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$20K /mo

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Custom map art prints

Customizable map art prints for travel enthusiasts.

mapply.co

$20K /mo Reported

Self-published island guidebooks

"Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."

dragontree.sheilacrosby.com

$200 /mo Reported

Bespoke safari experience design

Tailor-made cultural and wildlife safaris across East Africa.

augustinetours.com

$50K /mo Reported

Travel insights newsletter

Travel newsletter delivering insider tips from creative globetrotters.

yolojournal.substack.com

$20K /mo Reported

Street food tour experiences

Street food tours in 12 cities worldwide.

achefstour.com

$50K /mo Reported

Ai-powered travel recommendation engine

AI-powered travel recommendation platform for adventure seekers.

planitstar.com

$50 /mo Reported

Multi-country tour packages

"Regional tour packages across the Caucasus and Central Asia."

araratour.com

$10K /mo Reported

Handmade travel hammock brand

Handmade Mexican travel hammocks for adventurous nomads.

vivamaca.com

$200 /mo Reported

Exclusive travel booking platform

Exclusive travel discounts for savvy explorers.

thetravelsecret.com

$100K /mo Reported

Scenic flight tour service

Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.

enviadventures.com

$40K /mo Reported

Quick-drying travel towels

Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.

us.dockandbay.com

$500K /mo Reported

Luxury rv rental service

Luxury RV rentals for unforgettable Pacific Northwest adventures.

nwadventurerentals.com

$300K /mo Reported

Crowdfunded private island project

Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.

letsbuyanisland.com

$30K /mo Reported

Curated road trip guides

Curated road trip guides for travel enthusiasts.

zigzagonearth.com

$9K /mo Reported

Family travel inspiration blog

Family travel tips and stories blog.

travelsbetween.com

$20K /mo Reported

Texas travel inspiration hub

"Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."

mycurlyadventures.com

$4K /mo Reported

Guided food exploration tours

Guided culinary tours showcasing Denver's vibrant food scene.

deliciousdenverfoodtours.com

$80K /mo Reported

Customizable wall maps service

Decorative wall maps with customizable travel pins.

pinaround.se

$4K /mo Reported

Budget travel tips platform

Travel blog sharing budget-friendly adventure tips.

etramping.com

$1K /mo Reported

Surprise vacation packages

"Surprise travel packages for adventurous explorers."

thevacationhunt.com

$40K /mo Reported

Travel gear for backpackers

Travel gear brand catering to adventurous backpackers.

travelmore.co

$2M /mo Reported

Custom map poster creator

Custom map posters for cherished locations worldwide.

mapsery.com

$4K /mo Reported

Subscription box review site

Affiliate blog reviewing diverse subscription boxes.

urbantastebud.com

$50K /mo Reported

Vintage-inspired travel patches

Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.

vagabondheart.co

$10K /mo Reported

Telegram flight price tracker

Telegram bot for tracking cheap flight prices.

airtrackbot.com

$8K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Custom map art prints mapply.co Customizable map art prints for travel enthusiasts.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Travel Enthusiasts +2	+7	Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $200 to start	57	Build this
DP Self-published island guidebooks dragontree.sheilacrosby.com "Guides and tales about La Palma astronomy."	$200 /mo Reported	Self publishing +3	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Tourists visiting the a... +6	+7	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · El Paso, Spain, Spain	54	Build this
Bespoke safari experience design augustinetours.com Tailor-made cultural and wildlife safaris across East Africa.	$50K /mo Reported	Custom packages +1	Pay Per Click Advertising Brand Authenticity +1	Affluent Travelers +3	+29	Founded 2010 · 3 people · $2K to start	66	Build this
Travel insights newsletter yolojournal.substack.com Travel newsletter delivering insider tips from creative globetrotters.	$20K /mo Reported	Subscription +3	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Travel Enthusiasts +3	SU +1	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $20K to start	76	Build this
Street food tour experiences achefstour.com Street food tours in 12 cities worldwide.	$50K /mo Reported	Guided tours +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Travel Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · 2 people · $2K to start	62	Build this
P Ai-powered travel recommendation engine planitstar.com AI-powered travel recommendation platform for adventure seekers.	$50 /mo Reported	Guide +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Adventure Seekers +2	GO	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this
Multi-country tour packages araratour.com "Regional tour packages across the Caucasus and Central Asia."	$10K /mo Reported	Package tours +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Tourists +5	+11	Founded 2014 · 8 people · $7K to start	41	Build this
Handmade travel hammock brand vivamaca.com Handmade Mexican travel hammocks for adventurous nomads.	$200 /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	SEO Press +1	Digital Nomads +4	+3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · United States	56	Build this
Exclusive travel booking platform thetravelsecret.com Exclusive travel discounts for savvy explorers.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Solo Travelers +6	CO +20	Founded 2018 · 2 people · San Diego, California, USA, United States	71	Build this
Scenic flight tour service enviadventures.com Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.	$40K /mo Reported	Experiences +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	International Tourists ... +6	+43	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $300 to start	76	Build this
Quick-drying travel towels us.dockandbay.com Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Product expansion +1	Travel Enthusiasts +9	+21	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, United States	44	Build this
Luxury rv rental service nwadventurerentals.com Luxury RV rentals for unforgettable Pacific Northwest adventures.	$300K /mo Reported	Rentals +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Travel Enthusiasts +3	KI +27	Founded 2012 · 19 people · $10K to start	62	Build this
Crowdfunded private island project letsbuyanisland.com Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.	$30K /mo Reported	Crowdfunding +2	Word of mouth SEO +1	Travel Enthusiasts +2	CU	Founded 2018 · 7 people · $500K to start	38	Build this
Curated road trip guides zigzagonearth.com Curated road trip guides for travel enthusiasts.	$9K /mo Reported	Ebooks +1	SEO	Travel Enthusiasts +1	+3	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · Le Havre, Normandy, France, France	62	Build this
Family travel inspiration blog travelsbetween.com Family travel tips and stories blog.	$20K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +5	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Parents +2		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this
Texas travel inspiration hub mycurlyadventures.com "Discover Texas travel gems with My Curly Adventures."	$4K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	SEO	Travelers Seeking Local... +5	+23	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Texas, USA, United States	68	Build this
Guided food exploration tours deliciousdenverfoodtours.com Guided culinary tours showcasing Denver's vibrant food scene.	$80K /mo Reported	Guided tours +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Local Consumers in Denver +9	+16	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $2K to start	63	Build this
Customizable wall maps service pinaround.se Decorative wall maps with customizable travel pins.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	E-commerce Consumers Lo... +4		Founded 2016 · 3 co-founders · Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden, Sweden	45	Build this
Budget travel tips platform etramping.com Travel blog sharing budget-friendly adventure tips.	$1K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Advertising on social media Brand Authenticity +1	Backpackers +3	ME	Founded 2021 · Solo founder · Outdoor	59	Build this
Surprise vacation packages thevacationhunt.com "Surprise travel packages for adventurous explorers."	$40K /mo Reported	Package service	Word of mouth Organic social media +1	Busy Professionals +5	+9	Founded 2017 · 2 people · Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA, United States	55	Build this
Travel gear for backpackers travelmore.co Travel gear brand catering to adventurous backpackers.	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Backpackers +3		Founded 2015 · 10 people · $500 to start	68	Build this
Custom map poster creator mapsery.com Custom map posters for cherished locations worldwide.	$4K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Search engine marketing +1	Gift Shoppers +3	+11	Founded 2017 · 2 co-founders · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Sweden	61	Build this
Subscription box review site urbantastebud.com Affiliate blog reviewing diverse subscription boxes.	$50K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +3	Affiliate program SEO +1	Subscription Box Shoppers +4	+5	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $200 to start	84	Build this
Vintage-inspired travel patches vagabondheart.co Vintage-inspired travel patches for standout luggage.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Etsy Handmade Sellers +6	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $2K to start	60	Build this
Telegram flight price tracker airtrackbot.com Telegram bot for tracking cheap flight prices.	$8K /mo Reported	Affiliate marketing +2	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Travel Enthusiasts +5	+2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine	81	Build this

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