Maintain your travelling for as long as possible with these easy ways to supplement your income while on the move. From freelancing to seasonal jobs, there’s something to suit everyone.
Remote freelancing
Take advantage of the shift towards remote roles and pick up freelancing positions that suit your expertise. Writers and graphic designers are always in high demand because their skills are relevant to all industries, especially if they also have an awareness of SEO best practices. If you’re handy with a camera, you could make your travels your career and act as a photographer or videographer for a holiday company.
Website designers and developers will also find a steady stream of work because companies are fighting for the lion’s share of e-commerce sales as consumers continue to shop online.
Passive income streams
In addition to finding avenues for earning money, focus on the performance of your cash. Putting savings into fixed-rate accounts or dividend-yielding stocks and experimenting with investment opportunities such as forex trading can help you grow your funds through interest returns at a better rate than inflation.
You could also look at methods of monetising your existing assets. For example, rent out your room or property, grow your social media presence and seek sponsorships, or sell digital products such as videos and online tutorials.
Online teaching
Many Brits supplement their income abroad by teaching English as a foreign language. It’s a universal language in demand everywhere, with options to tutor adults online or teach a term in person at a school. Being able to speak other languages will make you a compelling choice when you go through official organisations such as TEFL, but this isn’t always a requirement.
Languages aren’t the only thing you can teach! Whatever your skills, you’ll find eager students in the local area or online. Consider offering music or art lessons, digital marketing tutorials and personal fitness or nutrition sessions. Picking up clients one by one makes it easy to optimise your workflow and balance your time between exploring your destination and earning money.
Seasonal jobs
As well as considering digital opportunities, look at seasonal jobs in the area if you plan to stay for a decent amount of time. This is a great way to learn new skills for life, give back to the community and make friends with locals while you explore the destination in depth. You could also save money by looking for long-lease accommodation for this period rather than paying nightly at a hostel or hotel.
Classic seasonal jobs include bar work, tourist-related hospitality jobs and farming assistance. Remember that you may need a temporary work visa to do this, so check the rules before you agree to a position in your destination.
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