This guest post was written by Cassie Bailey, an experienced world traveler who funds her trips teaching English online. So you want to travel long-term, but every work abroad job in your skill range has totally inflexible hours? Well, that’s the dilemma I was in. I mean, didn’t inflexible hours defy many of the reasons …
The best way to travel in a country as expensive as Australia is to work in a sector like hospitality (hospo)—an industry that will forever need backpackers. Hospitality covers everything from bartending, cooking, reception-work, hotels, restaurants, bars, and of course waitressing. When I worked as a waitress in several of Melbourne’s restaurants, I was immersed …
Did you know, there are more than 450 million Spanish speakers across the world? Reaching from the glacial tips of Patagonia to the sunny slopes of Tibidabo, Spanish is an incredibly diverse and multicultural language. So, it may come as no surprise that, sooner or later, some of those Spanish students will end up wanting …
Picture this: You just arrived in a relaxed seaside town with surf vibes and tons of cool shops to poke your head into. All you have to do before you hit the beach is finish that remote work you promised to have done by end-of-day. You get your backpack together and hit the town, looking …
Let me guess, you’re searching for a way to escape the 9 to 5? Maybe you want to travel. Maybe you need an extra side income. Or maybe you’d like more time to do the things you love. Either way, teaching English to Mexicans could be a great way to get the freedom you’re craving. …
Staying productive as a digital nomad isn’t easy. In fact, digital nomad statistics show that balancing work and travel is one of the hardest parts of becoming a digital nomad. This is especially true if you’re traveling too quickly—a common mistake among nomad noobies (I’m guilty too!). That said, no matter your travel speed, there …
This is a guest post written by Stella Jane, an experienced online tutor who has built a private online tutoring business she can run from anywhere in the world. Teaching English abroad seems like a dream job for people who love to travel. But there’s just one pesky problem… What about the 30+ weeks each …
This is a guest post by Mikaela, an experienced whitewater canoeing guide. Do you love whitewater canoeing and traveling? Do you dream of spending days at a time paddling through the backcountry on gorgeous rivers? Well, whitewater canoeing can be more than just a fun travel hobby—you can make it your actual job. As a …
Colombia is my favorite country in the world. It is STUFFED with awesomeness—there’s just so much to love. But what is Colombia famous for exactly? Because it turns out, this country gets a bad rap. And if everything you know about Colombia comes from the news and media, you are only getting one side of …
A portable laptop for travel is a digital nomad’s best friend. Seriously. Most normal travelers can get by without packing a computer, but not digital nomads. (After all, it’s called the “laptop lifestyle” for a reason!) And not only do you need a laptop, but you need the right kind of laptop. The best laptops …