How I Got Paid For 2 Years Of Non-Stop Travel:
A Complete List Of Every Travel Job I Have Worked

Get paid to travel

For the first 26 years of my life, I barely traveled anywhere. My passport sat essentially empty. And on top of that, I had barely explored my own country.

Yet when I was a young girl, traveling had always been a dream of mine. So what happened?

When I took an honest look at my life and my choices, I realized I hadn’t prioritized my dream. I never made an actionable plan to travel. I spent my money elsewhere. Essentially, I dreamed about it without pursuing it.

But in 2018, I decided that I wouldn’t let another year go by without traveling. I was finally going to see the world.

But when I looked at the year ahead, I had no idea how to fund an epic around-the-world trip. I knew I wanted to travel for at least a year even though I had very little money saved up to cover plane tickets, accommodation, train rides and excursions.

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My Solution: Get Paid To Travel!

If I didn’t have the money for an extended trip, I decided I would find another way. I would get paid to travel!

I began researching travel jobs & volunteer positions around the world. Since I wanted to see as much as possible in my first year, I wasn’t interested in travel jobs that required a long commitment.

So I ruled out year-long positions teaching English abroad. Even though that’s a wonderful option for many people, I had itchy feet and knew I would want to explore a great many new places in the year to come instead of just one place!

So I began looking for short-term freelance travel jobs or volunteer positions. This would greatly reduce my costs, allow me to have incredible experiences with locals and still see a variety of countries.

In addition, I was interested in slow travel. I didn’t only want to only sight-see briefly in each country. By volunteering for a few weeks, I would get to immerse myself in my new surroundings.

The first position I landed was with Stoke Travel.

Guide with Stoke Travel For Hogmanay–
The New Year’s Eve Festival in Scotland

This was an excellent introduction to the world of travel jobs. I was assigned to guide a party train on New Year’s Eve from London to Scotland for the annual festival Hogmanay.

So I booked my flight to London using points from a credit card sign up bonus and prepared to go abroad. It was my first time in Europe, my first international trip (aside from one family trip to Mexico) and my first ever solo trip. I was so nervous/excited I could hardly stand it.

I explored London for the week leading up to the festival and couchsurfed to save money on accommodation. And on New Years Eve, I reported for duty to help serve breakfast and welcome the guests. A few days prior, I had been trained on how the day would go.

My job at Hogmanay: Welcome the guests, help get all 300+ guests checked in, serve breakfast and drinks then lead everyone to the train. Once on the train, collect the necessary information, pass out welcome drinks and assist in letting the party rage!

By the time we arrived in Scotland, everyone had already had a sufficient amount to drink for the festival. It was a wild, unforgettable New Years Eve!

And if you can believe it, I didn’t take a single photo of the experience. My first travel job, I just soaked in the experience & loved every second of it!

But a video recap was made, check it out!

English Speaking Volunteer with Diverbo

After my time in London and Scotland, I boarded a cheap flight to Frankfurt with little more than my backpack.

Again, I couchsurfed for two nights in Germany to explore before reporting for the first day to volunteer with the program Diverbo.

This program provides free accommodation at a resort, 3 delicious meals a day & free drinks at each meal in exchange for speaking English all day with foreigners eager to improve their conversational English. I absolutely loved my time in Germany at Diverbo.

Read more about it here.

Spring Break Host with STS Travel
in Cancun, Mexico

This was my first travel job where all flights, accommodation and food were included.

And on top of that, it was a paid position! I only made $200 a week in cash stipend but my round trip flight to Mexico was covered. And I lived at the Grand Oasis, an all inclusive resort, for a full month. (Meaning all alcohol and food was 100% free!)

In addition, the company sent me on my first scuba diving excursion totally for free!

So what was my job exactly?

Read more about it here.

But essentially, I welcomed the spring breakers as they arrived, was in charge of wristbands, assisting at major events and leading nightly trips to party in downtown Cancun.

I lived at a resort for a month in paradise and left with $800 in my pocket still in shock that I could get paid to travel!

Festival Crew at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

While this is a volunteer position and not paid, I wouldn’t have traded this experience for the world!

Yes, we were camping in Germany for nearly 6 weeks.

Yes, we worked some very long unpaid days setting up the festival.

But working with Stoke Travel as part of their festival crew during Oktoberfest, introduced me to my new group of travel friends.

My best friends back home could never be replaced but until this experience I didn’t have any friends who were able to go traveling for weeks on end with me!

While just working festival crew isn’t paid, there are some other perks:

• Fun loving, party atmosphere of workers from around the world
• Commission sales when people book with your promo code
• Free unlimited beer, wine and sangria
• Accommodation (which is a tent at this festival!)
• A trip to Greece at the end of the season that is half paid for by the company

Things to note: You can make good money selling trips through Stoke Travel if people book with your code. There are also paid staff positions if you accept a year-round job. While I chose to work a short term, volunteer position it is possible to actually get paid to travel with this company!

Read more about working at Oktoberfest here.

Assisted With Looking After Sled Dogs and Photographing Our Experience
in Ottsjo, Sweden

The next travel job I would work involved helping out at the kennels for Wild Spirit Sled Dogs and assisting the company by taking photos for their social media.

While we were only visiting for a few days to see our friend Adrian and to help out in exchange for accommodation, he was actually working as a paid full-time employee with the dogs.

Working or volunteering with a dog sledding company is a great travel job you can find all over the world in places like Iceland, Sweden, Canada and Alaska.

Read more about how to find work with a dog sledding company here.

Pub Crawl Guide in Krakow, Poland

I loved every minute of this job. The housing we were provided with wasn’t great but we were having too much fun to care. It honestly only added to the fun.

Not only was I living just a few blocks from the main square in Krakow but I was there with my friend Morgan who I had met during Oktoberfest. We would go on to travel together non-stop for 2 years and still do today!

During the day we explored Krakow by going on walking tours, taking day trips to nearby cities and eating more than our fair share of pierogi.

And at night, we worked on the pub crawl guiding travelers from around the world through Krakow’s legendary network of bars and nightclubs.

Read: 10 REASONS TO WORK AS A PUB CRAWL GUIDE WITH KRAWL THROUGH KRAKOW

Spring Break Host with STS Travel in
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

In 2019, I returned to work with STS Travel in Mexico. But this time, I was being sent to Cabo San Lucas instead of Cancun and I recieved a pay raise as a returning employee.

I was thrilled to explore the oppossite side of Mexico.

Again, I lived at an all inclusive resort and managed the guests who booked spring break packages. We attended concerts, parties and even got sent on an ATV excursion.

Leading Road Trips Across America with
Topdeck Travel

Spring 2019 brought a big change! I flew back to the USA from Poland for a final interview with Topdeck Travel. I landed the job and began a month long training process on the road to guide road trips.

Over the course of the next year, I would go on many road trips ranging from 10 days to a month long all over the USA.

From hiking in Yosemite National Park to listening to jazz on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, it was one adventure after another.

Favorite Topdeck adventures included:

• Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
• Party Bus in Las Vegas
• Hiking in Yosemite National Park
• Sunset cruises under the Golden Gate Bridge
• Line dancing in Texas
• Snowmobiling in Colorado

All my flights, hotel rooms, meals and excursions were covered. On top of that, I received an hourly wage, health insurance and daily stipend.

This job had insane perks. But it was also a TON of work. I was the only one in charge of groups of 30-50 people. While sometimes it felt like vacation, it also frequently meant running around like crazy making reservations, dealing with crazy issues that come up on the road, taking care of drunk guests etc. I wasn’t just getting paid to travel. I was paid to be a tour guide, counselor, therapist, friend, DJ on the bus, entertainer and just about everything else to the guests!

Travel Blogging On My Personal Site

Travel blogging is not easy money. There is a lot of work upfront before you ever see a dime. And usually when you start making money, it’s still just pennies compared to the hours you have devoted to your blog.

So you’ve got to make sure you go into travel blogging because you love it and want to share your passion not because you’re looking for a get rich quick scheme.

That being said, I do make money through my site from various affiliates. People may click and purchase a product I recommend or book a trip through my site (at no additional cost to them) and in return, I make a small commission off each purchase.

In addition to affiliate links, I may be offered free or sponsored travel in exchange for sharing my honest opinion about it on my blog.

When I was first starting out as a blogger, some of my first “free” trips included:

• This hostel in Jerusalem
• And this train trip through Colorado

I was careful to never accept anything I wouldn’t have already been using or paid full price for myself. And all of my reviews were my own honest thoughts.

(I think it helps to be transparent and honest about which trips I’m paying for myself and which ones are hosting me!)

Once I arrived back in Minnesota during the coronavirus pandemic, I was able to take time and grow my blog further which resulted in a number of local partnerships with truly incredible companies.

Recent Minnesota Sponsorships Included:

• Voyager Campervans
• Gunflint Lodge
• Covington Inn
• Kerfoot Canopy Tour

Party Crew with Stoke Travel for
Barcelona Boat Parties

After working with Stoke Travel in Scotland and Germany, I knew a lot of the company members so I was able to stay in Barcelona for free and help out at the spring and summer boat parties.

All we had to do was set up for the party and hand out drinks while the guests were onboard! This left plenty of time for exploring Spain with my friends.

Freelance Travel Writer For
My Life’s A Travel Movie

Once the coronavirus pandemic broke out, I was staying at home and putting a pause on all my travels. Fortunately, I was still able to work through my travel blog.

I wrote both for my own site and as a paid guest blogger for Alyssa Ramos of My Life’s A Travel Movie.

Freelance jobs are a great way to help support your blog in the early stages!

Read the articles I contributed to or wrote below:

• https://mylifesamovie.com/best-photography-poses-in-2020/
• https://mylifesamovie.com/airlines-offering-discounts-in-2020/
• https://mylifesamovie.com/empty-cities-during-lockdown-in-2020/
• https://mylifesamovie.com/eat-pray-love-drinking-game/
• https://mylifesamovie.com/15-family-movies-to-inspire-wanderlust-at-home/

Future Travel Jobs I Would Like To Work:

So what’s next on my bucket list? After traveling so much am I ready to settle down in one place? Not yet

Here’s a few more travel jobs I would like to work in the future. I share these because you might be interseted in applying as well!

Guiding Sail Croatia

I think I’d like to live onboard a ship that sails around the Croatian islands for awhile, wouldn’t you? I’ve also found I love working as a trip leader so I look forward to applying to work this job in the future.

One Life Adventures

This company does epic itineraries around Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Philippines and Japan. And while I’ve been to India and Indonesia, I haven’t traveled the rest!

Even if you don’t apply for this company, check out their awesome trips!

Intrepid Guide

This is a favorite company in the travel community! They lead smaller group trips on amazing itineraries around the world. Great to work with and great to travel with as a customer, check them out!

Volunteer with Animal Aid India

You might have seen this company’s viral videos on Youtube of miraculous animal rescues. They are quite popular on social media. But as a volunteer, you can help out at the center while the animals recover.

“We want YOU to come to Animal Aid and join in the magic that is animal protection and care. Animal Aid is a happy place where animals are healing and loved. Whether you have technical skills with animal health care or whether you are a motivated animal lover who wants to help by giving tender loving care, Animal Aid has the right animals for YOU!!” – Animal Aid India

Follow in my footsteps to do your own gap year!

Feel free to apply for these jobs and volunteer positions or reach out and ask me questions!

I share all this information to be fully transparent and show how I, a girl from a small town who had never traveled and didn’t have a lot of money saved, was able to travel for 2 full years non-stop.

It is my hope that no matter the size of your bank account, you’re able to travel for as long as you desire.

Whether it’s for a few days or a few years, I’m here to help!

Things to note: Even if you can afford to pay your entire way for a gap year, you might find you love giving back and volunteering and building a connection with a destination that goes deeper than fly-by sightseeing.

Have you worked any travel jobs you loved? Let me know in the comments how you get paid to travel, I love to hear from my readers!

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More info on how to get paid to travel:

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• 12 COMPANIES THAT PAY YOU TO TRAVEL- APPLY HERE FOR A TRAVEL JOB!
• HOW TO FIND HOSTEL JOBS AND WHERE EXACTLY TO APPLY
• HOW TO GET A JOB AT A NATIONAL PARK

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20 Bucket List Adventures For Your 20’s

“One day you will wake up & there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” ― Paulo Coelho.

Travel is incredible at any age but WOW is it amazing to take advantage of everything this world has to offer while we are young, single and living with less responsibility. From incredible worldwide festivals to breathtaking adventures, there is so much this world has to offer. So why not make the most of it while we are young and free? Here’s all the inspiration you need to come up with your own list of bucket list adventures for your 20’s!

So grab your passport and let’s start checking things off the bucket list…

20 Bucket List Adventures
For Your 20’s

20. Backpack Europe On A Budget

A great starting point for any new traveler!

With easy and affordable trains, cheap flights and budget hostels it’s so easy to travel from country to country in Europe.

Ryanair has flights as low as $9 between countries. And a nice hostel in the city center will frequently still cost less than $15 a night. Even on a budget you can experience a wide variety of food, cultures, language, free museums or events.

Read more:

• HOW TO VISIT ORVIETO, ITALY ON A BUDGET 
• HOW TO GET FREE GUIDED TOURS ALL OVER EUROPE
• THE BEST HOSTEL IN ROME
• HOW TO GET A FREE ALL INCLUSIVE STAY IN EUROPE

19. Learn to Scuba Dive

The moment before you plunge into the ocean for the first time can be scary. The thought of being deep under water for 45 minutes definitely gives a lot of people butterflies. But like anything else, facing your fears is worth it.

The experience is rewarding, challenging and will leave you wanting to dive again!

18. See the Pyramids of Egypt

Egypt is a daunting but huge bucket list destination for a lot of travelers.

Camel riding, Nile river cruises, ancient temples and exciting historical sites- Egypt is not to be missed. Unfortunately, the perception right now is that Egypt is unsafe for tourists-which is simply not true!

• HOW TO TRAVEL EGYPT ON A BUDGET – 8 DAY GUIDED TOUR
• EGYPT- 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
• WHAT TO WEAR IN EGYPT: A WOMEN’S GUIDE TO FEELING COMFORTABLE AND FASHIONABLE WHILE TRAVELING EGYPT
• VISITING EGYPT’S NUBIAN VILLAGE

17. African Safari

Nothing quite says adventure travel like Africa! But beware, once you do one safari- chances are you’ll become addicted. Soon every country in Africa will be on your bucket list!

Seeing the Big 5 game animals up close at Gondwana Game Reserve is an unforgettable experience.

You’ll wake up to find your villa surrounded by zebras, spend the afternoon searching for those harder to spot animals and see the sunset on the open African plains.

• A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA’S GONDWANA GAME RESERVE
• BIG 5 AFRICAN SAFARI- 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

16. Solo Trip

If you’ve never taken a solo trip before, it can sound intimidating.

But in all actuality, it is one of the most freeing and liberating things you’ll ever do.

Plus, you’re never really alone. You’ll make a surprising amount of friends on your journey as you go.

• 10 THINGS TRAVELING SOLO HAS TAUGHT ME

15. Go Dog Sledding

The rush of cold air on your face, wide open spaces in a winter wonderland and dozens of fluffy husky dogs- what’s not to love?!

We opted for dog sledding in Sweden but dog sledding tours can be found in Norway, Alaska, Iceland- any winter destination.

You’re bound to fall in love with the joyful, playful pups leading your sled!

• DOG SLEDDING IN SWEDEN- WHERE TO GO AND HOW TO GET THERE
• 25 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO GO DOG SLEDDING
• HOW TO FIND WORK WITH A DOG SLED COMPANY – AND WHERE EXACTLY TO APPLY

14. Celebrate a holiday in another country

St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, Carnival in Brazil, the Chinese New Year… there are so many incredible international holidays to attend all around the world.

I’ve celebrated Halloween in Barcelona, Thanksgiving in South Africa and rang in the New Year at Edinburgh, Scotland’s Hogmanay festival!

• HOGMANAY STOKE TRAVEL: EDINBURGH’S EPIC NEW YEAR’S FESTIVAL AND A 24 HOUR PARTY

Interested in booking any international festivals?

Check out Stoke Travel and use promo code “thewanderlustrose” for free unlimited wine and beer at any of the world wide festivals!

13. Visit the Greek Isles

Beautiful beaches and picturesque towns- Greece is high on many traveler’s bucket list!

Party on Zakynthos Island, step back in time Athens or go cave exploring in Chios! Each island is so uniquely different- Greece has so much to offer!

• EXPLORING A TINY MOSAIC TOWN ON A GREEK ISLAND
• 10 TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT TO ATHENS

12. Relax in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Imagine floating in a mineral-rich geothermal spa, sipping champagne as the sun rises over Iceland.

Calming, serene and peaceful- a trip to the Blue Lagoon definitely lives up to the hype.

• HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN ICELAND: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LAYOVER

11. Party in Las Vegas

A legendary destination for partying! And what better time to go than in your 20’s?

Recommendations: Stay at the Luxor– great hotel with awesome low prices! Take in a Cirque du Soleil show and use Groupon to book a helicopter ride over the Vegas strip and Red Rock Canyon!

10. Girls Trip

Family trips, solo trips, couples trips and school trips are all fantastic in their own way.

But while you and your friends are young and can escape for a bit- take that trip you’ve always dreamed of before everyone gets too tied down with kids, a mortgage or a career. You’ll be thankful for the life long memories and strengthened friendships. Travel brings people closer together.

9. Hot Balloon Ride Over A Beautiful Destination

Definitely add floating across the sky in a hot air balloon to your bucket list!

Whether you soar across a mountain range in the United States, beautiful Cappadocia or the Valley of the Kings in Egypt- the sight of hot air balloons taking off into the sky is one you’ll treasure forever!

8. USA Roadtrip

Time to hop in the car and hit the road! Grab a map and see everything the beautiful southern states have to offer.

Suggestion: Start in Arizona to see Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and drive through Utah for Zion National Park- continue on through Las Vegas!

• 15 MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES IN THE USA IN 2020
• EXPLORING MONUMENT VALLEY WITH SIMPSON’S TRAILHANDLER TOURS
• ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN OLD TOWN

7. Spring Break In Mexico

Whether you’re in college, opted for a gap year or are simply young at heart, Mexico during the month of March is WILD. Thousands of people pour in from all over the world looking to cut loose and have fun!

Spend your days at the swim up bar and your nights in downtown Cancun or Cabo!

• 25 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO
• HOW TO FIND A PAID TRAVEL JOB IN PARADISE: SPRING BREAK STAFF
• SWIMMING WITH WILD WHALE SHARKS: 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

6. Watch The Sunrise Someplace Epic

If you’re not a morning person, getting out of bed before sunrise can seem impossible, especially if you’ve been traveling all week.

But trust me, it’s always worth it.

Chances are if you go before sunrise, you’ll have the place to yourself.

Best sunrises I’ve seen around the world:

• Hitchhiking to Tegalalang Rice Terrace in Bali, Indonesia to catch the sunrise
• Riding camels out into the Sahara Desert to see the sunrise over the Pyramids of Giza
• Relaxing in the Blue Lagoon as the sun slowly rose over Iceland
• Soaring over Luxor, Egypt in a hot air balloon at sunrise
• Staying up all night in Mexico to watch the sunrise from the beach
• Watching the sunrise from the Spanish Steps in Rome
• Catching the sunrise from the Taj Mahal

5. Work In A Foreign Country

Make new friends, live in a foreign country and push yourself out of your comfort zone!

The experience of vacationing somewhere for a week is completely different than getting to live and work abroad.

Get to know a new city like a local instead of a just tourist!

• TRAVEL JOBS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FINDING PAID WORK AROUND THE WORLD
• 12 COMPANIES THAT PAY YOU TO TRAVEL- APPLY HERE FOR A TRAVEL JOB!

4. Drink Beer At Munich’s Oktoberfest

Ladies, dress up in a dirndl. Fellas get your lederhosen on!

Time to dance, sing and “prost” with the new friends at your table from all over the world. As the band strikes up, you’ll be wondering how people actually manage to drink multiple of these steins and still go ride the rides.

Pro tip: Watch out for the fun houses, they are a killer to navigate when German beer is involved. Prost!

• HOW TO GET AN EPIC JOB AT OKTOBERFEST
• OKTOBERFEST: WHAT TO PACK

3. Spend The Night In Treehouse

Thanks to Airbnb, you stay in amazing treehouses all over the world. How cool is that?!

Disconnect from the outside world and immerse yourself in nature and joyful, simple living.

There is something so idyllic and romantic about a cozy little treehouse tucked away in the jungle or over looking a cliff side ocean view.

Get $40 off your first Airbnb stay!

2. Picnic Somewhere Memorable

Skip the restaurants, save on money and enjoy soaking up the sites in your favorite travel destinations.

Picnics provide good company, locally bought food and the chance to dine slowly and leisurely as you people watch or appreciate the view.

Favorite picnic locations: the Colosseum in Rome, the Sahara Desert, beaches in South Africa and a castle ledge in Orvieto, Italy.

1. Backpack Southeast Asia

A right of passage for young travelers on a budget!

Party in Thailand, ride scooters through Bali, check out the incredible pink beach on Komodo Island or gaze over the rocky cliff views on Nusa Penida.

Given how notoriously cheap it is to travel in Southeast Asia, it’s the perfect place to begin your travels.

• WHERE TO STAY IN BALI TO AVOID THE CROWDS
• 10 THINGS I LEARNED HITCHHIKING IN BALI
• FREEDIVING IN KOH TAO, THAILAND WITH BLUE IMMERSION

Let me know in the comments below what’s on your bucket list (And what you’re doing to make those wishes a reality!)

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30 new countries, 5 continents and 12 new states in two year is a lot of travel. That’s not even counting the repeat trips to Italy, Spain, Germany and Texas. Or that in some countries I stayed over a month.  So the most common question I get these days is how can I afford to travel so much?

Traveling Full Time

Aside from plane tickets (which are definitely the most expensive part!) I have found it can actually be cheaper to travel full time than to live and pay rent, electricity, car insurance, internet, and all the other bills that come from living in one set location.

The first 6 months of my travels I was paying rent at a really nice apartment in Minneapolis. I loved the place but was not home enough to enjoy it. Paying rent on something that was little more than an over-glorified storage locker was killing my budget.

Living Life on the Road

So in June of 2018 I sold some things and put the rest into storage.  Now my home would be villas in Bali, sailing ships in Indonesia, Nile River boats, campsites in Germany or Airbnb’s in Italy.

I stopped placing such high value on material things and started valuing my own happiness, bringing joy to others and living the life I wanted to live.

While I know this isn’t a life path many would choose, I love waking up on the Venice canal, going to catch the sunrise over the Pyramids of Egypt or seeing a dazzle of zebras outside my villa in Africa.

Now I understand not everyone will sell their home and embark on a year long journey around the world. But for those of you wanting to travel (and still keep one foot on the ground) I can suggest these mindsets!

Prioritize Travel

So people keep asking, “How can you afford to travel so much?”

My response, “Because I make it a priority!”

Now if I had a dollar every time someone asked me that question, THAT’S how I would fund my travels  

I prioritize travel the same way some people make dressing in designer clothing, driving a nice car, owning a home, or buying Starbucks coffee their priority. What we decide to spend our money on is what we are deciding to ultimately value.

It’s easy to say, “I’ll travel when I have the time.” Well if you start prioritizing it, you will MAKE the time.

It’s easy to say, “I’ll travel when I save up a little more money.” But that’s often a slippery slope of continuing to put off traveling.

It’s easy to say, “I’ll travel when I’m older.” But we aren’t guaranteed any amount of time of this earth. So I’m a huge advocate of living the life you desire today. Especially while you are young and have your health!

Travel to Countries Where Your Currency is Strong

If you want to start traveling but don’t have a lot to spend, pick destinations where your currency is strong.

When I traveled to Egypt, I spent under $400 to book a 10 day tour. That price included accommodation, food, private guides, a Nile cruise and airport transfers. We opted to do every one of the optional upgrades and it still wasn’t an expensive trip! Egypt is incredibly cheap. But so is Indonesia. And so many other places around the world! 

Volunteer in Exchange for Accommodation

After plane tickets, the next biggest cost of travel is typically accommodation and food.

I have personally volunteered with Diverbo in exchange for awesome housing and tons of delicious German food and beer! You can read my blog post about it here.

You can also do WOOFing or Workaway. Both of these offer accommodation in exchange for volunteering a few hours a day!

And be sure to check out my post 10 Ways to Start Traveling Now.

Get inspired, set goals and go fill your passport!

Taking the leap and going on a big trip can be scary. Especially if you’ve never really traveled before.  But I promise it’s easier than it seems. Decide where you want to go and start getting inspired! There are endless resources online.

Makes goals, set a deadline and start filling up your passport!

If you’re wanting to travel but don’t think it’s possible right now, please feel free to reach out!

I try to answer everyone and am happy to give some guidance and inspiration whenever needed

Keep reading:

• 20 Bucket List Adventures For Your 20’s
• How To Get Epic Solo Travel Photos
• TRAVEL JOBS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FINDING PAID WORK AROUND THE WORLD

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