Travel Blog SEO Keyword Research

I run a travel-and-adventure focused informative blog and I want to strengthen its organic visibility. The goal is straightforward: provide a data-driven keyword research file that I can plug directly into my on-page SEO plan. You will analyse my niche—everything from budget backpacking itineraries to off-the-beaten-path destinations—and uncover high-value search terms people actually type when planning trips, reading travel guides, or comparing gear. Because this project is specifically for SEO on a blog (not PPC), I need keywords that balance healthy monthly volume with realistic ranking difficulty for a content-led strategy. Please work with reputable tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, or a comparable platform to ensure metrics are reliable. I expect: • A spreadsheet containing primary keywords, relevant long-tail variations, search volume, keyword difficulty/competition score, and suggested intent (informational, transactional, etc.). • Logical topic clusters so future articles can interlink naturally. • Brief content angle notes for each cluster to spark article ideas. I’ll share the blog’s current URL once we start so you can avoid cannibalising rankings and identify gaps. The research will be accepted when the sheet is complete, metrics are clear, and the clusters align with the travel and adventure niche outlined above.