It's Possible To Travel And Make Money As You Go

By Maria Ross


A lot of people would love to take a few years off to travel the world. Most end up working extra hours, eating at home instead of at restaurants, and fore going that mocha latte in the morning in order to save enough cash to take one special trip. Others find creative ways to travel and make money they need to live as they wander all over the globe.

Getting a job teaching English overseas is one of the easiest ways to finance an exotic vacation. There are a number of websites that offer individuals chances for teaching abroad. English may have to be your first language, and you probably won't get rich, but this kind of job has a lot of benefits. There are other teaching opportunities you might not have thought about. Yoga, dance, music, and art are all possibilities depending on your interests and expertise.

There are numerous sites that will pay for travel articles. If you like to write, you could sell short stories about your experiences in foreign countries. This is a good idea for those who want to keep on the move during their time traveling. You can write from anywhere. Those willing to go to remote locations can sometimes get paid pretty well for the articles they submit. Blogging about your travels is another way to make money.

Travelers with a knack for sales can find jobs selling timeshares. This can be very lucrative if you are good at it. Companies like to hire individuals who can speak and relate well to their clients. They prefer to pair American tourists with American sales people for example.

Working in hotels, youth hostels, and bars are service industry jobs open to foreign travelers. You could also get a job waiting tables, or working as a tour guide, when you are familiar enough with the area. A lot of businesses are looking for industrious individuals who can speak English.

It can be easier to break into the entertainment industry in small countries than in the United States. Street musicians, models, and film students have found work in films and television by frequenting areas where directors and producers eat and drink. You have to concerned about the legitimacy of any offer made to you however.

Artists have a long history of living abroad and making their living selling canvases, pottery, and photography out of local galleries. You may need a part time job to cover your expenses, but the experience will be worth it. Art patrons still exist, and you never know when a wealthy art connoisseur will offer to underwrite your talent.

Traveling all over the world without unlimited funds is certainly possible. It could be great fun to work your way around the globe. Not only will you see the world, you will get to know people of all creeds and cultures.




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