Feeling slightly confused about your future career path? Do you still want to travel? Don’t worry! Here you will find a list of exciting jobs you can do while travelling around the world. You will never have to feel tied down ever again. I hope that at least one of these ideas sparks something for you.
Pilot
Travel the skies while getting paid. To some people, this would be a dream job. Just know that becoming a pilot is a lot of work! You need over 200-300 hours of flight time, great vision, and a clear criminal and health record.
Some Helpful Links:
Commercial Pilot License (Canada)
How do I become a commercial Pilot?
Author/Writer
If you have a passion for writing, becoming a writer might be the perfect career choice for you. Luckily, you can pretty much write articles and books anywhere as long as you have access to a laptop or cell phone.
ESL Teacher
Teach English abroad! There are many opportunities around the world for native English speakers. If you are interested in learning new languages and cultures, teaching abroad might be the career path for you. A Bachelor Degree and a TEFL certificate are definitely recommended for a more permanent option.
Here is a list of the top 10 cities to teach English abroad.
Cruise Ship Worker
Work on a cruise ship and travel the seas while seeing the world. Take advantage and explore the world by water, while getting paid.
Some Helpful Links:
Chef/Cook
Cooks, bakers, and chefs are needed all over the world. This is a perfect job to have while travelling; especially if you are interested in learning a new foods from around the world.
Great culinary school to get your career started:
Le Cordon Bleu (Paris, France)
The School of Artisan Food (UK)
Culinary Institute of America (US & Singapore)
Culinary Arts Academy (Switzerland)
Dancer
Become a professional dancer and dance in the top dance companies around the world. I know many dancers who have travelled across Europe and America to pursue their careers as a dancer. They have seen all the corners of the world, while happily living their dream job.
Here are some of the top International Dance Schools:
The Royal Ballet School in London, England
Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago, Illinois
The Juilliard School in Manhatten, New York
American Ballet Theatre in New York City
Paris Opéra Ballet School in Paris, France
Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moskva, Russia
Au pair/Nanny
Work as an Au Pair and join a family across the world!
What is an Au Pair?
“An au pair is a young person between the ages of 18 and 30, single and without children, who travels to a foreign country for a defined period of time to live with a host family. As an au pair, you take on a role as a member of the family and help your host family with childcare and light housework. In return, you receive free room and board plus pocket money.” -Au Pair World
Some Helpful Links:
Online Blogger
This one is a bit of a gamble. You are not guaranteed that you will make an income and if you do, it could take years. To get started, buy a domain name and find a hosting site! I would recommend WordPress for the beginner bloggers as it is an easy and user-friendly platform.
Website Designer
For this one, all you need is a laptop, access to the internet, and some basic knowledge of HTML with a sprinkle of creativity. Definitely a great job to have while travelling globally.
Flight Attendant
Become a flight attendant and travel the skies and see hundreds of new cities across the world.
Some Helpful Links:
Musician
Busking, playing at bars, cafes, and more. You may have to work your butt off to make it in the music industry, but once you do, you will be granted a life of travel. Making it definitely worth! Try taking local music lessons or programs to improve your skills!
Photographer
Travel the world and take photographs along the way. If you don’t know where to start, try taking a local photography class to learn all you can before heading out into the world! Before you know it, we’ll be seeing your photos in the National Geographic.
Here is an article to help you improve your photography skills.
Bartender
Bartenders are needed all over the world. You can travel pretty much anywhere and find a job in the bar industry. In Ontario, Canada you need your SmartServe before you can become an official bartender. So make sure you look up any local guidelines before you get started!
Online Business
Create your own online business and travel anywhere in the world while doing it. This is where you have to be creative and find unique ideas that you might have never seen or heard of before. If you want a successful business you have to put in all your efforts and drive into it. Good luck!
Actor/Actress
Become an actor and travel the world in plays, commercials, and films. Become the next super star!
Some Helpful Links:
Tisch School of the Arts in New York City
National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Kensington, Australia
Oxford School of Drama in Woodstock, England
Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut
Julliard School in New York City
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England
College or University Recruiter
Become a college or university recruiter and meet students from around the world!
Try starting here.
Model
Walk your way around the world and before you know it you might be modelling for brands such as Victoria Secret, Burberry, or Louis Vuitton.
Some Top Modelling Agencies:
Interior Designer
Interior designers are needed all over the world. If you are a creative, design-loving traveller, this might be the perfect job for you. You can pick where you want to design, what you want to design and when you want to start your next job. The world is your oyster!
Artist
Travel and create art. Be it at a school or simply as a street artist, people from all around the world appreciate and want to buy your art. A great start would be with a local art show or as a street vendor! Before you know it, you will be a professional artist!
Online Tutor
Become an online tutor and travel the world while teaching others. This is a fast and easy way to make extra money as you are teaching something you already have extensive knowledge on.
Some Helpful Links:
YouTuber
This one is a bit risky, but with frequent uploads and amazing vlogs, you can make 1000’s of dollars on simply vlogging your travel adventures. People love to watch other people explore the world. Don’t miss out on an awesome opportunity.
Make your new YouTube channel here.
Motivational Speaker
Become a motivational speaker and travel to different schools, countries, conferences, and more. Write your own speeches and you might have your own TEDTalk in the next coming years. I look forward to watching!
I hope that this list of potential career paths have sparked some ideas and helped you figure out what you might want to do in the future.
Safe travels,
Carina
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WOW! Great post! I love all the suggestions and helpful links. Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely comment! ❤️
I am blown away by how simple yet insightful this post is! Some of the suggestions didn’t even occur to me. Please keep writing more interesting posts like this!
Thanks Sandra! I’m glad you liked the article! 😊