As a creator with a smaller audience, I knew every time I pitched a destination, they would ask themselves, “Can she deliver the results we’re looking for?” That’s why after my first few partnerships, I learned how to build a case study and started creating them to strategically use in my upcoming pitches. At first,…
If you’re serious about growing your travel blog or content creation business, attending travel blogging conferences can be a total game-changer. From networking with brands and DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) to learning the latest industry trends, these events can fast-track your growth in so many unexpected ways. I started attending conferences back in 2021, and…
Struggling to land partnerships with tourism boards, no matter how many emails you send? I’ve been there. Back in 2021, I was pitching destinations with emails that were fine… they just weren’t super compelling. Since then, I’ve partnered with over 30 destinations across the U.S. and dialed in how I pitch. The biggest shift? I…
When I landed my very first partnership with a tourism board back in late 2021, I had no idea how much it would change the trajectory of my business. It was a post-FAM trip connected to a conference, and while I was nervous at the time, I quickly realized how powerful these collaborations could be….
Ever wondered how content creators get to travel without paying a dime out of pocket? Press trips might sound like dreamy vacations, but really, they’re a lot of work that happens to come with big perks. When I started blogging in 2019, every trip came out of my own pocket. I loved it, but once…
If you had told me back in 2019 that one day I’d be working as a full-time travel content creator, I probably would have laughed. Back then, I was launching Stuck On The Go with the goal of eventually turning it into a business. I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy the writing side of things,…
