Affiliate Marketing and Links: Here’s the Deal
Some of the links you’ll find on our blog are affiliate marketing links. That means if you click on one of them and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. These commissions help us keep this blog running (and help pay for strong coffee during long layovers).
We only recommend products, services, and experiences that we genuinely love, use ourselves, or have researched and believe in. If we wouldn’t suggest it to a friend, we won’t recommend it to you.
We’re proud to be part of affiliate marketing programs such as:
- Amazon Associates
- Viator
- Expedia Group (Including Expedia; VRBO; and Booking.com
- Booking.com
- Other trusted travel and gear brands we’ve personally vetted
You’ll always know when we’re using an affiliate marketing link—either with a clear note at the top of the blog post or a quick mention beside the link. No fine print, no surprises.
FTC Disclosure: Playing by the Rules
In line with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we want you to know:
- We may receive compensation if you click on affiliate links and make a purchase.
- This does not affect the price you pay.
- Commissions help support the blog but do not influence the content, recommendations, or opinions we share.
- Everything we write is based on our honest experience, research, and perspective.
We’re here to help you travel smarter, not sell you things you don’t need.
Sponsored Content & Collaborations
From time to time, we may work with brands, tourism boards, or other companies for sponsored posts or hosted experiences. If something has been sponsored, we’ll always be clear about it up front—usually in a note at the beginning of the post.
We only collaborate with partners we believe in and that align with our travel style and values. Sponsored content never affects our editorial integrity. You’ll always get our honest take—good, bad, and occasionally hilarious.
For more details, please check out our Privacy Policy as well as our Affiliate Marketing Disclosure.
One Last Thing…
This blog is truly a labor of love for both of us. Running it takes a lot of time, effort, and behind-the-scenes work—and affiliate links and sponsorships help make that possible. So if you’ve ever clicked on one of our links or booked a trip based on our tips—thank you. You’re helping support two passionate travelers and the content we create for this amazing community.
With gratitude & wanderlust,
