Love to Travel? Get Paid to See the World!
Do you dream of quitting your job and hopping on a plane to see the world? There are various careers available that allow you to spend your days traveling as part of your job requirements. Below I explore some of the options and required skill sets that can help turn your dream into reality:
1. Work on a cruise ship
Earnings Range: $20,000 – $100,000
Level of Education: High School or Community College/Technical Training
Working on a cruise ship is a travel lover's dream gig. You make a living traveling the world while receiving free meals and accommodations. There are opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and work experience from positions working at a restaurant or bar to a shop or beauty parlour or being one of the cruise's entertainment performers. Many companies advertise vacancies on their own sites (like Norwegian, Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Princess Cruises) or try cruiseshipjob.com or allcruisejobs.com.
2. International Tour Guide
Earnings Range: Minimum wage – $24/hour
Level of Education: High School or Community College/Technical Training or University
Every city that attracts tourists needs tour guides. Tour guides help travelers discover their destinations by showing them around and answering any questions they may have about each site. To be a tour guide, you not only need to know your city inside and out (history, culture and hidden secrets) but you also need to be outgoing, friendly and be able to relate well to people. It also helps to speak more than one language.
If you are good at your job you can work your way up to owning your own tour guide company and looking after all aspects of a tourists' travel plans.If you want to learn more about a city or country, check out our travel guides.
3. ESL Teacher
Earnings Range: $15 – $50/hr
Level of Education: University
English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers teach people whose first language isn't English how to speak the language. ESL teachers are trained to work with students of all ages, from children to adults. They work for all kinds of organizations in Canada and abroad, including elementary and high schools, colleges, private language school and community organizations.
As an ESL teacher in a foreign country you will help students learn to understand your native language while immersing yourself in that country's culture. According to HowStuffWorks, Asia and Eastern Europe are two of the biggest markets for English teachers today. Learn more about teaching English abroad from one of our books.
4. Flight Attendant
Earnings Range: $30,000 – $80,000
Level of Education: High School. Most airlines will only require prior experience in customer service and an appropriate certification.
Flight attendants ensure that airplane passengers have a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flight. They work 8 to 14 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays but get between 10 and 15 days off a month to make up for long and irregular shifts. The work isn't always easy but it is common for attendants to get a glimpse of hundreds of cities across the world and to spend a night or two in a foreign city (if they work for a major airline serving long haul destinations) before their next shift on a flight to another country. There is also the possibility of receiving discounted flights for you and your family. Learn more about the flight attendant career or get a glimpse into the profession with some flight attendant anecdotes.
5. Event Coordinator / Photographer
Earnings Range: $20,000 – $65,000
Level of Education: High School or Community College/Technical Training or University
If you are talented in the creative department and want to stay on the road full time, consider a job as either an event coordinator or photojournalists, landscape and travel photographers. Event coordinators working large events like festivals and trade shows meet with potential vendors from around the world and are required to travel to the event location to oversee the setup and breakdown of the event. As a photographer, it's not the easiest way to earn a living and income is never guaranteed, but they see some of the most beautiful and distressed parts of the world while at work. Options for travel are endless and many photographers direct their own projects as well as work on commission. You can learn more about the event planning industry with one of our books or check out our collection on photography careers.
6. Travel Writer
Earnings Range: $25,000 – $75,000
Level of Education: High School or Community College/Technical Training or University
Travel bloggers share their experience about popular travel destinations. Most of the work is freelance and publications seek out individuals who can submit firsthand accounts of the locations that they are writing about. If you have a skill in writing and love to travel this is a great profession that combines both interests. If you need some inspiration, check out our collection of books written by travel writers.
To view more job ideas, check out:
- "25 Great Jobs for People who Love to Travel" by Business News Daily
- "The Best Careers for Travelling the World" by Lonely Planet.
Also visit our database Career Cruising to learn more about various careers; their job description, working conditions, earning and required education.
Bon voyage!
4 thoughts on “Love to Travel? Get Paid to See the World!”
Thanks for a great blog, Karolina! I know somebody who used to do costume design for shows put on by cruise ships, so different skills really can be applied to jobs anywhere in the world!
Its really very interesting opportunity for travel lover like me. thank you so much for much informative idea sharing in this wonderful platform.
Love to read kind of more.
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