Curated Tools for Intentional Bloggers & Creators

My Travel Blogging Tools & Resources to Help You Create, Scale, & Monetize.

Explore the travel blogging tools I trust, download my blogging freebies, and take the next step toward creating and scaling a travel blog and business that works for you.

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Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you sign up or purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Rest assured, as a blog coach and fellow blogger, I only recommend tools and services that I use and love, and I believe they will genuinely help you on your travel blogging journey.

Tools for Travel Bloggers

Travel Affiliate Programs

My go-to platform to monetize my travel blogs by recommending tours, hotels, flights, eSIMs, and more.

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Web Hosting

This is the hosting service I trust to keep my blogs running smoothly, even with high traffic!

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Email Marketing

My favorite ESP for sending beautiful newsletters, automations, and opt-in (lead magnet) forms with ease.

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Hotel Commissions

Earn hotel commissions on autopilot with minimal setup. Sign up through my link for a $100 bonus.

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My Favorite Books for Bloggers

Big Magic

Ignite your fire with Liz Gilbert’s gripping stories of when muse and magic (and self-trust) mingle.

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The Practice

Acquire mastery of your creative work, your art, by leaning into the process, not the results.

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War of Art

Overcome your Resistance with Stephen Pressfield’s transformative first-hand insights.

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Tune in to my travel blogging podcast

Bootstrap Bonfire.

Hey you, pull up a chair! Welcome to Bootstrap Bonfire, a podcast show which feels more like a cozy fireside chat where I talk about building a purpose-driven travel blog and business—without the burnout.

Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the blogging trenches, you’ll find storytelling, support, and seriously honest tips to help you build a blog that supports your lifestyle—whether that’s a travel blog, an outdoorsy blog, a family blog, a digtal nomad blog, etc.!

So grab your favorite campfire drink and snack, settle in, and let’s chat.

Just launched on August 1st — tune in now!
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Listen to the Latest Episodes

Why I Started Blogging—My 10-Year Journey

A candid look at how travel blogging became my creative outlet, full-time income and lifestyle.

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Debunking 3 Travel Blogging Myths

I’m dismantling common travel blogging myths so you can move forward with clarity and freedom.

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How I Went From $0 to $10K Months

A behind-the-scenes breakdown of my income streams, from affiliates and ads to coaching and collabs.

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Redefining Success as a Travel Blogger

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. I talk about redefining success through ease, purpose, and alignment.

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Shop & Download My Resources

(Travel) Blog to Business Roadmap

Create a blog that actually pays you to travel! My (Travel) Blog to Business Roadmap offers a step-by-step guide to building an impact-driven, income-generating blog that feels like you.

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Blogging Alignment Self-Assessment

Feeling out of sync with your blog—or unsure what’s next? This self-audit is a grounding exercise to help you identify if your blog aligns with your voice, vision, and strategy.

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It’s time to reclaim your voice

The Blog Clarity Workbook

My guided workbook walks you through defining your niche, removing mindset blocks, and reconnecting with the deeper why behind your work—so you can take confident, aligned action toward your next chapter! 🌱

  • Aligned Content Filter — Define your niche, values, and discover your story so your content strategy flows naturally.
  • Fillable Trackers — Keep tabs on your blogging habits, goals, and progress without the overwhelm.
  • 10-Day Clarity Planner — Daily prompts and reflection pages designed to bring focus, inspiration, and direction back to your creative process.
  • Digital-Friendly Format — Write directly on your iPad or tablet (or print it out if you love pen-to-paper journaling!).
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Your 3 Steps to Travel Blogging Support

Getting started with travel blogging can feel overwhelming and lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s join together and make blogging work for you!

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Join The Bootstrap Lounge on Facebook

Looking for a supportive space to ask questions, share wins, and stay motivated on your blogging journey? Join our Facebook group, The Travel Blogger’s Lounge by Bootstrap Blogging. This private group is a free resource hub for travel bloggers—ask questions, share tips, and get updates on the Bootstrap Blogging course, workshops, and tools to grow your blog with purpose.

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Follow Bootstrap Blogging on Socials

Stay connected and informed by following Bootstrap Blogging on Instagram and the Podcast! I’ll share weekly tips, behind-the-scenes content, and mindset advice to keep you motivated on your blogging journey.

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Browse the Bootstrap Library

Explore step-by-step guides on everything from choosing a blog niche to making money through travel affiliate marketing, paid travel brand deals/tourism boards, content planning, and MORE.