35 Ways to Earn Money while Traveling + interviews with people who are really doing it!
For many people money worries mean they put their dreams of travel on hold but, if you can 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.
And contrary to popular opinion, travel is not as expensive, difficult or dangerous as you might think it is, in some parts of the world you can travel comfortably for as little as $20 a day.
There are 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.
There are so many people who have ditched the 9-5 and set off to live a less ordinary and I want to share their stories to help others thinking of doing the same.
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.
However, it’s important to stay on the right side of the law and one thing to be aware of is that you may need a work permit or business visa to legally work in another country. Sometimes these can be difficult to get – the rules vary for each country and each nationality so make sure you check these out first.
If you get a job working abroad make sure your employer applies for the correct visa or work permit for you. Other popular options include Working Holiday Visas and Digital Nomad Visas.
I want to make this the ultimate resource for all ways to earn money while traveling so I’ve been talking to people who are working abroad or earning money while traveling 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. Maybe these interviews can help and inspire you to also make your dreams of a location independent lifestyle a reality?
Jobs Working Abroad Interviews
One of the best ways to earn money while immersing yourself in a different culture is to get a job working abroad. The most popular way is by teaching English (TESL) or working in the tourism industry but there’s many other opportunities too.
Check out these interviews with people who are working abroad for tips and inspiration:
- 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 Holidays
Some countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK, have reciprocal programs where young people (usually 18 – 30) can work and travel in another country for 1 or 2 years.
Eligibility depends on nationality but if you can get a working holiday visa you’ll have plenty of time to really explore the country whilst also earning money while traveling and topping up your travel funds.
Here’s some interviews with people who’ve taken a working holiday:
Digital Nomad Jobs
With just a laptop and internet connection, digital nomads make money online while traveling the world. There’s not really such a thing as a digital nomad job but check out these ways digital nomads earn money:
- Professional Photographer
Starting a Travel Business
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 teach others 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.
Get creative and use whatever skills you have. The opportunities are endless – 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, train to be a yoga teacher in India, learn massage in Thailand, or the Tango in Argentina or even the Aussie didgeridoo.
Here’s some ideas to get you started:
- 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!
Here’s some experiences of people who’ve studied abroad:
Want to share your experiences?
Are you working abroad, a digital nomad or just found an inventive way to earn money while traveling? ‘ve your doing something which hasn’t yet been covered here contact me to be interviewed – your experiences could help other travellers to earn money and stay on the road!
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