How I accidentally became a freelance travel writer

How does a twenty-something with no background in writing or journalism become a freelance travel writer earning a full-time income from part-time hours? How does someone whose resume shows only boring cybersecurity and tech jobs end up invited on press trips, staying at five-star hotels with long-time travel journalists?

That’s what I’m going to talk about today! And this is something I have never shared before. If you read my post about how I afford a life of full-time travel, you might have noticed that I mentioned “freelance writing” as one of my income streams.

I’ve earned thousands of dollars a month writing for clients as diverse as popular travel blogs, a travel news website, and a travel agency. I’ve even had articles published on major outlets like Business Insider.

It’s been a literal dream to get paid simply for sitting in front of my laptop and writing about various travel destinations and travel-related topics.

But I wanted to elaborate more on how I got my freelance writing jobs, who exactly my clients are, and how much I’ve earned, because I know that’s something most people are curious about. Not only will I share all of this, but I’ll also share my tips and strategies for how you can become a freelance travel writer too.

So settle in and get comfortable, because this is a detailed, transparent, and value-packed post — I’m not holding anything back!

With all of that out of the way, let’s get into it!

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This is the biggest piece of advice I have if you want to become a travel writer and make money from your writing, but I almost never see it recommended.