Check Out The Top 15 Jobs For Travel Lovers in 2024 [Updated]

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For a Travel Lover to find a job that allows him to travel is not very easy. Many of these travel jobs require time, patience, passion, specific  skills,  specialized training and aptitude.

We can broadly categorize travel jobs into 3 categories:-

1] Expat Travelling Jobs,

2] Digital Nomad Jobs,

3] Backpacker Jobs.

Now let us understand what these 3 categories of travel jobs are:-

1] Expat Travelling Jobs:-

Expat stands for “expatriate”. This literally means that you are a citizen of one country, but, you choose to live/work in a foreign country. You may live in that foreign country for days, weeks, months on end.  In other words you are a citizen of one country but u have shifted your residence for a temporary period to another country. These travel jobs could be of a teacher, a foreign service agent, Au pair (nanny) etc.

2] Digital Nomads:-

A travel lover who lives the life of a digital nomad will always have his laptop with him.  As long as he has access to the internet, he can earn a living. These travel lovers can travel at whim, working from home,  coffee shop, or a swimming pool of a hotel.

3] Backpacker Jobs:-

Backpackers do the ‘alternate” travel jobs.  They may not necessarily have a degree or a laptop with them, because they have more of a hands-on-approach to work..  Eg:- Musicians, artists, manual labor, working on a farm, singing, dancing, selling imitation jewelry, clothes etc.

Backpacker Hostels frequently hire travelers to fill positions on a sort term basis in exchange for free room and board. There are many different types of jobs, from working at the front desk – to housekeeping, to  bartending.

Now, let us see which could be the best travel job for this travel lover? That is You.

For that, we first have to take stock of your educational background, talents, aptitudes, hobbies, and of course your own comfort level and then, go through these fifteen options.

For instance, let us assume you have a degree and you do not want to take any risks, but, at the same time you want to feel and experience living in a different country, then working abroad at a regular full-time job might be the best option for you. Let us further assume that you love greenery and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, then maybe you could work at a farm in remote Spain, travel, and experience a totally different culture.

1. Teach English:-

Can you converse in the English language? Yes. Absolutely great. You can, then, get a job teaching English online or get a job teaching English abroad. A TEFL certification (Teaching English as a foreign language) is required for teaching English in a foreign country. And for online teaching jobs, a college degree is required.

Remuneration:- $1,000-$2000 pm.

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2. Become a Tour Guide:-

If you are outgoing, friendly, and love people, then you could become a travel agent or you could also get into travel marketing. Another option is to become a travel entrepreneur and create your very own custom-made tours for your clientele. Maybe,  it is a breathtaking local hiking trip or showing travelers the most exotic museums and art galleries or the coolest bars and restaurants. This way you can earn your money as well as share your love of travelling.  When u become a travel agent you will be invited on family trips where you’ll travel for free as well as receive heavy discounts for your own holidays.

Remuneration :- $1,000-$10,000pm.

3. Blogger:-

If you are a travel lover who has a flair for words, then you can think of becoming a travel blogger. Once you start writing, over a period of time, you will learn how to edit your content and you will slowly and gradually connect with your readers. You could for instance become

a. Travel blogger.

b. Food blogger.

c. Fashion blogger.

d. Lifestyle and wedding blogger.

 e. Copywriting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Remuneration:- $1,000-$10,000pm.                                                                                                  

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4. Foreign Service Officer:-

If you are a Degree holder, then, you can think of working as a diplomat or at an intergovernmental organization {IGO}. It will allow you to live and experience life in different parts of the world. Fluency in a foreign language will be a bonus and you can seek work in any government-related position in foreign affairs and trade.

Remuneration :-$500-$10,000pm.

5. Flight Attendant:-

This travel lover is constantly jet-setting around the world, enjoying different cultures and experiencing different parties in different cities. Not only will you get heavily discounted flights for yourself and family, but u will also receive hotel discounts, cheap rent – life seems glamourous, Right?                                                              

Wrong. You have absolutely crazing working hours and an insane lifestyle though the package is good and it will satisfy your taste of wanderlust.

Remuneration :- $1,000-$4,000 pm.

6. Freelance Travel Photographer:-

If you are good at capturing images, you have trained and perfected your craft, then this business which requires an initial small investment is too good to opt for. You can sell your images directly to magazines, books, brand campaigns or websites. As a travelling photographer you can also sell photography tutorials online. If you happen to build up your social media audience, then you can get hired for paid  “Influencer” projects too.

Remuneration:- $1000-$4,000pm.

7. WWOOF:-

World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms offers travellers a chance to work on their farms. They get paid a pittance, but food and lodging is taken care of and they get a chance to explore a place in a very rustic style.

Remuneration:- It will vary from place to place, country to country.

8. Work on a Cruise Ship:-

Travelling the world while working on a grand cruise ship is an awesome way to discover some pretty exotic places. Food, accommodation, transportation, and insurance are covered too- so it’s a great way to save money. It’s a lot of hard work, there are long working hours and you may or may not get leaves.There are different types of positions and careers on a cruise ship , like that of a tour manager, engineer, deckhand, housekeeper, cook, or then you could be in charge of entertainment and many more jobs.

Remuneration :- $1,000-$5,000 per month

9. Work as an Au Pair:-

Are you a travel lover who loves looking after children? Then this is the job for you? And if you speak a foreign language, then it is an added bonus.                              

As an Au Pair, you are a professional live-in babysitter or nanny hired to take care of the kids, in exchange, for, room, board, and a weekly income.                                   

This job allows you to live in a foreign country, experience culture first hand and make some money.

Remuneration:- $400-$1,000pm.

10. Fitness Trainer:-

Competent and experienced yoga teachers are in very high demand in the foreign countries.  So, you can travel, make money and teach yoga/pilates/zumba/traditional dance forms. Some fitness trainers make deals with 5-star resorts, fancy gyms, backpacker hostels, as an in-house fitness trainers to lead classes for guests. Whether it’s teaching yoga in Bali or teaching a traditional form like Bharat Natyam or Kathakali in the U.S.A., it is the coolest way to earn money and pursue your passion.

Remuneration:- $30-$100 per hour.

11. Bartending:-

This travel job is easy to come by. Bars, nightclubs, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts will always hire a bartender who has a fair knowledge of a foreign language.

Remuneration:- $1000-$3000 per month.

12. Busking:-

This travel Job requires a special talent like, maybe, acrobatics, painting,

fortune telling, music, breakdance, art, craft, just about anything. As a travel lover you can turn your passion into your job that allows you to travel.

You just have to pick a spot with lots of footfall and a hat. If you need special permission from the city authorities, be sure to get one. Money is not going to be in plenty, but then, you will be able to travel.

Remuneration :- $10 – $100 per hour

13. Website Design:-

A travel lover who is creative and who can do amazing stuff on his computer can become a graphic/website designer. The possibilities are endless. He can create software programs and online platforms like Photoshop, Word press etc.

Building websites for existing clients can lead to new clients, no matter where you are in the world.

Remuneration :-$1,000 – $4,0000 per month.

14] An Actor:-

An Actor who has oodles of potential can travel extensively while acting in movies, tv, videos, etc. Glamour and showbiz are part of the movie industry and in addition to this travel, job gives you a chance to travel to exotic locations.

Remuneration:- $1,000 – $…….. varies with every actor

15. Freelance. {anything}:-

If you are talented – then – you can freelance at just about anything and travel in this digital age.  
Let us look at some of these freelance jobs:-

 1. Remote work and telecommuting

Working online or telecommuting and permitting staff to work from home or anywhere with a wi-fi-connection is fast becoming an option for many businesses and industries. 

Remuneration – varies greatly.

2. Online Translation Jobs:-

Companies need translations done for blogs, websites, product manuals, books, and a travel lover who is proficient in a second language, definitely has an advantage. You could just start by translating food and beverages menus or conduct bilingual tours for tourists.

Remuneration :- $25 – $70 per hour

3. Freelance Massage Therapist:- 

India is known for its Ayurvedic medicines and traditional types of healing including massage therapy.  It is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension of weary travel lovers. Massage therapists team up with hotels and gyms and give them a cut for referring customers.                                                     

Remuneration:- $50 – $200- a day.

4. Stock Day trading :-                                                                                

Of course, u need to have some knowledge and experience of trading in stocks before you start making a decent amount of money. But, once it starts to pay off, you can earn your money as well as travel. Do thorough research and learn from someone who knows what they are doing. Just be wary, of, trading scams which are very common today.                                                                                              

Remuneration:- $100 – $10,000 per day.

5. Travelling Street Vendor

This travel job as a street vendor  may need a license or special permission from the local authorities. Besides jewelry and clothing you could also sell art, leather, goods or anything which you can buy in bulk and which are in demand.  You can set up a temporary stall at any popular location with lots of tourist traffic and in your free time , this travel lover can travel .                                          

Remuneration:- $20 – $200 a day. 

6. Travelling Festival Work:

If you have your visas and mandatory licenses and permissions ready, the, you can travel and work at festivals or events around the world.

Remuneration earned: Free tickets – $10 per hour.

7. Scuba Diving Instructor:-

 In India,  Goa and Andaman and Nicobar Islands are very popular scuba diving sites. The actual training required to become a scuba diver will take only a few weeks and once that is done and you get your certificates, you can travel and teach from Malaysia to Costa Rica.                                                

Remuneration:- $1,000 – $4,000 per month.

8. Give your place on rent:-                                                                                                         

You can travel the world and give your place out on rent. For eg: List your apartment on sites like Airbnb. You can earn well by letting out your premises and this gives you the freedom to see the world.                                                                                                  Remuneration : $1,000 – $7,000p.m.

9.  Peace Corps/ N.G.O. Work:                                                            

There are times when you want to do something for the society.  Try volunteering with the Peace corps or a Non-Governmental Organization. The money is not much and the working hours could be long and tedious, but, it will make your life rich with experiences, and you will have the confidence to face any challenges that will come your way in future.                                                                            

Remuneration :- $300 per month + food and accommodation.

 10. Videography/ Vlogging/YouTube:  

An in-depth knowledge of video, editing, and networking is recommended. Travelling and making videos is a dream job many would like to pursue. You could make marketing films or become a versatile YouTuber or make documentary movies for travel and tourism boards.                               

Remuneration : $1000 – $20,000 per month.

11. Travelling                                                                                         

If you are a travel lover who likes to take care of the old and the infirm, then, this is the job for you. After obtaining a degree as a registered nurse, you can also apply for temporary travel nursing jobs which can be from a few weeks to few months to few years. These jobs cover food, accommodation, sometimes, medical coverage, rental cars and more. There are agencies that will help you locate an overseas job.                                                                                                                         

Remuneration:-$30 – $40 per hour.

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