20 Jobs That Let You Travel the World and Still Make Money
Having a job that both makes money and allows you to travel is the dream of many people, especially those who are not ready to travel when they are busy with work.
The following jobs will take care of your bills, rent, food expenses, or even some savings, and gradually fill the empty space in your passport.
Sophie Saint, writer ofTravelettes, suggests: "Pick out what you would normally envision as a job that has tight hours, or even boring and repetitive. From there, you can consider whether you have the determination to change careers and embark on a journey to explore the world."
Waiter
As long as you're willing to work hard, don't mind running around the restaurant, sweating, and always smiling, being a waiter is the easiest starting job for you.
Barista
This job is quite similar to a waiter, but bartending skills are always highly valued in the hospitality industry. If you know the art of making a beautiful latte, can make a Negroni cocktail with Italian style, you can confidently live in any bustling city.
Flight attendant
Flying 30-50 hours a week, whether short or long distance, meeting passengers and crew from all over the world... are the factors that make up the ideal working environment in the air. However, you need to make sure your stomach is strong enough to eat airline food regularly, along with other difficulties that come with "traveling".
What is a day like for a flight attendant?
A day in the life of a flight attendant. Video:YouTube
Living on a yacht
This job requires a really strong stomach to be able to endure the "four seas are home" situation. If you are hardworking, you can work as a waiter or cleaner on a cruise ship, this position does not require much knowledge or skills. If you have a talent or higher level, you can work as a bartender, singer, service manager or even a captain.
Hotel staff
If you don’t like the hustle and bustle of the water, consider a career in a multinational hotel chain. Look for reputable brands, apply for jobs, and work your way up the ladder so you can move around frequently. From kitchen to customer service, hotel chains have a wide range of career options.
Hotel inspector or photographer
Accommodation companies like Airbnb or Sawday's have a lot of places that need to be photographed and inspected for quality. This job can take you on a trip to Europe, meet a lot of hosts, or live a life of traveling, taking pictures of the hotel rooms you stay in...
A hotel photographer explains his job. Video: Roberto Patti
Tour guide
Sharing knowledge about the city you live in is also an interesting start to your tour guide career. If you are confident enough, drive a group of strangers to explore the streets, learn about the local culture, make them feel welcome... Some of the tour guides that Sophie has met are very successful when they work with passion. Not only domestic tourism, tour guides also have many opportunities to go abroad when they are "hard" enough in the profession.
Translation and interpretation
As Sophia grew older, she often blamed her Malaysian mother for not teaching her her mother tongue, because knowing many languages opens many doors to career opportunities. You can work in government translation and interpretation departments, visitor support departments at foreign embassies, international translation companies, businesses...
State employee
Working in the government sector may not be an attractive position for many people, but the truth is quite the opposite. Professions such as police, army, diplomacy... can open up opportunities to go abroad or work far away.
Sophie once met some US embassy staff in Thailand, who were on a national holiday weekend. “Life is kind to these people,” she wrote.
Working in an office abroad will give you the opportunity to explore a new culture, but there's no guarantee your work environment will be a paradise or a hell.
Import and export companies
Sophie used to work in the marketing department of an export company, signing contracts with many international customers, so employees had the opportunity to travel abroad frequently. However, she herself did not travel much, but mainly the directors would have to fly to meet suppliers or partners around the world. From India to Japan, there is no limit to the destination. Sophie believes that the guiding principle of this profession is that you must be highly determined to advance.
English Teacher
This is certainly a popular job, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to make money from it. As an English teacher, whether you’re tutoring or teaching, you still need to be confident and patient, and have enough in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.
Social work
This job will give you the opportunity to contribute to your community, and open doors to new lands. Elisa Fourt, a friend of Sophie's, has traveled the world helping refugees.
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Elisa on the road. Photo: Elisa Fourt |
"When it comes to travel, people often think of it as a leisure activity. But going to other countries has been much more meaningful to me since I took up this mission. I travel to listen to the stories of forgotten people, those who have no voice and are living in terrible conditions. I travel to contribute my skills, raise awareness about the lives of refugees to the media, society and philanthropists," Elise shared.
Nurse or doctor
People with medical knowledge always find opportunities abroad, whether it is a hospital or an international charity.
The silent heroes of Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Video:MSF Canada
Yoga Teacher
From India to Bali, people in many countries practice yoga. With a certificate, you can exercise while traveling.
Scuba diving guide
Quick and inexpensive courses from the Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) will get you up to speed. Once you’re a fully certified instructor, you can travel the world meeting new people and earning money diving.
Nanny or Au Pair
Babysitting is a popular job that allows you to travel abroad. You will be required to look after children for a few hours after school, do household chores, etc. depending on the requirements of the homeowner. You may have to take training courses, pass an application process with companies that connect people with nannies, etc. If you love children, you will find the job enjoyable.
Archaeologist
Sophie has a degree in archaeology, but she wouldn’t recommend anyone pursue the profession just for the thrill of traveling. Treasures are often found in remote locations, requiring you to wade through mud for eight hours a day. Sophie herself has had the bitter experience of digging up South Dakota and returning empty-handed while others have consistently found dozens of ancient arrowheads. But she has made some lasting memories and a deep knowledge of local history during her month there.
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Sophie has been to Vietnam. Photo: Sophie Saint |
Marketing "Wizard"
Marketing is a career that can take you around the world, provided you are really good at it to work for a reputable brand. Marketing skills are applied in many positions, from content strategist to copywriter, social media or email marketing... A travel website or a brand selling outdoor gear will be a promising environment for your long-term career.
Freelancer
Freelancers or freelancers will be their own boss, earn their own money, decide which projects they will accept or reject... Thanks to its flexible nature, this job is not bound to a person's working environment or living space, however, it requires high capacity, determination, discipline, and especially a wide network of acquaintances.
Jobs suitable for freelancers can be tour guide, freelance writer, reporter or journalist, graphic designer, photographer, video maker...
Travel blogger or vlogger
The journey to becoming someone who gets paid to travel is a long one, but if you love writing, photography, or videography, you shouldn’t hesitate to try. You should go into this career with a love of travel and a desire to share, rather than doing it for the money.
A day in the life of a travel vlogger. Video: Kristen Sarah
