Most people hunt for remote jobs so they can relocate to their dream destinations.
Very few turn the destination into their dream job!
Welcome to the second-most important passport you’ll ever own.
Stamped by the only known Destination Writing Coach on earth.
(Seriously, is anyone else teaching this stuff?)
Your Other Passport
Leverage your knowledge and life experience to create a fulfilling business rooted in place, purpose, and personal freedom.
This is a 6-week live program for professionals, writers, expats, and travel lovers 45+ who are ready to turn their location expertise into a meaningful, profitable business.
You’ve spent years traveling, working, and building a life full of incredible stories.
Now you’re ready to channel all of that into something new. Something unmistakably yours.
You don’t want fluff. You want focus. You want clarity, a strategy that makes sense, and a lifestyle that respects your time, experience, and energy.
This isn’t about starting over. It’s about finally doing meaningful work you’ve always wanted to do, on your own terms.
It is NOT a travel influencer gig.
It’s a reinvention experience for grown-ups who want to build something meaningful around the place they know (and love) best.
Live sessions, clear strategies, and real support from someone who's done it.
Here’s what we’re doing together.
A guided 6-week experience that helps you build a location-based brand and business rooted in your knowledge of a specific destination, whether it’s where you live, where you travel, or where your 💖 never really left.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear destination niche and audience
A polished platform (Substack, blog, or hybrid)
A plan to monetize without turning your life into a social media circus
A brand that reflects your voice, your values, and your depth of experience
Let this be the beginning of your second act. One with purpose, flexibility, and creative fulfillment.
Let’s build your next chapter.
Get on the wait list.
Who This Is For:
Professionals exploring what’s next after a career pivot or retirement
Writers or travelers looking to finally “do something” with all that destination knowledge
Expats, long-term travelers, or locals with deep insight into a specific place
Creatives who are tired of dabbling and ready to build something real
No travel “influencer” energy required. This is for thoughtful people ready to build smart, strategic businesses they can feel proud of.
This is your chance to use your insight, experience, and passion to build something meaningful, flexible, and uniquely you.
Let’s make your next chapter your most fulfilling one yet.
GREETINGS!
I’m Kristi and the #1 question people asked me for over a decade is:
“How on earth do you afford to travel so friggin’ much?”
They usually asked right after learning I’d been to Jamaica 36 times (and didn’t bother coming back TWICE)
The answer is a long one but the short version is that I figured it out.
During my fifteen-year love affair with one small island, I was pretty blessed in the “accident” department. I invented countless ways to earn a living based on my destination and accidentally found out they worked.
More importantly, I learned that when you document your footsteps, the universe starts looking to YOU as a destination specialist.
And once they assume you’re a specialist?
Every domino on the table falls neatly into place for you.
“Kristi is an amazing mentor! She gave me the inspiration and tools I needed. Her expertise in the destination writing / coaching space is invaluable and her willingness to answer any question is a breath of fresh air. After working with Kristi I finally have the courage to begin and the confidence that I will succeed! ”
— Kimi Clark, Writer at Kauai My Way
This isn’t just a workshop. It’s a commitment to yourself and a pathway to a wildly different life!
Get on the wait list!
Got Questions?
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YES!!! First of all, nobody needs to "qualify" to specialize as a destination writer. You just need a strong desire to learn a new craft as you go. You should also be excited enough about a particular destination that you can see yourself sticking with this journey for the long haul. Bonus points if you already live somewhere you love. Lastly, you should be able to tell a great story and be willing to try new things!
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NO! That's the beauty of it all. Half the fun of documenting the journey is NOT knowing enough. Readers love knowing they're following a real person, not a tourist board trying to sell vacations. People are looking for other REAL people to pave the way and make it attainable. You don't have to be an expert; you just need real-world experience, even if you've done all the wrong things.
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Listen. You can drive across Jamaica in five hours. If I could write about that tiny island for TEN whole years...you can do this. And I will not leave you hanging. I have a dozen journal books FULL of content ideas for you to run with and every one of our sessions together is a full-on brainstorm sesh.
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Do you think I’m the only person who wrote about a location as saturated as Jamaica? Not by a long shot! The point is, NO two people experience something the same way. Your unique adventure is all yours. Nobody can do it the way you do and if you need encouragement, READ THIS.
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You do not need a preexisting website but you will need a homebase on the internet once we get started. But fear not...this is what we cover in our very first session. We discuss different platform options for setting up shop because platforms do matter depending on your goals. AND...the most exciting part is we give your new lifestyle a fabulous new name on day one! I've got all kinds of tricks up my sleeve to make sure you start with the right name and the right brand identity. It'll be something you can love forever and ever, amen.
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That's something you'll have to decide for yourself. This lifestyle is NOT for "He who collects the most passport stamps." But it could be for YOU if you've fallen madly in love with your favorite vacation spot but can't figure out how to make it financially sustainable. What I can tell you for sure is the list of perks and opportunities that present themselves to a destination specialist is ENTIRELY different than a general travel writer has. Putting yourself in a tight corner is the only way to become REALLY interesting. The alternative....is what everyone else is doing.
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Not if you quit next month. And not if you never start! As with any new endeavor, results may vary but there's no way to fail if you lean all the way in and stake your claim. Take the bull by the horns and call this your first-class ticket to a lifestyle you didn't even know existed until today.
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It won't cost you any more than the vacations you're already taking. Bonus points if you currently live where you love. And the best part? Once you and I are in full swing, you'll learn how to eliminate costs altogether. My favorite motto is, "If your hotel isn't free, you're paying too much!" That's kind of a mic drop, isn't it? I won't lie by saying there's no investment because you will need to spend $12.99 to buy a domain name for your new life 😁
NITTY GRITTY
Destination Specialist Incubator - Group Cohort
This robust mentorship journey has you sitting in first class all the way.
Throughout this series, we will work through and complete the following:
We’ll execute 6 LIVE sessions over 6 consecutive weeks with a small group on the same journey as you (Max group size is 20).
We’ll name your new business and lifestyle on day one. After enrolling, each participant receives a jam-packed PDF download that will help you brainstorm and claim your brand name, guaranteed.
We'll hone in on which angle you'd like to approach your specialization from. This is important to decide in the beginning, however, FEAR NOT!! You can reiterate and adapt at any point in the future. We just need to nail down a starting point.
We'll choose where and how to set you up for maximum exposure and best launch practices. Online platforms DO matter and we'll discuss which ones best suit your ideas.
We'll outline a step-by-step pathway that will take you from "unknown" to THE go-to resource for all things *insert your destination* in under a year.
I'll provide you with at least six months' worth of jet fuel, content, and topics to kickstart your specialized writing and lifestyle journey. You'll also learn how to never run out of fuel once you're ready to fly on your own.
Hands-on guidance customized to your specific journey toward becoming the boss of your destination. I'm running with you every step of the way.
Several custom-written reading resources throughout our time together, specifically relevant to establishing yourself and your new business/writing lifestyle.
I'll provide you with several unique money-making opportunities and ideas for your destination of choice. You're free to choose one, a few, or ALL of them to run with.
You'll learn why the hospitality and tourism industries (hotels, rental cars, travel agents, etc) WANT to partner with destination bosses like you and how to rope them in. My favorite travel motto is: "If your hotel isn't free...you're paying too much!"
I'll teach you how to establish credibility and influence in this unique lifestyle so you can quickly attract followers, customers and business partnerships that last as long as you're in this.
Learn how to become a household name in your destination of choice while earning money and doing work you love.
You DO NOT need a big travel budget, you just need a compelling story. I'll teach you what that story is and how it begins with just one small step.
Okay, that's certainly enough to overwhelm you all at once. Suffice it to say that it'll become crystal clear as we tackle your new lifestyle together, one group session at a time.