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Travel Matters

Palle Bo, Radioguru
Travel Blogging
TBEX
Artificial Intelligence
Youtube
Affiliate Marketing
Google
Brand Deals
Content At Scale
Gary Arndt
Travel Creator Income Streams
Search Engine Optimization
Guitar Brands / Epiphone / Gibson
Music Education
Marty Music
Travel Content Creation
Licensing
Tiktok
Tellstrips
Travel Matters
Yasmin Metz-Johnson

The official podcast from TBEX – The Future of Travel Media. In this podcast we will be sharing all the latest news, trends and tips for you, and interviewing the movers and shakers in the travel creative ecosystem.

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Latest Episodes

What if losing 90% of your website traffic didn't mean losing your income? What if a smaller, more focused audience could actually make you more money?

That's exactly what happened to Gerrit van den Berg, founder of Hidden Holland. His monthly traf... more

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What if your travel blog is just the beginning of your business, rather than the business itself?

Travel blogger and entrepreneur Yasmin Metz-Johnson, founder of Yasmin Tells, joins Palle Bo and Rick Calvert at TBEX to explore how travel creators c... more

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What happens when a spontaneous travel tip turns into a viral TikTok video and thousands of new followers? And more importantly, how do you turn that attention into something that lasts?

In this episode of Travel Matters, TBEX CEO Rick Calvert talk... more

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What if your biggest opportunity as a travel creator isn't another sponsorship, but turning your audience into your customers?

Chris Joondeph, the creator behind Authentic Traveling, has visited 170 countries and built an audience of millions by ex... more

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Recent Guests

Yasmin Metz-Johnson
Travel blogger, entrepreneur and interior architectural designer
Yasmin Tells
Episode: 78 | Beyond Blogging: How Travel Creators Can Make More Money
Traveling Terry
TikTok creator and travel blogger, educator-turned-entrepreneur
Traveling Terry brand / personal blog
Episode: 77 | From Viral TikTok Videos to Growing Your Travel Blog
Chris Joondeph
Founder of Authentic Tours, travel content creator and tour operator
Authentic Tours
Episode: 76 | How to Turn Your Travel Audience Into Paying Customers
Jarryd Salem
Founder of NOMADasaurus, travel blogger/photographer
NOMADasaurus
Episode: 75 | How Travel Creators Can Survive Google and AI
Chris Christensen
The Amateur Traveler
Episode: 74 | How Travel Creators Survive Google and Social Media
Hendric Tay
The Travel Intern
Travel Intern
Episode: 74 | How Travel Creators Survive Google and Social Media
Nate Hake
Travel creator and advocate focused on AI and content rights
Travel Lemming
Episode: 73 | Is AI Stealing Your Content – And Can Creators Fight Back?
Gary Arndt
Award-winning travel photographer, blogger, and travel media figure
Everything Everywhere; TBEX influence
Episode: 72 | Gary Arndt on Podcasts, Newsletters and the Fight Against AI Content
Margarita Ibbott
Founder of DownshiftingPRO, travel blogger focusing on 45, 50+ travelers
DownshiftingPRO
Episode: 71 | Family Travel Doesn't End When the Kids Grow Up

Hosts

Rick Calvert
TBEX CEO and host focused on travel media, sponsorships, and creator ecosystems
Palle Bo
Co-host/interviewer with expertise in travel blogging, creator monetization, and industry partnerships

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Bravo TBEX

    Great podcast, travel does matter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travellingsenorita
    Australia2 years ago
  • A great listen!

    Diving into this podcast is like unearthing hidden gems of content. The episodes strike a nice balance, making it engaging without being overwhelming.

    From Bona and Team Capsho

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bona and Team Capsho
    United States3 years ago
  • Perfect for content creators in the travel industry as well as travel businesses! Get some big insights!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ftapon
    4 years ago

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The show blends industry context with creator stories in a balanced way.
Guests are consistently credible experts in travel media and monetization.
Episodes offer authentic discussions on fair compensation and sustainable models.
The format is engaging without being overly promotional.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable creator tips.

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78 | Beyond Blogging: How Travel Creators Can Make More Money
Q: Where do you take people? What are the main focus?
She curates trips around cultural events, including the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan, ART X Lagos in Nigeria, Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Ghana and Dak'Art Biennale in Senegal.
78 | Beyond Blogging: How Travel Creators Can Make More Money
Q: A lot of creators are intimidated about hosting trips. Do you do it all yourself? Do you source it locally with local guides? Are you working with somebody like Viator or somebody like that?
She has handled the trips herself for two years, but is now looking to delegate and work with partners because the workload is unsustainable and she wants to avoid burnout.
75 | How Travel Creators Can Survive Google and AI
Q: Speaking of that, what do you think of the Google update?
It's rough and has decimated traffic for many talented writers, but it isn't the end of the industry; creators need to analyze what's happened and evolve, rather than wait for things to return to old rankings.
73 | Is AI Stealing Your Content – And Can Creators Fight Back?
Q: What do you think it takes to move the industry forward with licensing and control over content?
We need to push for licensing infrastructures, block non-valuable scraping, diversify traffic sources, and advocate for direct licensing deals, with a focus on protecting the value of first-hand travel experiences.
73 | Is AI Stealing Your Content – And Can Creators Fight Back?
Q: Can we win this war? Is it winnable?
It's a tough fight against large corporations, but there are political, licensing, and technical levers we can pull, and collective action can shift the balance toward fair compensation for creators.

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This show centers on travel media, creator monetization, and the evolving landscape of creator partnerships. Across episodes, topics like brand deals, affiliate marketing, SEO for travel content, and the impact of AI on writing surface frequently, along with behind-the-scenes creator stories and practical tactics for building sustainable businesses in travel media. Notable angles include negotiating fair compensation, balancing free trips with value, and leveraging cross-niche collaborations to scale reach. The format combines candid guest perspectives with actionable insights, making it valuable for aspiring and established travel creators, marketers, and brand sponsors exploring authentic creator collaborations.

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Recent guests on Travel Matters include:

1. Yasmin Metz-Johnson
2. Traveling Terry
3. Chris Joondeph
4. Jarryd Salem
5. Chris Christensen
6. Hendric Tay
7. Nate Hake
8. Gary Arndt

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