Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: February 5, 2026
The Short Version
Digging Scriptures earns money through affiliate partnerships. When you book a tour or experience through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the site running and continue creating free travel guides.
How We Make Money
Digging Scriptures is a free resource for travelers interested in historically and culturally significant destinations. To support our work, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we earn commissions when you make purchases through certain links on our website.
Important: You never pay more by using our links. The price you see is the same price you would pay going directly to the booking platform.
Our Affiliate Partners
We currently partner with the following affiliate programs:
Viator (A TripAdvisor Company)
Viator is our primary partner for tours and experiences. When you book a tour through a Viator link on our site, we earn a commission. Viator is one of the world's largest tour booking platforms, offering:
- Free cancellation on most bookings (up to 24 hours before)
- Verified reviews from real travelers
- Secure payment processing
- 24/7 customer support
Other Partners
We may also participate in other affiliate programs for travel-related products and services such as travel insurance, accommodation, and travel gear. All affiliate relationships will be disclosed on relevant pages.
How We Choose What to Recommend
Our editorial integrity is paramount. We only recommend tours and experiences that we believe provide genuine value to our readers. Our selection criteria include:
- Quality: High ratings and positive reviews from verified travelers
- Relevance: Alignment with our focus on historical and cultural travel
- Value: Fair pricing and good inclusions
- Reliability: Reputable operators with good track records
We do not recommend products or services solely because they offer higher commissions. Our recommendations are based on what we genuinely believe will enhance your travel experience.
Identifying Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on our website typically appear in the following contexts:
- Tour recommendation sections with "Book Now" or similar buttons
- Tour comparison articles
- Destination guides with embedded tour suggestions
- Dedicated tours pages
We include disclosure statements near affiliate links, typically stating: "Affiliate disclosure: We earn a commission when you book through these links at no extra cost to you."
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements. The FTC requires that we disclose any material connections between ourselves and the products or services we recommend.
Your Trust Matters
We understand that trust is essential. Our commitment to you:
- We will always be transparent about our affiliate relationships
- We will never recommend something we wouldn't use ourselves
- We will clearly distinguish between editorial content and sponsored content
- We will prioritize your travel experience over our commissions
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: hello@diggingscriptures.com
Thank you for supporting Digging Scriptures! Your bookings through our affiliate links help us continue creating free, high-quality travel content.