Living a remote lifestyle, traveling the world, and getting paid along the way is a dream for many. Imagine getting to see new places and learn about different cultures while your food, hotel, and transportation costs are paid for!
Some people think it is out of reach and it only works for a few Instagram stars and scuba diving instructors. However, if you do a bit of research and have the drive to make money while traveling, it is certainly doable. Here are seven options to make it happen.
1. Find Things to Sell on the Internet
There are many platforms online that make selling products simple from anywhere in the world. There’s eBay, Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and Tradesy just to name a few. Each one has its own quirks and angles. For example, Tradesy is exclusively for high-end designer items while Etsy sells a lot of handmade and craft items. While you are in a country, be on the lookout for crafts, clothing, art, and jewelry you can sell online to turn a profit.
2. Sing and Holler for a Dollar
Busking is the act of performing in the street for tips. If you can play guitar, carry a tune, slam poetic lines, or perform acrobatics, busking is another option for making money. Check with local rules to see where and when busking is allowed, and then head out to sing for your supper.
If you will be in Australia, check out and learn more about What’s On, a site that lists events, restaurants, and travel options around the country. You can see the best places for busking, where the crowds and tourists will be, and also plan for your upcoming Australia travel all in one spot. You can also check out What’s On to look for events that might need someone with your special set of skills. It’s a good place to start!
3. Freelance All the Skills
If you speak great English, are a decent writer, have a knack for creating resumes, make spiffy logos, or are handy with a camera, you can freelance your skills in exchange for money. Because so many of these types of jobs can now be done over the Internet, it makes it easy to travel when you earn this way. You can start out with websites like Freelancer.com or Upwork.com to get a few clients and then work from referrals and cold calling as you get to different countries.
4. Set Up Shop
Maybe you are a personal trainer, massage therapist, scuba instructor, or painter? Print up some flyers, rent a little space, and you’re in business. You can advertise to locals, tourists, other travelers in hostels, and as a service for AirBnB hosts to offer their guests.
5. Start a Travel Blog
There are thousands of travel blogs now due to the popularity of movies like Eat, Pray, Love and the lure of insta-fame on platforms like Instagram. While the travel blog space is starting to get a little saturated, there is still plenty of room for someone with a unique angle. If you plan on taking roads less traveled, have an unconventional side business, or have an exceptional story to share, travel blogs can still make money through advertisements and affiliate marketing.
6. AirBnB Your Own Home
While you are traveling, you can earn money by renting out your home when you’re gone. If you live in a desirable location near a beach, in a big city, or next to some ski slopes, you can make enough money renting out your home or just part of your home to pay for your traveling and have a little left over.
7. Hold Events
People in other countries are often just as curious about you as you are about them! Consider holding events where you teach courses about where you are from, share foods, culture, and games, and leave attendees walking away with more knowledge about the world. You can also hold educational workshops to teach anything from crocheting to how to work remotely. Think about the skills you have and how they could be used to create a workshop or event.
When you think creatively, you can see there are many options for making money while you travel. Do some more research and see other ways people live the best of both worlds. Then make a plan for action and buy those plane tickets.
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