💻 Our Favorite Digital Income Streams for Family Travel Freedom

Real ways we make money online while worldschooling

When we decided to travel the world as a family, one of the biggest questions we had (and still get asked all the time) was:

“How do you afford to travel full-time?”

Spoiler alert: we're not millionaires, we didn't win the lottery, and we don't have a trust fund. 😅 We built a mix of digital income streams that allow us to earn money from anywhere in the world with Wi-Fi—whether we're sipping coffee in Canada or chasing waterfalls in Mexico.

If you're dreaming of family travel, worldschooling, or just more freedom in your day-to-day life, these are the real income streams that are working for us—and might work for you too.

🌍 Why Digital Income?

Digital income gives us something most traditional jobs don’t: freedom of time and location.

Instead of clocking in and out, we’ve built a system that allows us to:

• Work from anywhere

• Homeschool our girls on our schedule

• Say yes to spontaneous adventures

• Build a life by design

Sound like your vibe? Let’s dive in.

1. 🛍️ TikTok Shop Affiliate & Creator Commissions

What it is: We partner with brands and promote their products through short-form videos and live sessions on TikTok. When someone purchases through our link, we earn a commission.

Why we love it:

• No inventory to manage

• Easy to film content from anywhere

• Income can grow as our following grows

Tools we use: Ring light, tripod, Canva for editing, and our affiliate dashboard on TikTok Shop.

Check out my tik tok where I give shop tips as well as travel and mom finds

Note: Tik Tok shop is not available in all countries, including Canada and many others. Check local regulations.

2. 📘 Selling Digital Products (Like Our Ebook!)

What it is: We created a $27 ebook for aspiring digital nomads, packed with tips and tools for starting this lifestyle. We also sell digital courses (like UBC) with great affiliate income potential.

Why we love it:

• Passive income that sells 24/7

• We built it once, and it continues to generate revenue

• It helps people solve real problems and inspires action

Pro Tip: Start with one digital product that aligns with your skills or story. Canva templates, guides, and checklists are great starting points!

3. 🤝 Affiliate Marketing

What it is: We promote products, tools, and services we already use—like homeschool programs, travel insurance, booking platforms, and online tools. When someone clicks and buys, we earn a commission.

Why we love it:

• Zero customer service to handle

• Can be added to blog posts, emails, and Pinterest

• Perfect if you have a small but engaged audience

Favorite affiliate programs:

• Making Sense of Cents - Teaches you how to start and monetize a blog

• TrustedHousesitters

• Amazon

• Ultimate Branding Course

4. ✍️ Content Creation & Brand Partnerships

What it is: Brands pay us to create social content, blog features, or travel reviews featuring their products or destinations.

Why we love it:

• It funds part of our travels

• Helps us build authority in the travel/education space

• Great for visibility

Tips to start: Even with a small following, you can land partnerships if your content is high-quality and niche-specific.

5. 🧑‍🏫 Digital Coaching & Readings (Human Design for Business)

What it is: We offer Human Design readings and digital business coaching for people building freedom-based lifestyles. This can include 1:1 sessions, downloadable resources, or group coaching.

Have you thought of living a digital nomad lifestyle but didn't know where to start? Book a 1:1 Session today and we will come up with a plan that fits your needs.

Why we love it:

• Fulfilling work that supports others

• Flexible and scalable

• Can be offered via Zoom or Voxer from anywhere

6. 📝 Freelance & Contract Work (Optional but Flexible)

What it is: We occasionally take on freelance writing, virtual assistant work, or marketing projects when it fits our goals and time.

Check out our complete guide to remote work!! With tons of links and sites to land your next remote job.

Why we love it:

• Great way to earn extra during slower income months

• Helps build skills and experience

• You can choose short-term or long-term gigs based on your bandwidth

🧭 Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need to Do It All

We didn’t build all these income streams overnight. We started with one, mastered it, and then layered in more.

The key is choosing what feels aligned with your strengths, your family rhythm, and your lifestyle vision.

If you're feeling called to explore this path, you're not crazy—you're courageous. The world is waiting, and so are the people who need what you offer.

💡 Want to Get Started?

✅ Grab our FREE Digital Nomad Checklist
✅ Check out our $27 Digital Nomad Ebook for step-by-step setup guidance
✅ Follow us on Pinterest and TikTok for daily inspiration

You can design a life that works for your family. And we’re here to show you how. 💻🌍✨