I started travel blogging in 2016, and at the time, I genuinely had no idea that people made a full-time living from blogging. For me, travel blogging began as a hobby and an online diary — a place to document trips, memories and a growing epiphany I wanted to share with others: travel is possible on almost any budget. I wasn’t chasing brand deals, income reports, or viral growth. I was simply writing. Fast forward to 2026, and while travel blogging has changed dramatically, that core belief hasn’t. What has changed is that I’ve learned how to monetize my platform in a way that supports the work — without compromising my voice or values. No, I’m not a full-time travel blogger or content creator because I have a full-time career in medicine, but I do earn a small income from my passion project. Since I get the question fairly often, I wrote this article to break down how travel bloggers can monetize in 2026, how I personally do it on Adventures from Elle, and how I try to strike a balance between income and authenticity.
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