Who wouldn’t want travel jobs that allow earning income while exploring the world? If you are traveling the world for an extended period of time and can’t afford to completely quit working, you’re in luck. There are many different job opportunities to make money while traveling the world.
- Teach a Language: Professional English teachers are highly sought after around the world.
- Teach Online: It’s really not that hard to find a job as a Skype Teacher online! Teaching online will give you the flexibility to make money while you’re travelling and can also be a nice income supplement to other on-the-road jobs
- House Sitting: This will let you not only earn a little bit of income, but save a lot on accommodation costs!
- Dog Walking: Provide exercise to the dogs while exploring the neighborhood and get paid for it. If you get a group of 5 or 6 dogs that get along well, this can earn you good money.
- Working In Hostels: This method is becoming more and more popular amongst backpackers the world over. Backpacker hostels frequently hire travelers to fill positions on a short term basis in exchange for free room and board. In India, a lot of foreigners work in camping sites / resorts for a free retreat.
- Bartending or Waiting Tables: An oldie but a goldie. There are a ton of jobs bartending around the world. It’s handy to have some bartending experience but it isn’t always mandatory.
- Work at SPCA: If you love animals, you can help out at the local animal shelter while you’re on the road. Mostly this will be volunteer work, but if you have a skill, you may get paid.
- Rent & Sublet Abroad: If you’re staying in one place for a long time, you can rent a villa or apartment long-term (1 year or more) and ask the owner if it’s okay to sublet. In Bali, this is a common practice. Yearly rentals are cheaper than monthly and nightly, so you’ll make some extra cash, you’ll just have to manage check-in, check-outs etc.
- Digital Nomad : Do your online business, freelance writing, translation, dictation, designing, photo editing, selling stuff, travel blogging… anything online and all you need for this is your laptop and an internet connection. You can even offer your services on sites like Fiverr.com.
- Sell Your Skills : Are you a musician or a singer or an artist or magician? Or know acrobatics, painting, fortune telling, dancing, henna art or can cook? Perform for the locals and get paid. In case you are not skilled, then sell your hard work on the local farms.
- Teach Your Skills: Are you a web designer or programmer? A home designer? A social media expert? A fitness expert or a dog trainer or scuba diving instructor? A photographer? Whatever you know, you can monetize it by teaching others. You can find jobs teaching by either posting up signs at local cafes and hostels, or online.
These jobs may not be for everyone, but you can be creative and redefine travel and be financially secure even when you are on the road.
Do you know any globe trotters who work while traveling? Will you ever travel and work your way through the world? Which one of these amazing jobs you can do while traveling?
My theme for this year’s Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is Notes from the Road, which has my thoughts, views, experiences, tips, stories inspired by my years on the road.
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These are some doable jobs. Its a good idea to earn in the same currency in which a person is spending while touring 🙂
Yes, one can do these jobs and earn in local currency~!
This is very interesting. Never thought doing odd jobs is a possibility on a Tourist Visa.
I dont think, you can work on a tourist visa, legally. A working holiday visa would let you work legally in any country.
These are some nice ways to earn little dough abroad, never occurred to me earlier though. Thanks for sharing Shilpa.
Working abroad is a good option for backpackers who travel for extended period of time.
never heard of house sitting and dog walking. did not think so far about jobs while travel as we do short trips. kinda interesting to know the opportunities available on a tourist visa.
Hmm… arent these interesting options. Yeah, for most of us it’s short trips so we dont even think of working.
I dont think one can work on a tourist visa except in Nepal for Indians. I have seen in Rishikesh and in the hilly areas, there are a lot of foreigners who work in camping sites and resorts and get free boarding and lodging!
This honestly wasn’t something I considered. But its totally doable, isn’t it?
Time to put my special skills to use –
I wonder if anyone abroad needs chubby male belly dancer?
Yes, special skills are always in demand.
Hahaha… you are so funny, Roshan 😀
I just read Roshan’s comment and I am giggling like a school girl..I actually visualised him as a belly dancer.
Shilpa, these are few good options. On my next trip I can actually work in a hostel, that looks like a good option.
I am laughing at Roshan’s comment too 😀
Check the hostel option, hope it works for you, Balaka!
Interesting
Thanks Rupam!
Dog walking and Working in Hostel suits me, I suppose. I wish to embark on a solo travel some day and while doing so, I sure will have one of these things on my list. That would an experience in itself! Day dreaming already…
You are a sweetheart, Anagha. Love your positive energy. Hope the solo travel and these jobs come true for you soon 🙂
I like the DIgital Nomad’s job! Work from home wherever you are! 🙂
Yes, this is one job which most of us can do and earn as well, when traveling anywhere in the world.
I’m slowly building my online fitness business, so hopefully I can take it with me when I travel! I do like the dog walking idea, though. That sounds more fun 🙂
Online fitness business… how cool is that, Kim! Yes, with that you can work and travel, anywhere and anytime. Good luck for that, Kim!
Yes, dog walking seems fun and easy too!
Well, which job would be better than traveling, enjoying and seeing the world? I like the idea of a digital nomad.
Yes, we all are digital nomads actually. So we must pack our bags and laptops and travel the world and earn on the go!! 🙂
Good options..never thought we can make money while travelling
Tongue Twister for J
Now you know, Mrs Dash 😀
You have painted such an idyllic picture her Shilpa, I feel like checking out which one I can qualify for right now
I think with your skills you can do more than 6 jobs from this list, though you can explore others too 😀
I would so love to be a dog walker or a dog trainer in Europe. That would be my dream job.
If ever I quit my job and decide to travel full time, I’ll come back for this post.
Very well thought of post, Shilpa. Kudos 🙂
Dog walker / trainer sounds good.
Amen to your dreams and wishes, Soumya. And thanks! 🙂
I’ve thought about this but never got round to doing anything about it! Having spent years pouring pints .and cooking pub meals the hospitality route would suit me best. One can but dream!
A-Z of My Friend Rosey!
Wow! You have perfect experience to take up these jobs when you are exploring the world, Keith. How cool is that!!
Oh never gotten around to do anything, For me travel is always pleasure and seldom work write or even blog :(((
Travel for pleasure is awesome, Ramya. You lucky girl!! 🙂
So many options! How come you missed out travel blogger, Shilpa! Yes, but so many doable things. I was fortunate that my corporate job involved intense travel. These days I simply travel when I feel like, and of course, some blogging-related trips are welcome too! (I hope you’re turning this travel series into an ebook!)
Ah! Travel blogging is there in digital nomads!
Same as you, I have traveled the entire country except North East for work and loved every moment of it.
eBook… nah! I am happy with stuff on my blog only 😀
My job doesn’t involve travelling. So for me travelling is more for relaxing. And I never think about working or doing any job that involves taking up so much responsibility.
So, it was indeed a new thought for me.
(My next post – Judge me, but judge me right – http://bit.ly/TT_judge)
I know what you mean. Travel and work together is basically who are away for a long period of time or need to support their travel with work. For most of us, travel is always for pleasure! 🙂
This series will undoubtedly become a handy ebook for anyone travelling abroad. Pls do give me a copy too 🙂
Aww! You are a sweetheart, Roma! Have no plans for an ebook though. 🙂
Great ideas! I would love to do some of them while traveling 🙂
Good luck to you Purba 🙂
That’s a great list. Most of those seem so doable!
Yeah, they can be worked out!
Great suggestions.
Thank you, SG 🙂
Lovely suggestions. never thought of doing any job while travelling but can forward this to my friends who go for long-term trips.
Yes, it for people who travel for long periods of time. Thanks Deepa!
I will write.
Or I will teach English.
If only I could persuade my husband. 🙂
Sounds good to me and hope it appeals to your hubby too, Cheryl 🙂
Thanks for dropping by 🙂
Now this is an exhaustive list of workable jobs. I really do want to be a digital nomad who has the stamina to remain connected even while traveling.
Digital nomad is feasible for most of us and can be done even without a work visa. Thanks Anupriya, glad you found this post informative.
I travel all the time and really admire those who are constantly on the move and can earn enough money to sustain this lifestyle. The world is truly getting a smaller place and wifi has helped lots of us stay connected where ever we are. Interesting post – I’m off to find a dog to walk!
Wren x
Yes, for people who have online business/work, working from anywhere in the world is possible. I’d want that kind of job too.
Hope you get the dog-walking job too, Wren 🙂
I could write, teach English, walk dogs, housesit, and weed gardens. I don’t think that it would be a good idea with a tourist visa. Working holiday visa. I’ll have to look into that.
You have a lot of work options, Alice! Awesome that is!! 🙂
Hmmm. Working holiday visas have age limits. That’s not going to work for me.
Oh! That’s a shame! 😐
Super information article, especially since i’m embarking on a journey to becoming a freelancer. Will surely explore these options.
So read my #BlogchatterA2Z post for J – https://lonelycanopyblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/journaling-at-kipling-bungalow/
Thanks Seema and all the very best to you as you explore new opportunities for yourself 🙂