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A Passion and A Passport

Proving Travel is Possible with a Full-Time 9-5

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First and foremost, Welcome!

I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE.

Looking to Reach a Community of Avid Travelers?

YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

I partner with select brands and travel destinations from time to time to showcase itinerary inspiration, up-and-coming destination hot spots, long weekend trips from San Francisco, unique boutique hotels, useful travel products, and oh so more.

Who am I, anyways?

PART TIME TRAVELER, FULL TIME WANDERLUSTER

I’m the lead writer and world-traveling mastermind behind the travel blog you’re currently checking out - A Passion and A Passport.

Learn more about Me

What is A Passion and A Passport about?

A Passion and A Passport proves to readers that travel is possible - even with a full time job!

Those with demanding careers want to make the best use of their time, by choosing unique and exciting travel experiences. The site features ready-to-use itineraries, top sites and eats in particular cities/areas, and carefully curated tips for it’s audience. — Essentially, the ultimate resource for part-time travelers around the globe!

Not everyone has an indefinite amount of time to travel - nor do they want to.

I aim to enable young people to do it all - juggle a meaningful career while still finding the time, money, and resources to travel. I have a full time job while traveling multiple times a year (sometimes I go a bit crazy… evidence 1, 2, and 3, haha), so my readers learn from someone in their shoes.

MY GOAL IS TO SHOW READERS THAT TRAVELING THE WORLD CAN BE JUGGLED WITH REAL LIFE, AND THAT YOU CAN CHASE YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS WHILE FULLY “ADULTING " - JOB, RESPONSIBILITIES, FAMILY, AND ALL!

Quick FAQS

I have a restaurant / hotel / product line / airline company. Can you write about me on your blog? Expand

Absolutely, as long as we’re a great fit! Do note that I always require a test/sample of the experience/product myself before recommending it to readers. I pride myself on being truthful and genuine. Send over a detailed proposal about your ideas, and we can go from there!

We’d love to collaborate, how do we get in touch with you? Expand

Email [email protected] with your proposal and we’ll take it from there!

How much do you charge for x? Expand

Email over a detailed proposal about your current needs and we can design a collaboration budget we’re both comfortable with. My current rate sheet will be attached as well. Do note that my level 1 packages start at $1,000.

Can you insert my website/app/product/etc into a blog post? Expand

A Passion and A Passport only works with brands and destination partners whose values carefully align. Do note that these are typically in the form of sponsored blog posts, so be sure to read the sponsored post policy below.

Can you post a link to my business page in exchange for products/free/exposure? Expand

As soon as i can start paying my mortgage with backpacks and exposure, sure!

I’m part of a link-building scheme and looking to place links. Can you accept these? Expand

Nope, never. Sorry. Don’t bother emailing me - it’ll go right to spam.

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Why work with A Passion and A Passport:

I relate to my readers

I live a “normal life”: yes, including a crazy Bay Area mortgage, full time job, bunch of bills to pay, family responsibilities, and an attention-seeking puppy. Like most travelers these days, I have limited PTO. I’ve learned how to make the most of my time off, which I then share with my readers so they can do the same.

Because of this, I’m able to truly connect and relate with my readers/followers. I’m essentially just like them. I am my target reader, with just more knowledge about the travel industry as a whole.

I’VE BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE (the blog, that is)

A Passion and A Passport was started in mid-2012, and has continued to grow in both visitor number and countries covered. You can be sure your sponsored destination/product content will live on the blog for years to come, because I ain’t going nowhere.

Today, APassionandAPassport.com receives over 200,000 page views per month, in addition to a social media following of approximately 50,000.

MY READERS BUY FROM ME

On average, I sell over $10,000 of recommended products, hotel stays, and activities per month from my various travel partners - proving that my readers value my opinion and trust my travel advice.

I FOCUS ON LONG-LASTING RESULTS

Sure, social media’s great and all… but most social posts die within a day or two. I focus my efforts on SEO (search engine optimization), and select competitive phrases based on thorough keyword research, ensuring your branded-content will be seen for years and years to come. Many of my blog posts reach page 1 on Google within a few short days/weeks, and stay put for months, if not YEARS, essentially resulting in a longer ROI for our partnership.

I’M FUN, SASSY, and A TAD WITTY

This ain’t no boring travel blog over here. I mean, who likes to read thousands (upon thousands) of words that are dry and painful to the ear. I can’t promise my jokes are the funniest out there, but you’ll hopefully leave with a smile on your face (and tons of actionable planning tips).

HIGH PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS

I always shoot with the necessary equipment, and although I can’t claim to be a professional photographer, I’m always learning and stepping up my game! I aim for happy, colorful photos, while capturing the true essence of a place and all it’s destination-specific details.

HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY OPINION

I pride myself on being genuine. If you’re not genuine, then what are you? I aim to provide clear and honest feedback to my readers, and only recommend those destinations/hotels and activities/products I would pay for myself.

QUICK TURNAROUND ON PROJECTS

Because I don’t travel full time, I have dedicated space in my schedule to churn out content within a specific time frame, and always aim to deliver more than expected.

While I’m all about having fun, you can always be sure the content created will be done so in a professional manner.

Let's Talk numbers!

A Passion and A Passport is viewed in over 100 countries around the globe. The site reaches approximately 125,000 unique readers and 200,000 pageviews per month. More than 50,000 people follow my travel updates on social media.

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Countries who view A Passion and a Passport

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The amount our packages start at for 2020

2012

Year A Passion and A Passport was established

200k

Average number of page views per month

53

Countries covered on A Passion and A Passport

4k

Average word length of sponsored post

Top 5 visitors:

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, + Singapore

Social Stats

Facebook Fans

+4,500

Twitter Followers

+22,500

Instagram Followers

+17,000

Pinterest Followers

+12,500

Newsletter subscribers

+1,500

Demographic info

Readers of A Passion and A Passport lead “normal” lifestyles (shuffling careers and school and mortgages and pets and everything in between). They want to maximize their limited vacation time by taking a bunch of short trips per year, and check off destinations on their bucket list every few years. They’re travel savvy and budget conscious, but aren’t scared to splurge on epic experiences or stunning boutique hotel stays.

70% female

30% male

Reader Interests

Bucket list destinations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences

3-day weekend trips and two-week vacations

Short beach breaks & city travel

Unique affordable luxury and boutique accommodation

Our readers like to get outside and partake in experiences unique to the destination at hand, but also appreciate a good meal and some sweets, of course!

Most readers are between the ages of 25 and 44, and are young urban professionals who have a strong desire to explore via weekend travel. The majority of readers are located in the US, with strong followings in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada as well.

Though this is our core audience, A Passion and A Passport also attracts male and female readers of all ages researching both travel within the United States and international destinations.

“This was suuuuuch a great read, loved the suggestions and your humor .....thank you thank you! Heading to Greece at the end of May”
- Beth

“Wow, amazing! Thanks for all the effort you obviously put into this, we will be using this as a cornerstone of our upcoming trip, because it sounds like you like to eat as much as we do!!”
- James

“My wife and I are in the process of planning our honeymoon, and your blog post has been a huge help in deciding where we should stay and what all we should do! We will be traveling there in November, and are heading to the same places you are! So, Thank you!”
- Nick

“So glad I found this itinerary for Bali! It has definitely inspired me to go, hoping to book my tickets next week! I love all the detailed advice and that you’ve included all the places you ate at and tips! Big fan :)”
- Martina

"Okay, it's totally your fault if I blow all my savings this summer on weekend trips! This is an awesome guide for a first-timer in NOLA. I'm the least adventurous eater ever, but even I'm intrigued by all the food you've described!"
- Katie

“I have read your post over and over and over and over in preparation for my trip. Thank you soooo much for all the detailed information!!!!”
- Amy

“This guide/blog/article is the absolute BOMB! Planning a Spain, Portugal, and Morocco trip so wanted to check what routes tours suggest (totally do the geographical map layout first thing too!), and yours is just the best I've come across.”
- Prachi

Select Partnerships

A Passion and A Passport has partnered with dozens of destinations and travel brands in the last 5 years. We love showcasing thoughtfully designed hotels, exciting/adventurous activities, and exactly what makes a destination unique and special.

Psst- I only partner with brands who are a perfect fit for my audience, and turn down way more collaborations than I accept.

Notable past partnerships have included:

  • Media Visit to Park City with Visit Park City
  • Weekend trip to Scottsdale, Arizona with Experience Scottsdale
  • Helicopter experiences in Kauai and Maui with Blue Hawaiian
  • Winter in Banff National Park with Travel Alberta
  • Tour around Guatemala with Visit Guatemala
  • Adventure in Puerto Plata with Go Dominican Republic
  • Snowy weekend trip to Bend, Oregon with Visit Bend
  • Weekend break in Montreal with Tourisme Montreal
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Other collaborations/campaigns: Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Visit Singapore, Utah’s Canyon County, KAYAK, Trover, Hyatt Regency Austin, Hotel Vintage Seattle, Intercontinental San Francisco, Andaz Napa, The Orlando Hotel, San Francisco Travel, Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, Lo & Sons, Kimpton, CITYPASS, among others...

We specialize in creating ridiculously detailed, long-form content. This ensures readers get all the possible information they could want about the topic at hand, without needing to do a million additional google searches (because, ugh!). Psst - and yes, this just means that I’ll be gushing about your brand for longer!

Get In Touch

How we can work together:

Press and FAM Trip Campaigns
Sponsored Blog Posts*
Contests and Giveaways
Social Media Campaigns
Brand Ambassadorships
Product, Brand or Hotel Reviews
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GUEST POSTS POLICY

A Passion and A Passport occasionally accepts guest posts, but ONLY from fellow travel bloggers. If you represent a brand, product, hotel, SEO marketing agency, or any other for-profit business, I will not accept a guest post .

If you are a travel blogger with expertise on a particular destination and would like to write for A Passion and A Passport, check out the guest post guidelines here before pitching.

*SPONSORED POST POLICY

Please note: A Passion and A Passport does not publish infographics or guest posts by travel companies/mass link-building operations simply looking to place links.

However, if you feel you represent a brand that aligns with the values of A Passion and A Passport, please get in touch and we can discuss possible ways to work together. A few additional things to keep in mind:

  • I will never offer sponsored posts to companies affiliated with gambling or drugs.
  • All sponsored links will be good for 1 year, as no permanent links are offered.
  • An implementation fee may be subject to place affiliate links
  • All sponsored posts/reviews/promotions will include a sponsorship notation per FTC guidelines
  • Positive coverage is never guaranteed, although any difficulties/negative experiences will be communicated in private to brand/s beforehand

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