About $1.1 trillion was spent on travel in 2018. If you’re dying to travel but don’t have the cash to spend on it, one solution is to get paid to travel. This takes working on vacation to a whole new level.
Not everyone can travel and work remotely, but if you have the discipline and know-how, you can be one of the lucky few.
Keep reading to learn how you can get paid to see the world.
Teach English
This is one of the classic ways to get paid to travel the world. You can get hired to teach English in Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The best part is that most of these jobs don’t require you to speak the native language.
You’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree and be able to teach the direct method of learning a language. This is through pantomiming, using concepts, and using the target language exclusively.
While many positions don’t require it, a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification can open more doors.
Guidebook Researcher
The idea of this job may sound like a dream, but the reality is that this job will require long hours of research and reporting. But this could be outweighed by the perks of getting to see the sights and try out the best hotels and restaurants in the world.
While the competition is high for these positions, you’ll be able to make a living. There is one cardinal rule; travel guide writing isn’t a vacation; it’s a job.
Become a Flight Attendant
What better way to travel the world than to get paid to fly to different locations? Working as a flight attended allows you to see new cities.
Plus, there are several travel benefits for both you and your family. Most flight attendants start on the shorter and more local trips. But work your way up, and you’ll have the opportunity to make international flights regularly.
Do Freelance Work Remotely
These days there are thousands of companies looking to hire remote workers. All you need is a laptop, internet access, and some skills. You can search for freelance gigs or get hired on as a permanent employee working remotely.
While you may find yourself working full time, there is no restriction on where you do that work. That means one month you can be in Italy, and the next you could be in Spain.
It’s best to start the process as a side gig. This lets you build a client base and reputation. Then you can leverage that to grow your income until you can quit your regular full-time job.
Travel and Work Remotely
So what are you waiting for? There’s no time better than the present to travel and work remotely. All you need to do is make traveling a priority and choose one of these ideas for generating income.
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