Travelling and making money, why not? Explore jobs that help you do so

It’s no secret that many people dream about circling the world, but it’s also no secret that most find themselves stuck with earning daily bread, hence they have little to no time to even think of travelling. But what about the best of both worlds? Why not work a job that in and of itself offers you a chance to travel around and earn money simultaneously? Lucky you, today we’ll be taking a look at some of the best jobs that enable you to make money and travel the world at the same time.

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Bear in mind that, many of what you’ll see today are jobs that are not exactly beginners-friendly, meaning there are a variety of requirements you have to meet (certifications, training, experience, etc) in order to work in those fields. Moreover, people tend to conveniently overlook what really happens behind the scenes. Every job involves dedication, diligence, sacrifice, and the ones you’ll be learning about are of no exception.

However, we’d like to remind you that, technically speaking, one's occupation is not necessarily the de facto that decides if they can travel or not, there are still ways to work around it. We’re just showing you some of the premiere options where travelling is heavily intertwined with the work. Therefore, do not be deterred if your current job isn’t among our list today. Keep working hard and eventually you'll achieve your goal.

With that out of the way, let’s get right into it.

14 Best Travel Jobs You Can Do to Earn Money While Having the Chance to Travel

1. Blogger/Vlogger 

Being a blogger is a natural fit for travel-centric jobs, as going to different places and incorporating diversified features can boost the quality of your content as well as appealing to a wider audience. Furthermore, you will never run into a creative dead end, especially considering the content-creating nature of the job.

There’s a few types of blogging one can consider: food blogs, travel blogs, lifestyle blogs, beauty blogs, and so on and so forth. Essentially, you can blog about pretty much any and everything as long as you have a certain level of insights.

A great thing about being a blogger is, once you have gained enough traction and started to have some reputation, companies will be reaching out for you and offering sponsorship. These could be anything from tangible goodies to money support. Some may even be endorsement deals. All of this will definitely make your journeys a lot more affordable and exciting.

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However, there’s quite a few things that go into blogging. Depending on what kind of platform you’re focusing on (Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube, Wordpress, etc), those could be anything from writing skills, storytelling skills, to editing skills, designing skills, etc. Another factor that usually flies under the radar is charisma. Being a lowkey content creator, one really needs to establish themselves with a kind of schtick so as to stand out in this lucrative and ever growing field. Oh, did we forget to remind you that the income can vary significantly? Of course, if you blow up, you can make mad bread and you can cover any kind of expense. That is, if you blow up.

2. Foreign Language Teacher

Not the first option that comes to mind, but definitely a viable one. English will be the first to come to mind, but any language will do as long as there is demand. There are a lot of teacher exchange programs nowadays, so there is no shortage of opportunity.

To become a teacher, you will need certain certifications depending on the language that you will be teaching. A college degree might even be required (might be a problem for the undergraduate). For example, in order to become an English teacher, you will probably need a TESOL or a TEFL qualification.

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Asia is usually the go-to destination of foreign language teachers due to the hard-grind education culture there. You can also work elsewhere, Europe for example, but typically it’s Asia where you can most easily get an offer.

A huge advantage of being a teacher is the reasonable working hours. Teachers are typically required to work anywhere from 20 to 30 hours weekly, so there will be time to spare for those gallivanting souls out there to explore not only the place you’re working in but also nearby areas. For example, if you’re working in Europe and have a EU visa, you could be travelling anywhere around Europe practically.

One matter of concern is the salary, as it will vary considerably depending on what, where, and to whom you will teach. Teaching languages such as English won’t pay as much because there will always be an abundant supply of volunteers, so do keep that in mind.

3. Tour guide

Tour guide is another popular choice particularly if you are proficient in foreign languages and love travelling.

Being a tour guide doesn’t require as much as some of the jobs above do, which is a huge plus, especially if you’re just starting out in your career. Another plus is the fact that most travel expenses, including accommodation, food, and various fees will be covered as part of the job expenses. Working as a tour guide is also a great chance to hone your language skills, leadership skills, and other related soft skills.

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There are, however, several set-backs though. Tour guide is a kind of job that will turn stale after a period of time, as you may have to visit the same places time and time again. On top of that, while you are “travelling” indeed, you will have to cater to the tourists most of the time, so there wouldn’t be quite as much time on your hands for your own deeds.

You could also consider a few alternatives within the same industry. A trip planner, for instance. Virtually akin to a tour guide in terms of all the pros,but with much less cons. It doesn’t come easily though, as it requires a lot of experience in tourism as well as knowledge of related fields, but you don’t quite have to babysit the tourists at all and can freely enjoy the experience.

4. Interpreter/Translator

If you are a language enthusiast, and you’re training to become an interpreter, then travelling is just the profession’s byproduct. A distinction has to be made here. Many people mistake a translator for an interpreter, and while it is true that both of these professions are like brothers from the same mothers, the training, the skillsets are worlds apart. In a nutshell, a translator translates documents, whereas an interpreter translates speeches live. It’s this very crucial difference that allows interpreters to travel the world.

Virtually wherever there is a language barrier, there’s a need for interpreters. Furthermore, the more quirky and niche your specialization is, the more chances you have to travel to different places to do your job.

Interpreting is a very difficult profession to get into, even for multilinguals who are proficient in multiple languages. Most interpreters have to be exposed to the languages they’re working with to build up their lexical resources alone, and years of training to learn all the required skills to even start working. Even then, they have to spend a considerable amount of time to learn the ins and outs, to build a reputation for themselves, and to expand the network of connections. But once you get there, the journey never ends.

5. Au Pair

Babysitting? How can sitting with babies be of any relevance to travelling? While it’s not the most palpable option, it’s definitely worth considering. So what is au pair actually? Is it just babysitting? Well yes, but actually no.

Au pair is basically a babysitter, but they usually help with the housework as well, depending on what the owner needs. Au pair jobs exist pretty anywhere on the planet, so if you dote on both children and travelling, it’s a great match for you. It typically requires you to work all weekdays, as it is when the parents are busy and you have to take care of the children. That means you will have the entire weekend to wander around.

Another great thing about being an au pair is that usually you wouldn’t have to pay for your food and accommodation, and sometimes the family may even cover flight tickets for you! However, since the job is intrinsically exacting, many will face some difficulties.

6. Flight Attendant

Get paid to travel, literally! All jokes aside, this is a great job with good pay for those who like to travel.

Flight attendant is not a fresher-friendly type of job, so to speak. Every attendant must go through a four-week, or up to six-month, training period in which they have to learn the ropes. It’s quite an intricate job, as it’s the safety of the passengers we’re talking about. You should also consider the fact that the job does require physical traits like heights and appearance. What’s more, you may have to be of service during long flights; jumping between time zones wouldn’t be easy to handle for many as well.

That being said, if you can make it through all the arduous tra