Welcome to Amateur Traveler.

At Amateur Traveler, we believe in transparency and honesty. This page is here to explain how our blog may financially benefit from some of the links and recommendations you see on this site.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or take a specific action (such as signing up for a service), we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Why Do We Use Affiliate Links?

Running a travel blog involves costs, including website hosting, content creation, and travel expenses. Affiliate partnerships allow us to earn revenue to cover these costs and keep providing you with valuable content for free. We only recommend products, services, or destinations that we have personally used or genuinely believe could benefit our readers.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Some of the affiliate programs we partner with include, but are not limited to:

• Amazon Associates
• Travel booking platforms like Booking.com or Expedia
• Travel gear retailers
• Tour and activity providers like Viator or GetYourGuide

Does This Influence Our Content?

Absolutely not. The trust of our readers is our highest priority. We only promote products and services that align with our mission of helping you explore the world better, smarter, and more affordably. Our opinions are always our own, and we never accept payments for positive reviews.

Legal Compliance

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines regarding affiliate marketing. You’ll see disclosures on posts that contain affiliate links, usually in the form of a notice like this:

“This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.”

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, feel free to reach out to us at chris2x at gmail.com. We’re happy to clarify!

Thank you for supporting Amateur Traveler and helping us keep this blog running. Your support means the world to us as we continue sharing tips, inspiration, and stories to fuel your travel adventures.

Safe travels,
Chris Christensen
Publisher of Amateur Traveler