12 Ways To Get Paid To Travel The World.
If you like trips abroad, you know that travel costs more and more.
Airfare, hotel room: the prices are far from affordable.
But did you know you can travel without spending a dime?
On the contrary, you can even get paid to travel!
Here are 12 jobs that allow you to get paid while traveling:
1. Become a tourist guide
It's a dream job for a lot of people.
It is about accompanying groups of tourists on tours, in the most picturesque and historic places in the world.
Sometimes the profession of a guide can even mean variety, depending on what you choose.
There are 2 main activities:
1. You can become a guide in a dream location, like Barcelona, for example!
This consists of guiding French-speaking tourists through La Sagrada Familia, Barrio Gotico and Gaudi Park.
2. Otherwise, you can also become a guide for long trips.
There, it consists of accompanying tourists through several destinations and for an extended period.
These 2 options are a sure way to discover new lands and peoples - while earning money.
But be careful, you have to be realistic: there are some disadvantages to being a guide.
Especially with regard to job security: the guides who work in a single tourist site are often self-employed.
This means that sometimes the days are not fruitful!
Indeed, some guides even offer free tours. They use their charisma to earn good tips from generous tourists.
Guides for long trips may have the chance to become employees in a tourist company.
A salaried job as a guide gives you more security. In return, you are also responsible for logistical aspects, schedules, etc.
But most importantly, you have to manage and solve all the little problems associated with a group of tourists who are traveling for an extended period.
To be successful, you need to be able to be outgoing and outgoing - even on tough days.
2. Go WWOOFing
Do you want to go and work on an organic farm and be offered board and lodging?
So, you absolutely have to discover WWOOFing.
WWOOF, or Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms in English, is an idea of an unusual paid vacation.
You volunteer to work on an organic farm (abroad), for a fixed period of time.
Most often, you find yourself in the company of other volunteers who, like you, are looking for original experiences.
The hosts (farmers) offer you accommodation and home-cooked meals.
The conditions are extremely flexible: you can stay as long as you want.
In addition, the offer of this type of volunteering is abundant.
On the other hand, you will have to pay for transport to get to your destination.
But, once there, you meet lots of people who can accompany you to your next destination.
WWOOFing is not exactly a profession. But it's a great way to see the world - without sacrificing your bank account!
3. Teach French
Teaching the language of Molière is one of the most effective ways to go on an adventure and get paid.
There are offers in the 4 corners of the world: Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
In addition, most of these offers do not require you to speak the language of the country.
Indeed, many schools abroad are looking for native speakers to teach the “direct method”.
This method consists of learning a foreign language by speaking exclusively in French - through concepts, imitation, etc.
4. Import-export crafts
Do you want to travel and do you have a little capital?
So why not get started in import-export?
You can go to exotic countries, in search of local artisans who make handmade products.
Then, you resell these products to French consumers.
Choose the products for which the region is famous: Italian leather, ceramic from Turkey, hammocks from Mexico, etc.
You can also invest in unique pieces that are hard to find in France.
Back in France, you can sell them to specialty stores, collectors or even on eBay - all for a nice profit.
The only problem is that you have to manage all the customs regulations.
But when you resell the goods several times their purchase price, the effort is well worth it!
5. Become an author for tourist guides
Working as an author for a tourist guide seems like a dream job.
We send you to foreign countries to discover new cultures, try local cuisine and test hotels.
But, in reality, it is extremely difficult work.
Deadlines are particularly demanding - authors often work 12-14 hour days.
In addition, visiting the most beautiful tourist sites in the world is unfortunately only a small part of the job.
Researchers spend most of their time writing articles, drawing maps of the places they visit, and entering tedious data.
Please note: with increasingly tight budgets and a huge pool of writers looking for adventure, the profession of tourist guide author is far from lucrative.
But you can still earn enough money to travel and save some money.
Basically: if you choose this profession, you will quickly learn that "writing for a tourist guide is not a vacation"!
6. Become a flight attendant
If you don't mind working while traveling, a great option is to become a flight attendant (flight attendant).
Cabin crews (commercial aircrew) benefit from attractive salaries.
In addition, they have tons of benefits and discounts for traveling or having members of their immediate family travel.
Finally, Cabin Crew Members often have free days (the average working time is only 80 hours per month).
7. Work on a cruise ship
Working on a cruise ship is also a good way to visit exotic countries while earning money.
As an employee, board and lodging are offered to you. But you often have to work long hours for little pay.
On the other hand, you will enjoy a good atmosphere as a member of the crew.
Indeed, the members of the crew have their own quarters, canteens, shops, internet cafes, fitness clubs and even their own organized activities!
There are several career possibilities on a cruise ship, some more interesting than others.
For example, being a diver is much less motivating than accompanying passengers on exotic excursions!
8. Keep a travel blog
Running a travel blog for a living isn't easy.
Of course, traveling the world is terribly exciting.
But implementing a blog that generates profit takes a lot of effort.
Indeed, building a profitable travel blog often takes more than a year.
To be profitable, you have to publish several posts per day and build a large readership base.
In fact, most bloggers spend all of their savings just to get their blog up and running.
After acquiring readers, a good network and advertising partnerships, you have to manage the business on a daily basis!
Aside from travel and writing posts, you have to take care of the marketing, blog development and financial aspects!
As you can imagine, it is a profession that requires a lot of time and effort.
To be successful, you really have to have a passion for travel AND a passion for blogging.
9. Make an au pair stay
As a young au pair or young man, you work with a family abroad.
The objective of an au pair stay is to learn a language and discover a culture.
The advantage is that you are accommodated, fed and, in most cases, you even receive remuneration.
It's a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture and earn some money.
But hurry if you are interested!
Most often, the people selected for an au pair stay are students or young people who have just obtained their diplomas.
Moreover, most interested families do not even ask that you speak the language of the country.
The family may even ask you to speak only French with their children (in order to improve their language skills).
If you are interested, there are several sites, such as Au Pair World, to make it easier for you to find a family abroad.
10. Become a wedding photographer abroad
This profession assumes that you do well with a camera.
If so, being a wedding photographer may offer you free travel opportunities.
And, above all, it is also an outlet for your artistic side!
To be successful, of course, you need to have talent and some experience as a photographer.
The big advantage is that a wedding photographer pays well.
On the other hand, it is also a profession where there is a lot of competition. In addition, the initial investments are important.
Indeed, you need a computer, a camera, several lenses, editing software, a portfolio, a website, etc.
But if you manage to land a contract for a marriage abroad, the remuneration is substantial (up to € 10,000!).
Most of the time, travel, board and lodging are provided by the bride and groom.
Once your mission is completed, you can take the opportunity to extend your stay (for little money) and discover a new country!
11. Do international volunteering
International volunteering (IV) is not an experience to be taken lightly.
It requires a commitment that can range from a few weeks to several months.
Most of the time, these are developing countries - in rudimentary conditions.
Plus, you won't often see your friends and family unless they make the trip to visit you.
You are still here ? :-)
There is a huge advantage.
This is because international volunteering is often such a rewarding experience that it transforms the lives of the people who participate.
Indeed, there are few opportunities for such total and intense immersion as international volunteering.
In addition, volunteering concerns all professional fields, and most countries of the world.
There are missions in humanitarian aid, in business, in administration, in the field of medical prevention and in infrastructure.
The selection process can be long and in-depth.
But if you are selected, you are offered a plane ticket, accommodation and, above all, a salary!
Open to young people aged 18 to 28, there are 2 international volunteering statuses:
- Click here to discover international volunteering in business (VIE) and international volunteering in administration (VIA).
- Click here to discover the International Volunteer Exchange and Solidarity (VIES).
12. Write a book about your trips abroad
As a last resort, you can always write a novel about your trip.
Who knows ? If you have a knack for handling words, you might write the next one Around the world in 80 days, Motorcycle trip Where Farewell to arms.
And if your book is successful, it's the real gold mine (receiving royalties, advances on your next books, etc.)!
Warning: despite their travels and literary efforts, most aspiring authors never see the shadow of a dime.
On the other hand, if you have the necessary talent and courage, you can travel all the time if your articles and novels are published!
Your turn...
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