Imagine waking up to a sunrise in Bali, typing away in a quaint Paris café, or documenting wildlife in South Africa while making money along the way. Sounds too good to be true right? Well here, I share with you how to do it.

Living in the digital age means there are more opportunities than ever to make money while travel the world! Whether you are a student taking a gap year, a digital nomad, or just wanting to escape the 9-to-5, this blog will help you earn money while you are traveling.

15 Ways to Make Money While Traveling

1. Freelance Online

If you have experience in writing, graphic design, marketing, coding, or have any customer service experience (pretty sure we all do), sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer allow you to set up a profile and start working from anywhere in the world as long as you have Wi-Fi.

Examples:

• Content writing
• Virtual assistant
• Social media manager
• Translating

2. Start a travel blog or YouTube Channel

Many travelers start to create a personal brand, sharing tips, reviews, or stories! Once they have an audience, they can monetize their audience through:

• Affiliate marketing
• Sponsored posts
• Ad spend (Google AdSense, Youtube Partner)
• Brand collaborations

Pro tip: There are travel bloggers who post (good) content for 5 years before earning any income! Hard work and consistency pays off.

3. Teach English (Overseas or Online)

If you are a native English speaker or fluent in English, the world is your oyster!

• Teach Abroad – Countries such as China, Korea, and Spain have opportunities to teach great paying positions.
• Teach Online – Companies such as VIPKid, Cambly, or Preply offer you the opportunity to teach online, anywhere.

Requirements are different, but many companies prefer you have a TEFL certificate (teaching English as a foreign language).

4. Remote Work/Digital Nomad Jobs

Many companies now have remote positions in all sorts of industries including customer support, project manager, marketing, etc.

You can check:

• We Work Remotely
• Remote OK
• FlexJobs

5. Work in Hostels or Guesthouses

Many hostels have offers to stay free of charge (and sometimes with compensation or meals) for working in their hostel.

Some tasks might include:

• Reception
• Cleaning
• Social media
• Organizing events

You can find these type of gigs on Worldpackers, Workaway and you can contact the hostels directly.

6. Sell Your Photos and Videos

If you are good with a camera, you can sell your travel photos on stock photo sites like:

• Shutterstock
• Adobe Stock
• iStock

Drone footage and videos are a really popular media to sell, and can make good money.

7. Become a Travel Influencer

Once you build a strong social media presence (especially Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest) there are potential advertisers looking to pay you to advertise travel products or destinations.

Ideally it takes a lot of time and consistent content/posts, but it can yield a more than sufficient income.

8. Offer Travel Services

If you enjoy planning trips, why not turn it into a profession? You can become:

• A Disney travel planner
• A luxury travel concierge
• A group trip organizer (retreats, bachelorettes, etc.)

You are paid commissions or service fees.

9. Affiliate Marketing

You can promote travel gear, booking sites, insurance, or apps through affiliate links and you earn commissions when someone buys something from someone else through your link.

Useful affiliates:

• Amazon Associates
• Booking.com Affiliate Partner
• Skyscanner Affiliate

10. House Sitting & Pet Sitting

This would be sites like TrustedHousesitters where you testify in luxury homes around the world in exchange for taking care of pets or the house – some dollars; some being paid!

11. Travel Writing

You can pitch stories or destination articles to magazines, travel sites, and newspapers. Examples:

• Lonely Planet
• Matador Network
• National Geographic Traveler

The key factor in landing paid gigs is to have a great portfolio.

12. Work on a Cruise Ship or Resort

You could work as a cook, wait staff, dancer, photographer, or activities host on cruise ships or in luxury resorts. Many jobs even come with room and board.

13. Street Selling or Artisan

Sell hand-made jewelry, artwork, or crafts in the tourist’s zone. You If you are creative human being and travelling to many places with local craft markets, this option can work for you.

14. Tour Guide or Translator

If you know a city or a language well enough, consider offering private tours or translator services. Look at sites like ToursbyLocals or Airbnb experiences.

15. Drop shippers / e-commerce

You could sell products online, through Shopify or Etsy, without holding the inventory. With internet access, you can manage your store while traveling.

Tips to be Successful While Traveling For Business

1. Stay organized: Use technology such as Notion, Trello or Google Calendar to keep your tasks and schedules organized.
2. Have multiple options for the internet: There are travel routers, SIM cards, and portable hotspots
3. Track your income & taxes: This is especially important if you freelance or are self-employed.
4. Travel slowly: By staying in one place for longer periods of time you can settle down, be comfortable and save time and money.
5. Understand your clients & time zones: This is especially important if you’re working with clients in other countries.

Conclusion

You don’t have to be wealthy to travel the world, you just have to think creatively, work hard, and have an internet connection. Whether that’s from writing blogs in a mountain cabin or teaching English from a beach in Thailand, the ways to make money while traveling the world are endless.

So pack up your laptop, grab your passport, and you now have the world as your office.

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