$500 For Travel Blogging: 3 Websites That Pay New Writers

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 will be a treat for all travel enthusiasts 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.

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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 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. Instead 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, the three websites can pay up to $500 US for writing an article about traveling are-

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 it 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.