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Five Jobs for the People Who Love to Travel

Here’s how to turn the wanderlust obsession into a supportive income.

By Britney ClaytonPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Traveling is typically something you do when you need an escape from work. It’s an opportunity to get a break from your daily routine and gain unmatchable cultural experiences, not to mention all the Insta-worthy photo-ops.

If you’re smart about your career and willing to take a risk, your life can be one never-ending vacation. Of course, you’ll still have to put in time to earn a solid wage, but certain jobs allow you the flexibility to explore the world without ever taking time off.

Blogger

Being a successful blogger may be easier than it sounds. But if you’re a marketing guru, put your skills to the test by creating your own personal brand, and growing a following of fans eager to hear what you have to say. This could lead to being paid to travel, dine, and stay in the most luxurious places across the globe. Brands care a lot about the opinions of real people, due to their ability to sway consumers. That means they’ll pay a lot of money to get these genuine reviews. Snag a contract with a brand you love to get paid to write about something you love.

Bloggers can make upwards of $200,000 a year, depending on the niche and viewership of posts—do some research on how to get started and you can reap rewards by simply typing a few posts up each week!

Flight Attendant

While this may seem like the obvious occupation for travel lovers, flight attendants literally get paid to travel the globe every day. This may not be the most glamorous job, but it’s certainly a way to get your passport stamped. Get ready to pour an absurd amount of tomato juice and maybe hear a few offensive comments from grumpy passengers, but in your down time you can visit unique wonders of the world.

Bartender

Speaking of pouring beverages for a living, alcohol is universally loved across the globe, therefore bartenders are needed everywhere and anywhere. Pretty much any tourist location on the world map is sure to have a slew of bars in need of employees to keep the stream of tourists drunk and happy.

The average bartender makes over $26,000 annually, though they make up to $45,000 in cities like Honolulu, Hawaii. Plus, the specific night-time hours leaves a lot of downtime for bartenders to explore the tropical locations of their choice throughout the day.

Remote Employee

Every millennial’s dream is to work from home—and luckily, this is becoming an increasingly popular trend in the workplace. Several companies are hiring more remote employees, allowing the flexibility of working from anywhere your heart desires. You can kiss the classic cubicles goodbye and design your dream workspace from any continent. Internet access is available pretty much anywhere, so this is the ideal situation for someone who doesn’t like to stay in the same place for long but wants to keep a consistent occupation.

Entertainment Performer

If you have a special hidden talent, you could perfect it to earn a contract with a cruise line or amusement park. There are tons of opportunities available for dancers, singers, and actors that are willing to trade in their stable, conventional life for a chance in the spotlight—but be prepared for long hours of rehearsals, trainings, and performances.

While you’ll have to commit to an extended period of time away, you will ultimately get paid to see the world while doing what you love—whether it’s tapping or juggling. You may be one audition away from living the dream!

Business trips may not be the most exciting when you know you’ll have a schedule slammed with meetings, but picking the right job can you lead to a life full of never ending travel and exploration. Be sure to master a perfect work-life balance, take time for yourself to see the sights, and experience the endless opportunities that the world has to offer.

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