Do you dream of quitting your job, selling everything you own and jetting off round the world on a trip that has no end in sight? Yep, thought so. But unless you have lots of money in the bank or some very generous parents, you’re going to need to think about earning some money along the way. Luckily, there are loads of jobs out there which are ideal for those looking to live the travel lifestyle, from becoming a self-employed digital nomad to working on cruise ships and organic farms. Take a look at our list below, and get inspired!
Air Stewardess
Being an air stewardess can be pretty exhausting and is certain to involve quite a large amount of jetlag, but if you secure yourself a job with a big international carrier you could find yourself jetting off to some of the world’s most exotic locations and staying in some of the world’s swankiest hotels with your fellow crew. It’s a full-time job, but the pay can be pretty good and the experience is bound to be amazing.
Yacht Crew and Working on a Cruise Ship
Rich people need not-so-rich people to work for them on their private yachts, in the form of deck hand, cook, cocktail waitress…even a fitness instructor! If you prefer a little more room for maneouver, think about applying for a job on a cruise liner – working for 6 to 8 months at a time, tax free and with food and accommodation included means you could end up saving a fair amount of money.
Freelance Travel Writing/Blogging
It’s notoriously tough to get your foot in the door of some of the well-known travel magazines, but just one simple Google search will bring up hundreds of travel blogs willing to pay for your writing and travel experiences, even if it is only a few dollars. Those few dollars could pay for your breakfast, and the experience could eventually lead to greater things and better paying writing gigs.
Become a Digital Nomad
Covering everything from setting up and running your own blog, being a consultant, a freelance copywriter, web designer, developer, you name it – being a digital nomad is about taking your office on the road with you. You don’t have to look far to see how some top travel bloggers are making big bucks while fulfilling their dreams of travelling the world. But be warned….being a full-time digital nomad can be hard work!
Teaching English
The classic travel job, teaching English abroad is not to be taken lightly. If English is your native language and you have a university degree and TEFL qualification, you can literally go anywhere in the world and teach. South East Asia is a particularly good teach English hotspot, although the salaries can be low. If you can commit to a year and have the courage to try something really different, big money can be earned by teaching in Arab states like Saudi Arabia, although bear in mind that your lifestyle will change dramatically.
