When people picture travel bloggers, they often imagine chatty twenty or thirty-somethings with expensive smartphones or cameras for shooting perfectly edited vlogs. I know that isn’t very far from the truth, but it’s not exactly as straightforward as that.

Growing a travel blog or vlog, especially while working remotely, can be a chaotic experience. You need routines that fit around your work schedule, a creative process that aligns with your travels, and money systems that don’t collapse every time you move countries. Let’s break down how to make this lifestyle sustainable and even profitable.

Find your niche

There are thousands of travel creators already, so you need to stand out. Growth happens when you’re known for something.

You could be the person who discusses the “real cost of living” in different cities, breaking down expenses such as groceries, rent, and data plans. Alternatively, you can focus on food, sharing stories about the best markets or restaurants in various cities. Pick a few themes you’ll always return to. These pillars make it easier to stay consistent, and your audience knows what to expect from you.

Also read: Finding your flow: work routines for nomads with changing schedules

Make time for both work and content

Balancing a remote job with content creation requires some careful planning. Scheduling helps a lot with this. You need to block out time for your content, plan deliverables, and respect deadlines. That discipline keeps you from posting one big video, then ghosting for months.

Create content that actually works

You don’t have to buy the fanciest gear. A good phone, a small mic, and natural light will do most of the heavy lifting. What matters more is storytelling. Instead of posting a random clip of “me walking in Lisbon,” try: “How much it costs to eat out in Lisbon for a day.” The difference is in the story that’s being told. You need to key into people’s curiosity, and satisfying this curiosity will drive growth.

When you edit, think in layers: main story, supporting visuals, and sound. Add ambient noise from the street, overlay quick prices on screen, and keep cuts snappy. Repurposing is also a really powerful strategy. One long-form YouTube video can then be broken down into five short TikToks or Reels.

Also read: Maintaining mental health while living as a digital nomad

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Build an audience

Posting consistently is just the baseline. To grow, you need to build a community. You will need to reply to comments just as you would to regular WhatsApp messages and share behind-the-scenes moments that make you feel human and relatable. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions in your captions; people love to share their opinions. That debate is engagement.

The long game

Growing a travel blog or vlog while working remotely is less about going viral (although that would be nice) and more about creating systems that allow you to balance work, life, and creativity without burning out.

So next time you’re editing at 2 a.m. with spotty Wi-Fi, remember that you’re building a library of stories that will outlive the trip itself and maybe even fund the next one.

Also read: How to make smarter money decisions as a global worker

At the end of the day, growing a travel blog or vlog while working remotely is about being consistent, resourceful, and authentic.

But there’s one thing every creator eventually learns: your content might be global, but your payments need to be simple. With Grey’s multi-currency accounts, you can receive payments from clients, sponsors, or platforms in USD, EUR, or GBP and easily convert them into the local currency at fair rates. No more hidden fees eating into your hard-earned travel income.

Create your Grey account today or download the app and keep your global income flowing wherever your travels take you.

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