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|Updated on October, 27,2024|

“How to travel the world and make money” is a popular question nowadays. Did you know that travel these days can be so affordable and convenient, and it can even earn you money while sunbathing on the beach? If you didn’t, then yes, that is true.

Nowadays there are so many opportunities how to travel the world and make money at the same time. Moreover, it can be just part-time work which will provide you with a stable income compared to your full time, where you had no personal life. These days can be over for you if you decide to try a different lifestyle which is called a digital nomad life.

This unique lifestyle will open new doors for you and make your life more happy, easy, and more fulfilling. Read further to learn more.

How to Travel the World and Make Money

Start From Planning

Plan your future nomad life before you quit your full-time job. Before you take such a big step in your life and decide to change it completely, start with planning. Think carefully about what you will do, how much money you will have to have for the first time, etc.

Look For New Job

Start applying for remote opportunities or think about starting your own online business. It can be a freelance service, e-commerce store, or teaching. It can be anything you want and are good at. It just has to be remote so you can travel. That’s our main goal, right?!

1. Get New Experience in a Foreign Country

Want to get real work experience in a specific country? Sure, there are opportunities for that too. You can work on cruises, and private yachts, as an au pair, as a chief, or as a travel nurse. There are lots and lots of opportunities to choose from.

You can check out these resources to learn more.

A cargo ship can be also a good option. TWIC, Mariner’s Cert and Safety course is about all you need. The income you can get from it is about $1500-$2000. The good part about cargo ships is that you don’t have to deal with the annoying customers that are on the cruise ship. One downfall: expect to be away from home for at least 6 months at a time on contract!

2. How to Travel the World and Save

Want to travel and save?! Who doesn’t, right?! Find people who are looking for cat/dog sitters while they are away from home. There are several Facebook groups for Pet Sitting Opportunities. Nowadays, this type of work/leisure is very popular. As you have a free apartment and you are in a new country. Work is not hard, just make sure the cats or dogs are fine :).

3. Start Blogging

Start your blog. Blogging is fun and can make you good money. But it won’t happen right away as it is very difficult to stand out from the competition and make big money at first. But. Nothing is impossible. Take your time. Find the topic you are passionate about, and write as a hobby in the beginning. Learn all the ins and outs and you will see how with time it is improving and slowly making you money.

Check out this article on how to create a website with Bluehost.

4. Become a Freelance Photographer and/or Sell Your Photos

If you are good at photography, you’ve got such valuable skills. You can be a wedding or any other occasional photographer anywhere in the world or sell your photos online for some fee. Some people make a lot of money with that.

Cheese (freelance travel photography site)
Flytographer (get hired to shoot vacation photos)
Shutterstock (sell stock photography)
Stocksy (sell stock photography)

5. Record/Edit Videos

Same with the video recording/editing. Nowadays, this skill is on the top list among others. A lot of people have their YouTube channels (which is our next source of income, by the way) and they need help with editing. They pay pretty well if you have a decent experience.

6. Become a YouTuber

Start a YouTube channel. These days, it is the most popular type of job, appealing to everyone from kids to the older generation. Everyone is making YouTube videos now, which helps us learn so many things for free. Could we ask for more? If you have a good number of subscribers, you can also monetize your channel once you hit 1,000 subscribers and start earning money. If your topic is very popular, you don’t even have to post videos often—once a week will be more than enough. The best thing about it is that you will be making money every single minute or even second if people are watching your content.

7. Try Paid Public Speaking

If you have your blog or any other sources where you share valuable information, you can earn money by public speaking at Conferences.

Being a motivator for others and teaching them anything practical and inspirational is a skill that many do not have, and that is why it is so valuable. Companies will pay you for that skill very well.

Check out this article on how to find paid speaking opportunities

8. Earn Money With Affiliate Marketing or/and Ads

You do not even have to have a blog for this type of income. It can be done through Pinterest, social media, or your website (if you have one).

9. Become a Freelance Writer

If you are good at writing, you’ve got other very important skills. Writing is needed everywhere, and good writing is especially important. You can write about anything and earn a good amount of money.

How much you can earn: Travel writing can pay between $0.10–$1 per word.

10. Become a Tour Guide

Organize a group or private tour to the destination you know very well. This is a good way to meet new people, explore the place over and over again, and earn money.

How much you can make: Group tours can earn from $2000 and up per tour

11. Sell Digital Products Such as E-books

You do not even have to write the e-book by yourself. You just have to have good practical content, hire somebody to write it for you, post it, and forget. If the topic you write about is very useful, it will start selling pretty fast.

12. Become a Virtual Assistant

You can become a VA for anything literally. Just find out what are your best skills and start gaining some experience.

13. Become an SEO Manager

Lots and lots of people need help with SEO. Every startup business needs better marketing of their brand and SEO is the number one thing they look for to improve. Become their expert and share your knowledge.

14. Become a Virtual Bookkeeper

Every small business needs a bookkeeper. If you do not know who the bookkeeper is and what they do, you might be surprised as you do it every day. They organize and track income and expenses. And you don’t need to be a professional accountant to become a bookkeeper either! Everything can be easily learned online and applied in real life.

You can find multiple clients at the same time, as it will require only 1-2 hours of your work at most every day. With only 3-4 clients, a part-time (10 hours per week) bookkeeper can make an extra $10,000 a year. You need to be very organized, good with numbers, and have a keen eye for details.

15. Make Money on Tik-Tok

Good at showing yourself on the video? Try TikTok. I am not a fan of such a platform as it is mostly about silly stuff, but some people there are making big money, and again, if you have something to show/teach the world, just do it.

16. Rent Your Car

Do you have a car you do not use often? Rent it out. While you won’t make big money from it most of the time, but hey. If you do not use it and still can make money from it, why not? You can save them for travel too.

Turo.com

Getaround

17. Rent Out Your Apartment

Rent out your apartment while you’re on vacation to help fund your next trip. This way, you can make extra income while you’re away, potentially covering a significant portion of your travel expenses. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO make it easy to list your space and find trustworthy guests.

18. Offer Proofreading Services

Are you a grammar fan? Become a proofreader. Proofreading any transcripts, especially court or medical transcripts is in especially high demand.

How much you can make: From $25-$50 per hour.

19. Learn the Stock Market

Many people engage in stock buying and selling and make good money from it. However, if you’re considering this route, be aware that it is very risky. You will inevitably experience losses, but with proper knowledge and strategy, you can potentially earn more than you lose. It’s crucial to understand how the stock market works before diving in. Conduct thorough research and consider hiring a professional to guide you.

Personal advice: I have limited knowledge about stocks myself, but I’m gradually improving. I enjoy watching a YouTuber named Rose, who offers great insights into investing. You might find her content helpful as well.

Just search for “Investing with Rose” on YouTube.

20. Offer Your Native Language Lessons

Make money as a teacher of your native language on Preply.

You do not have to have prior experience, a teaching degree, or certification. Yes, it’s good to have all those, but they are not required. This job might be so fun and can even make you new friends. It can be done from anywhere.

You can charge up to $25 per hour or even more if you have a big audience.

21. Become an Online Couch

I currently coach people in my field, and it has been very rewarding. I’m glad to share useful information with others while earning money at the same time. You can become a coach on almost any topic, and some of the most popular niches include finance, online dating, blogging, life coaching, and health.

22. Become a Social Influencer

Love using social media? Have a decent number of following? Become a social influencer. You can make lots of money promoting any cool stuff you would like.

23. Participate in Market Research

Some companies will pay you up to $1000 for just 1 survey (which usually takes up to 3 hours). Some require a personal interview but most can be done online.

This company “Respondent” always has a good survey choice and their pay can be huge. You can make $1000 per survey. Not bad right?!

24. Find a Seasonal Job at a Hostel

If you have enough money and just want to make some extra for small expenses or stay for free, you can work as a receptionist in the hostel.

Backpacker hostels frequently hire travelers on a short-term basis for free rooms. There are many types of jobs, from working at the front desk to housekeeping or something else.

If you plan to stay there longer, they can even offer you a paid position.

Here are 16 places in the world that offer free accommodation for seasonal work

25. Become a Freelance Yoga Teacher

Passionate about Yoga? You might want to become a yoga teacher abroad then.

Another job that allows you to travel the world and earn money is working as a freelance yoga instructor. You can teach any classes you have experience with. It can be pilates, yoga, Zumba, salsa dance, or others.

If you contact local gyms, hostels/hotels, and resorts at the destination you are going to, you might make a good deal with them in order to use their facilities with clients during trips. You can also be hired as an in-house yoga instructor to lead classes for guests.

26. Start Offering Graphic Design/Creating Websites Services

Good at creating websites or graphic design? Then you will easily find your clients who need this service. Try to offer your services on Upwork or Fiverr.

27. Become an Instructor

Do you have another hobby you’re passionate about, like yoga, that you want to turn into a job? Consider becoming an instructor. For example, you can become a surfing or scuba diving instructor. These activities are very popular in countries like those in Asia, where people come to try out these sports. However, you will need to be fully certified to teach.

28. Become a Travel Attendant

This is not the easiest job as you will be constantly on the air and at the airports, but in return, you get 90% off airline tickets, hotel discounts, and more.

29. Become a Travel Agent online

Travel agents are professionals who handle trip planning and booking for their clients. This job is both enjoyable and rewarding, but it requires a deep understanding of various destinations to effectively sell travel experiences to people.

30. Become a Developer

Interested in coding? Learn how to code. This job is very rewarding and can be learned online for free.

31. Become a Vacation Club Marketing and Sales Representative

You will work online anywhere in the world, be it an exotic location, a five-star resort with free meals and special privileges, or other cool places.

Companies that usually search for new candidates are Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriott, Disney, and others. They will even train you for free.

32. Become a Travel Event Production Tech

Most event staff earn a daily salary which can be around $120 a day. The people who do the more technical jobs can earn up to $700 a day. It depends on what type of work you do. Both are worth checking out.

33. Make Money with ClickBank by Promoting Products

Do you like some products and want to promote them? Make money with a ClickBank. It is very easy to set up an account, pick a product, and start earning money. It is very similar to affiliate marketing but requires a little more effort.

To promote ClickBank products, you will have to create a landing page (we call it a bridge page) and include a short description of it. The product with the links to the actual website. That’s it. If people click the button and buy the product, you will earn money. It is legal and can be a really good source of income. I tried it and it worked fine. I just suggest selecting a good product which is in demand.

34. Become a Travel Journalist

Do you have good communication skills? Into sports? Become a sports journalist/communications. You can be paid for travel to many places for month-long events and you don’t have to pay for tickets and get the best seats.

35. Try Picking Fruits for Seasonal Jobs

Australia is a huge destination for seasonal work, as are Canada, New Zealand, Austria, and Norway.

36. Become a Travel Musician

Are you good at playing some instruments? Then you can become a traveling musician. It can be a tough job, but rewarding,

37. Offer Beauty Services

Are you skilled at giving massages, doing nails, haircuts, or makeup? You can turn these talents into a source of income. Ask the hotel or hostel where you’re staying if you can offer your services to their guests. Even if they decline, you have nothing to lose by asking.

Useful resources to find remote jobs:

Some important actions you can take to find a job overseas:

Search job boards before you leave
Find any forums, groups, or FB groups related to your topic. So you can get more details and real people’s stories.
Create a LinkedIn profile
Bring copies of your resume, recommendations, and any other professional certificates
Go to meetups and expand your network circle

Final Thoughts

I hope this post has given you insight into how you can travel the world and make money at the same time. We live in an era filled with technology and opportunities, and an official degree isn’t always necessary. You can learn most things online, often for free or at a low cost.

If you’ve been contemplating quitting your dull 9-to-5 job for a nomadic lifestyle or switching to remote work, now is your chance. Don’t waste any more time—acquire a new skill and start building your dream life. More travel, less work!

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