Have you ever wanted to make more money while traveling? It is possible to do it, but you need to be savvy and employ certain techniques to make this viable. You don’t want to spend your valuable traveling time wasting money on schemes that won’t work!
If you are going to be away for a while, renting your home
is one of the best ways to make a decent chunk of income. Make sure that you
use a reputable agent to handle things for you, especially if you will be out
of easy contact at times. Airbnb offers some great options and insurance for
this.
You can ship products from pretty much anywhere in the world, so if you’ve got items that you can sell, why not sell them? As long as you have the products to hand (or the materials for making them if you’re going to be crafting), this is a great way to earn some pocket money.
Like renting your home, renting out a vehicle that you don’t
need can earn you money. It also means that your car isn’t standing and
rusting, and is being looked after. Try Turo, which offers protections to
ensure that this goes smoothly.
If you’re traveling somewhere interesting, why not write
about it? There are many niche topics surrounding travel, and lots of people
are interested in learning more about traveling!
Learning how to book cheap flight tickets and either booking
early or very late is a great way to reduce your travel costs.
Have you ever learned anything about the stock exchange? You
can be trading in stocks without having to lift a finger if you know what
you’re doing.
Traveling heavy doesn’t go well with cheap fares, and it’s
also inconvenient, so try downsizing your life. What do you really need? Sell
or swap anything that doesn’t make the cut!
If your work can be done remotely, freelancing is a great
way to bring in a steady income. Many platforms, such as Fiverr, now exist for
this purpose.
Do you have a great eye for a photo? Your pictures could be
worth money, but make sure they are high quality if you want to sell them!
Despite the power of the internet, some things still can’t
be got in certain areas – and people are always looking for those who can bring
these things along. Services like Roadie are great for anyone taking a road
trip who can also transport a few parcels to eager recipients.
Offering to become a brand ambassador won’t work for everyone,
but it can be a great way to pick up some free gear and get sponsorship in some
cases. If you already run a successful blog, this is more likely to work.
Seasonal workers are staples in many countries, and if you enjoy a bit of manual labor, picking fruits, vegetables, or flowers can be a great way to earn some cash.
Could you sell? If you’ve got a slick pitch, find out what
local products you can pick up a commission on.
If you’re good with kids, working at a summer camp can be a great way to enjoy a new culture.
Is someone you know also traveling? If so, house-sitting for
them can be a great arrangement that will save you money on lodgings and may
even come with pay.
Don’t waste money on fancy hotels; hostels are far cheaper
and tend to be better for regular travelers.
It’s a good idea to seek out local places where meals are
likely to be less expensive. You may also hear about job offers here!
If you have any skills like this, you can offer them to
locals or others staying in your hostel. Make sure you are good enough to
satisfy your customers, though!
Some jobs specifically want to hire foreigners for an
outsider’s take, so see if your own workplace or ones in your destination
country would be interested in this.
You can find work exchanges by searching online, and sites
like HelpX are designed to help workers find jobs that will suit them. A lot of
positions are for volunteering only, but this is a wonderful way to get free
accommodation, food, and sometimes finances.
This definitely isn’t for everyone, but if you want to spend a couple of years volunteering and traveling, joining the Peace Corps is a great way to do it, and can involve life-changing experiences.
With a good internet connection and a laptop, you can easily
pick up the slack for someone else and make yourself a virtual assistant. You
will need to think about time zones, but this is a great travel option.
If you’re staying in a hostel, offer to help out. Most
hostels are laid-back and will accept help in exchange for some pay or a free
room. Take over at reception for a few hours, cook a meal, clean the place, or
offer other services.
Do you love animals? Could you make a bit of money by taking
someone’s dog out for them? This kind of work is easy and fun, and will
introduce you to the local area while you walk!
There will almost always be small jobs you can pick up when
you arrive in an area. If you aren’t fussy about the kinds of work you do, this
is a great way to make a bit of cash.
When you arrive in a new place, try to integrate yourself
with the locals. They will be able to point you in both money-saving and
money-earning directions.
Anyone can complete online surveys in exchange for cash.
They don’t pay well, but if you’re twiddling your thumbs for a few hours, why
not earn a bit at the same time?
It isn’t easy to be successful as a travel blogger, but if
you have a way with words and you can take great pictures, it may be the job
for you. The great news is, it’s ultra flexible and you can go anywhere!
Once you know an area well, why not offer your services to
other travelers that want to learn more about it? This is great if you are
multilingual, but make sure you do understand the area well!
If you want to go further afield, a boat is a good way to do
it. You get all the fun of cruising and the experience of a new country – and
you’ll have made money during the passage. Cruise ships are a great option, but
you can also get employment on smaller boats.
Almost any interesting skill can be leveraged to join a
traveling show. If you can sing, dance, or tell fantastic jokes, you can pay
some of your way by hooking up with traveling entertainment. This does restrict
where you can go and how long you’ll stay, however.
Movies are always looking for extras, so if something is
being shot where you are, definitely consider going along to see if you can
play a role. It may be small, but you should get some compensation for your
time.
Some places pay for recyclable goods, so spend some time
collecting bottles and cans to get the deposit!
Language is often challenging, and if this is in your
skillset, why not offer to improve the language on local businesses’ signs?
If you have something you don’t need, see if you can swap it
for something you do need.
People love live entertainment, and if you’ve got any unique
skill that can turn heads, turn it into a street performance!
If you have particular knowledge on a subject, you might want to offer to share this knowledge for a small fee. Try libraries, cafes, or other local gathering spaces, and choose a topic that you think might draw in a crowd. It will help to have some public speaking experience for this one.
Do you play an instrument? Consider setting up some lessons
either in person or online to turn this skill into an income.
Depending on where you are traveling to, your language
skills might be something you can leverage. Being multilingual is enormously
valuable, and many people are willing to pay for language classes!
If you want to literally get paid to travel, this is a great
option. There’s a lot of hard work involved in being a flight attendant, but
you’ll get cheap airfare and plenty of globetrotting!
Anyone with a good internet connection can sign up to test
apps and get paid for it.
By definition, this won’t make you money, but it will often
come with an exchange for things that cost. You might get a free room, free
meals, or other perks that will save you money.
If you’ve got the looks, you can make modeling part of your
travel experience. This is particularly true if you’re traveling in countries
where you’ll stand out!
Only available to people between 18 and 26, au pairing is a
fantastic way to travel, get free accommodation, and get paid. However, you
must meet a minimum childcare requirement and you need to talk about
responsibility and expectations.
If you’re sticking around in one place for a while, consider
getting a job in a local restaurant or cafe. Wait staff are often in short
supply, and this is a casual, easy job you can do with minimal training.
Most travel companies will refund or partially refund tickets if there are delays or cancellations. Knowing the terms and conditions of your tickets lets you know when you can pursue a refund, and this is a great way to keep your travel costs low.
If the local people are interested in your culture, consider
whether you could give some basic dance classes for a little bit of extra cash.
If you don’t need to be anywhere for a specific time, you
can take advantage of last-minute travel tickets. Many companies sell off
cancellation tickets very cheaply at the last minute, and if you’re not on a
deadline, it won’t matter if you don’t get one.
You’ll only get paid in Amazon vouchers, but you can get
money for taking pictures of job flyers and uploading them to Job Spotter. This
works throughout the US and is a great way to help out others who are looking
for work. It also takes very little time and can be extremely flexible.
It might sound like a dream job, but if you’re staying by a
beach and you have some skill on the waves, you can make a decent amount of
money from teaching others. Crack out the surfboard and get some practice in
first, and then start showing off to attract a few clients!
You will need to tailor your money-making techniques depending on where you are going and what services are available there, but you can make money easily while traveling. This is particularly true if you have access to the internet. If you don’t, you’ll need to look more at local jobs and find niches in the environment you are operating in.