Travel is one of the hottest and most exciting niches out there, bursting with lucrative opportunities for you.
Whether you’re a travel blogger seeking an extra income stream, a digital nomad with incredible stories to share, or an aspiring ‘authorpreneur’ ready to make your mark – the travel world is your playground. And eBooks are your golden ticket to sharing your travel wisdom and expertise with the world.
From the town you call home to the farthest corners of the globe, people are always on the hunt for new places to explore. They crave the inside scoop on both hidden gems and popular Instagrammable destinations. If you can help travelers explore smarter, cheaper and get more out of their vacations, there’s an eager audience waiting for you.
But in a crowded travel eBook market, how do you stand out? Well, it all starts with a brilliant idea. So, here are 100 awesome travel ebook ideas you can get started on today, wherever you are – or wherever you’ve been – in the world.
The Travel & Ebook Markets
Both travel and eBooks remain big business. Globally, the online travel market is forecast to reach over $658bn in 2024 and continue to rise to nearly $808bn by 2028.
Since that pandemic dip in 2020/21, the market has increased steadily as people regain their desire to see the world.
When it comes to eBooks, the market is also healthy, with the value projected to reach around $22bn this year:
What this means for you is that if you can find a great eBook idea that taps into the right travel sub-niche, you could be on your way to success as a self-published author.
100 Travel Ebook Ideas
To get you started, we’ve listed 100 great ideas for your first (or next) travel eBook. We’ve divided our list into categories, so you can find the right fit for you.
These ideas are meant as jumping-off points to give you some inspiration. Feel free to give them your own spin to create something unique in the travel space. We’ve also left gaps, so you can fill in your own destination.
When planning your eBook, think about your relationship with travel and how you can use it to add value to other travelers. That might be in-depth knowledge of a place or some awesome hacks to help people pack for a trip or stay connected on the road.
Before we start, don’t forget that where you live is an interesting destination for other people. So, if you’re wondering if you can find success in the travel niche from home – you can!
In fact, giving people an insider’s or local’s look at a particular place is a great way to show off your expertise and build a community as a travel content creator.
With that, let’s hit the road…
Travel style
This first section is all about how people travel, as much as the actual destination. It’s also about trip planning. So, if you’ve got experience putting trips together, you can use this as the basis for an eBook.
As you’ll see from our list, this section covers a wide range of options. This includes the sizable “workation” or digital nomad niches.
If you’re reading this from a beach or sidewalk café somewhere enjoying the perks of a digital nomadic lifestyle, you can make extra money helping others do the same.
This section also draws on your expertise in a certain type of travel, such as solo adventures or traveling with young children.
Ebook topic ideas:
- Top hacks for trip planning on a budget
- A solo traveler’s guide to…
- How to travel the world with young children
- The best gap year ideas (for over-30s, etc.)
- 5* luxury travel in… (South East Asia, Central America, etc.)
- Adventure travel for nervous newbies
- Ideas for volunteering overseas
- How to get the most out of your digital nomad visa
- Plan the perfect workation
- How to make money (legally) during your travels
- How to teach English as a second language overseas
- How to see… on $50 a day (pick a typically expensive destination)
- Top tips for staying safe as a solo traveler
- The ultimate guide to packing for a round-the-world trip
- Stay connected while off the beaten track (travel tech hacks)
- Make your next trip more eco-friendly
- Avoid these mistakes when visiting…
- Best locations for budget travel
- Stay healthy while traveling to…
- Top round-the-world itineraries for… (based on budget, length of trip, etc.)
Destinations
This section puts the place first, helping people to get more out of travel to a part of the world. You might focus on a region, country, city or even a street (such as Bourbon Street or the Las Vegas Strip).
As well as things to see, you can look at accommodation and side trips. Remember that lots of destinations have been well covered, so if you want to focus on one of these, you’ll need to find a fresh angle.
You might also find success doing a deep dive into a lesser-known destination. Travel lovers are always looking for someplace new to explore.
Shine a light on a place that doesn’t get many tourists and you can become the go-to expert on this destination.
Ebook topic ideas:
- Best hotels / B&Bs in…
- A guide to homestays in…
- Spend a week in… (a 7-day itinerary)
- Best LGBTQ+-friendly destinations
- Best child-friendly destinations
- Best dive bars in…
- Cool side trips from…
- Experience… like a local
- What to do in… (when it rains)
- Get off the beaten track in…
- First-timer’s guide to…
- 48 hours in….
- The 50 best things to do in…
- See… for free (a guide to the best no-cost activities in a place)
- Social/cultural etiquette in…
- Historical… (a guide to a destination through its history)
- Undiscovered… (new spin on a familiar location, like Las Vegas’ Arts District)
- The best cafés in…
- Enjoying summer destinations in winter (and vice versa)
- The ultimate guide to… (Mardi Gras, Pride Month, Oktoberfest, etc.)
Need inspiration? Check out Marielena Travels on Whop – she’s a content creator who celebrates all things related to Guatemala:
Activities/interests
This section focuses on what people do when they’re away from home. Whether a hobby or a lifestyle, your eBook can help travelers to enjoy what they love.
This can be a great sub-niche as it offers plenty of content opportunities and the chance to build a focused community. Of course, it helps to share the interest, so you can offer real value and personal insight.
Your eBook can focus on any level of expertise, from people just getting into yoga or photography, etc., all the way to seasoned snowboarders or wine experts looking for their next adventure.
Ebook topic ideas:
- The best budget yoga retreats
- A guide to the best skiing (and apres ski) in…
- A foodie’s guide to….
- The best street food in…
- A guide to film/TV locations in…
- A literary tour of…
- The best independent bookstores in…
- How to plan a creative writing retreat
- An art-lover’s guide to…
- Essential music festivals
- A wine-lover’s guide to…
- The best places for wildlife photography
- Great stargazing/astronomy locations
- Luxury spas in…
- Plan a wellness retreat in…
- Coolest snowboarding locations
- A guide to the best art galleries/museums in…
- The best adrenaline sports locations
- The best surfing locations
- Climb your first mountain (everything from locations to packing for the trip)
Transport
Sometimes, the journey can be the destination. So, this section is all about getting to places and getting around while you’re there.
This may not be as cool as finding the best bars or street food but it’s an essential part of travel. It can also be a giant hassle, so if you can make the journey smoother, you’ll find an audience.
This topic has the potential to be quite dry, so think of ways to make it more exciting. It might be a quirky tone, cool photography or combining it with another topic.
First-hand accounts of notable journeys or experiences are valuable. So, if you’ve traveled on the Trans-Siberian Express or are an expert on car-free travel, think about turning that into an eBook and other travel content.
Ebook topic ideas:
- Plan the ultimate road trip in…
- A self-guided walking tour of…
- See… by public transport
- Hacks for stress-free long-haul flights
- See… without a car (focus on car-heavy destinations, like LA)
- Plan your first RV trip
- How to get upgraded/bumped to first class (for free)
- Conquer your fear of flying
- Polar exploration/cruises (Antarctica / Arctic)
- Road trips without a car (Route 66 by Greyhound, etc.)
- See… by train (tips on the best routes, etc.)
- Guide to overland border crossings
- Plan your first backpacking trip
- Hiking… (by country or region)
- Cycling… (by country or region)
- See… by motorbike
- Personal account of… (The Ghan, Thai sleeper train, Halong Bay cruise, etc.)
- The best stopover/layover tours
- Tips for finding cheap travel deals (flights, tours, etc.)
- Guide to budget airlines/regional travel
Specialty travel
Our final category basically includes everything we haven’t already covered. This section aims to get you thinking beyond the obvious to look at all the types of travel and travelers out there.
Some of these ideas are quite niche, so will have a limited audience. However, they do offer an opportunity to become an expert and build an audience in a less-served area of travel.
This section is also about jumping on trends, such as unplugged travel, as well as evergreen topics like specialty trip planning (e.g. destination weddings and staycations).
Ebook topic ideas:
- A guide to glamping in…
- Accessible… (a guide to destinations for people with impairments)
- Celebrate… like a local (a guide to local festivals and events)
- Live the nomadic life (for people who want to live on the road)
- The best hostels for over-30s in…
- Stay social while traveling solo (tips on safely meeting others overseas)
- Plan a bachelor/ette weekend to remember in…
- Plan the perfect romantic getaway in…
- Plan the perfect staycation (vacationing at home)
- A guide to traveling with your pet in…
- The ultimate guide to destination weddings in…
- Plan a 5* honeymoon on a budget
- Taking your first trip with a child (for new parents)
- A vegan’s / celiacs guide to… (traveling with dietary restrictions)
- How to handle homesickness while on a round-the-world trip
- Traveling with elderly relatives
- The best cultural exchange programs
- Unplugged/digital detox travel (traveling without mobile devices)
- Off-grid travel
- Novel places to stay (treehouses, ice hotels, castles, etc.)
Tips for Travel Ebook Success
Now you’ve got some ideas for your eBook, here are a few top tips for bringing it to life and reaping the rewards:
Plan your content
Take time to plan out your eBook sections and content. Think about what you want to say and divide your ideas into easy-to-digest sections which flow.
Look at other eBooks which are similar to yours to see what works and what you can do better.
Also, don’t forget about design and proofreading. You want your eBook to be as professional as possible. There are lots of AI-based and other tools to help.
Beware of relying on AI for writing and editing your eBook. As well as quality issues, you want to avoid generic content, especially in the travel niche where readers value personal experience.
Use quality images
People love seeing aspirational and inspirational photos in travel content. So, make sure yours pass the “Insta-worthy” test.
Most smartphones have good photography capabilities so you don’t need to splash out on a fancy camera. However, you might want to check out photo editing software, such as Piscart or Adobe Express.
Overall, while the travel niche is potentially lucrative, you need to make sure you stand out (for all the right reasons) in this crowded space.
Build a community
Travel eBooks usually complement other offerings, such as a blog, social media, and forums. Focus on building a community, which then lets you springboard into multiple revenue streams.
Here’s an example from TravelCraft, which has built a subscription-based planning service right here on Whop.
Find a Home for Your Travel Business on Whop
Inspired to get started on your first (or next) awesome travel eBook? Great. But how do you turn that “million-dollar” idea into actual dollars? Welcome to Whop.
Here, you can create a like-minded community of travel buffs and sell your eBooks (and anything else) through your very own whop – your home on the internet. Your whop is as flexible and scalable as you want it to be… and it’s just a couple of clicks away.
So, join our other entrepreneurs who are making their dreams come true by sharing their love of travel with the world – and raking in a tidy profit.
Find your idea and get started selling on Whop today – your all-in-one travel platform for creating and growing your perfect online business.
