To travel and see the world is a dream that most people have, but few are able to actualize it. The reason being, most people are unable to strike a healthy balance between travel, work, and family.
If you dream of travelling the world, here’s some good news for you. Your dream is not far from becoming a reality! All you have to do is forge a career that will allow you to make money on the go!
Luckily for you, we have singled out some work ideas that’ll allow you to travel and make time for your family at the same time. Read on to find out what they are.
- Blogging
Blogging gives you the flexibility to move around the world while making money. What is more, it is a perfect job for young families. How can one become a blogger?
To become a blogger, begin by identifying a subject that you are passionate or knowledgeable about. Most people prefer to blog about their travel experiences, but you can choose a different path. Perhaps blogging about family life.
Once you have identified a subject, choose a name for your blog. Make sure that the name is descriptive and memorable, then register your blog, get hosting, and customize it.
To be a successful blogger, make sure that you write authoritatively, giving information that will be helpful to your target audience. As a result, you might get hired to write for high-authority sites. Consider being an affiliate marketer, or sell advertising space on your blog to diversify your income.
- Animal conservation
Do you dream about a specific destination and want to live there? Does it have beautiful scenery? and are there animals involved? You can achieve this dream by becoming an environmental and animal conservationist and volunteering your time on some amazing projects around the world, helping save the best places on the planet.
As a wildlife conservationist, your duties will be to protect and manage different environments and to make sure that these environments are safe for the animals and plants that live there.
Animal conservation is perfect for families with teens, and you can find lots of opportunities around the world. Some of the places where animal conservationists are in-demand are Costa Rica, Borneo, India, and South Africa.
- Work the ski season as chalet hosts
If you love creating incredible experiences, the ski season will allow you to do just that. You can make some extra cash during your fun trip by working as a chalet host.
The duties of a chalet host mail involve cleaning and catering for holidaymakers. You might also be required to offer extra help for the guests, such as with childcare.
Contrary to popular belief, chalet hosting is not only a reserve for teenagers. You can also apply and get a job as a host anywhere in Europe, including fun places such as the French Alps.
The best part of this job is that your basic living costs, transport, and accommodation are covered, and you can go skiing during your off-hours. Just make sure to send in your application early as these jobs get filled up very fast.
- Work as a couple
Do you and your partner make a good team? Well, you can travel and make some money on the side, working foreign or various private UK household jobs together.
Some of the jobs that are ideal for couples include:
- Paid pet sitting
- Photographing duo
- Housekeeping
- Hosting
- Nannying
Housekeeping is especially ideal for senior couples where their kids have all grown up. Couples can make up to £62,000, and there are lots of Middle Eastern jobs in housekeeping. Regardless of which job you and your partner choose or where you want to relocate, all you have to do is make sure that you have working visas in order to get paid, unless you decide to relocate within the UK.
- Work on a campsite
If you love the outdoors, then you’ll enjoy working at a camp. Camp jobs, such as being a camp host, are ideal for families with small children.
Working at a camp involves helping customers, ensuring that the facilities are in good condition, and other janitorial and managerial duties. While this might be a seasonal job, you can make the most out of it by applying to campsites that are in your dream destination.
Remember that most campsites have no WI-FI, and if they do, the bandwidth might be limited. Therefore, if you are not looking for a break from the internet or have another job that requires connection, you might face some challenges.
Summing up
Your dream to travel does not have to remain just a dream. You can make it happen and make money on the go by working the jobs discussed in this article.