Your 1-Day Setup Plan
Follow this comprehensive guide to set up your faceless travel reels business in just one day
Your Niche
Faceless Travel Reels focused on the Philippines
- No face, no voice (or minimal AI voice)
- 100% stock footage + music + text overlays
- High-engagement, easy-to-make, highly monetizable
Step 1: Finalize Your Exact Sub-Niche & Branding
(30–45 minutes) - Pick ONE angle that makes you stand out
Recommended Winning Sub-Niches
Proven to go viral in 2024–2025:
Hidden Gems
Off-the-beaten-path spots
Budget Travel
₱1,000/day or less
Island Hopping
Focus on islands + drones/aerials
Solo Travel
Safety tips + aesthetic
Luxury on Budget
Under ₱10k/night
Rainy Season Hacks
Seasonal, less competition
My Recommendation for Fastest Growth:
"Hidden Gems of the Philippines" – less competition than Boracay/El Nido reels, extremely high save & share rate.
Account Name Strategy
Examples of viral faceless PH accounts:
- @philippineparadise
- @secret.islands
- @pinoyhidden
- @islandsofdreams
- @ph.hidden
Your Username Formula:
[Keyword] + [Philippines/PH/Pinoy] + [Aesthetic word]
Examples: @HiddenPHGems, @PinoySecretSpots, @DreamyIslandsPH
Bio Template (Copy & Customize):
No talking, just vibes ✈️ Save for your next trip!
📥 Free itinerary in link ↴
Step 2: Create/Claim Your Accounts
(30 minutes) - Do all 4 platforms today
Platform Priority
Primary - Reels algorithm loves travel
TikTok
Fastest growth + highest CPM in PH
YouTube Shorts
Long-term evergreen + AdSense
Facebook Page + Reels
Older PH audience + FB shops for digital products
Use the SAME username on all platforms
Add "PH" or "_" if your preferred username is taken
Create a high-quality logo
Use Canva → search "travel circle logo" (free)
Use the same bio on all platforms
Set up Linktree (free)
Add "Free 7-Day Itinerary" lead magnet later
Pro Tip:
In the Philippines, set your TikTok & Instagram location to "Manila" or "Cebu" in settings → better local reach.
Step 3: Tools You Need on Day 1
(All Free) - Download and set up these essential tools
Canva Pro
Free 30-day trial for thumbnails & reel covers
CapCut
Free editing app (better than in-app editors)
Pexels, Pixabay
100% free commercial-use travel footage
Mixkit.co
Free drone shots of Philippines
Epidemic Sound
Free trial or YouTube Audio Library
Step 4: Content Bank Setup
(1–2 hours) - Download 30–50 clips so you never run out of footage
Create These Folders
Organize your footage with these categories:
Aerials_Drones
Beaches
Waterfalls
Rice_Terraces
Underwater
Manila_City
Food_Clips
Sunsets
Download Sources:
- Pexels.com (search "Palawan", "Siargao", "Banaue", "Cebu drone")
- Pixabay.com
- Coverr.co
- Mixkit.co
Philippines Footage That Goes VIRAL Right Now:
- Drone flying over El Nido lagoons
- Turtle swimming in Apo Island
- Chocolate Hills sunrise
- Cloud 9 Siargao surfing wave
- Kawasan Falls jumping
- Siquijor mystical fireflies (very rare footage = high engagement)
Day 1 Checklist
Copy-paste & tick as you complete each task
Your Progress
- Chose exact sub-niche:
- Final username: @
- Created Instagram account + professional profile
- Created TikTok account
- Created YouTube channel (enable Shorts)
- Created Facebook Page
- Made Canva logo + cover photos
- Set up Linktree (free)
- Downloaded 50+ Philippines stock footage clips
- Installed CapCut + practiced importing 1 clip
Bonus: First Reel Idea
Post this tomorrow – 99% chance 10k+ views
Title: "99% of tourists never see this beach 😱"
Footage Order:
- Drone approaching hidden cove (Salarom Islet, Palawan – free on Pexels)
- Crystal clear water zoom
- Text overlay: "Salomon Islet, Palawan"
- Text: "No crowds ✓ Entrance: FREE ✓"
- End with "Save if you're adding this to your list! 👇"
Music:
Trending chill tropical house (search "summer feeling" in CapCut)
You are now 100% set up.
Tomorrow (Day 2) we will create your first 10 reels batch in under 2 hours + posting schedule for maximum growth.
Save this message – Day 2 guide coming when you reply "Done with Day 1!"
You got this! 🇵🇭✈️