When it comes to discussions about the best jobs for people who like being on the road, people expect me to say that travel writing is the best. I won't lie; it's a fun, but sometimes stressful job. But it's not the only opportunity around for those who want to earn money while moving across the map. Thanks to the many people I met all over, I've gained some insight about some of the most ideal careers for travelers.
Truck driving: For those who find the call of the open road impossible to resist, driving a big rig on America's highways may be a dream come true. Long-haul trips to deliver goods across states means you can earn some money while driving through some of the country's most scenic views.
English teacher: If you have a good grasp of the intricacies of the English language, your skills may be in demand in countries like Japan, China, and South Korea, to name a few, where locals like to take supplementary English classes to prepare them for international education or business.
Foreign aid worker: People who prefer to combine their travels with philanthropic activities may find fulfillment with international aid groups such as USAID, Oxfam, World Vision, and more. These organizations send humanitarian workers all over the world to bring relief to less-fortunate communities.
Go freelance!: Not being tied down to a 9-to-5 job is one way to have more time to travel. To support this dream, however, it helps to have a skill you can take with you so you can make bank. Some examples are Web programming, writing, or graphic design, all of which just require a laptop and a decent Internet connection, teaching yoga or dance, or fitness training, which can be done in the client's home or in a local gym, or instructing for sports like surfing, tennis, or golf – activities which can take you to some of the most amazing locations all over the world!
If you think about it, there's a wealth of job options out there for those who want to travel as long as you keep an open mind and learn to be flexible. You can probably even find a job in your dream locale. That said, while working abroad or in different cities is an adventure, always make sure you're getting paid fairly and being treated fairly!
Hello there. I'm Louis Habash, a freelance writer with an incurable case of wanderlust. Follow me on Twitter for 140-character accounts of my globe-trotting adventures.
Truck driving: For those who find the call of the open road impossible to resist, driving a big rig on America's highways may be a dream come true. Long-haul trips to deliver goods across states means you can earn some money while driving through some of the country's most scenic views.
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English teacher: If you have a good grasp of the intricacies of the English language, your skills may be in demand in countries like Japan, China, and South Korea, to name a few, where locals like to take supplementary English classes to prepare them for international education or business.
Foreign aid worker: People who prefer to combine their travels with philanthropic activities may find fulfillment with international aid groups such as USAID, Oxfam, World Vision, and more. These organizations send humanitarian workers all over the world to bring relief to less-fortunate communities.
Go freelance!: Not being tied down to a 9-to-5 job is one way to have more time to travel. To support this dream, however, it helps to have a skill you can take with you so you can make bank. Some examples are Web programming, writing, or graphic design, all of which just require a laptop and a decent Internet connection, teaching yoga or dance, or fitness training, which can be done in the client's home or in a local gym, or instructing for sports like surfing, tennis, or golf – activities which can take you to some of the most amazing locations all over the world!
Image source: wikimedia.org
If you think about it, there's a wealth of job options out there for those who want to travel as long as you keep an open mind and learn to be flexible. You can probably even find a job in your dream locale. That said, while working abroad or in different cities is an adventure, always make sure you're getting paid fairly and being treated fairly!
Hello there. I'm Louis Habash, a freelance writer with an incurable case of wanderlust. Follow me on Twitter for 140-character accounts of my globe-trotting adventures.
