Picture this: You’re jumping on the train to Gatwick, ready to embark on the trip of a lifetime. And what if we told you that while you’re away, you can make more than just memories? There are a number of clever ways that you can earn money while travelling, to make your budget stretch further and to enable you to be away for longer. Here’s how to make that possible.
Teach English Abroad
Travelling to a foreign country of your choice and teaching the locals English is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture while earning decent money. The requirements differ hugely between countries, but most reputable jobs will require you to have completed a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course. This can be a great long-term option, which might even turn into a career.
Bartending
Working behind a bar can be a great job if you’re a bit of a nomad – just make sure you’ve got the right visa. Many European bars or clubs will be keen to hire travellers because of their flexible schedule and ability to communicate with tourists. Pulling pints and pouring wine can be a fun, sociable way to make money to fund your adventures – and if you’re good at it, you could boost your earnings through tips.
Write a Travel Blog
This one isn’t quite as simple as it sounds – it will take time, money and hard work to get your blog off the ground and to a level where you’re earning money from it. However, it is possible – and you could earn decent money to fund your travels through ad revenue, sponsored content and online sales. If you haven’t got the money to invest but you love to write, how about working for a travel website? Or sell your services doing freelance writing jobs – a good place to start could be Upwork or PeoplePerHour.
List your Home on Airbnb
You’re going to be away from your home for a bit – so why not list it on Airbnb and earn money while you’re away to cover your living expenses? It’s super simple to become a host and you can choose whether to offer just one bedroom or your whole place. There’s great cash to be made and all you really need to do is make sure it’s clean before heading to the airport!
Travel Photography
If you love to take photographs and you have a decent camera, take advantage of the many beautiful places you’re going to be seeing and get snap happy. There are always individuals and companies looking for brilliant photos from talented photographers. You’ll need to be pretty good at marketing yourself and your work, but if you can secure a few clients (think weddings and small companies), you’ll be living the dream.
