Nowhere does money grow on trees (though Let’s Go ’s researchers aren’t done looking), but there are still some pretty good opportunities to earn a living and travel at the same time. As with volunteering, work opportunities tend to fall into two categories. Some travelers want long-term jobs that allow them to integrate into a community, while others seek out short-term jobs to finance the next leg of their travels. In Britain, travelers looking for long-term jobs might be interested in teaching or working as a live-in au pair. Short-term jobs include farming and pub work. Transitions Abroad (www.transitionsabroad.com) offers updated online listings for work over any time span. Note that working abroad often requires a special work visa.
If you’re planning on spending a substantial amount of time (more than 3 months) working in Britain, search for a job well in advance. International placement agencies are often the easiest way to ...more
Believe it or not, traveling for long periods of time can be hard on the wallet. Many travelers try their hand at odd jobs for a few weeks at a time to help pay for another month or two of touring around ...more
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