14 Ways Traveling the World Can Be More Profitable Than a 9-to-5 Job
If you are sick of staring at the same office walls day-in-day-out or feel dissatisfied with your job but skeptical about trying something new, then this article is for you!
Many believe that traveling is a luxury you can only enjoy after you have accumulated a lot of money, however you can earn while traveling or even turn traveling into a profitable venture. It might not be the conventional way of making money, but if you love to explore and learn new things, then you will definitely enjoy turning your adventures into cash.
Building a Personal Brand
Traveling provides you with an authentic edge in building a personal brand. What if you could share your adventures on social media, blog about local culture and make travel videos? As your audience grows, brands and businesses will notice, you will receive partnerships and sponsorships that can transform your adventures into a successful business. Not only are you traveling, but your experiences are your marketable content.
Freelance Work From Anywhere
You don’t have to be stuck in a single location, whether you are a writer, graphic designer or programmer, the beauty of freelancing is that you can be in many places. From anywhere in the world you can take on clients with a laptop and an internet connection. If you don’t book PTO to explore new places, then your travels can be a part of your workday. More earnings, and in some countries a reduced cost of living.
Teaching English or Other Skills
The most popular way to earn while traveling is by teaching English as a second language. Many countries are desperate for native speakers and the pay can be great, especially in places like South Korea or Japan. In addition to teaching English, you can teach skills like yoga, photography, or cooking. The best part? You’re helping others live richer lives while you’re living a richer life.
Travel Photography
Travel photography is an avenue for you if you have a knack for capturing beautiful moments. From stock images to social media content, there is a demand for high-quality photos. After you begin building a portfolio, you can sell your photos online, license them to magazines, or even get hired by tourism boards and brands looking for professional shots. A steady income might just be a matter of your lens.
Travel Consultant or Tour Guide
If you’ve been to a place a dozen times and know it like the back of your hand, why not share that with others? If you’re knowledgeable, passionate, and personable, travelers will love you and you’ll get paid to show people around the best spots. You can also become a travel consultant and advise and itineraries others on your base of experiences.
House Sitting or Pet Sitting
You’d be surprised but there’s a whole market for house sitting and pet sitting around the world. But people need someone they trust to look after their homes and pets when they’re away and that’s where you come in. In return, you get free accommodation in some pretty cool places. Plus, with no rent, you’ll have more cash to fund your next adventure.
Blogging and Vlogging
If you spend some time writing about your travel experiences, or produce videos to document them, you can make money. If you’re a blogger or vlogger, you can earn your money from ads, sponsored content and of course, affiliate marketing. This can be turned into a full time career, which pays for your travels and builds a loyal community following your journey with patience, a little creativity, and consistency.
Affiliate Marketing
When you go globetrotting, why not monetize it by telling the world about the products, services, or even destinations you love? According to BigCommerce, affiliate marketing is a way where you offer a product or service, and you make commission on each purchase of that product through your referral. If it’s travel gear, courses, or booking platforms, sharing what you know and love can pay off.
Global Companies With Remote Jobs
As remote work is becoming the norm, you can get a job with companies all around the world as you sip coffee in a café in Bali or work in a co-working space in Paris. Remote positions provide financial stability while you’re able to move anywhere you want. You’re essentially getting the best of both worlds: job security and freedom.
Seasonal or Temporary Work
Seasonal jobs abound in some parts of the world. These gigs are quick and easy ways to make money and get a new experience, whether it’s working on a ski resort in the Alps, picking fruit in Australia or bartending in a tropical paradise. And often these perks come in the form of discounted housing, meals, or even free activities access.
Digital Products and Courses
If you have knowledge in a particular field, why not turn it into digital products or online courses? There are so many things you could learn and teach, like travel hacks, how to learn language, or so on! These products allow you to sell them and make money while you sleep (literally) so you can spend more time exploring the world without worrying about income.
Volunteering With Benefits
It’s not always a paying job, but in some cases, it’ll offer free accommodation and meals. WWOOFing (World Wide opportunities on organic farms), among other programs, allow you to work (sometimes even paying for your food and lodging). It’s a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, give back, and significantly cut your travel expenses.
Social Media Influencing
It’s the age of social media, influencers are always getting lucrative deals. Build an audience that resonates with the travel content you produce and you might find yourself landing partnerships with brands who want to advertise to your audience through you. Sponsored posts will be paid for by companies in many cases, even covering your travel costs as part of the deal.
Travel Writing
Travel writing is a great way to fund your adventures if you’ve got a way with words. There are many travel websites, magazines and blogs that post articles and reviews on destinations, experiences and travel tips and they are paid. As you build relationships with editors, you can make a steady income as you document your journeys.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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Even if you’ve been on a safari in the past, an African photo safari is something you want to experience or at the very list add to the top of your bucket list.
But first, what is a photo safari? The phrase “photo safari” is not a common sentence structure but its meaning can be deduced easily. An African photo safari in general context means going on an adventure with the sole purpose of taking high-quality pictures.
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