How You Can Earn Money while Traveling
We all know how expensive traveling can be. Heck, a flight two states over, doesn’t seem as cheap as it used to. So, the thought of backpacking through Europe or island hopping in the Caribbean is going to take a nice chunk of change. Did you know that you don’t have to be rich in order to be able to travel around the world? That’s right, not only you don’t need a whole lot of money to travel, but you can actually earn money while traveling. One of the best ways of doing that is becoming a travel blogger. Travel blogging can offer all the financial freedom you could ever ask for. Here are some fundamental to know how to make money as a travel blogger.
Knowing the Basics
Before going through the basics, you need to know that you don’t have to be an exceptional writer, in order to create your own unique and popular blog. Of course, it helps to be able to write well, but you can add a lot of value to your blog with some stunning photos you take during your trip. First off, every trip is an investment, so you have to know how to travel with little money. There is a number of ways to achieve this, but the things you must first consider are volunteering and free accommodation. Many people envision orphans or injured people in a war-torn African country when they first hear volunteering, but it is not just that. Many volunteer activities include work exchange programs and offer both housing and food. You might have take care of animals or work at an organic farm somewhere in South America or Asia. However, volunteering is not the only way to get free accommodation, you could also visit one of the many home exchange, house-sitting and couch surfing sites available on the internet. Now that you know how to travel with almost no money, you have to understand how do travel bloggers make money. Well, sponsored posts are one of the most common ways of earning some extra cash. They can either be promotional articles of a product or brand or can direct readers to a specific company or website. One way of attracting sponsors is making a name for yourself – being famous and having a lot of audience always helps. Another way is joining sponsorship platforms such as http://www.themidgame.com – a user-friendly site that can connect you to a potential sponsor, provided you blog is what he is looking for, and you have enough influence. Other ways include selling advertising space on your site, or affiliate advertising, using the sites like Amazon or Orbitz earn a small percentage of every item sold through your blog.
It’s Hard, But Exciting
It may take a lot of time and effort, but travel blogging is exciting and fun. You will meet new people, discover cultures and visit beautiful places, and make money in the mean time. You have to be motivated and determined to be a successful travel blogger, but it is a special kind of job and activity.
Chris Thompson currently resides in Mobile, Alabama and has been an entrepreneur & seasoned traveler for many years. Aside from his business, he is busy tending to his wife and three (3) children. Chris is a proud contributi