Running this blog takes time, tools, and quite a bit of work behind the scenes. I love sharing my travel experiences and practical tips, and one way I support this blog is through a mix of advertising and affiliate programs. This comes at no extra cost to readers, but it helps me keep creating useful content for their future trips. Here’s how it works.
Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and services I personally use or trust.
Affiliate programs I use
Stay22
I love that I can easily create maps and keep affiliate links to my favourite online booking and review websites in one place, including:
- GetYourGuide – a tour platform I sometimes use
- TripAdvisor – to read reviews before booking
- Booking.com – to find hotels
If you use my link to sign up and later reach 100 confirmed travel bookings, Stay22 gives you a $100 bonus. They have also launched a program for retail partners.
Travelpayouts
Travelpayouts also keeps many of my travel referrals in one place. Through this platform, I share links to:
- Airalo – the eSIMs I’ve been using for years
- Viator, Klook, GetYourGuide – tour platforms I sometimes use
- TripAdvisor – to read reviews before booking
- 12Go – my go-to for transport bookings in Asia
Covermore
I used Covermore for travel insurance for many years. These days, I’m covered through my credit card, but I keep the links (via Commission Factory affiliate platform) for travellers who prefer a standalone insurance option.I don’t deliver financial advice when recommending travel insurance – it’s based purely on personal experience and the peace of mind it provides.
Amazon
Whenever you can, I encourage you to support local businesses directly. But buying online is convenient, and I often link to Amazon products when I write about equipment I use or recommend.
Advertising
Mediavine
The display ads you see on the blog are managed by Mediavine. This is one of the main ways the site earns passive revenue. The requirements to join Mediavine can be hard for new bloggers to reach, so you may want to look at Journey by Mediavine first.
Tools that help me grow the blog
Increasing traffic is key for any travel blog to earn money. To reach more readers, I invest in a few essential tools and services:
- BigScoots – My hosting provider. A fast and reliable host makes a big difference for site performance, SEO, and user experience.
- Keysearch – My go-to keyword research tool. I use it to check search volumes and choose the keywords that are more likely to generate traffic.
- Pin Generator – The easiest way to create multiple Pinterest pins in no time and schedule them directly. If you’d like to try it, you can get one month free with my referral link.
- WPML – Translating my articles into multiple languages helps me reach a wider audience.
