Yes, we quit our jobs to travel the world. No, we didn’t think it through. But we did figure out how to survive, work remotely, and still (mostly) like each other.

We used to believe love was all you needed.

Then we spent three weeks in a budget guesthouse in rural Arizona trying to share a single freelance contract, a crusty hotspot, and a shower that doubled as a toilet.

Spoiler: love didn’t cover the Wi-Fi bill.

So like every delusionally optimistic couple, we quit our 9–5 jobs, packed our backpacks, and told the world we were “digital nomads.”

What we actually were: underprepared, overambitious, and deeply confused about how online invoicing worked.

But we learned, the hard way.

Now we make a (modest but real) living while traveling full time, writing, designing, creating content, and occasionally yelling “DO YOU HAVE THE PASSWORD?!” across charming South American patios.

This post isn’t a fluffy guide filled with “just start a blog!” vibes.

It’s for couples who want to travel the world together without selling their car, relationship, and souls in the process.

Let’s be honest:

Working on the road as a couple sounds dreamy, laptop on the beach, espresso in hand, sunset in the background.

In reality? You’re probably sitting on the floor of an Airbnb, arguing over which of you forgot to submit the invoice for that random side gig in USD instead of euros.

But if you're willing to be flexible, scrappy, and slightly delusional, you can make this life work.

So How Do You Actually Make Money While Traveling as a Couple?

Here’s the real talk version:

1. One of You Has to Be Good at Something Marketable

— Writing, coding, design, marketing, teaching online, etc.

— Or at the very least, pretending to know what SEO means.

2. The Other Should Be Good at Keeping the First Person From Quitting in a Wi-Fi Rage

— Emotional labor = unpaid.

— But also critical.

3. You Both Need a Plan That Doesn’t Start With “We’ll Just Go Viral”

— Unless you’re okay with making content about your emotional breakdowns in hostels for likes.

4. Start Small, Scale Smart

— You don’t need 10 income streams. You need 1 that actually works.

— Bonus if it pays in a currency that isn’t imaginary.

5. Learn How to Sell Something Together Without Selling Out Your Sanity

— A product, service, ebook, course, YouTube channel, spicy Etsy store, just anything that doesn’t involve your dignity (unless you’re into that, in which case, monetize it responsibly).

Real Ways Couples Like Us Make Money on the Road (That Aren’t MLMs)

Actual methods we’ve tried (and survived), including:

1. Freelancing Together Without Killing Each Other

2. Starting a Blog That Doesn’t Just Beg for Ad Revenue

3. Making Money From Travel Content Minus Becoming Soulless Influencers

4. Passive Income (That’s Not Just a Buzzword for “We Hope This Works Someday”)

5. Airbnb Hosting While Abroad (Also Known as Anxiety With a Side of Rent Checks)

6. Managing Brand Deals and Joint Taxes No Therapy Involved (but barely)

7. Selling Digital Products as a Couple Without Rage Quitting Canva

But First: The Honest Questions You Should Ask Yourselves

Before you dive headfirst into #LaptopLifestyleCoupleGoals, consider this:

1. Can you work in the same room without silently plotting each other’s downfall?

2. Do you both have a marketable skill, or is one of you just very emotionally supportive?

3. Are you okay with being broke in beautiful places?

4. Will you still love each other when your content gets 6 views and 2 of them are from your mom?

If yes, congratulations. You're ready to be a functioning, semi profitable travel couple in the modern world. You may not always know where your next gig is coming from, but at least you’re lost together. And possibly on a beach. With decent Wi-Fi.

Next up: 10 Remote Jobs You Can Do Together Without Ruining Your Relationship

Making Money While Traveling as a Couple: A Guide to Working, Wandering, and Not Breaking Up Over Wi-Fi Speeds