Financial costs can be the biggest roadblock to traveling. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can actually get paid to travel! Many careers in a variety of sectors provide opportunities to travel all over the world.
Here are six careers that let you work and travel at the same time.
Event Planner
Most companies and organizations plan conferences and hire event planners. Event planners work closely to implement the vision for a conference and usually attend the conference to provide on-site support. I have been able to travel to Portland, NYC, New Orleans, and CT because of conference planning and have even brought my family with me, too!
Bonus Tip: Many hotels allow conference attendees to take advantage of the discounted room rate for 3 days before and after the conference.
Traveling Nurse
Nursing provides another way to travel. Traveling nurses usually work in a location for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Travel nursing also offers a lot of flexibility with scheduling since nurses choose which assignments they want to take. Travel nurses can also request to work in a particular city, depending on their preferences.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
English is a widely spoken language in the world. In countries where English isn’t the first language, teachers are needed to teach students English. Teaching English as a foreign language requires a degree and some certification, but it is well worth it. Some programs will even pay for housing expenses.
Import and Export Business
Having an import or export business will require frequent travels in search of goods or market. This kind of field can take you to different places in the country or even in the world.
Interpreter
Are you a bilingual? Then you may want to consider a career as an interpreter. Their services are needed in courts, conferences and for diplomatic summits. This career can open up opportunities for you to travel widely.
Humanitarian work
Working for non-profit organizations can take you to different places where your area of expertise is required. Many non profits work in various cities, and often need employees to travel for training or review programs.
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to traveling and making money at the same time. More people are profiting from their passion while creating a career and lifestyle they love. You can do it, too!
Are you looking for more ways to achieve career success and live a lifestyle you love? What’s your biggest fear? What do you need to make your travel dreams a reality? Have you already found a great opportunity to travel and work? Comment below and let us know what you think.
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Author Bio:
Kandice Cole is a writer and speaker who empowers women to harness their creativity to take inspired action in their lives. Kandice writes on her blog and has been featured on Tiny Buddha, 30 Second Mom, and Kind Over Matter. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram talking about location independent work, creativity, motherhood, and self care. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband and two year old daughter.