Are you planning to go on a big around-the-world trip? How are you planning to support your finances? Unless you want to fly home again to work and save money to go travel again, then your best option is to work while you travel. There are many careers that allow you work and travel at the same time; flight attendant; cruise ship worker; pilot; business consultant; but are these really the kind of jobs you want to be doing when youre backpacking? Is that even possible? Perhaps, but its definitely not ideal! There are great ways that we earn money on the road, whilst maintaining the flexibility of the backpacker lifestyle.

Teach English while Traveling

Teaching English is a great way to earn money all over the world. Filipinos are highly regarded worldwide as having the best English in Asia and plenty of Filipinos are taking full advantage of this. All you need to get started is a TEFL certificate TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and it means exactly what is says on the tin! Its one of the most fun and satisfying ways to make money on the road and one of the easiest to get into. In some countries, like Vietnam for example, you can earn $20 to $30 per hour! For more details on how Filipinos can get into this great industry, check out this article Teach English Abroad

Sustainable Travel Lifestyle for Travelers

Now we all know about the negative connotations that go along with massage therapy, particularly in the Philippines, but if youve been to Europe or the US, then youll know that there real, skilled massage therapy is a very well-respected form of treatment for manner of ailments. It also comes with a heavy price tag, even over $100 for a specialized therapy such as Swedish or Shiatsu massage. All travelers love a good massage while traveling, especially after all of the long-distance bus rides and mountain hikes. But remember, foreigners like to see a certificate that proves you know what youre doing!

Author demonstrating Ayurveda on TV

Yoga is a hot topic worldwide and is only getting hotter and news of its physical and mental health benefits spread from one country to another. In order to become a certified teacher, its best to study an intensive course in an ashram or yoga center in a country like India or Thailand, where prices are cheaper and the atmosphere and environment is much more relaxing and authentic. Once you have your certificate, all you need is a yoga mat and some peaceful space to people to lie down and flex themselves around. You can teach in the park, in community centers or even private lessons in peoples homes. Not only that, but in teaching and meditating every day, youll be the most zend out Filipino in whatever country youre in!

Work for a local hostel

This is far from the most glamorous of jobs available to travelers, but its definitely one of the most practical, both in terms of acquiring and performing. Often, this job will be a volunteer position in exchange for bed and breakfast, but you can also find paid work to. All types of travelers from all over the world work in hostels as a temporary option to allow them to stay in one place for a bit longer, without spending all of their money on accommodation.

Work in a Hostel

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Top 5 Practical Travel Jobs for Filipinos