harju, Estonia
VAT number:    EE102131631 
Registry code: 14643948