How to make money while traveling the world? Ft.

They’ve travelled to 50 countries, built a thriving brand from scratch, and turned their love for storytelling into a full-time income.
Meet Savi and Vid, a.k.a. Bruised Passports, ‪@SaviVid‬ India’s OG travel influencers. In this powerful episode of The How on Zero1 Hustle, we break down the business of travel vlogging—from creating your first video with ₹5,000 to negotiating brand deals, diversifying income, and building a sustainable lifestyle while doing what you love.

Whether you're a student with a dream, a content creator looking to scale, or just someone wondering, “Can I really get paid to travel?” this episode is your blueprint.

00:00 Intro: Can You Make Money by Travelling the World?
01:12 Meet Bruised Passports: India’s OG Travel Vloggers
02:25 Is Travel Vlogging a Legit Career Today?
04:10 How Vid & Savi Started: From Facebook Emails to Full-Time Creators
06:48 Why You Need a Website, Not Just Social Media
08:22 The First Step for Students with Just ₹5,000
10:05 Social Media = Your Digital Resume
12:10 Step-by-Step Guide to Starting as a Travel Creator
15:45 Where Does the Money Come From? (Revenue Breakdown)
18:30 How Much Can You Earn with 100K Followers?
20:58 Why Brand Deals Don’t Scale Linearly
23:40 How to Think About Sponsored Content and Brand Fit
25:15 The Real Time & Energy Behind Brand Collaborations
27:42 How Bruised Passports Execute a Vlogging Project (Start to Finish)
31:08 The “Tadka” Principle: Why You Shouldn’t Copy-Paste Someone’s Journey
33:20 What to Do With ₹5,000: Travel, Experiment, and Learn
35:05 How to Define Success as a Travel Creator
36:45 Budgeting for a Life of Uncertainty and Freedom