If the thought of earning good income while living your dream of traveling the world have crossed your mind, then welcome to this entry, as this is what it’s all about.
Making money while traveling full-time seems like a long shot for most people, but for many of us, it’s the ultimate dream. However, the idea of leaving your high-paying corporate job is totally not an easy decision to make. But did you know that lots of people around the world are actually earning decent money while traveling? Also, most, if not all travelers don’t depend on a single source of money. The key is finding multiple sources of cash flows at once. It doesn’t have to be big; a few bucks from here and there can add up and enough to maintain your traveler lifestyle.
Earning while traveling gives you the best opportunity to get the most out of your travel; travel longer, and experience more things along the way.
With access to the Internet in almost anywhere, earning while seeing the world has become easier for travelers. Depending on your knowledge, skills, and drive, it’s absolutely not impossible for anyone to fund their travel expenses.
In this entry we will talk about some of the best sources of opportunities to earn while traveling.
Teach Anything
There are job opportunities all around the world. And if you’re good in English, then you definitely have the advantage anywhere you go. In most cases, you don’t need a certification to teach English, especially if you’re a native speaker. ESL Café offers hundreds of English teaching job opportunities you can do online for schools in Thailand, Japan, Korea, etc. You can also offer to teach children in au pair jobs.
If you can sing, dance, play a musical instrument, good in academic subject like match, science, skilled in various computer programs and applications, artist, martial artist, good in sports, etc., then you can definitely use that for a living through teaching overseas.
Au Pair
If you don’t mind spending time with kids, then becoming an au pair overseas might just be a good choice for you. Au pairs usually move overseas to live with a family and take care of their kids full-time. Sure it’s not the ideal kind of setup, but it will provide you everything you need; a place to stay, people to live with, and experience life in a new location.
Obviously, this job comes with a lot of responsibility, and there’s commitment involved in childcare. Thus, it’s definitely not for everyone. For those who can do it, it’s a good opportunity to visit new destinations, earn money, and have a good roof above your head.
Make And/Or Sell Products
If you have the skills, creativity, ideas, and passion for making and/or selling products, then you most definitely can make use of that to earn a good living while traveling. Etsy for example, is no longer dominated by crafty hipsters. Making products that are unique, creative, and on demand can now be a great way to earn money without having to be in an office. There are also other marketplaces, such as Handmat at Amazon and Café Press.
The good thing about making and selling products is that, you get to do what you love to do. Obviously, if you love what you’re doing, then you don’t consider it work, plus, you’re also traveling full-time, which means you get to do those things on the go.
Obviously, you will have to consider how you’re going to ship your products once you have started traveling, especially if you’re moving from one place to another more often. There are of course, a vast range of logistical companies that can help you with this. So again, do your research.
You can also sell your goods online via eBay or Craigslist. This is great especially if you’re traveling across the U.S.
Do Freelance Work on Upwork
Freelancing is another great opportunity to earn decent and dependable income. Millions of people around the world are actually doing this kind of setup. They’re called “digital nomads.” And yes, they work on the go.
There are tons of work you can choose from, some of the most common job opportunities are:
- Virtual Assistant
- Online writer
- Social Media Manager / Marketer
- Web designer
- Graphic artist
If you have skills that are on demand, then you can find people who would pay you for your services. All you need is a stable internet connection and your trusted laptop.
Passive Income Tips:
Rent Your Home
One of the easiest ways to earn passive income, and perhaps often the most overlooked, is to have your house rented. Your home is your asset, so take advantage of it and use it to fund your adventures. You might have former co-workers, a relative, a friend, or a friend of friends looking for a place to live while you’re on the road. You can also get the services of AirBnB to have your property out there for people to see. Great thing about this kind of service is that, they come with insurance. Nice homes in nice locations are definitely a plus.
Rent Your Car
If you’re on the road traveling for a long time, let’s say weeks, or even a couple of months, then there is no point of keeping your garage or at the airport parking the whole time, when there are actually people out there looking for one they could use.
Rather than leaving your vehicle unused as you enjoy your travel overseas, why not convert your car as an asset and actually earn from it by renting it out? This could give you a few hundreds or even thousands (depending on your car’s value) by absolutely doing nothing.
You can check out Turo, they’re one of the most trusted names in this area. Also, you can set up the minimum price of your vehicle for certain trips and specify if you want to get your fuel tank full when you come back. Great thing about this service is they will protect your car with up to $1M insurance. That’s enough to give you a peace of mind.
These are just some of the many things you can do to sustain your life of travel. Indeed, there is so much to see and discover in this world, and as human beings, we are not meant to be stuck in one place, because if that’s the case, we would have roots underneath us instead of feet.
Before you jump into it though, it’s important to research, plan, and talk to people who are living the kind of lifestyle that you wanted for yourself. Learn as much as you can, and most importantly, have fun!
