You’ve got your plans for the trip of a lifetime sorted out and you’re looking forward to departure day. But one thing has got you wondering – what will happen if I run out of money?
Don’t worry, there’s nothing to fear, as opportunities abound to continue making cash while you’re on the move. Check out these 10 proven ways to make money while traveling!
1) Teaching in person
One of the most satisfying ways to make money (and a difference!) is by teaching people all around the world. You can teach almost anything (provided you speak the local language), or you can teach English anywhere in the world! You can explore the French Riviera while teaching in France, check out the Great Wall of China while you help locals learn the basics of English, or just about anywhere in the world that you care to think of!
2) Teaching online
This method of teaching has all the possibilities described above plus extra! Exploring a new country, or trying a different city every week! You can truly maintain travel independence while teaching online, and there are many companies looking for teachers with a range of experience levels. The industry standard in TEFL certification is 120-hours; pass a rewarding and meticulous TEFL programme, and you’ll be ready to teach in no time.
3) Dropshipping
A more unusual approach to making money while traveling, this method involves having a good computer set-up and a little business nous. Essentially, this involves you making use of various online marketing techniques to sell products for a third party company that you don’t own. Once you have everything set up it can be possible to make a lot of money.
4) Writing and publishing a book online
This method also involves a bit of effort and planning initially, but can reap dividends as a passive income stream once you have published the book online and it is available to buy. You can do this without a publisher and waiting to get signed with an agent. Yes really! It involves thinking of a trending topic, a catchy title and choosing a good platform to sell it on.
5) Working remotely
These days so many jobs have gone fully remote – perhaps it’s one of the more positive after-effects of Covid. You can search for jobs as you would have done previously: many job sites now have a ‘remote’ filter which you can apply so you only see jobs which can be done from anywhere!
6) Delivering important documents across borders by hand
Get ready to feel like James Bond, this one involves you taking documents of high importance from one business or organisation to another. You’ll receive an envelope or small parcel and accompany it on a flight to almost anywhere in the world! Don’t worry though, although it sounds highly mysterious and unusual, it’s all totally legal and there are multiple companies advertising for this kind of work.
7) Getting a job as cabin crew with an airline
Another option that requires a little prior planning, but it can be a career for a lifetime that takes you all over the world! You’ll probably have to start small with a budget airline and smaller journeys to nearby countries or internal flights, but soon enough you could land a job with a huge airline and see yourself heading on those long haul flights to fancy destinations!
8) Seasonal fruit picking
Did you know there is currently a shortage of fruit pickers in Australia, and it is possible to earn a very decent wage at the peak of picking season? Research your options and get the inside scoop on backpackers forums and in hostels where you pitch up at the start of your trip to get the best ideas!
9) Work a skiing season
One of the most lucrative options, particularly if you can get work on the beautiful mountains of Switzerland, where wages are high. Have a look at the largest ski resorts for an abundance of jobs for this coming winter season. It also pays to look at those smaller resorts which may pay more to draw workers away from the main mountains.
10) Cruise ship jobs
The final option and one of the best if you want to cover the globe and have your sea legs ready! Have a look at this option and the multitude of cruise holiday carriers if you want to start the trip of a lifetime, earn some money and see some of the most beautiful coastlines and oceans that our wonderful planet has to offer.
So there you go! Ten options to help you on your way round the world. Now, the only thing that’s left is to do is to boldly choose one and set off to live your dreams!
