How to Make Money While Travelling

How to Make Money While Travelling

Wanna travel for a long period of time but have no money to do so? No ideas how to sustain your finances on the road? There are tons of ways to refuel your travelling funds as long as you have the means to do so. From teaching English in Spain to working as a dive instructor in Borneo, here are some tips to help you get started.

Visa Requirements

Depending on how long you would like to stay in the specific destination, work could mean a short-term bar job or a contractual professional position abroad. You usually do not need a visa for a temporary job, but it is important to obtain a visa for long-term stay (>3 months). Commonwealth citizens may find it easier to live in fellow Commonwealth countries – e.g. British citizens can easily apply for an Australian visa to stay for up to 2 years. (Read How to Live & Work in the UK/Australia.)

1. Summer Jobs

These temporary jobs abroad are usually suitable for young and energetic individuals looking for a new experience after graduation. Types of work include — bar staff, ski instructor (for Winter ski holidays), animador (entertaining staff in all-inclusive resorts), dive instructor, hotel receptionist, au pair, translator etc. These websites provide job bulletins with specific positions around the world.

2. Teach English Abroad

A popular choice among many, it is rather easy to obtain a teaching job especially if you are a native speaker. Countries where teachers are highly demanded include – Spain, Czech Republic, Korea, Japan, and China. These are paid positions and remuneration is especially good in Asia. TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) is a bonus when finding a teaching job.

3. Volunteering

Although most volunteering positions are unpaid, you can still find some that offer a humble stipend. Roles include – organizing social activities, organic farming and teaching. Nueva Alianza in Guatemala is an example of paid volunteering.

4. Internship

Recent graduates might find an internship abroad an amazing opportunity for both their personal and professional development. Thousands of companies accept interns from abroad, although many are unpaid positions. These are some specific internships available.

5. Travel Writing/Blogging

Many travelers keep a blog to share their experiences on the road with friends and families. After gaining readership, some actually start earning money from their blogs through advertising and paid blog assignments. Travel writers are slightly different, they pen articles based on their travels for magazines and this also provides a flow of income on the road. Here are some useful articles to help it come true:

6. Work Wirelessly

This new and hip way of life is creating a new trend in the travelling world, as many pack their bags and laptops, working from anywhere around the world. Whether you are a web developer, project manager or editor, you no longer need to step into an office for your job. These insightful blogs provide tips on how you could actually achieve it.

http://www.femaletraveller.co.uk/

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I personally have taught English, volunteered and worked on a 9-to-5 office job in different countries. These jobs not only supported my travelling expenses but also gave me an insight to living in a foreign country.

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October 27, 2009 · Recommendations, Travel Tips, Volunteering, Working abroad

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19 Responses to “How to Make Money While Travelling”

Grant Lingel on October 27th, 2009 3:25 pm

Great article, Nellie! Very awesome information
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bettina on October 30th, 2009 7:19 am

Thank you for your post. That's very helpful.
erin on October 31st, 2009 1:24 pm

Thanks for this I always wondered how I could ever travel without saving for 40 years This was great.
Nellie on October 31st, 2009 1:30 pm

Thanks guys for the comments, glad it was of use to you!
Dave and Deb on November 2nd, 2009 2:37 am

Fabulous advice and to know that you are already living the dream of traveling and writing is an inspiration to us all!
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I had never thoughtof an internship abroad, would it not take up too much of your time whilst travelling?
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Nellie on November 25th, 2009 12:05 pm

hey Conor, it depends on what you're looking for – with an internship, you get to accumulate work experience, pick up new skills and get an insider peek into living abroad. I've friends who've done unpaid internships abroad and even without the cash coming in, and having to work 9-to-5 hours, they still enjoyed it tremendously!
Meghan on November 28th, 2009 12:48 am

These are some great ideas, thank you!! I'd also recommend visiting the website http://www.worldhelplink.com, it has links to opportunities to work, volunteer, intern, teach, and more abroad.
Lorraine on December 21st, 2009 7:38 am

Thanks for the concise info and the links! I am working towards this!!
Federico on February 21st, 2010 7:03 pm

Good post!

Most of these methods require an extensive stay to make the money, meaning visas and all that. In some countries working at a bar or small jobs like those can make you earn some money that will go a long way in third world countries. I've even heard of people who make quite a bit of it by being extras in movies or posing nude in art classes!

Federico
admin on February 22nd, 2010 7:48 pm

That’s a great suggestion – working as extras in movies or posing nude in art classes! Funny but very feasible! Yes I agree, there are plenty of opportunities if you know where to look. Thanks Federico.
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ssshhh on March 1st, 2010 1:11 pm

Very informative. Thanks for the tips!