5 Different Ways to Make Money Travelling the World

1- Teach English Abroad

This is one of the most popular ways to make money while travelling. It’s an oldie, but a goodie. English teachers are in higher demand than ever before. Teaching English as a foreign language can actually be very challenging, rewarding and lucrative.

Although qualifications aren’t always needed, it is best to get a TEFL or TESOL certificate. A course can be carried out online or in a classroom setting and usually takes around 4 weeks. Professional training means you will have more confidence to teach a class full of kids or adults, and have an edge over competitors who don’t have a certificate.

Some of the most popular places to teach English are Thailand, Korea, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and China. Wages range drastically from country to country, with many schools offering a free airfare or holiday bonuses for teachers that stay for a whole school year. Whilst English is obviously an extremely popular language to learn, if you can speak another language fluently, such as Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or other widely spoken languages, you could utilise these skills by advertising at hostels, cafes etc and holding lessons.

2- Become a Flight Attendant

If you don’t mind taking your travel with a side of 9-to-5, a great option could be applying to become a flight attendant. Flight attendants make between £18,000 and £45,000/pa, and they get free travel benefits for not just themselves but also their families. The pay isn’t bad, but consider that the average schedule has attendants working 80 hours a month. One other benefit is sometimes the layover in a country before flying back to the flight origin, could be a few days. In those days, you might be able to explore the city.

3- Writing/ Blogging

Writers have travelled for as long as the profession has existed. If you have a talent for the written word, there are many ways you can make money from writing. Travel blogging (or any type of blogging) allows you to turn your passion into a career, by writing about your experience, growing an audience and advertising on your blog or getting sponsored by a company.

You can also become a freelance writer and get paid to write for other bloggers or online publications. This is a great way to improve your portfolio, especially when starting out. If you’ve got the gift of the gab and have sales skills, copywriting could be a great option for you. However, if you don’t feel confident, you can always take a course to refine your writing and communications skills before you start.

To stay social whilst you’re on the road, hostels are great place to base yourself and co-working spaces have popped up all over the world. It’s totally possible to have freedom, travel and be the master of your own destiny but enjoy a community feel too. All you need is a laptop and a WiFi connection, and you’re good to go.

4- Virtual Assistant

The VA sector is currently booming as more and more entrepreneurs and companies outsource their assistants. But, what are virtual assistants and what do they do? Essentially, VAs are personal assistants that help entrepreneurs run their day-to-day business. Tasks can include anything and everything from email admin, to social media management, website maintenance and design, editing, writing, and market research. The job is very diverse and you must be good at organisation, planning and research.

Fluent English speakers are usually much sought after and can be very well paid, especially if you have prior experience in an (executive) administration role. Most VAs are freelancers and many work from home. Therefore, it is easy to take the job on the road; you only need a laptop and a reliable internet and/or phone connection to get started.

5- Housesitting

This is one of the most fun ways to earn money while travelling, and looking after pets is often involved, so if you are an animal lover this could be the deal for you. Housesitters could be placed all over the world, from France to California to England. While you may not always get paid, this is a great choice if you want to experience other countries without having to pay for accommodation. Sometimes you might even find a family that needs a housesitter for up to one year. This is perfect if you have a job as a writer for example, and are able to work from home.

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