An Honest Review of Scale Your Travel Blog (2026)
Looking for a Scale Your Travel Blog review? Welcome to the right place. I’ve been a student of Laura Peters of Scale Your Travel Blog since 2023, and have become a travel blogger in the process. My travel blog is my full-time job. I’m going to give you my honest, uncensored feedback on:
- the strengths and limitations of Scale Your Travel Blog (SYTB), or her newer course, Scale Your Blog 2.0
- who the courses are best for
- what kind of success you can expect to have if you sign up
- what you should do, and not do in order to have the most success
I had dreamed of having a travel blog my whole life, but it wasn’t until 2023 when I joined that I realized that there were people out there making a lot of money from it. My blog is newer than a lot of the big blogs out there, but old enough to now be earning me a fulltime income.
Scale Your Travel Blog was the most expensive blogging course I came across when doing my research, but I chose it because it seemed like it would help me reach my goals faster. And it did – in my first three months, I went from nothing to getting 1,500-2,000 visitors per day. Of course, this didn’t happen just because of the course – it was hard work on my end too. You can read more about how I accomplished that here.
I now own two blogs (one travel, the other non-travel related) using strategies that I learned from SYTB, so I can speak to how the course can help you with a variety of niches.
Ultimately, I would recommend Scale Your Travel Blog if you’re serious about starting a blog and making money from it. Continue reading below as I outline more insider info about the Scale Your Travel Blog:
- the pros and cons
- who should take it, and who shouldn’t
- what kind of success is possible
- Dos and don’ts
So, let’s jump in!
Pros and Cons of Scale Your Travel Blog
You can get the course only, or you can get the coaching option, which is pricier. (I went with the coaching option.) Here are the overall pros and cons about the coaching option of the course
Pros
The course itself is valuable. If you were to do the course-only option, you would still learn a lot – especially with the recent upgrades she’s added to it.
The coaching option includes keywords, blog post outlines and reviews, plus a full blog audit from Laura – all of which save you some time. I still credit those keywords I got from SYTB for helping me get my blog off the ground faster.
Laura is a passionate blogging coach who stays up to date with trends, and keeps you ‘in the know’. If the course is updated (and she updates it a lot), you receive those updates for free.
Laura Peters is an inspirational leader. I’ve never met anyone like her in person, and she deeply inspired me to create a business with my blog, and to follow my dreams.
Scale Your Travel Blog is the most thorough, in-depth and supportive blogging course out there. I looked into all the blogging courses very carefully, and while SYTB was the priciest, nothing else compared to it in terms of the amount of support that is offered.
Students of SYTB are generally VERY happy with the course and how it’s helped them. I don’t ever hear complaints or any digs at the course or the content. People tend to be grateful for all the info and guidance they get. Sometimes I even think the price I paid is very low compared to the value and abundance of info that is delivered, especially overtime as she adds updates to it
Cons (Brutally honest)
The price. Scale Your Travel Blog without a doubt the most expensive blogging course out there.
Contrary to what you may read online, there’s no one-on-one coaching (there was a long time ago, but that has changed a while ago.)
There no way to ask questions privately. In SYTB, questions from students are asked in the Facebook group, during a Facebook Live with Laura or to attend a Q&A session which are held once per month. However, this ‘con’ can also be a pro – because it allows students to learn faster, from each other. I’ve learned things I hadn’t even considered from seeing other students’ questions
The amount of content and guidance you’ll have access to could be overwhelming, especially since Laura has added to it since I joined. So, you’ll need to remember to take it slow and not try to do everything at once.
There’s a bit more focus on AI tools than I’d personally like to see, but only because I don’t use GenAI personally. However, Laura’s job is to give you the tools and knowledge; you can pick and choose which ones work for you
Pro Tip: Epiz Facts is a reliable source of reviews for courses, and you can read honest reviews from several other Scale Your Travel Blog students here. (I can save you some time though and say that there weren’t any negative reviews last time I checked.)
How Much Money Will You Make After Signing Up?
How much money you can make as a blogger most commonly asked question for people considering whether or not to spend the premium price on Scale Your Travel Blog.
The truth is, how much you make depends on you.
This is what was outlined at the beginning of the course in terms of income possibilities for what SYTB students could expect to earn:
- The first 0-3 months: Probably nothing; maybe $100-$300 at the most in your 3rd month
- 3-6 month old blog: $500-$1,000 per month
- 6-12 months old blog: $1,000- $3,000 per month
- 12-18 month-old blog: $3,000 – $5,000 per month* this is where I am currently
- 18 months +: $10,000 + per month is possible
Now, keep in mind that these amounts are possible, but not by any means a given. Most people seem to feel that these numbers are optimistic. I do not recommend that you expect to earn these amounts. Instead, take them as a guide for what is possible.
That being said, my blogging income did follow those estimates above. In the 12-18 month category, I was already earning a livable income – all of which is passive income (which is really nice, because it means that I can take a day off, and still be making money.)
How much you earn on your blog over time depends on its niche, how many hours per week you’re spending on your blog, and other factors.
Is Scale Your Travel Blog Worth The Money?
The current cost of Scale Your Travel Blog to Six Figures Course (if you go with the coaching option) is around $2,900 now.
Yes, its a lot of money. I do believe it’s worth it if you want to see results from your blog as fast as possible. SYTB is best for people who want to cut to the chase and get all the info they need as fast as possible rather than spending a bunch of time reading contradictory advice online.
Why I think Scale Your Travel Blog is Worth the Money
Laura is very passionate about teaching blogging. She’s very generous with information and she wants every person to succeed. Her passion for blogging and succeeding at it is infectious and inspiring.
Sometimes, I even feel lucky to have only paid what I did, and still be getting the amount of support, information and upgrades. When I think of everything that is included in the coaching program, the price (upwards of $3,000) is very good value.
With Laura as a leader, I feel like I can easily stay in the ‘know’ about trends, changes and updates. (And there are a lot of them.) She’s a smart businessperson and she has really opened up my mind.
That being said… (and I’m being brutally honest here) if I took 100% of the advice that I learned from Scale Your Travel Blog, I may not be where I am and this is true with any course. Laura Peters is an amazing leader and a very inspirational woman – but as a creator, you need to have instincts to do what is best for your brand. Her brands, and her voice and her priorities may be different from yours, so you need to narrow your focus to the things that are most worthwhile for you.
When it comes to the ‘art’ of blogging, I have done what felt best for me and followed my instincts – I think that works best. Laura gives you all the tools and industry information, plus her opinions based on her expertise – and that is very valuable. Listen to it, but don’t forget to think critically to decide what makes most sense for you.
Read my blogging tips for success to see what I recommend for making a serious income from blogging (a lot of it will be what Laura will tell you, but some of it may differ slightly.)
Things to Keep in Mind Before Joining Scale Your Travel Blog
Here is my honest, uncensored advice to help you determine whether the investment in Scale Your Travel Blog is worth it for you
1. Your interest level
How interested are you in blogging or the topic you want to blog about? Scale Your Travel Blog will give you all the information you need to reach your blogging goals.
But, I think a big part of what determines how far you go with your blog is how much you really want to do it. It’s about the journey, not just the destination. It helps a lot if you’re passionate about:
- Your blogging topic – choose something you love talking about – something you could go on about for hours and hours without stopping.
- Writing – if you don’t enjoy writing, then blogging will be much harder and more tedious! Just don’t do it if you don’t like writing, its not worth it!
So, if you’re not sure how into the idea of writing, or your topic you are, then I’d probably do some reflection first before paying this amount of money for a travel blogging course.
2. Trends and Updates
Blogging will bring you into the tech world, and things are always changing in technology. Long-term financial success in blogging is dependent on being able to stay with the trends, and be willing to change things up if something doesn’t work anymore.
The rise of AI, and how people consume information has changed things for bloggers. What worked 5 years ago in blogging to make money is not the same as what works now. (But, things have always been changing if you look back far enough.)
This however, is a big part of why I recommend Scale Your Travel Blog. It not only teaches you what works now, but you will be able to keep up with the trends of blogging as time goes on.
I highlight a lot of what I learned in the course, and what I put into practice in my article How to Start a Travel Blog That Makes Money.
Other Blogging Training Courses to Consider
There are many blogging training courses out there. If you’re on a budget, you could start with free resources before diving into a paid course. But there are a number of paid blogging courses that could cost less than $500.
Before signing up for Scale Your Travel Blog, other blogging courses that I look into were:
- Stupid Simple SEO (this was my second choice, it seemed like a great place to start.) Click here to read about their course.
- Nomaddic Matt’s Travel Blogging Course – I ended up buying this course too, as it was only $50. Nomaddic Matt is probably the most famous, successful travel blogger out there, so any tips from him I figured would be worth it. He recommends books you should read, and how to turn your blog into a brand
In addition, there travel blogging courses offered by popular and successful bloggers Blonde Abroad, Nomadic Matt, and Goats on the Road. These ones usually range around $500 USD for the course itself.
How to Choose The Best Course for You
My advice is to try a freebie before committing to any blogging course. Almost all of the blogging coaches out there offer some sort of a freebie before you need to commit to paying for anything.
When you learn from the freebies first, it gives you useful bits of information, but it also gives you an idea of the blogger’s style, values and how they present information. Join their newsletter, take a look at their content and see their teaching style resonates with you.
Is Scale Your Travel Blog the Right Course For You?
Here are some signs that you should sign up for Scale Your Travel Blog, and some signs that it may not be the right course of action for you
Signs that you should sign up for Scale Your Travel Blog
- ✅ You have always wanted to start a blog, and feel that now is the time
- ✅ You’re not starting a blog just to make money. You already enjoy writing and/or content creation
- ✅ You already have a blog, and you want better results
- ✅ You know how to take advice with a grain of salt. You know how to follow your instincts, and combine Laura’s expertise with your own style and intuition to create a unique blog that could only be yours (and therefore, has a much better chance of being successful)
Signs that SYTB may not be for you
- ❌ You’re mostly just interested because of the ‘get rich quick’ idea, and the thought of writing blog posts doesn’t really interest you
- ❌ You’re not really that interested in the blogging topic you’re pursuing
- ❌ You’re not prepared to be a businessperson who makes their own decisions about how they run their brand
Scale Your Travel Blog or Scale Your Blog 2.0 will give you the tools you need; Laura does not gatekeep – she shares all of her knowledge and expertise with her students. The other part of the equation is your content creation and writing. As long as you enjoy what you do and are doing it genuinely (not only because you heard it can make money) then there are so many opportunities for people who run a brand and Laura’s really good at highlighting them for you.
Final Thoughts on Scale Your Travel Blog
I hope that you found this Scale Your Travel Blog review helpful. Ultimately, I decided to go with Scale Your Travel Blog above all the other blog course options I mentioned to you, because of the extra services it provided. I needed blogging to work out for me as fast as possible, and I wanted any extra support to help get me there.
I am so glad that I took the plunge and took this course. It has realized my dreams of having a travel blog, and one that allows me to support myself and family too. I hope that this article has helped you make an informed decision that is best for you. Happy blogging.