EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 11 MIN
How a Side Hustler Makes 5000 Monthly as a Freelance Travel Planner
from The Side Hustle Podcast with Fexingo: Part-Time Businesses, Passion Projects, and Extra Income · host Fexingo
Episode 57 of The Side Hustle Podcast dives into the world of freelance travel planning. Lucas and Luna break down how one hustler built a $5,000/month business booking custom itineraries for busy professionals and families. They cover the niche of 'micro-trips' — long weekends and mini breaks — the certification path through The Travel Institute, and how to charge $150–$300 per itinerary. Learn the concrete steps to start, from building a portfolio of mock trips to partnering with local tour operators. Also discussed: the pros and cons of affiliate commissions vs. flat fees, and why the pandemic actually created demand for hyper-personalized travel planning. A practical guide for anyone with a passion for travel and organization. #SideHustle #TravelPlanning #FreelanceTravelPlanner #MicroTrips #TravelInstitute #ItineraryPlanning #Business #ExtraIncome #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PartTimeBusiness #PassionProject #TravelIndustry #RemoteWork #Entrepreneurship #LucasAndLuna #TravelCertification #AffiliateMarketing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 57 of The Side Hustle Podcast dives into the world of freelance travel planning. Lucas and Luna break down how one hustler built a $5,000/month business booking custom itineraries for busy professionals and families. They cover the niche of 'micro-trips' — long weekends and mini breaks — the certification path through The Travel Institute, and how to charge $150–$300 per itinerary. Learn the concrete steps to start, from building a portfolio of mock trips to partnering with local tour operators. Also discussed: the pros and cons of affiliate commissions vs. flat fees, and why the pandemic actually created demand for hyper-personalized travel planning. A practical guide for anyone with a passion for travel and organization. #SideHustle #TravelPlanning #FreelanceTravelPlanner #MicroTrips #TravelInstitute #ItineraryPlanning #Business #ExtraIncome #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PartTimeBusiness #PassionProject #TravelIndustry #RemoteWork #Entrepreneurship #LucasAndLuna #TravelCertification #AffiliateMarketing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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