Working While You Travel?

For young people just getting out of University or College, it is often a dream to travel before settling down in a career.  For many, this dream becomes a reality by working while traveling.

Here are ten great jobs that are relatively easy to get and are flexible enough to allow you to indulge in your passion of travel!


  • Fruit Picking – In hot countries like Australia or Mexico, seasonal fruit picking jobs abound.

  • Teaching English – There are many organizations that hire people to teach English in countries around the world.

  • Freelance Work in your profession (writing, graphic design, web design etc). – Bring your laptop with you and start freelancing in an area where you have experience.

  • Restaurant Work – Restaurants always need kitchen and wait staff.  You may have to wash dishes, but it will get you the bucks you need to get to the next country!

  • Child Care (nanny, Au Pair etc). – It helps to have experience or to work with an agency, but there are plenty of childcare positions working for wealthy families overseas.

  • Working at attractions – Many attractions and exhibits like to have foreign workers to add interest.

  • Bike Courier – Mostly available in larger cities, but being a bike courier is an excellent way to learn the city, meet some new people and stay in shape.

  • Cleaning – Hotels often need cleaning staff and these jobs are usually not difficult to find.

  • Tree planting – Countries like Canada have large tree planting opportunities for travelers looking to earn money.  Do your research before embarking on your trip.

  • Arrange an internship – Try to find an Internship in your chosen field in a foreign country.  This is an excellent way to get paid and to live somewhere else for a while.


By getting a job overseas, you can indulge your sense of wanderlust.  Plan ahead and you can find a job that allows you to travel for months, even years!

Posted by on 08/13 at 01:38 PM

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