Travel Blog/Website Theme and Help

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to create a travel blog website at http://www.whereiscliff.com using WordPress. I’m a newbie to blogs, and WordPress and am looking for help in creating an original, stylish travel blog theme similar to vagabonding.com and/or http://www.rolfpotts.com/, but I prefer vagabonding.com.
So, if you could help me, or know of someone who could, I’d appreciate it. I’m willing to pay of course too. I’ll be starting my travels on Sept. 4, and going for 12-18 months around the world. You can view my itinerary for now at http://www.whereiscliff.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
Cliff