There are various ways to make money as a travel vlogger, but many require a certain reach. On YouTube, you need at least 500 subscribers and 3,000 hours of watch time before you can earn money directly through the platform. Then you can generate revenue from ads displayed on your videos.

Producing Sponsored Content as a Travel Vlogger

You can pitch yourself to organizations, or they approach you directly. Of course, they expect a certain added value, meaning you need to be able to reach their target audience. So, in the beginning, you should focus on building up an audience and establishing a clear profile.

I have no experience with sponsored cooperation, but I do contact people and work with them (though, again, I am not getting paid as a travel vlogger). For example, in my video about name seals in Taiwan, Sarah is running the show, and I found it an interesting story.

Get Donations: Ask to Buy Me a Coffee or Ultras

There are several options for receiving donations and support from your viewers. YouTube offers Supers and Memberships for premium content, and people can donate money even if you have not reached YouTube’s monetization requirements.

I have mixed feelings about this because, while travel vlogging is an expensive hobby and financial support is important, I am glad that I found a job, even though it limits my time for traveling in Taiwan. Thus, my content is 100% unsponsored and independent.

Especially in Taiwan and other Asian countries, it is not hard for a foreigner to get donations. Just Google “Begpacking” and you will get an idea. My perspective is that begging and asking for donations is seen here in Taiwan as a last resort, so a beggar really needs help, and helping him/her will make both of you better people. As a receiver of donations, people assume you will return the favor once you are back on your feet.

Final words about getting Paid as a Travel Vlogger