35 Ways to Earn Money while Traveling and Interviews with people who are really doing it!
If you earn money while traveling then you no longer have to settle for a boring, stationary life, working a 9-5 and settling down in the same city. For many people money worries mean they put their dreams of travel on hold but travel is not as expensive, difficult or dangerous as you might think it is, in some parts of the world you can travel comfortable for as little as $20 a day.
There are also many travel on a budget or even for free and, with hard work and a little creativity, there are so many ways to earn money while traveling meaning that you don’t have to let a lack of money stop you from seeing and experiencing all our amazing world has to offer.
Nowadays there are so many opportunities to work and travel – to earn money while traveling anywhere in the world meaning that you don’t need a large trust fund or savings to be able to travel full time and live a location independent lifestyle and there are many people who have ditched the 9-5 and set off to live a less ordinary.
How to earn money while traveling and live a location independent lifestyle
There are opportunities to work a job abroad and really get immersed in the local culture and there are also many ways you can work and travel and earn money while traveling anywhere in the world by working remotely or on a freelance basis usually as a digital nomad.
You can even earn money while traveling from things like busking, selling on the market, sharing your talents and teaching your skills. In fact, with passion, creativity, determination ( and usually an internet connection) you could make money, work and travel or live anywhere in the world, and often be better of lifestyle wise, and sometimes even financially, than working and living in your home country. Check out 42 of the best work and travel jobs here.
Whichever way you choose to earn money while traveling you can be sure that you will learn more about the world and yourself, make friends and memories to last a lifetime and see and do things you could only have dreamed of if you had stayed at home.
How to earn money while traveling – Interviews with people who are actually doing it.
I’ve been talking to people who are working abroad, earning money while traveling and living the dream and getting their advice on how you can work and travel and do the same! Many of these people also write blogs about their lifestyle and their travels so check them out for more info.
If you are working abroad or have a creative way to earn money while traveling and want to be featured here please contact me – I want to make this the ultimate resource for all ways to earn money while traveling!
Maybe these interviews can help and inspire you to also make your dreams of a location independent lifestyle a reality?
Jobs Working Abroad Interviews
- Ski Instructor
- Picking Fruit
- Farm Work
- Resort Staff
- Travel Rep
- Bar and Hospitality Work
- Camp Counselor
You could even combine lots of these jobs to work your way around the world learning new skills and meeting new people all the time
Working Holiday Jobs
Many countries have reciprocal programs where young people (usually 18 – 30) can work and travel in another country for 1 or 2 years giving you plenty of time to really explore whilst also earning money while traveling and topping up your travel funds. Eligibility depends on nationality and popular destinations are Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK.
Digital Nomad Jobs
- Professional Photographer
Start a Business that you can Travel with
Entrepreneurs even take their businesses around the world with them. If you have a good business idea, whether it’s online or connected with the travel industry, you could even start a business that allows you to earn money while traveling around the world.
More Ways to Make Money While Traveling
There are loads more ideas of ways to make money while traveling. Whatever talent or skill you have you will probably find that you could make money from it. You could earn money by teaching your skills in dance, fitness, cookery or musical instruments or you could make money from busking, tattooing, DJing, art, hairdressing, reiki, reflexology or making crafts to sell on Etsy or on a market. The opportunities are endless really – if you have a talent someone else probably needs it or wants to learn it!
If you don’t have a talent there are plenty of courses where you can learn, often for a reasonable price abroad, from yoga in India to Thai massage to the Tango in Argentina or even the Aussie didgeridoo. Get creative and use whatever skills you have to make money while you travel.
- More Busking
Volunteering and Studying Abroad
Volunteering abroad, when done the right way, can be an affordable and meaningful experience and studying abroad could be a lot cheaper than at home!
Be Featured Here!
Are you working abroad, a digital nomad or just found an inventive way to earn money while traveling? Contact me to be interviewed and get featured here at help other travellers to earn money and stay on the road!
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