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Writer's pictureDeb Carr

Short Guide to Working While you Travel


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If you are short of money - and let’s face it, everyone is nowadays - it can be disheartening when you find yourself unable to take the trips you have planned forever. The sensible option is to work while you travel since it allows you to visit places and experience cultures in a new way.

Teaching English

English is the world’s primary language, and everyone wants to speak it; in many cases, people need to speak it for business and travel. If you are a native speaker or you have fluent English ability, you can work as an English teacher in a variety of countries; the best ones are in Asia.


Overseas English teacher roles are fun and flexible, one of the best ways to travel and visit new places while funding yourself at the same time. Live in a new place and make lifelong friends or travel between locations working for established English schools; you can even work remotely.

Remote Freelancing

On the topic of remote work, there has never been a better time to work remotely. The digital world has an abundance of opportunities in various remote freelancing niches, such as writing, editing, graphic design, photography, and web design. Hybrid work is also a possible option.


If you are bored with your current surroundings and you want to explore the world, take your work with you and earn as you travel. It’s not like the old days out there; you can connect to free wifi almost anywhere and work for the afternoon while drinking coffee in the city or on the move.

Construction Work

Construction work has always been an option for travellers looking to earn extra money for their activities abroad or save money for when they return. Construction work requires the right attitude and dedication to the shift patterns for a short time, but it pays well and is temporary.


Construction work might be a viable option for travellers looking to earn a little extra, but it also makes an excellent long terms career when you return from abroad. Find out more about Careers in Construction and build a life back home that’s reliable and lets you travel often.

Cruise Ship

In recent years there has been a rise in the number of cruise ship holidays people are taking. Cruise ships offer travellers a standard hotel experience while heading to exotic locations around the world. Short stops here and there allow passengers to visit new places frequently.


Cruise ships also have a number of opportunities for working while you travel; if you have some language skills, cooking skills, or you are an entertainer, you can find some suitable work onboard the ship serving the passengers while having a pleasant cruise and travelling the world.

Volunteer Work

Another interesting and popular way to work while you travel and make a contribution is to volunteer in local communities. Volunteer travel is a great way to learn new skills, teach your skills to others, and integrate into a local community for an immersive and special experience.


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