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Which of the above workstation would you love to work at?

If your answer is A, then I’m sorry! Man, we can’t be friends. You need to skip this one and instead read this: The 5 W’s (1H) Of Traveling

If your answer is B. Cheers! Mate, we’re on the same page and, you continue reading this blog post. This blog post can help you from shifting your workstation from A to B.

Let me ask you one thing, Isn’t it heartbreaking when you cannot spend your hard-earned money to quench your wanderlust?

I know what you are saying . You’re saying: Stop it! Man. I know it’s heartbreaking but do we have any choice?

Well, there is! As they say, Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

In today’s day and age, it is very much possible to earn money by traveling the world. There are tonnes of jobs out there that help you to fulfill your dream of traveling the world.

Imagine how wonderful it will be if you could actually earn money while traveling the world and living a good, happy life at the same time.

I’m doing it, and if i can DO IT, then you can too.

Now let’s get to the point. Here is a list of high paying jobs that involve traveling.

Jobs That Let You Travel The World And Make Money

1. Travel Blogger

With the advent of the internet and social media, it has become much easier to publish your articles on the internet and make money out of it.

Travel blogger travels to different locations, explores its hidden gems, and writes about his/her experiences in a digital diary called a blog.

Travel blogging can be your job if you are good at writing and can express your opinion well, along with traveling the world at your own pace and your own will. 

The main advantage of being a travel blogger is that you are your own boss and can decide your travel plans and expenses. You can start travel blogging with very minimal investment; you just need a domain and hosting.

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Income: Initially, it can make up to $50-60 per month, but once established, it has the potential of making up to $15,000-20,000 per month.

2. Journalist

Journalism is a growing field these days because the media has become global, and everyone wants to know everything happening around.

Being a journalist in any area allows you to travel to different places to capture various events like concerts, tournaments, fashion events, etc.

Being a journalist is pretty hectic as the working hours are not regular, but it’s worth it if you want to travel the world and capture some beautiful events along the way.

The significant areas of journalism that involve traveling are sports journalism, fashion journalism, travel journalism, etc. Depending on your area of interest, you can choose your field and get on the wheels to capture the events.

Income: The average starting salary of a journalist is around $36,000 per annum, and it can range up to $50,000 per annum.

3. Travel Photographer

If you are someone who loves to capture the beautiful landscapes, then this is a perfect job for you.

Travel photographers get the opportunity to travel to different places and capture the scenic as well as cultural aspects of that location.

If you are an expert in photography, then such trips are sponsored by your company or client. You can either work with travel magazines or freelance by selling your photos on websites like Shutterstock, iStock, Pexels.com, or Google images.

The only thing about this career is that you need to be passionate and extremely hardworking, as photography is a skill developed over time.

Income: The average salary of a travel photographer starts with $30,000 per annum to $60,000 per annum depending upon your position in the company or your individual rates as a freelancer.

4. Travel Vlogger

This is a field that has developed in recent times but has reached great heights within a short period of time.

Travel Vlogger is a person who documents his/her travel experiences in video format and uploads those on video streaming platforms like YouTube and Instagram etc.. This is again a self-paced profession where you plan your travels and document it at your own pace.

Income: Once established, a travel vlogger can earn up to $10,000 per month.

5. International Tour Guide

A tour guide is a person who guides a group of people through their journey in a new place.

They know the highlights of each location, making sure that the tourists have a wonderful time by giving them essential information about a particular location. It is indeed an excellent job if you love traveling and talking to new people.

International tour guides are highly in demand these days as many people travel abroad.

Income: Initially, it can be $500-700 per month, but it can go up to $1200-1500 per month with experience.

6. Language Expert

If you are someone who can speak multiple languages and wants to travel the world, then being a language expert is your way to travel freedom.

A language expert is someone who participates in various international conferences and represents his/her country or company. They help to translate the conversations and also help in discussing some serious issues and finding solutions to them.

Various international organizations like WHO, UNICEF, UN, etc. hire such language experts for their seminars and international discussions. You can either join such organizations or even work freelance with private institutions.

If you know English and any other foreign language like German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Korean, etc. then this is a perfect career option for the travel bug inside you.

Income: The average salary of a language expert is $52,000 per year.

7. Au-pair

Au-Pair is a foreign exchange student who travels to a foreign country for a year and stays with a local family to get the authentic experience of international culture and traditions.

The best part of this is that the organization sponsors all the expenses for one year. In exchange for the services that you are getting, you have to take care of the children in the family you are living with, and they pay you for those 2-3 hours of babysitting.

It’s indeed a beautiful way of experiencing a new land, along with their traditions and culture.

Income: As it’s a one-year exchange program, you don’t get any salary for this. Whatever pocket money you get by babysitting is your only income, which will be around $30 an hour. (This differs from country to country).

8. Foreign Service Officer

Foreign Service Officer is a person appointed by the government to represent our country in the world outside.

They are the ones who represent their country in intercultural programs and seminars. A foreign service officer has all his expenses paid by the government and travels to different places every 2-3 years.

This is a wonderful job for you if you want to live in different countries and experience the local as well as luxurious aspects of traveling.

Income: The salary differs from country to country. It is around $100,000 a year in the USA. In India, it is approximately 36-40 lakhs per annum.

8. Ski instructor / Scuba Instructor

An adventure lover who skies or dives can also travel the world by teaching these skills to other people.

Skiing and scuba diving are the most sought after adventure sports for people all over the world. You can travel the world and earn a sustainable income by being a scuba instructor or a ski instructor.

The best part of this field is that either you can do this full time or even part-time. There are many people who take a two-month-long summer vacation to travel to a new country and teach these skills and make some extra cash.

Income: For scuba instructors, it is about $40,000 per year, and for ski instructors, the salary is approximately $22,000 per year.

9. Freelancer

You can be someone who loves to travel but doesn’t like to document or write about it. Maybe you are someone who wants the freedom to travel but not make money out of it. That is completely fine. We have career options for you as well.

The best thing you can do is to be a freelancer. A freelancer works with people or companies on a project basis and has no terms and conditions to follow as that in an office. You can provide your service as a freelancer to various people and charge them according to your wish.

By being a freelancer, you get the location and time freedom to work from anywhere in the world. So you can travel and work at the same time.

Freelancing can be done in any field. Here is a list of few services that you can offer as a freelancer: Web development, content writing, copywriting, digital marketing, online tutoring, translating, consulting, etc.

Income: For all the fields are highly sustainable and can help you travel the world with just a laptop and internet connection.

10. Event Planner

An event planner manages and plans various events like weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, concerts, parties, etc.

This allows them to travel to different places and explore new areas. If you are a person who is creative and can manage things well, then being an event planner will allow you to visit new places every month.

Income: Starting from $5000 per year, it can go up to $10,000 per year.

11. English Teacher

English has become a universal language, and anyone specializing in English has tonnes of opportunities around the world.

By teaching English to kids or even adults, you can travel the world at your wish. If you have TEFL certification, you can apply for the post of an English teacher to any foreign organization or even teach online and earn good money.

This job gives you the freedom to travel the world by doing something you love. Plus, it gives you a chance to communicate with the locals of any new country, and that is a different experience for any travel lover.

Income: Initially, it is approximately $1500-2000 in countries like Japan, China, Mexico, etc.

12. Flight Attendant

Being a Flight attendant has become the most evident job when it comes to traveling.

A few Perks of being a flight attendant is you get to journey across the globe; you get to explore more than 100 countries in the world. You’ll get coupons and discounts on your flight charges and for your family too.

To pursue your career as an airline steward/stewardess, you don’t need any specific graduation or degree. But if you had customer service experience such as a server and had done any hospitality management program, it’d be useful. You should be well-equipped in English, and it is an added-value if you know any Universal languages.

In India, the age limitation to become a flight attendant is 18–26 years. The majority of the airlines have walk-in interviews, and you can find the information on their sites.

Income: $1800 – $2500 per month

13. Social Media Consultant

A Social Media Consultant is somebody who helps businesses and organizations to cultivate their business and service online.

Most of the companies and start-ups are looking for freelancers to take this task for them. You get location-based freedom and income-based freedom in this job. Provided that you have good internet connectivity and a laptop, you get to travel as you wish and work from anywhere.

Income: $2000- $6000 per month

14. Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistants work for entrepreneurs and business owners who tend to have busy schedules.

The services include email management, travel arrangements, content creation, managing their social media and websites, etc.…

VA is somebody who provides administrative support from a distant location. If you have excellent organizing abilities, you can work for multiple clients at a time. You should have the ability to manage tight schedules and have better time management skills.

It is a freelancing service, and you also get to travel and work from anywhere you wish.

Income: $800- $1,500 per month.

15. WWOOFing

WWOOF represents World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It’s a volunteer job where you work in exchange for accommodation, yummy food, and a great experience.

WWOOFing doesn’t involve daily-wages or any stipend for your work. The wages you get here’s your experience in organic farming, meeting people, tasting new and different varieties of food, and traveling across the nation.

You want to get a membership-based upon your location to start your WWOOFing journey, and you’ll be able to select which place you want to go to. India has almost 150 WWOOF farms across the country.

16. Travel Nurse

Travel nurses work in a clinical field for a temporary period if there is a demand for staffing. They function across different places in the country.

If you have minimum experience (6-9 months) in nursing and enjoy traveling, this can be the best traveling job.

To be a travel nurse, you should be a registered nurse (RN’s) in your country. There are many staffing agencies readily available, apply to the agencies according to your choice. The agencies often cover accommodation and travel charges. To entice nurses, the agencies and hospitals offer a high salary for traveling nurses.

Income: $1500 – $4000 per month

17. Bartending

Bartending is a job where someone formulates and serves drinks, cocktails in a bar. To be a bartender, you need excellent customer service and language skills.

There are nightclubs and pubs worldwide; this is one of the best traveling jobs to earn while traveling. You will meet different people and learn new bartending skills along with the simple fact that you get to travel.

And this traveling job is not limited inside your country; you can choose a country you want to explore more.

Income: $800 – $2000 per month

18. Busking

Busking is an act of performing a play or music in a street or public place in exchange for money from volunteers.

While traveling across the world, buskers make a good source of income. If you want to earn good money in busking, you should often perform in a crowded city.

Most buskers throughout the world do not want to busk due to money, but for connectivity and experience to the men and women who live in the region during their journey. You can also make busking a part of your trip and can travel across the world.

Income: can’t say.

Wrap Up

These are a few best traveling jobs that you can look for if you want to make money traveling the world. In this way, traveling can be a part of your life and help you make money on the road.

I think that we just have one life, and only we can make it beautiful by fulfilling our dreams and desires. Our dreams can be our reality if we make the right choices at the right time.

Now it’s your time to make the right choice to fulfill your dream of exploring the world without worrying about your finances.

What are you thinking? Just choose your profession of freedom and get on the wheels!

Moreover, you’ll have nice stories to tell to your grandchildren.☺

Happy Traveling!