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If you really love travel, but wondering how to afford yourself to travel around the world? You should watch these top tips for careers that involve traveling.
1. Teach English Abroad
One of the most common ways to earn money and dig into a completely different culture is teaching English abroad. There are job opportunities almost everywhere, many companies will pay your flights and apartment. South Korea and Japan are well paid countries for English teachers.
2. Work in Hostels and Hotels
This is not ideal if you want to earn money, but at least a way to save money for travel. Many hostels, hotels and resorts are looking for staff, either for short time (during high season) or long-term. The hotels jobs vary from reception staff, house keeping, driver for airport pick-ups, etc. Some of these jobs are paid, some are on a voluntary basis. Work in exchange for a free bed and food is quite common. So you might try this job to save more on your accommodation and food expenses.
3. Scuba Diving Instructor
If you love diving, you should consider to get a scuba certification! There are incredible places in the world for scuba diving, like Mexico, Maldives, Honduras, Philippines, Hawaii, Egypt and many more where you could apply for scuba diving jobs! What's more interesting than doing the job you like?
4. Cruise Ship Jobs
One of the better jobs for people who like to travel is work on a ship. A cruise ship is like a massive floating hotel in the sea, with all kinds of entertaining facilities. There are a lot of different jobs on a cruise ship like bartender, shop staff, receptionist, chef, casino staff, DJ, hair stylist, massage therapist, nurse and many more. Salaries vary between $800-$8000 per month. Working on a cruise ship is one of the most popular careers that allow you to travel. Food and lodging is provided, you have no expenses during that time. In addition, you will get paid to travel to some of the most beautiful places on earth.
5. Agricultural and Farming Jobs
If you love working outdoors, care for the environment and don't mind getting your hands a little bit dirty, look for agricultural jobs. It's also a great way to escape the big cities and live in rural areas, far off the tourist tracks.
6. Flight Attendant
Airline jobs like cabin crew are one of the jobs that involve travel, plus it comes with generous perks, like 90% discounted flights, cheaper fares for family members and great hotel discounts. And the most exciting for this job is that you get paid to travel!
7. Fruit Picking
Picking vegetables, fruits and flowers is a popular job among travelers. 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.
8. Construction Work
This is mainly for hard working people. I tried to find some websites that would focus on construction jobs around the world, however it seems this is a typical job that's paid under the table. A quick way to make money, but also risky. Work illegally for this job is not recommended.
9. Au Pair
Au Pair positions are usually offered to women, and it's a great 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.
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 a fun and adventurous job! If you have a passion for surfing and the skills to teach people how to ride waves, go for it!
"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." ----- Confucius