You do not need a million followers to get free stays, dreamy adventures, or actual money just for showing up somewhere with your phone. Yes, this is real. And in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to get paid to travel using UGC (user-generated content), even if you're just getting started.
This is the step-by-step, no-fluff breakdown of how I (and my students!) have landed free hotels, Airbnb stays, and PAID brand deals — all while traveling the world. Whether you’re planning your next trip or daydreaming about one, this episode gives you the actual blueprint to make it happen.
Inside This Episode:
- How to pitch Airbnbs and hotels for free stays (even as a beginner)
- The easiest way to save $300+ on your next vacation through content creation
- What tourism boards are and how they literally exist to work with creators like you
- How to land paid UGC brand deals based on your travel plans
- Why you don’t need to be a travel blogger or influencer to do this
- Confidence tips + pitching timelines + real success stories (my student got 2 free stays from her first 20 pitches!)
💡 You’ll Learn:
- The three easiest ways to travel for free using UGC
- How to position yourself to stand out (especially against pro photographers)
- What to include in your pitch for hotels, brands, and tour companies
- My favorite hack for landing paid brand deals based on your trips
Hashtags / Keywords:
#UGC #PaidToTravel #UserGeneratedContent #UGCContentCreator #TravelHacks #WorkWhileYouTravel #HowToGetFreeStays #AirbnbUGC #UGCforBeginners #UGCTravel
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Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach
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