ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVELING WHEN YOU HAVE NO MONEY
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVELING WHEN YOU HAVE NO MONEY
How to Travel When You Have no Money
Whenever I ask readers what the number one
thing holding them back from traveling is I almost always get the same answer:
Money. This is something I hear from everyone I talk to: “Matt, I simply don’t
have enough money to travel.” bposty.com
This problem — and how to overcome it — is my
most asked question. Over the past 12 years, I have answered this question in a
plethora of posts, emails, tweets, and Facebook posts. Long-term readers might
even be getting sick of me discussing this subject because it is one I talk
about so much.
But I know no matter how often I address this
question, it will come up again. Since this question comes up so often, I like
to constantly remind people of this fact: You do not need to be rich to travel.
Let’s repeat that: You do not need to be rich to travel.
There are plenty of ways to travel on a
budget (and for free) — you just need to be willing to get creative. Traveling
the world with no money sounds like an impossible dream. But it is possible,
and you can do it responsibly without breaking the bank. It should be said that
there are some expenses you shouldn’t compromise on (like travel insurance) but
there are tons of ways you can travel the world on a budget — including plenty
of ways you can actually travel for free.
In this post, I’m going to show you two
things:
- How to travel cheap
- How to travel for free
Traveling cheap is all about taking advantage
of helpful apps and websites that save you money, finding ways to lower your
expenses, and even making money as you travel. It’s about finding value and
lowering your expenses while still being able to afford to do what you want.
Traveling for free entails taking advantage
of free accommodation, transportation, and activities that are already out
there, thereby reducing your cost to zero. Here, you sacrifice comfort and
convenience to extend your travels as long as possible.
With the right budget and the right mindset,
you can make your travel dreams a reality. Even if you don’t earn a lot or you
have debt, there are still plenty of ways to go overseas (I still had debt when
I went on my first trip around the world). They may not be fancy or luxurious,
but if travel is your priority then you can definitely make it happen!
Ready to kick-start your budget travels and
save money? Just click on either of the links below to jump directly to that
section! onektech.com
Getting a Job Overseas
Teaching English Overseas
WWOOFing and Farm Work
Use the Sharing Economy
Cooking Your Own Meals
Getting a Rail Pass
Sleeping in Large Dorm Rooms
Student Discounts
City Tourism Cards
Capitalize on Your Skills
Travel Hacking
Finding Free Accommodation
Hitchhiking
Free Walking Tours
Housesitting
Using Your Social Network
1. Get a Job Overseas
Not making enough money at your job? Or, even
worse, are you working a job you hate? Why not get a job overseas? There are
plenty of opportunities in the world as long as you aren’t picky. After all,
this isn’t a career you are starting — it’s just a way to earn money for
travel.
Here are some popular (and easy to find) jobs
you can get when you travel:
Au pair – An au pair is a live-in caregiver
who helps a host family by looking after their children and doing some basic
housekeeping. In exchange, you get free room and board and a small salary. This
is a great route if you’re looking to learn a new language or immerse yourself
in a new culture. You can read this post for more info on being an au pair.
Bartender – It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere,
so if you have the skills then this is an easy job to move overseas. It’s also
an easy job to get under the table if you decide to go that route. If you don’t
have the skills to tend bar, consider being a dishwasher or busser.
Hostel worker – Hostel workers rarely stick
around for long, which means there is always a demand for new help. It’s a
great way to meet other travelers while adjusting to a new location. You can
usually also start off as a volunteer (in exchange for a free room) to avoid
visa complications. Three websites that can help you find hostels to volunteer
at are Worldpackers, Workaway, and HelpX.
Waitress/waiter – There are tons of seasonal
restaurants around the world that need extra help during the busy tourist
months. If you have experience, this is an easy job to find abroad.
Farm worker – While hardly glamorous, if you
don’t mind the hard work this is a great way to make a lot of money in a short
period of time (as you won’t have time to spend your money because you’ll be
farming out in the middle of nowhere!). This job is very popular in Australia
and New Zealand.
Dive instructor – If you have your
certification, this is an easy job to travel with as dive instructors are
needed everywhwere. Best of all, these jobs are usually in picturesque tropical
locations!
Tour guide – If you’ve got a knack for
history and don’t mind speaking in front of groups, this is the perfect job for
you. It’s also usually a cash job, which means you get your tips directly.
Cruise ship worker – This is a much more
formal position than the ones above, but it’s a great way to travel. The hours
are long, but there’s something to be said about living at sea!
Casino worker – While this might require some
training, if you’re a night owl and don’t mind the casino scene this is a fun
job to work abroad.
Seasonal worker at ski resorts – Instructors,
restaurant staff, hotel staff, lifeguards — ski resorts need all sorts of staff
to keep things moving, making this a goldmine for the overseas traveler (as
long as you don’t mind the snow!). earhtech.com
Yacht worker – While the hours can be long,
you can make great money working for the rich and famous on their yachts. Best
of all, you’re usually in some pretty amazing destinations!
Yoga instructor – If you have the skills (and
certification), teaching yoga abroad is an easy way to make some spending
money. While you might need to know the language, there are yoga studios in
pretty much every city in the world.
Working overseas often gets discounted as an
option because it seems hard to do. It’s not. Just be open. These jobs don’t
require advanced degrees or a lot of work experience either.
Are you going to get a high-paying office
job? No.
Will you get a shitty, low-wage job that will
pay all your travel bills? Yep!
I’ve met people from all walks of life, both
from Western and non-Western countries, funding their travels this way. It’s an
easy, fun way to lengthen your travels, deepen your experience, and make a
little money.
2. Teach English Overseas
One of the best ways to make money for travel
is to teach English overseas. You can make a lot of money teaching — I
replenished my travel funds while working in Thailand, and I have had friends
leave South Korea with tens of thousands of dollars in the bank.
All you need is the ability to speak English
fluently and a TEFL degree, depending on the country you work in. The world is
yearning for teachers, and this is a job in high demand; many companies in Asia
will even pay for your flight over.
If you have a college or university degree
you’ll be able to make more money and apply for better positions though it’s
not necessary for many countries.
Additionally, there are many websites and
services out there that allow you to teach virtually. As long as you have a
great Wi-Fi connection, you can help people learn English from anywhere in the
world!
Some places you can teach online are:
italki
VIPKid
Cambly
READ MORE ABOUT TEACHING OVERSEAS:
The Best TEFL Courses for Teaching English
Abroad
Discover How to Get an English Teaching Job
Overseas
The 9 Best Places to Teach English Overseas amarica.info
3. Do WWOOFing and Work on a Farm
WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on
Organic Farms. It’s a platform that allows you to work on a farm in exchange
for free room and board. It’s a great way to see a destination in-depth while
allowing you to commune with the great outdoors. You have to pay to get to the
farm, but once you are there, everything else is covered! It definitely will
help you travel cheap as well as have a unique experience and meet lots of cool
people.
WWOOF has opportunities available in 130
countries around the world, with over 12,000 hosts available. Some of the most
popular destinations for WWOOFers are France, Italy, Costa Rica, Australia, New
Zealand, and Hawaii.
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