Wednesday 12 October 2016
Make money whilst travelling the world. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it but people do this every day, combining their love of travel, whilst funding it through working abroad. Make sure that your money goes on travelling and enjoyment and not medical bills. It is now easy to secure a good level of travel insurance before hitting the road, with a choice between a signal trip and a multi-trip.
Before you go off to wander the world, there are three important things you should do - Plan, Prepare and Save.
If you have a lust for travel you can make money doing what you love
Not sure where to start? Here are my top ways of making money whilst travelling the world below. Blogging You can make money from blogging. I know as I do. Vlogging If you have skills behind a video camera then set up a YouTube channel and post your Vlogs online. It's important to think about your style, your unique voice and who your audience will be, then build up your following. You can monetize your Vlogs through YouTube advertising and sponsored content. The more views you get with YouTube advertising the more you will make and generally, brands will look at the numbers following you, the quality of your Vlogs and if you are a suitable ambassador for the brand. Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Plan - where you are going to go, how long for, any injections and visas required and how much money you will need.Maybe you want to sell some of your possessions to raise money for the trip, if you don't you may need to put them in storage.Prepare - think of your skillset and how that will help you find a job. Are you good with computers (programming, website tester) communication (guide, TEFL, PR), people skills (hospitality work), languages (interpreter, guide), and childcare (au pair, nanny)?You may want to have a job lined up for your first destination so do some searching online and apply.Save - it's important to have that financial safety net behind you, so start saving now. Depending on how long you are travelling, it's essential to have a few months savings in the bank until you become established in an area and this will help if you have difficulty finding work. To make some extra money, sell your old car, any broken jewellery, and items you no longer need to make that financial safety net.
It helps if you are an established blogger but why not set up a blog about your travels around the world? You do need to put the time and effort in though, writing on a regular basis, promoting your blog and building your following. It's not as easy as some people think but it can be done. You also have the added bonus of documenting your travels along the way.
If you travel blog, you may be invited on press trips. This has the bonus of free travel and accommodation and you may even get paid for it. You will be expected to write about it, and sharing your trip on social media too so it's not an easy job.
You can make new friends teaching English abroad
Teaching English abroad is a viable career choice if you have a good command of the English language. It also helps to integrate yourself into an exciting new country and interesting new culture.
It is, however, advisable to get a qualification to teach English abroad such as the T.E.F.L. (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification. This will helpyou get a well-paid job in a country of choice and many of the best schools do not consider teachers that aren't T.E.F.L. qualified.
Studying for the T.E.F.L. qualification does not require any formal qualifications and age is not a barrier either as students are from the age of 18 to retirement age.
A Virtual Assistant or V.A. provides professional administrative, technical, or creative skills to clients remotely at the end of a computer. In this day and age, it's possible, with good Wi-Fi, to do this almost anywhere in the world. You could be updating websites, answering emails, posting on social media or any number of tasks required by your clients. If you want to find work like this, check out sites such as Elance, Upwork, and People Per Hour. Work In The Travel Industry
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Working on a cruise ship will give you the opportunity to travel as well as earn money
Whether this is with an airline, cruise ship or tour company, working within the travel industry can have the added benefit of free transportation and accommodation too.
It will depend on what role you are applying for, to what skills you need. Jobs on cruise ships include chefs, shop staff, fitness instructors, entertainment coordinators, security officers, plumbers and engineers. Cabin crew aboard an airline will need a good standard of education and have excellent customer service and organisation skills and have undergone training on safety and security. Creating A Passive Income
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Many long-term travellers are entrepreneurs and have more than one income stream. Creating a passive income, e.g. income that comes in with little effort on your part can be a very useful addition to your bank balance.
If you have a blog, advertising can be a great passive income, and many companies are happy to pay for sidebar ads on a quality blog. If you own a property that you are leaving to travel, renting it out can cover your bills. You may not be a millionaire overnight but writing an ebook or online course can create an income stream that will trickle in nicely.
There are many other ways to make money whilst travelling the world, and this post doesn't even cover traditional methods such as bar work or waitressing. As you can see making money whilst travelling can be done, and if you are off on your travels I wish you all the best on your adventure.
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