If you are one of those who loves to travel, then surely you would rather spend your hard-earned money exploring the world than on expensive clothes or latest gadgets. But what if somebody told that you do not need a typical 9 to 5 job to fund your excursion? Or better, you could get paid to travel!
Here are 10 that are perfect for people who love to travel.
#1. Archaeologist
Archaeologists have a cool job, and Indiana Jones taught us that. Traveling the world in search of artifacts from lost cultures and civilizations certainly sounds amazing.
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#2. Photographer
If you love clicking pictures, then how about making a career in photography?! Being a wedding photographer, you could get paid to spend days on pristine islands, and all you have to do is click some snaps. Or, you could also become a nature photographer and sell pictures for an exoribant money.
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#3. Travel Writer
A dream job for many, travel writing is something you can jump into at any time. You can make money through your own website or get paid for sharing your blogs with travel websites.
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#4. Peace Corps Volunteer
The job does not bring in the most lucrative paycheck, but if helping the less privileged makes you feel better, you can volunteer and make a difference around the globe. The organization offers accommodation as well as medical benefits and could be the highlight of your resume.
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#5. Language Teacher
Believe it or not, there is a vast demand for English teachers around the world. But to become a professional English tutor, you need more than just a good grasp over the language; a college degree or an equivalent certificate can help you land a few students.
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#6. Graphic Designer
All you need to become a freelance graphic designer is a computer and knowledge of certain designing software. You can start by taking small projects for graphic or website designing, bring in enough money to keep you on your escapades.
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#7. Cruise/Yacht Worker
What can be better than traveling around the world on a cruise and getting paid for it?! The job comes with food, accommodation, transportation and insurance, and not to forget, a decent salary. Whether you like cooking or can be a decent host, you can land a well-paying job.
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#8. Trader
Not just make you decent money enough for survival, but trading can make you rich. But you cannot just become a day trader and start making money. It takes some time and good investment before you become self-sufficient.
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#9. Sports Instructor
Love trekking, skiing, scuba diving or any other sport and are fairly good at it? Then why not start teaching it? This way, you can do what you love and make money while doing it.
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#10. Professional Consultant
If you have found expertise in your field and feel that it’s time you went out to explore the world, then turning into a consultant can be a great idea. You can help companies become environment-friendly or help them use social media for marketing.
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Do you any more jobs that can help you earn money while traveling? Tell us through your comments below.
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Not everyone can become a travel writer as it involves immense writing skills but perhaps any one can become a photographer. All it would take is a little bit of practice, and you only need to make enough to keep yourself on the road. With several websites like Shutterstock and Getty that pay you for the images, it has become quite easy actually to earn money through selling pictures. Also, a yacht worker is a great option for the ones who like to navigate the oceans.