Work and Volunteer While Traveling Around the World

So many options for you to work and travel overseas, so little time...

The world is full of opportunities to work and travel and finding those jobs doesn't have to cost much. The following is a list of options for you to work abroad. See it as a list of ways to maintain some independence as you work and travel around the world. You shouldn't pay a recruiter to find these jobs, most of them you apply directly to the employer.

Attention managers and Human Resources Staff: If you hire for any jobs that require travel either domestically or internationally, Contact us about listing your opporunity here. Allow us to help get you in touch with staff who wants to work and travel.

Working and traveling on the high seas

Cruise ship Employment. Cruise ship employment is a fun way to travel and meet people and is even easier today than it was years ago. The industry has a revolving door of crew members and is increasingly needing more people as ships get bigger.

What its like working onboard cruise ships. An introduction for the shaky legged sailor.

How to get fired from cruise ships. A top ten list of why the industry is a revolving door of crew members and a guide to help you on your cruise ship lifestyle and what not to do.

Cruise Ships in Port - Even after working onboard, I still look in amazement these floating cities operate. Walking up the gangway for the first time was just as exciting as the last time. A feeling overwhelms you that reminds me, "Yes, I live here!"

Crew a Sailboat. This is a fun way to travel to the worlds ports or consider it if you want to avoid the airports on your next trip around the world. Is a sailors life for you?

Crew a yacht. They require very long hours, but it is a venture into a lifestyle you won't get to see any other way. Find out what jobs are available, how to get one and how much they pay.

Location Independent Work

Run a Travel Website - Whether you make micro niche sites, a travel blog or an information website, you can live anywhere in the world that gets an internet connection. That is, if it doesn't suck.

Monetize that Website - Tried and tested methods for monetizing your travel website. Before reading this, please make sure your website doesn't suck!

Submit your content to Travel Droppings - If you are looking for another outlet for your travel writings, consider sending content our way to promote your travel website or blog.

How to Day Trade To Fund Your Travels Advice from our expert Marcello the Wandering Trader, on how to make money from anywhere in the world by day trading online.

Producing Online Travel Video - A quick look at the different platforms for your work and how it can help you fund your travels.

Producing Online Video - Where many people begin there video production exploits.

Jobs in a place

Work for 6 months in Singapore. Find yourself living in South East Asia and working for some of the biggest companies in the world. Or work for a local place and get a feeling of what makes Singapore the special country that it is.

Australia for a year. Australia offers a great program for people under 30 to work legally for 12 months. Roo's, rocks, and ale, this is a great way to taste test of Australian lifestyle.

How to find remote work in Australia - A guide for backpackers looking for remote work
City work in Australia - It can be harder to find work in the big city, but still something to consider

What it is really like working in the Outback - a rundown of life in the middle of Australia

New Zealand for another year. New Zealand also offers a similar program to Australia. Don't be fooled by it's smaller size, Kiwi country has a lot to offer. Here's the latest on getting the working holiday visa for New Zealand.

Work in Antarctica. Antarctica jobs are for an adventurous person looking for a completely unique living situation. It helps if you like snow cones.

Work Seasonal Jobs - Find seasonal work any time of year throughout the USA.

Travel Jobs in Entertainment

Work and Travel as a Roadie. You will be living the lifestyle of a rock star. That is, if you are up for the challenge.

Work with the Circus, as a performer or backstage. Many jobs are available for tours in the USA and beyond

Become a carnie - travel the USA to all of America's less than exciting small towns and unincorporated villages, while meeting an interesting bunch of people.

Busking - The age old talent of street performing. This has become very popular in many cities around the world and you too can earn yourself a few more dollars if you have any shred of talent. It's the worlds second oldest profession and if this doesn't work, you may have to try the oldest profession.

Teaching English Abroad

Teach English in China. This opportunity has been around for awhile and is still great for people looking to help fund a trip abroad. Be a modern day Marco Polo. Our interview with American and his experience teaching English in China.

A Lesson in online English credentials - There is a lot to consider when choosing a TEFL course. Sean helps break it down so us simpler people cn understand.

Other jobs that require travel

How to be a corporate douche and travel on the company's dime. This is sometimes overlooked but is another way to get paid and travel at the same time. Now go get me another coffee and read this article!
Not so sure? Check out my latest business trip to Vegas.

Flight Attendant - learn what you can do to "land" a job as an airline stewardess. Being a member of the Mile High Club dos not count as experience.

Travel Job Advice and Resources

Current Travel Job Openings - Links to the companies that are looking for staff in traveling positions

This Resumé won't get hired - I get several resumés sent to me each month and this one deserved a bit of attention. Check this example of a bad resumé.

Resumé for after a gap year or sabbatical - a year abroad doesn't have to be a bad mark on your resumé when you return. Find a way to highlight the good from it with a few simple steps.

Resumés for travel jobs - Many travel jobs actually have a lot in common. Here is some advice when applying to a few different travel jobs.