$500 For Travel Blogging: 3 Websites That Pay New Writers
Earn money by sharing your off-beat travel stories with the world.
Are you a writer who loves traveling and want to monetize your wanderlust?
What if I told you some amazing websites could pay you up to $500 US for writing articles about traveling?
This article is going to be a treat for all the travel enthusiasts out there who also love to write and would love to make a few extra bucks on the side by documenting their travel experiences.
Read on, and don’t forget to let me know in the comments which website you will submit to.
If you’d like to watch a more candid version of this post in video form, here’s a link-
1. Wanderful
Word count
1250–3000 words.
Payment
$200 per article. The mode of payment is PayPal.
In addition, new writers also get one free year of Creator Membership in the Wanderful community (value USD 449).
Preferred topics
This is a website catered to women travelers. The types of articles they accept are:
- Specific tips, tricks, or hacks on how a woman can travel solo or with her family and friends.
- Feature pieces on women entrepreneurs who have built travel-related businesses.
- Practical guides to visit some offbeat and underrated places all over the world.
Just remember to fact-check your articles because Wanderful is focused on presenting an error-free reading experience to their readers.
How to submit
Fill out the pitch form on the Wanderful writer’s guidelines page.
More info and detailed submission guidelines here.
2. International Living
Word count
Variable.
Payment
$0.1 per word.
You can also make travel-related videos for International Living. The payment for a 5-minute video where you are just talking to the camera is $75 US. This payment can increase depending on what you show in the video and how much effort and research you have put into it.
Preferred topics
The article or video you submit has to put forward some unique idea or perspective.
If you write a generic piece on “5 Must-Visit Places in Paris,” it will be rejected. But if you do a detailed research-based piece on the “5 Most Unique and Underrated Drag Bars in Paris,” then that would be something they would be interested in.
If you have some unique travel-related stories and experiences, you should definitely submit your article or video to International Living.
How to submit
More info and detailed submission guidelines here.
3. The Drive
Word count
Minimum 1000 words, but it can be increased depending on your article.
Payment
$500 US for a 1000–word article. The amount can go higher depending on what the editors think about the quality of your article.
Preferred topics
The Drive’s target audience includes people who love to drive on a 4-wheeler and explore new places. If you have some interesting stories where you took a car and went on a fun tour, you can share your perspective with The Drive.
How to submit
You shouldn’t say in your article directly to The Drive. Rather you should send a pitch to them outlining your article and detailing why you are the best person to write this story. You can also share a few photos in your pitch to prove your point.
If you’re a new writer who has no idea how to write a pitch, I made a video detailing the five elements of a successful pitch. Watch it here-
More info and detailed submission guidelines here.
Final words
Summing up, here are the three websites that can pay up to $500 US for writing an article about traveling.
- Wanderful: 1250–3000 words. $200 US flat fee.
- International Living: Minimum word count is 1000 words. Payment is $0.1 US per word. You can also make videos for International Living. Payment starts at $75 for a 5-minute video
- The Drive: Minimum of 1000 words. $500 at least.
I hope you enjoyed this article and got inspired you to write your travel stories for money.
If you know a writer who loves traveling and wouldn’t mind making extra money on this side, share this article with them. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Want to be a successful freelance writer but struggling to find good clients? Check out my 90-day guide to finding your first high-paying freelance client here.
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