You want to work and travel? Pack your bags! Today I'll tell you how to make money while traveling! Here is one of the most extensive lists of the best travel jobs in the world!

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I have to make a confession. This blog post has been a draft for over a year now. I wanted to publish this article for so long, but I always thought I can do better. Originally this was meant to be called '20 ways to make money while traveling', however I felt, 20 isn't enough. I wanted to turn this article into a massive, valuable resource for everyone, who is looking for ways to make money while traveling the world. The reason why I wrote this post is, because I owe it to my readers. People ask me all the time how to make money while traveling? Or can you get paid for traveling? The good news is, YES you can! My best advice: Find jobs that involve traveling, in fact there are many travel careers out there, with plenty of jobs that pay you to travel. Finding jobs that allow you to travel the world will not only fill your pockets, it will also be beneficial for your personal self development. Work and travel will help you to understand different cultures. Being far away from home will give you a new perspective on how things work on the other side of the planet.

But first, let me tell you a bit about me. Back in January 2010 I returned to Germany after a 14 months trip around the world. It took me only a couple days until I knew that there was no way I'd go back to the cubicle and work again from 9-5. If you travel long enough, your priorities will change. Fast forward, I've been living abroad for more than ten years now. I was able to finance my lifestyle with different travel jobs on the road. While I was traveling, I met so many other people who were doing exactly the same: living an independent lifestyle and pursuing their dream of traveling forever. They had creative ways to make money while traveling. These people became friends, they gave me a ton of inspiration and helped me to write this article for you.

How to make money while traveling the world? My dear reader, stranger, friend, I'm thrilled you're reading this right now! This blog post is for you. I want to help you to find jobs that allow you to travel! I want to give you plenty of inspiration and ideas on how to make money traveling. One piece of advice upfront: Create a list with all your skills, talents, interests, hobbies, every kind of knowledge you have. Then go through this list and check what things you can combine with travel, and how you could possibly turn this into a business. Needless to say, it's easier to make money with something that you truly love to do. Ready to get inspired? I hope the following 50 travel job ideas will give you some new perspective! I divided all jobs in 2 sections: Work Abroad (from no. 01 -25)

Work Online / Remote (from no. 26 - 50)

(location independent) Let's get started! Here are 50 jobs with lots of travel!



Work Abroad Not everyone is comfortable to travel and work remotely on an online business. If you still need the safety of having a "real" job, but you're craving for a life in a different country, then working abroad in a full-time employment position might be the best for you. Sometimes these full-time employment jobs include benefits such as visas, paid flights and often accommodation. A few of the jobs below are freelance gigs. Here are my top tips for careers that involve traveling...

"Don't pick a job with great vacation time. Pick one that doesn't need escaping from."

"When you leave your comfort zones, you begin to realize what is beautiful about life."

06 | Flight Attendant How to make money traveling? Airline jobs like cabin crew is one of the jobs that involve travel, you literally get paid to travel! Plus it comes with generous perks, like 90% discounted flights, cheaper fares for family members and great hotel discounts. You don't need a doctor's degree to get the job, but it helps to speak at least another language. Dress up in business attire when going to a job interview and make sure to know the key facts about the airline you're applying at. Websites to find flight attendant jobs Aviation Job Search

Airline Career

The Essential Guide to becoming a Flight Attendant

Flight Global Jobs

Better Aviation Jobs 07 | Fruit Picking Picking vegetables, fruits and flowers is a popular travel job among backpackers. It's mostly a seasonal job and often very well paid. If you can imagine to pick grapes in Italy, mangoes in Australia and kiwis in New Zealand, you should apply for this job before the harvest season begins. Websites to find fruit picking jobs Fruit Picking Jobs Australia

Fruit Picking Jobs Backpacker Job Board

08 | Personal Grocery Shopper Be a hero to busy people or elderly folks who have no time to get their groceries done. Get paid for shopping for others, at your own schedule. You can offer your services locally on Craigslist, alternatively look at local groups on Facebook. Websites to sign up as a grocery shopper Instacart (only USA and Canada) 09 | Au Pair Au Pair positions are usually offered to women, and it's a great travel job if you love kids! Working as an Au Pair is a way to get a taste of living in a foreign country. What is an Au Pair doing? Mostly helping a family with their housework and taking care of the children. Au pairs usually live with the host family, they receive free accommodation, meals and often a payment on top. Websites to find Au Pair jobs Great Au Pair

Au Pair World

Au Pair

"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." – Confucius –

10 | Surf Instructor Similar as a scuba dive instructor, the job of a surf instructor comes with a great location near the sea. It's not very well paid, but definitely one of the more fun travel jobs! If you have a passion for surfing and the skills to teach people how to ride waves, go for it! Websites to find surf instructor jobs Surf Jobs

Surfing Jobs 11 | Bartender or Waiter Finding a bartending job is actually quite easy, if you stick to touristy areas during high season. Rather than applying online, just show up at bars and cafés and ask if they are hiring. Your chances are even better if there is a new bar opening. Arrive before the peak season starts and you might be able to score a job for the entire season. Websites to find bartending jobs Caterer Global Bartender Jobs 12 | Massage Therapist Are you a certified massage therapist? If not you can easily obtain a massage certificate while you travel. Fellow blogger friend Kach did a comprehensive training in Rishikesh (India) and paid around US$200 to become an Ayurveda massage therapist. She later on offered massage therapy to clients while traveling in Peru. Alternatively you could reach out to spas and resorts in order to get a job for a season. Websites and resources to find massage therapist jobs Kach's story: Work and travel abroad as a massage therapist

Spa Staff

"Not all those who wander are lost." – J. R. R. Tolkien –

13 | Yoga Teacher You have been doing yoga for some time and it became an important part of your life? Why not teach yoga and inspire others to do so? Yoga is more popular than ever and studios are all around the world. You could teach at a yoga retreat (so many of them in Bali!) or just apply for a yoga teacher job at a resort. Websites and resources to find yoga teacher jobs 10 Ways to land a job as a Yoga Teacher

Yoga Trade

Yoga Jobs

Yoga Jobs all over the world 14 | Chef You love to prepare dishes? How about cooking your way around the world? There is a high demand of season workers in resorts, restaurants, cruise ships and more. You can use the resources below to find chef travel jobs, or you just visit nearby resorts and restaurants while you travel and ask for job openings. Websites to find chef jobs Season Workers Chef Jobs Abroad



Caterer Global Chefs Jobs

15 | Local / Tour Guide How to travel and make money? Work as a tour guide! I worked a couple of times as a tour guide and it's one of those fun jobs with lots of travel! This is a great example of a job where you get paid to travel and share your favorite places. You can apply as a (freelance) guide at travel agencies that sell tours to travelers. Specially during high season there is always a higher demand for travel guides. Sometimes they require a licence, however I was able to get a few travel guide jobs without having a licence. If you show your passion for travel and have a great knowledge about the history of the region, it shouldn't be too hard to find a tour guide job. Tip: A much better and more effective way is to advertise yourself online as an independent local tour guide. Offer your own tours in a place you love and know very well. This can be your home or a place you have lived for a while. If you're passionate about your city, sign up as a guide, it's one of the easy ways to make money. You don't have to be an expert, just share the passion and show travelers what and why you love the city you're living in. Websites where you can register yourself as a tour guide and find travel guide jobs Show Around

With Locals

Tours by Locals 16 | Street Performer or Musician Not exactly a real travel job, but if you love getting attention and have the skills to impress people, this can be a fun way to make quick money! No matter if it's singing, playing guitar, juggling, break-dance or funny weird body performances – just try your luck and do whatever you can do best! At the right place, like a busy public square or in front of train stations, you can make good cash by entertaining people who pass by... On a side note, this isn't legal everywhere, please check the local laws before you start performing!

17 | Crew on a yacht or sailboat How about a sailing trip through the Caribbean, the Pacific or the Mediterranean sea? If you don't suffer from sea sickness (like me) you should consider working on a yacht or sailboat. There are websites for boat owners who are looking for crew members to sail around the world with them (or wherever the wind takes them...) Crew assignments are not always paid, but it's one of the jobs where you travel a lot. Working on a sailboat or yacht is definitely a unique experience, you'll get to explore some of the most remote places in the world. Websites to find jobs as a crew on a boat/yacht Crew Bay

YaCrew

Sailing Jobs 18 | Hair Stylist I have actually met many travelers who worked as hair stylists before they hit the road. Once they travel, they carry their basic equipment with them and advertise their services in Facebook groups (search for expat pages in your destination.) You could also hang fliers in busy hostels or advertise your services on Craigslist.

19 | Model If you look different than the rest of the country's citizens, consider yourself exotic. My ex boyfriend got approached in Tokyo for a model shoot, but also did a shoot in the Philippines (uhm yes, he's quite handsome, haha). If you're confident and consider yourself good looking, search online for the nearest model agency in your location, go there and introduce yourself! Helpful tips to want to find model jobs How to find Modelling Jobs for Beginners 20 | DJ You have an excellent taste in music, and you know how to make the crowd dance? Awesome – your next DJ gig shouldn't be too far away. Traveling to party destinations will certainly help. Go and check out clubs, that just opened up. They might be looking for new DJs. Network with the club owners, introduce yourself and don't forget to leave your best demo mix. Websites to find DJ jobs DJ Agency

Nightcub DJ jobs

22 | Make Jewelry and sell it This is an option if you're skilled to create unique jewelry such as leather bracelets, beaded necklaces, earrings and other crafts. One of my favorite necklaces is made of sea shells and turquoise stones. I bought it from a guy who was traveling the world for years, and selling his handmade creations in the islands of Thailand. 23 | Traveling Nurse Working as a travel nurse can be a lucrative travel job. There is a huge demand, especially in Saudi Arabia. You need at least one year working experience in your area of specialty. It's a full-time job, and nurses earn around US$30-60/hour. Visas and housing will be provided. The job assignment usually lasts 13 weeks and can often be extended by mutual agreement. Websites and resources to find a job as a travel nurse Travel Nursing Jobs | Worldwide Travel Staffing

Working Abroad as a Nurse

"The goal isn't more money. The goal is living life on your terms." – Chris Brogan –

24 | (Travel) Photographer A dream job for many of us: Travel the world and make money taking pictures. While there is a massive competition and many people are willing to work in exchange for free trips, it's hard nowadays to make money as a travel photographer. But... if you're really good, give it a shot! Literally. Make sure to build a professional portfolio on sites like Instagram or 500px. I have friends who started out on Instagram and are now living their dream, having one of the best traveling jobs in the world. They offer their photography services to companies in the tourism and travel industry. If you have an outstanding portfolio, you might be able to get photo jobs in the travel industry, i.e with tourism boards, resorts, tour companies, etc. Additionally, you could offer workshops and photography tours and teach people your best techniques. Websites and resources to find a (travel) photographer job What it takes to become a professional travel photographer

Seasonal and Holiday Photographer Jobs 25 | Rent your room - Or help others to make money with their spaces ... and take a commission of course. I have a friend who started renting out her room on AirBnb. She told her friends about it, and everyone was impressed how much extra money she made on the side. Her friends were busy, they didn't have the time to do it like her. Guess what? My friend is now managing several apartments on AirBnb, including the ones of her friends and taking a commission for every booking. Not a bad deal. Websites where you can advertise rooms, apartments or houses AirBnb – World's biggest website with private accommodations

Homestay – List your rooms and offer travelers a a true home-stay experience

"You can go to work. Or you can be the boss."

Work Online - Location Independent Welcome to the second part of this article. This is all about how to make money online while traveling. The good news: it's actually not that difficult. I've been a freelancer for more than a decade, long time before I even started my travel blog. Working as a freelancer has been one of the best decisions in my life. It's risky, yes. No clients, no money. But on the other side, you can start working right now, with zero investment upfront. Pretty awesome, huh? There are tons of ways to make money online. while traveling. One of the best sites to find quality remote jobs is FlexJobs! Although the site cost a subscription fee (starting from US$7), the quality of the listings is unmatched. You'll be able to access professional job offers with flexible options to work from anywhere. If you're serious about working remotely, give it a try! Use the promo code NOMAD to get 30% off.



Last, but not least, a lot of the following jobs might require skills, please don't panic! Most of them can be learned easily! That's the beauty about working online, no one cares about degrees. I have taught myself plenty of skills throughout the past years that helped me to make money online while traveling. One of the greatest resources to learn is Skillshare, a learning platform with unlimited access to more than 20.000 classes! A monthly subscription cost less than $9, but you can try Skillshare for free for 2 months!

26 | Graphic & Web Designer Before I became a blogger, I used to work as a freelance graphic and screen designer for many years. For me this was one of the best ways to make money online while traveling. If you're creative, skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator etc. and you have a good eye for design and typography, then you should offer your services online. If you're new, but eager to learn, here is a great Graphic Design Basic Course for beginners. Whether you're a professional designer or a self-taught illustrator, there are numerous job websites for any skill level. You could design websites, banners, info graphics, logos, business cards or just simple graphics for social media. The image beside is a typical visual for Pinterest. Believe it or not, there is a huge demand for people who can create some pretty visuals for social media. Websites to find remote graphic designer jobs Graphic Design Jobs on FlexJobs

Design Jobs on Dribbble

Design Jobs on PeoplePerHour

Fiverr – more for hobby designers who want to make some pocket money



27 | Website Developer / Programmer You don't need to be a programmer to build a professional looking website. Thanks to platforms like Jimdo, Wix and Wordpress it's nowadays super easy to create a website without having any programming skills. So why would someone hire you then, if it's that simple? Because it takes time – plus many people don't know how easy it is. Start with the hotels and hostels you're staying at. If they have a terrible website, offer them to build a new page, either for money or trade for a free stay for the time it takes you to build the site. Alternatively, if you're a skilled programmer or web developer, look online for freelance jobs. There are plenty. Building websites is one of the best ways to make money online. It's well paid and the demand is enormous. Websites for finding website developer and programmer jobs Web Developer Jobs on FlexJobs

Web Developer Jobs on PeoplePerHour

28 | Translator If you can write and speak more than one language fluently, you could look for translating jobs. Spanish, Chinese, French and Japanese are very popular right now. Even if you speak another language than the ones I just listed, check out the links below, you might find a translation job for the languages you speak. Websites to find translator jobs Translation Jobs on FlexJobs

Translators Café

Gengo Translators 29 | Social Media Manager Social Media is heavily time consuming, and most companies do not have the time to keep up with it. It's pretty much a full-time job! I can second that. Even just as a blogger, I could spend the whole day just managing my Facebook, Instagram, and all the other accounts. If you're a social media butterfly, work for companies and help them to run their social media accounts. Websites and resources to find social media jobs Free Webinar: How to get started as a Freelance Social Media Manager (by my friend Nadine!)

Social Media Jobs on FlexJobs

"One morning I woke up and I realized this wasn't a vacation anymore. This was my life."

Photo © Melanie Mecking | Das Lichtmädchen | Quote: B. B. King | Typography Design: M/E

33 | Blogger How to make money blogging? Let's make one thing clear: Making money as a blogger takes time. A lot of time. Blogging is a full-time job, and in my case I didn't earn any money within the first six months. Nowadays I'm earning enough from this blog, but it was a long way to get there. You need to be dedicated, be different than others, and on top you should write epic, useful and entertaining content. The quick manual: Set up a blog with Jimdo (like I did – it's super easy because you don't need any knowledge of programming) and start writing about the things you're passionate about. In order to get plenty of traffic, you need to network with the top influential people in your niche and promote your articles on social media. More tips and resources below. Don't give up, it takes time. Once your blog gains an audience, you can start monetizing your site with advertising, affiliates and brand partnerships. Websites and resources to make money blogging Make Money Blogging – My guest post for Jimdo about the ways I make money

How Much Money I Earn From Travel Blogging – An income report of mine. It's a bit older, meanwhile my income increased, however I still use the same techniques :)

Free Guide To How To Start A Blog

34 | Video Editor / Sell your videos Most people know how to use a camera and how to record some videos. But also most of them aren't able to put the footage into a well curated video later. If you have some decent video editing skills, you can easily find some freelance jobs online. If you already created some awesome travel videos yourself, go ahead and sell your videos. Websites and resources where you can sell your videos or find editing jobs Videohive – Sell parts of your videos for commercial projects

Video Editing Jobs on FlexJobs

Depositphotos – A stock website where you can sell your footage

How I earned US$150k by selling stock footage 35 | Website and App Tester Make quick money by testing websites, apps, or interactive content. The payment is between $3-15 per test and takes usually from a couple minutes up to a half an hour. The longer the test, the more you get paid. All you need is a software to record your screen, a good microphone and the ability to speak fluent English. Websites where you can sign up as a tester User Testing

"Adventure might hurt you, but monotony will kill you."

38 | Social Media Influencer / Creator A friend told me some years ago "if you spend all day on Facebook, you should get paid for it..." Well, he was actually not that wrong. Occasionally, I'm making a couple hundred bucks a month, from promoting campaigns on my social media profiles. Making money online through social media is certainly possible. Needless to say, you need a specific niche and thousands of engaged followers. If this is still new to you, but you would love to be a Social Media Influencer, I recommend this course to get started: Social Media Marketing: Top Tips for Growing Your Followers & Going Viral. The following websites connects creators with brands, perfect for you, if you're a social butterfly with plenty of followers! Websites where you can sign up as a creator Intellifluence

Webfluential

FameBit (focused on YouTube Creators)

IZEA (Get paid for tweets or sponsored posts)

Hashtag Paid

Open Influence



" Leave home. Distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our mind has changed, and that changes everything.." – Jonah Lehrer –

"If chasing a dream was easy, everyone would do it and the traffic would be miserable. The roads are empty my friend. DRIVE." – Jon Acuff –

49 | Finance Professional You have a background in business management, finance or accounting? Do some freelancing! You could help others with their tax declarations and offer advice for accounting issues. Most people hate dealing with this stuff, give them a helping hand in exchange for money. Websites to find accounting jobs Accounting Jobs on FlexJobs 50 | Transcriptionist The job of a transcriptionist is one of the easier jobs you can do with a laptop and a decent internet connection. Basically, you listen to audio files and simply convert the talk into a written document. This can be recorded interviews, but also recordings in the medical or legal field. If you type fast, you should consider this job! Websites to find transcription jobs TranscribeMe

Transcription Jobs on FlexJobs

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I hope you enjoyed this list and got loads of new ideas (and hopefully find jobs with lots of travel!). If you have more great travel jobs in mind, or know of other ways to make money while traveling, please leave them in the comments! I'd love to hear more ideas! And if you end up living abroad, please send me a postcard! Happy travels and say YES to new adventures!