Have you ever envisioned yourself traveling the world but money is holding you back? Chances are that you’ve asked yourself that question a few times (we all have at some point) and it’s a good chance you haven’t found the answer.
The idea is simple. Save up enough to travel long term and make your dollar stretch with different gigs as you go. But is that enough?
Here are seven opportunities to jump on if you want to diversify your income and chase your dream of traveling the world while making a living.
The 4 Hour Work Week
By Tim Ferriss
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Start freelancing and work remotely
Making money and working remotely is the best of both worlds. Whether you have a background in digital marketing, writing, virtual assisting, web design, or consulting, there is an opportunity for you!
There are many websites, such as fiverr.com and Upwork.com, that provide many opportunities to connect freelancers like yourself with small business owners or companies that need work done.
If consulting or digital marketing is not for you, many of these websites post a variety of jobs every day that could be the perfect fit for you while traveling.
Teach English
Teaching English, a language that you are well familiar with, is a great way to earn money while traveling. Teaching English is very popular around the world, and there are many opportunities to travel to countries or teach online. The hours are flexible, and the pay is reasonable. Some online teaching platforms allow you to set hourly rates.
Depending on the country, some also offer incentives or bonuses. Remember, English is not the only language people want to learn. If you are multilingual, do not limit yourself to English, branch out, and offer your skills. The more you have to offer, the more money you can acquire while traveling.
Start a travel blog
A travel blog can take time and effort to earn a significant amount of money. But do not be discouraged if you are interested in providing funds while traveling, a travel blog would be perfect for you!
To be successful, you must keep people well informed of the places you have or plan to travel. Many who are successful travel bloggers can make a decent monthly revenue.
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Work on a cruise ship
Another option to make easy money while traveling is working on a cruise ship. This is a great way to travel to the most beautiful places around the world. Not only do you get to travel, but you have the opportunity to network with people from all around the world. Many of these jobs also provide decent benefits.
Seasonal work
Planning around the seasons can determine work available while traveling. The high demand for temporary work is dependent on peak tourist seasons.
To get a head start to research the peak seasons for which countries you are planning to visit. This will allow you to get an idea of what jobs will be available. If already traveling, ask around, see what is available!
Tour guide
If you enjoy traveling, why not make a career providing tours around the world? Although the pay is not ideal, this is certainly a fun job. The benefit is that your expenses are paid for, and you get to network with people from all over the world!
Use your skills!
Instead of searching for skills, use your skills that already exist. Be creative, instruct people how to cook or dance. Advertise your skills on various online platforms and teach people at your desired destination.
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