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After blogging about this for years, I’ve noticed that most people who ask for advice on creating a work + travel lifestyle want a) a job where travel is part of the job (vs. being in a foreign country) or b) want to live an independent lifestyle about location so they can work online while traveling, anywhere, anytime.
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I wanted to highlight 15 of the “best” jobs in my opinion – ones that are real, offer decent travel perks or travel opportunities, and ones that people actually enjoy based on people I’ve talked to or blog posts written to read.
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I’ve split this list into two parts, with 10 job opportunities while you travel and 5 online job opportunities. Some of them were mentioned in my main post (the ultimate list of jobs that pay you to travel the world) or in my free guide, and some are new.
This may seem obvious, but when I mention it to people, they often say it never occurred to them!
You literally travel on airplanes for work and you have to be very responsible and have excellent customer service. Long hours and holidays are usually required.
As you may know, this was one of my first jobs + trips. I worked for a complete travel company based in Italy and traveled Europe most weekends for work.
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It’s a lot of work, but I’m very organized and open-minded, so if you’re the same, consider working as a tour guide.
This is another travel job I’ve done every year – I’ve taught at career guidance conferences for high school students. I have done this in multiple cities in the US, Europe and China.
I found it really rewarding but exhausting because the hours are long. I obviously gravitate to leadership roles with long hours when I’m not online…but if that sounds like something you’re interested in, explore summer camp or student conference positions!
Do you want to work on a ship? (Is that even a real phrase? I haven’t been on a cruise yet, lol).
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From more traditional roles on the hospitality side, to entertainment or experience-based roles, when you work on a cruise ship, you go where the ship goes. Check out allcruisejobs.com to get inspired and search for opportunities.
This is where you are most likely to be based and give diving lessons in the same area, although with many dive sites around the world, there are plenty of places to do this. Alex’s blog has many great posts about her diving roles; Here is her series on becoming a dive master.
Ok, so if you teach English abroad, you’ll probably settle down, but almost everyone I know or know who has taught English abroad has done so because outside of work, their priority is to travel further afield on weekends and school breaks.
Be sure to get your TEFL or TESOL certification and do your research on where to go and how to make it happen! There are many helpful blog posts and resources.
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While many study abroad advisors or coordinators work in the study abroad office at the home university, there are also study abroad teams and faculties with students who typically lead trips and weekend trips.
Some sort of advanced university degree (M.A., M.S., or M.Ed.) is usually required for American universities, and I imagine fluency in the target language would also be required.
These types of roles tend to be very competitive, but if you have (or are interested in) a career in higher education, it’s definitely worth checking out!
I have met several travel nurses over the years who love the work they do and love being able to move to new places and travel occasionally.
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Jobs in government, NGOs and other international organizations often have assignments abroad, some of which involve travel to different destinations.
One of the people I interviewed at Adventure Club worked in both the Peace Corps and Peace Boat – she volunteered with Peace Boat on a ship that sailed to and from Japan and visited 13 countries in between.
History is “always changing”, as some people say, and analysis of works or locations is important for historians/researchers, universities, etc.
We are incredibly fortunate to live in a time where technology can allow us to work online from anywhere.
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This summer I traveled to Mexico City and continued to freelance online while I was there.
There were definitely a stressful moment or two trying to figure out how to complete projects at work when Airbnb stopped working or when I lost WiFi on a bus in the middle of nowhere, but all in all it was pretty great and still doing the same thing I would have done at home but instead in Mexico City.
Overall, over the past few years I’ve been able to work + travel online across Asia, Oceania and Mexico without any issues.
It doesn’t always pay off in the beginning, but if you love to create with writing and/or videos, this is definitely one way to turn a lifestyle into a business + travel into reality.
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How to get started: Check out my post on how to start, grow and make money with a travel blog.
It covers all the basics on how to decide whether you want to start a blog or social media, the technical basics of building a website, how to grow your online presence and the different ways you can make money from it.
This video is especially useful if you want to sell a stock video! I linked to it in my #MotivationMonday emails and got a few responses from people who said they started doing it.
You can also create videos for businesses, hotels, weddings, and more that don’t require you to be in one place all the time.
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Yes, you can do almost anything as a freelancer these days – social media marketing, graphic design, IT support, HTML and coding, copywriting, copyediting… the list goes on. Check out websites like Fiverr and Upwork for inspiration, and consider creating your own profile to sell your services if you’re just starting out.
Another way to get the word out is to tell people you’re free for work. Facebook groups that allow this are another great way to find and connect with potential customers (but please respect the group rules first)!
Generally, because there are many different ways you can work online. From dropshipping to online services to Etsy and more (so much), it’s totally possible to create a business that doesn’t require a location.
As with anything, using Google and researching ways that interest you is the best way to learn how to get started.
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Know that it’s not always easy (in fact, in most cases it will be the hardest thing you’ll do), so only try to start an online business if you’re passionate, self-motivated and persistent.
Believe it or not, even in this day and age with all the information on the internet, there are still people who are full-time travel agents and actually make money doing it.
Whether it’s booking a company trip, honeymoon or big family vacation, not everyone has the time or will to plan a trip abroad.
One of my friends and her mother are travel agents – my friend has her license and does it casually when she gets the chance (and enjoys discounts from travel agents), while her mother has a long list of clients and does it. It’s like a full-time job.
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There are many different travel agencies. This is the one my friend and her mom work for.
If you’re interested in creating a work + travel lifestyle, you’ve probably come across similar blogs or articles like this one.
What I’ve found is that most don’t tell you how to get started or how to find the time in your day to make that goal happen.
They’ll tell you to bring a guitar and play on the street or work a night shift in a hostel for free accommodation, and that will do…but 1) it might not pay the bills, and 2) you might not find it fun or feel as if you will really experience the destination you are at.
Best Travel Jobs In The World
One of the number one things readers tell me in emails is that they’re relieved I’m pulling back the curtain
This is why people tell me they really went out and made it! (And that makes me so happy. All I want is for you to be out there living your travel dreams!)
In my free guide, I talk about three easy ways to pay for a ride and how to organize the process. It also comes with a free set of emails to help streamline the process.
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