{"id":24877,"date":"2024-09-11T12:17:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T09:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/?p=24877"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:41:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T13:41:19","slug":"two-empty-passports-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/two-empty-passports-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling with silent disabilities: the inspiring story behind Two Empty Passports\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Robyn and Gavin, high school and junior high teachers by day, have a secret passion. And no, not for vampire romance novels or rare Furbies, but for slow travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robyn’s chronic illnesses made it difficult to bounce around from city to city, the way travel is often portrayed online. But that didn\u2019t dull the couple\u2019s wanderlust one bit. Together, the couple discovered the beauty of gentler, more deliberate experiences. Their blog, Two Empty Passports<\/a>, is more than just a travel journal they monetize via affiliate marketing. It’s a platform to inspire others with silent disabilities to embrace the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is their story, as told by Robyn: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we tell pain? Not today.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two Empty Passports<\/a> has a unique origin story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I live with several chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS, and tachycardia. These conditions significantly impact my daily life and have forever changed how I travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I realized long ago that I could never find helpful travel information for someone with hidden disabilities like me. My pain and fatigue impact where, how, and when I can travel, so planning trips based on other travelers\u2019 tips is often frustrating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But through this frustration, Gavin and I discovered slow travel. For us, it means spending more time in each location we visit and taking the time to absorb each sight and sound. This more immersive experience was exactly the travel style we needed, which is how Two Empty Passports got started. We wanted to make it easier for those with pain, fatigue, or limited mobility to plan a successful trip that matched their travel style so they could explore their dream destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside our Two Empty Passports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This blog is truly a family endeavor. We pick and write the content ourselves and are currently focusing on five countries. Keyword research helps us determine the best topics to write about, and we also analyze the SERPs, check the volume for each keyword, and create a detailed outline before any writing begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our primary source of traffic is Google, followed by our email subscribers. While our blog wasn\u2019t affected by the Google updates<\/a>, many other blogs were, which taught us a valuable lesson: traffic diversification and growing an email list are crucial because Google can change the rules anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also promote our blog posts on Instagram<\/a>. Moving forward, we will be looking to promote more on Facebook and Pinterest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article popularity fluctuates throughout the year, but we\u2019ve noticed that our top performers are posts that are well-written and easy to read, provide valuable information, and share first-hand tips to help my readers plan a great trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a sample of our best work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n