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9 Well-Paying Jobs That Will Help You Move Abroad and See the World

27 Seriously Cool Jobs That Require Travel & How You Can Find Them

Last updated on May 1st, 2023

A long time ago I learned one thing about myself. I learned that I can’t live in one place for too long and I need to travel often. But before I realized that, subconsciously I was always looking for various projects and jobs that require travel, pay well, and provide great opportunities to move abroad.

And this is what my life for many years was about.

I would find a job that let me move to another state, allow me to travel and learn something new in between. After a while (like in a year or so) I needed a new challenge and more travel. So I would find another job in another part of the country that also provided an opportunity to travel.

With such a lifestyle, I got to live in five different states (originally I am from Ukraine ,) then in five more countries and then I started an online business that helped me start making money online and travel whenever and wherever I want. 

Throughout all these years I also learned another thing – there are actually a lot of people in this world who are like me. They are also eager to find a job that will either require travel or leave enough time for personal travel and adventures. 

In fact, that time when moving from one place to another was a challenging thing to do has passed. Today we are living in the world when it’s easy to travel and easy to move somewhere new. Alright, it’s not that easy now with all the madness but things will improve for sure, just give it some time.   

If you have a goal to move to a new region, country, city, or state, you need to remember that it’s very possible. You just need to arrange a few things and have a plan. And the most exciting part about a  move to another country  is the ability to travel extensively and see the world at your own pace.

So, in this very long and very detailed post, I would love to share a list of amazing traveling jobs.

Some of them are either jobs that I worked or considered to work myself. Others are careers that involve traveling that are pretty common these days. A lot of these jobs pay well and don’t need any experience. Other jobs require degree and experience but pay even better. More on that below.

NOTE : Since our world recently went crazy, a job market started to experience the toughest times. Obviously, we all know that and we are all in the same boat. Yet, you have to remember that things will get better.

Now, is the best time for you to stay positive and invest time in yourself. I am also giving lots of tips on what you can do today to be able to get one of these jobs in the nearest future and in the midst of the crisis.

Disclaimer:  Some of my posts contain affiliate links. That means if you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Jobs That Require Travel With No Experience

1. hotel professional.

***Yes, these days hospitality business is on hold. But guys, it is going to come back. If you are thinking to enter this field, now is the best time to learn how you can do that. 

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There is a reason why I would like to start my list with hotel professional jobs. The hospitality business has a lot to offer and this is one of a few fields only that you can enter without experience and in many cases degree. Everything that you need is your charisma, ability to work with people, and desire to deliver an outstanding service.

But before I go into details, let me tell you two things:

First of all , a lot of jobs in the hospitality field do not require direct travel (some do and we’ll talk about them later). But! From my personal experience and from the experience of my colleagues, with a hotel professional job you have hundreds of opportunities to move around and explore the world at your own pace. Below I’ll explain how.

Second , the hospitality business is truly an amazing field for anyone who doesn’t have working experience or wants to travel without a degree.

Mark and I have spent years working in the hospitality industry while making a pretty good salary, enjoying benefits that come with it and moving around the United States. If we ever want to go back into this business, our experiences that come from top hotels in the U.S. will help us land a job in many hotels not only in America but outside the country.

After starting our full-time travel  we have been already offered hotel jobs in Vietnam , had set interviews in Kuala Lumpur , capital of Qatar Doha and Europe. We believe it is a wonderful opportunity to see the world while having a meaningful career.

Getting a Hospitality Job – What You Need to Know

There is a wide range of jobs within the hospitality industry . Since hotels are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, you can choose for yourself which shift to work. Choose your own schedule and enjoy diversity.

So many people from different cultures and backgrounds work in hotels. Most of the chains offer amazing opportunities. While most of the jobs require you to stay in one place you can easily move to another country or region within the same brand. And when I say this type of job let’s you travel, I mean you can transfer to a new hotel in a new location every 6-12 months.

Also, this is probably one of a few fields where you can move up a career ladder very quickly . You can start with an entry-level job and become a manager within a year. Or, you can apply for the same position but in a new city or country. The hotel management team who is interested to bring you onboard will always facilitate the visa process. It is one of the best ways to get a work permit abroad .

I am currently working on a few posts on how to get into the hospitality field and what to know before thinking to work as a hotel professional. You are welcome to sign up for my newsletter  to know when the new post is up on the blog.

Courses & Classes to Take to Enter the World of Hospitality:

Yet, at the same time, I would love to recommend you look into a few tailored online hospitality courses (mentioned below) that introduce you to the industry and teach you all the main aspects.

Taking any of the courses does not mean that you will automatically get a job. However, educating yourself is important, plus you’ll get your name out there and understand if this field is for you at all.  

Right now, while the economy around the world is going through tough times, the hospitality business is one of those industries that was hit really hard. Hotels are closed and no one is traveling. However, the time of uncertainty will pass and people will start traveling even more than they used to in the past.

So you have a great opportunity now to use all that time and learn as much as you can. If you would like to become a hotel professional in the nearest future, start investing in yourself today. Start devoting a few hours per week to something that can help you change career in the future.

And what is really great with the hospitality business, for entry-level jobs, you don’t necessarily need to have a degree. All you need is your personality, understanding how this industry works, zest to learn, and professionalism. 

That being said, I highly recommend you looking into a few courses and find free information from hotel professionals who are already in this business.  

I personally have taken dozens of courses. Some of them, at first sight, were offering high-quality online education but in reality, had a lot of information that I could find online for free.

So, among all those courses I took, I would highlight only a few:  

UDEMY COURSES:

I took a lot of Udemy online classes which for the most part were very helpful. At present time, Mark is still going through two of their courses on web development (I am mentioning them below.) 

So, if you are new to the hospitality business or even if you have been doing this for a while, you have a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow. And here what I personally can highly speak of:

  • Customer Service 2.0 – for those interested to work in Front of the Office department 
  • How to Become a Professional Waiter – if you are looking to work in a restaurant (at the hotel or anywhere else.)
  • Improve Your English For Tourism And Hospitality – for non-native speakers who are looking to work in the hospitality business in English speaking country 
  • Hotel Management Fundamentals – a great short course on a career as a hotel manager
  • Social Media Marketing – a social media course that will come in handy in many fields, not just hospitality. But if you are interested to work in the marketing department. 
  • How to Open Your Own Hotel, B&B, or Inn – very helpful course for anyone who is thinking to open his own Airbnb/bed & breakfast/Inn, etc.

OTHER COURSES:

  • HOW TO BUILD A HOSPITALITY BUSINESS – this course prepares for a professional management career in the hotel industry. It consists of four courses and can teach you the fundamentals of hotel demand management, distribution, and revenue management. Learn here if working in revenue management may be for you. 
  • OVERVIEW OF HOSPITALITY SCHOOLS IN THE US – list of the best schools for the hospitality degree.

2. Traveling Housekeeper

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Some people may assume that this job is very similar to a hotel professional job that I mentioned above. Yes and no.

Traveling housekeeper is basically a person who chooses to look for housekeeping jobs anywhere in the world and go when the opportunity arises.  But to tell you the truth, there are plenty of opportunities. Finding a job won’t take much of the time. Although keep in mind, this is not fully one of the jobs that involve traveling. It is that job where you can travel as you wish. 

In nowadays world, when more and more people choose to travel and more new B&Bs and guest houses are popping out, there is a huge demand for people who do housekeeping. Besides that, let’s be honest, the majority don’t want to do this type of job. Finding it will not be difficult to do.

Anyone can become a traveling housekeeper. This is a wonderful job for those who want to travel and work but don’t hold any degree or experience. More than that, if you are thinking about how to get a job abroad without experience, you can always start with a housekeeper job. Also, if you’ve had a career in something else but want to take a break and move around, take a look at this type of job for travelers.

I have never really thought that it allows you to travel the world until I started to meet others who are doing it.

Last year, for instance, in Kotor, Montenegro , I met a guy from the UK who was spending three months there working as a housekeeper in a guest house. Two months ago, when visiting Cyprus , I met a girl from Russia who was spending three months on the island also working as a housekeeper in one of the hotels.

And then just two weeks ago in Braşov, Romania , I met an American lady who was spending two months in the city working at the hostel. She has been traveling as a housekeeper for a few years now while living in different countries around Europe.

Getting a Traveling Housekeeper job

There are many various websites where you can look for this type of jobs in other countries. Depending on a destination, you can work in hostels and guest houses, fancy hotels, and someone’s homes.

If traveling to another country where you are not authorized to work, most likely you will be doing this job in exchange for housing and food only. Although some places are willing to pay a stipend.

If you are interested to check a few jobs, for the beginning, I suggest you take a look at Workaway  or Worldpackers  websites. They are the most known. However, I am writing another blog post on how and where to find housekeeping jobs around the world. So make sure to check it later.

Also, I recommend you checking a few courses in housekeeping ( like this one ,) if you are willing to find a housekeeping job quickly in a hotel or rent your property on Airbnb. 

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3. Member of an Archaeological or Geological Expedition

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In order to work as an archeologist, you must have higher academic education and at least some experience. However, excavations and geological developments involve not only scientists and archeologists but also unskilled workers who can do some simple work.

If you get a chance to join the expedition, you will be able to travel to a historical place, touch the antiquities, and communicate with highly intelligent people. Some decide to pursue a degree in this field after participating in a few expeditions while others, mainly students, choose this opportunity mainly for traveling.

If you decide to start looking for these jobs, keep in mind a few things. First, you must have good health, stamina, and be physically prepared. The work is associated with archaeological expeditions always takes place in different climates. A person should not have any allergies, especially to materials of organic origin.

This type of work can be done both individually and in a team. Therefore, those who apply should be also emotionally stable, calm, and patient.

For more details on this career, check the environmental science website . For job opportunities in underwater and nautical archaeology, see this website .

There are hundreds of various jobs in geology here . While most of them require a degree in this field, there are still some jobs with pretty basic requirements. 

Jobs That Require Travel And No Degree

4. traveling photographer job.

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Before you jump to the next job, don’t skip this one, thinking that you know everything about a job as a photographer.

Becoming a professional traveling photographer can open a door to endless opportunities if you are ready to invest time and be disciplined. It can go from something as simple as selling or licensing your own photographs and being able to travel to huge photo shoots abroad for the client’s expense. 

However, don’t assume that a desire to travel and the ability to see good potential shots are enough to start this career.

First of all, you’ll need to buy the right type of camera  and have patience – both in anticipation (and creation) for a good shot, and in terms of building a career. You definitely won’t become a star in a month, so expect to study and practice a lot.

Also, you’ll need the stamina to withstand the rhythm of work and business skills to sell your services.

So, if you decide to seriously take up photography, first of all, start studying. Yet at the beginning of your journey, you don’t need any expensive online photographer courses for beginners . Seriously, it’s just a waste of money. These days, there is a huge amount of absolutely free information and you can easily learn the basics with that. YouTube is your friend here .

Later with time, when moving to the next level, you’d probably need to buy a course (also optional.) But on initial stages, there is no need for that.

Here is a quick helpful post on how to become a professional travel photographer  if you are curious. 

5. Traveling Jobs in Agro-Tourism (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

Voluntary Organic Farm Workers is a trend that getting more and more popular each year. Organic farms exist in at least 50 countries and you can go to any place you feel like.

The job basically includes 4-6 hours a day of work 5-6 days per week. In exchange, you receive accommodation and food. No one owes anything to anyone – it is some type of exchange without money.

To become a member of the program, the farmer provides evidence of the ecological cleanliness of his farm and pays an annual fee. Volunteers also pay a fee when register on the website.

While this is technically not a job, you still get most of the expenses covered in exchange for work. Today you can be collecting coffee in Brazil, grapes in France or olives in Italy, and tomorrow fly to Australia to pick the peaches.

One of the most known websites for finding jobs in this field is Wwoof organization.  Among others are WorkingTraveler  and Helpx . Although WorkingTraveler besides job opportunities has volunteering and free hospitality projects. 

For paid jobs in agro-tourism in the USA, UK, Australia, read this article . They nailed it and probably provided all sources for finding a farm job. Do your research on other countries since there are a lot of farms around the world. 

6. Tourist Entertainer

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Here is another job for people who like to travel. A tourist entertainer is a person who conducts various celebratory and entertainment events and himself acts in them as an actor. The task is to maintain the joyful mood of the audience and participants.

There are 3 different types of entertainers :

– Those who work with children – usually with children under the age of 14. Most in demand at children’s parties. – Entertainers who work on corporate programs – they usually help a corporate leader in hosting games and competitions and participates in promotions and presentations. – Entertainers at the hotel – work in hotels located in resort areas. There, they engage in entertainment programs for people of all age groups.

If you want to travel the world, then you have to look for jobs in the last category. Jobs for entertainers at hotels are seasonal and permanent. The biggest demand is in the areas with all-inclusive hotels.

This job perfectly suits actors and is perfect for cheerful and sociable people . Your chances are even higher if you speak other languages.

You can learn more about this career and browse jobs on this website  or this one .

NOTE : Right now, finding a job as a tourist entertainer is difficult since tourism is on hold. But soon things will start picking up. 

7. Truck Driver 

A career of a truck driver is an excellent option for those who don’t have a degree and don’t see themselves working in the office but who are eager to make good money pretty fast and travel around the country (and abroad.) And this is definitely a job with a lot of travel. 

However, the profession of a truck driver is rather a lifestyle. Despite the apparent simplicity, it is definitely not the easiest and safest job. And it doesn’t fit everyone. This job is difficult and a driver should be in good shape, physically and emotionally.

Still, there are many benefits, a good salary, and ability to travel.

Yeah, I get that you don’t experience a lot from behind the wheel. But you still see different sceneries, cities and smaller towns when driving through them. Also, you may see something while having rest time.

By the law (depending on the country,) a driver can drive a truck for a certain period of time and then have 10-20 hour rest. In the USA for example, the rest time is usually 10-12 hours and driving hours cannot exceed 11 hours. So you decide how to spend your rest time.

Another thing, some truck driving jobs are among the highest paying travel jobs.

According to the Bureau of Labor, the salary in America varies from $30,000 to $120,000 a year. It depends on qualifications, experience, the state, and the company you work for. Check this excellent source  for more details. 

How to Find a Job of a Truck Driver 

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First of all, the qualifications.

In order to become a truck driver, you do not need to have a degree. In general, education is not important here.

The main thing is to be at least 21 years old (for the US,) pass a drug and alcohol test, undergo a physical exam, attend a truck driving school training which will prepare you for a commercial driver’s license test and knowledge, and then get your license in DMV.

I have never personally thought about becoming a truck driver. So I can’t share much about this job. But I would love to refer you to people who have been doing this for a while and can tell you a lot.  Like this amazing blog  about how to become a truck driver or this website with careers and online education.

American drivers who are looking to work in one of the European countries have such an opportunity too. There is a high demand for private truck drivers in countries across Europe. You just need to check their own set of licensing requirements. 

8. Cruise Ship Worker

This is another wonderful job that includes travel and a lot of it. You literally make a living traveling the world while having free lodging and meals. It is somewhat similar to working in a large resort hotel since the territory of modern ocean liners is quite comparable to the size of coastal hotel complexes.

Nevertheless, job seekers on cruise liners need to understand and prepare themselves for the fact that life on the ship is significantly different from life on the mainland. You need to take into account that most of the time you will be in the open sea or ocean, as well as the fact that working on cruise ships requires hard work and diligence, which requires good health, a lot of strength and patience.

However, the reward for hard work will be very generous. The average salary of a service worker on a cruise liner is $1000-1500 US dollars per month. Additionally to that, you receive free accommodation, 3 meals a day, snacks, and uniforms. Those who are more qualified, like managers, often have doubled salaries and more.

Where to Find Cruise Ship Jobs 

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In today’s post-virus world, finding a cruise ship job is not that easy. Not many companies are hiring and the competition is big. Still, you should definitely try if that’s your dream. I advise you to look for cruise ship jobs in the luxury travel sector. Rich people continue to travel as they did before. There are multiple (smaller) cruise ships these days in the oceans that keep hiring staff.

One of the easiest ways to apply for this type of job would be through direct application on the cruise line’s website. But besides this option, there are dozens of online job finders and hiring platforms that work better for many people.

Here are the best online job boards to find cruise ship jobs:

FLEXJOBS : One of the best sites for finding a job in general, be it remote work from home, on-site jobs, freelance jobs, full-time or part-time jobs. Cruise jobs are there too. Put “cruise” or “cruise ship” in the search line on the homepage to get access to the most recent postings.

ALLTHINGSCRUISE : Online job board with direct links to the cruise line’s own online employment pages. Through their aggregate, you can view up-to-date openings and apply for jobs directly.

ALLCRUISEJOBS : All types of cruise jobs in one place. This online platform connects you with different recruiters who have lots of recent, up-to-date vacancies.

CRUISEJOBFINDER : Another excellent website with thousands of job openings. Besides cruise vacancies, there are also resort jobs, luxury yacht crewing, and tour operator jobs. This one and the previous one are good for people who look to work in the luxury travel sector.

Besides these online job finders, you can always browse jobs on the cruise line’s official website. The most popular cruise lines are the Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard, and Disney Cruise Line. 

9. Au-Pair as One of the Best Travel Jobs For Young People

I wouldn’t be recommending this job if I didn’t do it myself and didn’t know how much it can pay you back. Also, with the au-pair job, a lot of families never ask for any degree. Experience – yes, CPR certificate – yes. Degree – no.

Every time I am thinking about my au-pair years I am getting a warm and comforting feeling inside. I wish I could actually go back in time and replay those moments again.

Some people will say that au-pair is not a job, but an exchange program. That is true, but at the same time, it is a job you do for others. And very often you can find au-pair jobs that require travel and allow you to travel during your free time. You work a full-time schedule and put a lot of effort in taking care of little ones. And yes, taking care of children is a job no matter what other people tell you.

Au-pair salary is not high, but taking into consideration that all your expenses are covered, the pocket money you get from a family is more than enough.

I was able to travel on my monthly au-pair salary, save up for my first car, and buy lots of unnecessary things. Families I lived with were traveling from time to time, so it provided me with an amazing opportunity to see a little bit of the U.S .

An au-pair job is not a short-term job for carefree people who don’t have a plan for their life. It is a very rewarding and enriching experience. It can grow into any other job related to children and their development.

Besides the hospitality career, I had another career in education, and that career began with my experience as an au-pair. This job taught me life, helped me travel, and build a platform for my future growth.

Don’t try to become an au-pair though if you don’t like kids. It should be obvious, right?

Where to Find Au-Pair Jobs

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These days, there are many websites for finding an au-pair job. Some of them serve as platforms that connect host families with au-pairs directly while others are websites of agencies where you need to register and let an agent help you find a family.

During the time when I was an au-pair, I was using many different sites. Some of my favorites are:

AUPAIRWORLD – it is one of the most popular au-pair websites with thousands of families across the world.

GREATAUPAIR – a great platform for anyone who is trying to find a job quickly without too much experience. However, many families offer pay below average and there are a lot of scam postings. So you’d need to spend a good chunk of time finding a good match. I personally worked for two amazing families whom I found on this website.

SCANDINAVIAN AU-PAIR CENTER – this au-pair agency has been on the market for many years. It has offices in Europe and North America but works with families in Scandinavian countries. Some families look for families for a short period of time. It can be a great opportunity for someone who is outside of Europe.

CARE.COM – This website is not an au-pair site but there you can find a lot of live-in nanny positions as well as housekeeping, senior care, pet care, tutoring, and special needs jobs. It covers mainly the USA and Canada. 

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Remote Jobs That Let You Travel the World

10. blogger (read why).

Honestly, I have never really thought that I would ever recommend blogging as one of those great jobs that pay you to travel. And actually, if you make it as a career, it will pay very well. You don’t have to choose a niche in travel (especially during these times) to start working online and be able to travel (or live) anywhere in the world.

Once you make money online from your own website, you decide where and when to go. You still may need to travel to conferences, meetups, and various events to grow as a professional and learn. Although with a new corona-world, there will be more online events than actual physical ones.

A professional blogger is not really a traveling job that requires travel. It is rather a fantastic job that gives you more freedom and time to travel whenever you want.

I started to blog 2 years ago and today I am making enough from my blog to be able to live in a developing country and cover the expenses of three people. Not enough yet to live a luxury lifestyle in the U.S. but enough not to go back to a cubical lifestyle.

If you click through different posts on this blog, you’ll notice that it’s mainly about travel (which is pretty non-existent now), yet, I mastered the ways how to make money with it. In fact, I am now making the same amount of money that I was making before the outbreak.  

Blogging is tough and very competitive but if you are defined to walk this path and learn how this business works, you will surely have success.

How to Become a Successful Blogger & Turn It Into a Career Where You Can Travel

Becoming a blogger these days is easy and quick. But becoming a successful blogger, who knows how to make money with the website and become location independent, takes true passion and dedication.

If you are now seriously thinking (or have been thinking for some time) to start a blog and turn it into a money-making machine, my number one advice for you is: start investing in yourself. Start investing time, effort, money into learning from people who have already established a successful blogging business. Launching a blog (or any website) and filling it with inspirational content is only one part which, to be honest, won’t get you far.

The most important thing about a successful blogging career is to have a strategy and know exactly what to do in order to make money. To be able to monetize a blog, you need first to learn how to optimize your posts and make them rank on Google, so people notice and click to your site. Next, you have to learn how to market, run social media campaigns, produce valuable content, talk to your readers, and more. 

If you have already started a blog, launching it anytime soon, or planning to launch in the nearest future, I highly recommend you watch this free training from one of my favorite travel bloggers (and one of my teachers) where he is showing exactly what to do to build a successful blog.

There is really a lot to learn and do. But if you learn from people who have already achieved what you want to achieve, you will be there soon too. 

I am also thinking to start a series of posts where I’ll share my experience with blogging, how I make money today, what were my ups and downs when I started out, and what it took me to get where I am. If you are curious to follow along, subscribe to my newsletter to start receiving emails from me, including those about blogging. Until then, check Nick’s video to receive answers to the most important questions about blogging as one of the best travel careers.

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11. Social Media Consultant

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Social Media Consultant job allows you to travel in that way that in many cases you work remotely. Especially in the nowadays world when more and more companies let their workers work from home.

If you know how to engage with the customers using social media on behalf of a brand and make the audience follow you, think about the opportunity to become a social media consultant.

Yet, this job is not that easy as many people picture it. However, if you master it and enjoy the routine, you can work from anywhere in the world following your own schedule.

With the constant growth of social media users and an increase in online shopping, social media consultants are going to be more and more in demand. And with this job, they can work full-time within the company or online as freelancers.

If you are seriously thinking about how to become a successful social media consultant, take a look at this article .

How to Find a Social Media Consultant Job 

First of all, of course, you need to have a well-written resume with your latest experience in this field. If there is no gained experience yet, consider becoming an intern for a few months. 

The best sources for finding a social media consultant job are:

NAUKRI – just this site alone has more than 10,000 jobs in the social media sector;

LINKEDIN Jobs ,  SHINE , and TIMESJOBS are other websites.

12. Digital Content Creator

A digital content creator is a person who helps small and medium businesses to create and elaborate digital content with a goal to increase sales and get profit. Digital content creators produce articles, photos, videos, movies, and can work in any field.

I am a digital content creator who, first of all, works for herself and, second, has a few side projects. With my side projects, I produce content for travel magazines and other bloggers. While this job does not sponsor my travels, I am capable to work online from anywhere in the world. I choose for myself when to travel and how much time to spend on the road.

With that said, I still want to emphasize that not everyone can be a digital content creator. It sounds like an easy job when in reality it involves a lot of hours of work, research, and creative thinking.

Some of the most famous websites for finding a job as a digital content creator are Fiverr.com , Indeed , LinkedIn , SimplyHired , Freelancer .

13. Virtual Assistant

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I am strongly convinced that the job of a virtual assistant is a fantastic job that lets you travel, move around a lot, and helps you choose where to live.

The person who is somewhat a universal specialist who helps an entrepreneur conduct business through the Internet. He/she plays a very similar role as a personal assistant but everything is taking place online instead of the actual office. A virtual assistant answers emails, works on a schedule, does some social media work, creates presentations, organizes webinars, arranges mailing services, and does any other task that a person he works for needs.

Depending on previous experience, the assistant may specialize in one field or another. But in general, this is a person who knows how the Internet works, can find the right service, write a request, control contractors and be the “many-armed” multi-worker who knows how to make other person life easier.

It doesn’t matter in which country the entrepreneur lives and where the Virtual Assistant decides to be based. They meet and collaborate on the Internet anyways.

The best sources for finding a job as a virtual assistant are Upwork , Remote , Peopleperhour , Freelancer , WeWorkRemotely , and Flexjobs .

14. Freelance Web Developer

If you are reading this section, it means you are either a web developer or thinking to become one. Those who are just considering an opportunity to enter this field need to decide at first which area they want to learn – front end, back end, WordPress, or other stacks.

Once you decide, the next step is to devote days, weeks, and months to education and actually finding a hands-on experience.

This job is very rewarding but like many other jobs, it is demanding and challenging. The following post answers many questions and tells the truth about beginning freelance web development .

If you make a decision that you want to become a freelance web developer, it is a good idea to start with an online course(s). To help you get started, Mark, based on his experience, can recommend the following courses:

The Web Developer Bootcamp  – a course for beginners created by an excellent instructor from San Francisco Colt Steele. It’s easy to understand for anyone who hasn’t touched web development before.

Web Design For Everybody – the basics of website design and creation. This course teaches how to write correct HTML5 and CSS3, and how to create interactive web experiences with JavaScript.

Becoming a Web Developer – go from no-code to an in-demand junior web developer. Learn the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 

The Complete Web Development Bootcamp – if you are thinking to take only one single course, this is the one to choose! It is based on theory and practice, has excellent content, and teaches how to build any website you want. The instructor is using a simple language and thoroughly explains each part. Even if you have zero experience in coding, at the end of this course you’ll feel like a pro! 

Coding for Dummies (Book) – an excellent all-in-one book with a total of 9 books about web development and programming for people who are totally new to this field. With this book, you can learn HTML, CSS, and a few other coding subjects. With it, you will learn everything you need to be able to start working on coding projects of your own.

15. Freelance Bookkeeper

The company that needs accounting services can conduct it in three different ways – to hire a full-time accountant, outsource it, or hire a freelance bookkeeper to help with some basic stuff.

Online accounting is a cloud-based Internet service with a paid set of tools. With their help, you can generate initial documentation, send a report to the tax and extra-budgetary funds in electronic form. It can become an assistant to a simple business.

Bookkeeping is different from accounting . It does not require any special set of skills or any analysis . It is actually a great job for people who don’t have a lot of experience but want to transfer to a new field quickly .

Some bookkeepers work with a high school diploma only. However, to make it easier for you to find a job, I recommend looking into obtaining a certification or licensing through one of the national organizations.

Every company needs some form of bookkeeping. And in today’s world, more and more companies look for online bookkeepers to keep expenses down. It is a win-win situation for everyone.

Learn more about how to become a bookkeeper at home .

16. Software Developer & Other IT Jobs

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Do you know that a lot of software development jobs can be actually done remotely? And that you don’t really need to have a degree to become a developer yourself?

Software developer jobs are not really among jobs that require travelling, but they can bring you lots of opportunities to travel independently as much as you want. With this job you always have a choice to work in the office or go remote. If you go remote, decide for yourself where to be based and how often to travel.

A software developer job is by no means an easy task. It requires a lot of dedication, passion, and effort. Learning code is not for everyone. You would need to invest a lot of time in self-education and development before applying for jobs in this field and hoping to get a good paying salary.

If you enjoy a lot of challenges and solving problems then maybe software development could be the next job that will enable you to see the world.

See the following page for more tips and courses in this field .

Where to Find a Remote Job as a Software Developer or IT Specialist

There are dozens of various websites with IT jobs. Some may suit one group of people while others will work better for others.

Websites that Mark found helpful when looking for a job are WeWorkRemotely , WorkingNomads , Upwork, and FreelancerMap . 

PowerToFly is a site that helps women to find a tech job.  

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Jobs That Require Travel And Pay Well

17. vip flight attendant.

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This is definitely one of those jobs that require a lot of travel and pay really good money for it.

We all know about commercial flight attendant jobs but not so much about the corporate flight attendants. 

I actually don’t believe you can qualitatively and deeply experience a new destination during your layover, or a few of them. But with flight attendant job you can be based in a new city and/or country, and fly for free all over the world during your days off or vacation.

When you are working as a commercial flight attendant, you usually fly standby. Flying that way is not always fun because it requires a lot of flexibility and adjustment, and you don’t get a free flight every single time. But considering the fact that you are flying for a small fee helps you forget about some inconveniences.

There are so many perks you receive with a commercial flight attendant job, even though it is always demanding and often stressful. However, you’ll get a totally different experience and money when working as a commercial flight attendant.

I would love to share some truly valuable information (from one of my friends) on how to become a corporate flight attendant and make more than $100,000 a year . 

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18. Professional Nanny

Many people don’t take nanny positions seriously, believing it’s not prestigious to be a babysitter. I’ve heard some people saying that only uneducated and unambitious individuals work as nannies because there is nothing else they can do with their lives. Ouch, hearing that hurts. Because in reality, working as a Nanny is very demanding, rewarding, and joyful at the same time. This job requires a patient, knowledgeable, and loving heart.

And what, if I tell you that as a Professional Nanny you can travel the world and earn up to $200K per year? It is one of the careers that require travel for sure. 

A professional nanny is a relatively new term and gaining popularity among both families and nannies.

There are some distinct differences between this job and a Babysitter or a Nanny.

As a Professional Nanny , you have to be CPR and First Aid certified, hold a degree in any field related to childcare, have more than five years of experience working as a babysitter, au-pair, and/or nanny for a high-profile family.

This job is not a joke and requires a lot of commitment, working hours as well as choosing this profession as your long-term career.

You can’t find professional nanny jobs through a simple search on the Internet or asking neighbors.

On average it takes from three to six months to secure it through the agency. And only if you go through the screening. But if you do get a job, you can make sure your salary will be higher than the one of an average office worker. Plus, you’ll get to travel very often.

Many families usually have homes in different parts of the country, or world, and need a Professional Nanny to travel with them . Additionally to competitive salary your benefits include health insurance, sometimes accommodation, meals, and transportation.

I have been going through a few interviews with families who were ready to pay me more than $100K per year, provide generous vacation time, health coverage, and meals. And I had a chance to work for one of those families in Los Angeles . I am convinced it’s one of the best ways to see the world, make a difference in someone’s life, and enrich your own life.

Where to Find a Job as a Professional Nanny

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Unlike au-pair jobs, professional nanny jobs can be found only through elite placement agencies. To be able to apply you need to have an almost perfect resume, have a few certifications, experience, and in most cases education.

If you are just starting out as a nanny, there is no point in spending your time on professional nanny applications. In most cases, the agency will turn down everyone who doesn’t have any solid experience. So for that situation, it would be much better to start looking for a regular nanny position.

Keep in mind that competition is very high and only the best of the best applicants get a job. 

In regards to agencies, there are a lot of them in America and Europe. For the most part, they have offices in different parts of the world, so you can apply with the closest to your location branch.

When searching, put in google ‘nanny for a high profile family’, ’professional nanny positions/jobs’, ’nanny for celebrities’, or ’VIP nannies’. Some of the agencies I worked with were British American Household Staffing  and The Nanny League . 

19. Traveling Nurse

If both of us were not fainting at the sight of blood, we would definitely go back to school to get our nursing degree.

If you love helping people, adding value to someone’s life, having a flexible schedule, and enjoy working in healthcare then this profession can help you make your dream come true.

Nurses make really good money and have a lot of room for growth. The demand for nurses is extremely high and going to increase in the future.

What is particularly great about this job is the length of contracts. Some of them are as long as 13 weeks. After the contract is over you are free to take a break or sign a new contract to move to another place. Also, traveling nurses are given a choice where to live, work, and how long to stay in one area. That’s a great benefit additionally to a competitive salary.

Travel nursing is not only a rewarding career that can help you travel around and move abroad. It will fill your life with constant adventure. Also, it is a very diverse and flexible opportunity.

This post on how to become a travel nurse answers all important questions points you in the right direction. 

20. Event Planners

jobs that require travel and no degree

Event-Planner is a specialist who organizes business and entertainment events for companies and individuals. This person works closely with a client to decide where an event will take place and where to hold it. He or she is responsible for thorough planning and organization.

Recently, on my trip to Vilnius , I met a girl, who was organizing our trip, who was an event manager. She shared how she was traveling around Europe and arranging events for her company at least once a month. Her company was participating in various trade shows and travel conferences, so her task was to organize everything.

If you are looking for entry-level jobs that require travel and if you have at least some relevant experience , then look for jobs in event agencies, especially those that are related to travel in one way or another. Some of the examples are companies that participate in large business forums, event agencies that organize a wedding in an exotic place or a master class in a foreign land, etc.

Despite the popularity of the profession, there is no such major as event management or event planning in any university. The event industry employs people with the most diverse backgrounds, but more often those who are psychologists, journalists, and philologists.

This profession also intersects with marketing, PR, and sales. Therefore, if you have a marketing or management degree and at least some experience, your chances of getting this job are high.

21. SAP Consultant

SAP consultant job is one of those jobs that can literally take you around the world.

The term SAP software stands for Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing. This software was developed by a German company and helps many companies around the world to manage business operations and customer relations.

SAP consultant is basically a person who knows everything about SAP software and can give advice. In many cases, he or she is an expert, project manager, and programmer at the same time.

There are two areas in this field where SAP consultants can work: Technical or Functional . Technical stands for software development and programming . Functional is all about the knowledge of tariffs, commissions, revenue shares, interfaces, and more. It is really impossible to describe this job in a few paragraphs only. You can read more about it here .

This job is amazing for those who want to live a travel lifestyle. First of all, even if you go to the actual office, you often have to be with a customer who can be located in another city or often country. Second, there are a lot of opportunities to work remotely since you can access the customer’s system from anywhere. And third, since many companies hire for a few months or a year, you are free to apply in different countries.

I have two friends who work as SAP Consultants. One friend is working remotely and occasionally travels to meet with her customers. And this friend is saying that working as an SAP consultant is one of the best IT jobs that requires travel, literally. 

Another friend’s husband is working physically in the office. I have the impression that he signs a new contract every year because they are always on the move. With this job, both of them have already lived in Brazil, Sri Lanka, in a few states in the United States and recently they moved to Germany.

This job is also challenging and requires certification. But it pays very well and helps you live a life of travel. One of my friends, who does it, has never even been to college. She has taken a few courses and dedicated a lot of time to self-education.

As with any other profession, there is no easy job and free money. You have to work and study hard. But if others can do it, you can too.

22. Luxury Travel Advisor

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A luxury travel advisor is not the job of a travel agent that you may think of. Travel agents usually book tickets, hotels, or transfers. They sell cruises and all-inclusive resort getaways. Sweet. But.

Luxury travel advisors’ job is kind of similar and different at the same time. These people also make lots of reservations and travel arrangements, yet they work on a totally different level. They usually have access to world-class events, private islands, resorts, and hotels, and work with only a special caliber of a traveler. Not like us, kind of budget travelers who are trying to get the most out of a dollar.

Luxury travel advisors offer luxury, organize everything in the blink of an eye, and always deliver the highest service. To give you an example: they provide their clients with access to the Monaco Formula 1 , Millionaire’s Row at the Kentucky Derby , help them walk the red carpet of a fashion week, sing on stage with a favorite band, and even travel to space. Those kinds of experiences.

At some point in my life, I was aiming at this job at Virtuoso – a network of the best luxury travel agencies . I didn’t get it but if I did, my job would include lots of travel and my starting salary was going to be 55K per year (in Los Angeles.) At the same time, full health insurance was provided along with all the perks and discounts on travel, and lots of room for growth.

A luxury travel advisor job is very demanding. It is not all glitter but this traveling career provides an opportunity to travel the world and be able to make six figures within a few years (after lots of hard work, of course.) Here is more information on this job, if you are curious.

23. Geologists

Among all the jobs for travelers, the job of a geologist is probably the least known one. Geologists are specialists who study the structure, composition, and patterns of Earth’s development. They examine minerals, sedimentary rocks, what’s happening in the earth’s crust, analyze earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the historical sequence of geological processes, and much more.

There are a few different specializations in geology. Some geologists work for oil and gas exploration companies, others for civil engendering firms, or government agencies. Petroleum and engineering geologists most of the time travel to various distinct areas with a goal to locate gas and oil deposits.

In addition to conducting laboratory analyses, developing documentation and recommendations, such specialists from time to time go to faraway regions. They search for mineral deposits, assess the possibility of building various structures in new territories, from factories and power plants to the metro.

On the one hand, the profession of a geologist makes it possible to visit both the remote corners of the Taiga and lesser-visited hot African countries. On the other hand, you need to be prepared to live in various (often challenging) conditions, so for working in the field, in addition to the necessary knowledge, you will need good physical preparation and endurance.

24. English or Any Other Subject Teacher

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Nowadays everyone is writing about English Teaching jobs as a perfect opportunity to see the world and make pretty good money. And this opportunity is awesome indeed. But what about other teaching jobs?

I have been tutoring kids in math, science, and social studies as well as the Russian language . My friend, who is from Hungary, moved to Sweden because she was offered a job as a piano instructor. My other friend is teaching Spanish in South America. The list goes on and on.

Mark and I have been also teaching English while living in Vietnam  and were offered a job in Thailand and China. Salary, accommodation, and working conditions were so appealing that we almost signed the contract.

The reason why we changed our minds was that we wanted to concentrate on remote work and invest time in our blog. But chances are still high enough that we may reconsider this option in the nearest future.

What interests us more though is online teaching . No obligations to be at a specific place or country. We can be teaching outside of the classroom while exploring the world on our own terms. So can you.

You don’t have to be an English teacher for securing a good teaching job. Nowadays, you can be teaching so many other things and subjects. Choose what you know well, what you love teaching, and pursue your dream.

If you need more advice on teaching English around the world, read tips from Kate and Kris. These guys have been teaching for many years and accumulated a lot of knowledge. Also, many other bloggers write about their English teaching experiences.

Where to Find a Job as an English Teacher? 

Before you even start looking for a job, the first thing to do is to get certified. Most schools will ask for TEFL/TESOL/CELTA teaching certification, so get ready for that in advance.

There are many different online teaching courses where you can study and get a needed certificate. I personally completed a course with i-to-i company . Later, when my legal name changed, they had no problem sending me a new certificate for a very symbolic payment.

Some of my favorite resources for finding a job as an English Teacher are Dave’s ESL Cafe , EslBase , and TEFL . For teaching English (and other languages) online, I had success with Tandem , Italki , 51Talk , and EF Education First . But there are many more agencies out there that connect teachers with schools and students. 

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Jobs that Require International Travel

25. auditor.

At first glance, the work of an auditor has nothing to do with travel. It seems that auditors never travel abroad but only work long hours in their offices. It is partially true. As an auditor, you work crazy long hours that sometimes it feels you live where you work.

Nonetheless, many times working as an auditor grows into a career that allows you to travel. Auditors often leave for inspections to different cities and even countries. Often they spend weeks and months in one place.

I have been working for Deloitte and one Private Equity in Ukraine and remember how many times my colleagues were away. They were gone to work on projects in many countries in Europe and in Central Asia.

Working as an auditor provides many travel opportunities but also a lot of challenges. Of course, it is not always possible to see exotic places. But you can often spend several weeks in different cities and countries which means you’ll have time to get acquainted with the local culture and lifestyle.

Working as an auditor is a very, very intense job. It requires a diploma and at least a few years of experience in a smaller company.

You should check these fundamentals of audit  to get an understanding if a career in auditing is right for you.

Other Jobs Where You Can Travel a Lot & See the World

26. seasonal jobs to see the world.

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Two years ago when we were in Alaska we took a tour to Denali National Park. Our bus driver was a 30-something lady from Texas, whose job as a bus driver was seasonal and lasted less than 6 months.

She shared details of working this job during the summer months and then heading to Colorado to work as a ski instructor during the winter . This young lady loved both of the states and kept coming to each of them every year. Besides the opportunity to enjoy her favorite places she was earning a salary and living the dream.

There are many stories like this one.

Our friends have traveled through Europe while working on farms, picking up berries, and being lifeguards at the pool. Some of our neighbors were diving instructors and camp leaders in Central America.

We personally have been offered seasonal jobs in hotels across the U.S. and Canada. Opportunities are endless and the sky is the limit. If you are looking for any possible way to move abroad or travel in slow mode while earning money, take a look at seasonal jobs.

Of course, you can’t make a fortune working those jobs. However, you can definitely have all your travel expenses covered and even save some money for the future. It really depends on the job and how much time you are willing to work.

To give you an example, there was a time when I secured one seasonal job in a resort in Utah. My salary was going to be around $1,600K per month before taxes with included accommodation and lunches. It was an entry-level job that required 40 hours of work per week. Not bad for someone in transition or traveler like me.

We are not implying that this is the amount of money you are going to get for your next seasonal job. You may get more, or you may get less. Some of the jobs require prerequisites and qualifications, but there are many others where you don’t need to have any specific experience. You’ll go through training and will learn what to perform.

Where to Find Seasonal Jobs?

It all depends on the field of work you are looking to do. Some of my favorite websites are:

Seasonal Jobs in America – offer jobs in farming, forest and conservation, production, restaurant business, and more.

Coolworks – a fantastic website with a wide range of jobs around the USA. On this resource, you’ll find jobs in sales and retail, in state and national parks, in maintenance, jobs with horses, RV spaces, fish, in healthcare, hospitality, farms, gardens, and much, much more.

Fruit picking jobs – vacancies for seasonal and harvest jobs in New Zealand and Australia.

Berry picking jobs – seasonal berry farm vacancies in the UK.

Amazon  – this company always has vacancies in all countries where it operates. 

Back Door Jobs  – worldwide short-term job opportunities.

27. Theater, Drama and Dance Performer

This field is a bit competitive to get into, but if you have experience and zest then don’t fret.

We meet more and more people who work as dancers and actors worldwide. They work on cruise ships, in summer camps and amusement parks. Jobs in this field exist across all borders and there are so many variations of them. You don’t need to be on the way to Los Angeles just to express yourself. Opportunities are ample worldwide and you have to spend some time searching for them.

Today you can be performing on the stage in China and in a few months fly to Turkey or Greece. Spend a few years in this field or make it a career. The choice is yours.

A lot of people travel the world and get paid while doing there hobbies. You can be the next one who’ll do the same. 

Are you thinking to see the world at a slower pace ? Consider one of these jobs. They will open up a lot of possibilities in regards to life, work and travel around the world. Do you have any other jobs where you get to travel to add to this list? Share your thoughts!

If you are looking for ways how to travel one year with only $10K in your pocket, this step by step guide will help you make it happen.

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Anya is originally from Ukraine but in heart she is a citizen of the world. She is working online and that’s why has an opportunity to travel a lot and live in different countries. At present time, she is based in Spain while waiting for the war in Ukraine to be over to be able to return home. On this blog, her main goal is to inspire others to travel to under-the-radar places and discover the world while working remotely.

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I loved your article,very inspirational ideas!Thanks for sharing!

Very valuable article! Thanks for the time dedicated! It’s really worth it guys!

Thank you, Mike, for your comment! I am so happy to hear that! 🙂

Hi, I absolutely loved this post!! I am so eager to start a new career and one I truly love.

I really liked the Luxury Traveler Assistant.

I have 0 experience and I’m curious what would your first steps be to start climbing the ladder and make dreams my living! Thank you for this.

Best wishes,

Hi Tyler, to be able to become a luxury travel advisor, your first step is to build up your resume and show at least some experience in tourism, particularly the one when you need to book travel for clients or arrange various events.

Jobs that you’d need to have before applying for a luxury travel assistant are a travel agent, events manager, concierge in a luxury hotel, a variety of roles on a cruise ship where you are responsible for shore excursions, providing exceptional customer service to each guest, assisting guests with account inquires, resolving customer service issues, and answering telephone calls, and other jobs with similar responsibilities.

The most important is to start with something and have some experience to show. With 0 experience, your chance of getting a luxury travel assistant job is equal to 0 too unless you know how to network and have great connections.

This us a great article. Thank you for renewing my passion again for travel. Event Planning or PR would be my avenue.

Your article is very nice and informative. Thanks for sharing it!

Great article. I’ve always wanted to travel. Comfortbility restraint, fears and just life dramas held me back. I recently made the leap to Colombia from US. I have a H.S. diploma and 2 years or so of college so I have some credits. Questions is what to do now. I was injured and had surgery. I also have a dog but I don’t want to further let life pass me and just stair at walls or basically nothing. I just want to travel and experience different culture and indulge in sceneries. My background is mostly mechanical (automotive) and IT although I don’t hold certifications I mostly did repairs for all peripherals and smart devices but nothing long term. I was think of finishing school for medical probably nursing if not something with IT. As to how to make passive income from my research most of it requires investment. But again great piece and any response would well be appreciated.

Hi William, You are absolutely right, in order to make a change and especially passive income, you do need to be ready to invest money and your time. Without investment, you can’t move forward, no matter which field you choose. It’s difficult for me to recommend anything on this matter because everything depends on what you enjoy doing and either you are ready to devote time to education or not. But I can guarantee, if you don’t give up, you will succeed. For me personally, it took almost 3 years to reach my financial goal (it would be faster if not for covid), for other people it takes less time. So it is very relative. Just don’t hesitate and wait for better times, start today.

Thanks for the post!

Thanks for sharing this article with us it looks very interesting

Anya: Thank you for all the informative articles on your website. Your website is great!

Are there *local* websites or places within Ukraine to list for a teacher/nanny when we relocate to Ukraine? My needs are a bit different (I think) than an au pair. Our children will be attending online school and while I am working, I need help with an English speaking teacher/nanny to assist with their schoolwork most days of the week and most months of the year – I would need someone who can speak English and Ukrainian (or Russian). I know some Russian and a little Ukrainian but I don’t even have a cyrillic keyboard (cannot make my chromebook to do this) so I can search for such things on the internet.

Hi Jeanne! Thank you for your kind words! I noticed also another comment from you under my other post but I haven’t responded yet. I will shortly! And here is, for now, my answer to this question:

Yes, there are local agencies that help with finding a nanny and any other staff member for the family. Off the top of my head, I can recommend Sincere Heart agency and VIP Service. The 2nd company’s website is in Russian only but I know they help with finding English speaking nannies too (I was applying through their agency) and here is their contact page . You can send them a message directly or through the WhatsApp. All cell phone numbers and email are mentioned there as well. These agencies usually connect nannies with families in big major cities but they may be able to help to find someone in a smaller town too. Don’t hesitate to send them a message and get in touch!

I hope this helps! If you email me the date (approximate) when and where you need a nanny, I can ask around and see who else is offering this type of service.

This is an amazing article with so many great links, I really appreciate it! I work with kids at risk of not graduating high school here in West Virginia and my focus is on the post-residency placement. Basically career counsleing, placement and mentorship. I am researching jobs that may be a good alternative to the military. One thing a lot of people joining the military value is travel, so I’m hoping that sharing this will help broaden their ideas of work outside of West Virginia. To be honest, if I didn’t like this job so much I’D JUMP on some of these!!

I subscribed to your newsletter and can’t wait to share this with my students – Zoe

Hi Zoe, yay, I am so glad to hear this post is helpful! I am going to update a few things and add more jobs soon. And speaking of the military.. oh my gosh, at some point in my life, I was applying for Airforce and Navy jobs subconsciously believing that I could travel with one of them. To be honest, that was the only reason why I wanted to join, definitely a wrong decision!

Love this! And am 100% the same way. Thanks for sharing 😂

I really enjoyed reading your article. My husband and I both have the travel bug as well. I can relate to what you opened with – a long time ago; you learned you couldn’t be in one place for too long—looking forward to reading more of your articles. Thanks for the job inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by, Ashlee!

I am very grateful to you Anya, since this article has helped me a lot to clear my doubts regarding my JOB, since I actually did not know much about careers that offer great travel and a decent salary too. Once again thank you so much Anya, Since I don’t know your IG Id you can find me on IG as @more_than_mystery I have a few more questions for you.

Thank you for stopping by, Bunny. I am glad to hear this post was helpful! If you have any questions, you can contact me through this blog through my ‘contact’ form. As for Instagram, my handle is below on each page in the footer together with other social media accounts I have.

Just found your site. Love it, super informative and fun to read!!!!

Thank you, Bogdana!

Thank you for this post. I have also tried to live and work overseas as an American and it’s been a disaster. I don’t even know how to tell you how bad it’s been. Now that the pandemic has settled, I’m considering trying again. I was hoping you could point me in the right direction to learn more about hotel front desk jobs that require travel and the career path and anything about that. Any information helps, as I’m just looking into this.

And thanks again for your post and information. I hope you both are well.

Hi Mike, hotel jobs are great for people who look to explore new places at a slow pace. There are not really jobs where you need to travel. Instead, with hotel jobs you can transfer between properties within a relatively short period of time, in this way staying in one place 6-12 months. And that’s when you can travel on your own during days off and spare time.

The best jobs in hospitality where you can work up to 1 year and then transfer to a new property (or start looking for a new job in the same field) are in front office (reception, front desk agent, concierge, social media marketing receptionist, bellman, van driver, night auditor which by the way is always in demand), housekeeping, dining, maintenance, and spa.

Your have a very nice post and I really want to thank You for sharing it as it has been very helpful

Thank you so much for this article and the links! I’ve been looking for years. A small correction for you on Number 27, “their” not “there”. A traveling editor job? Do those exist;)

Thanks again!

Thank you for pointing that out, I am going to update it!

Thanks for sharing this well researched and informative article on jobs that require travel. Can you also do an article on good paying jobs for 18 year olds with no experience ? I am an 18 year old boy who will be graduating very soon. This will be very helpful to me any many others who want to start working once we are done with school.

Good guide Jobs ! thanks

hey i really liked your article , im 18 and just got my senior certificate and i was looking into this au pair thing and its something i know ill love doing ,do you maybe have any tips ?

Hi Malikah, I could give you lots of tips depending on a country where you want to go, your preferences and vision for this job.

But my number one tip – it is relatively easy to get au-pair job even without needed experience or education in child care, the main thing to stay professional and show all your intelligence. Also, make sure all your social media profiles have professional photos and you don’t post anything that shows you drinking/smoking/doing crazy things. Families are always doing research on every potential candidate trying to find more information about the person who applied, so you want to be sure you have an impeccable profile, not just resume and application form!

If you have any specific questions – please ask me, that will allow me understand how exactly I can help you. And good luck!

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31 BEST Jobs That Travel (No Experience Necessary) 2023

Finding a job that allows you to see the world while making money doesn’t have to be difficult.

If you’re looking for the best jobs that travel with no experience necessary, I have you covered!

This article explores all the different ways you can get paid to travel , including three jobs I’ve had myself that paid me to travel to all seven continents .

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31 Jobs That Travel (No Experience Necessary)

There are different categories of travel jobs available.

Some jobs don’t need any previous experience, while others ask for basic qualifications like degrees or certifications.

Keep reading to find out which is the best fit for you!

1. English Teacher

A classroom full of desks and chairs

Teaching English as a second language (ESL) overseas is one of the most common jobs for people who want to travel.

This is actually how I started my travels– by teaching English in Japan for two years.

The best part?

You don’t necessarily need a specific bachelor’s degree.

As long as you speak English and can learn the different teaching methods used in TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language), you can work anywhere in the world.

Teaching English abroad offers a chance to fully immerse yourself in the local culture, an opportunity that isn’t always possible when you’re a tourist visiting for a few days.

If you want to experience a deeper connection and understanding with a different country and its people, getting a job as an international ESL teacher is the way to go.

Top Countries to Teach English

  • Africa: South Africa 🇿🇦, Morocco 🇲🇦
  • Asia: South Korea 🇰🇷, Japan 🇯🇵
  • Europe: Spain 🇪🇸, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
  • Middle East: United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
  • South America: Chile 🇨🇱, Colombia 🇨🇴

Requirements

The requirements for becoming an ESL teacher will vary by country as well as program.

For example, although a TEFL certificate is often required, the program I joined in Japan did not have this prerequisite.

Some general requirements for teaching English abroad might include:

✅ Native English proficiency ✅ Valid passport from a native English-speaking country ✅ Under the age of 55 ✅ Bachelor’s degree ✅ TEFL certification

💡 TIP: Have all the requirements except a TEFL certificate? Don’t let that hold you back from working and living abroad. Get one here!

Resources: 👉 How I Got Paid to Live in Japan: My Experience Teaching ESL in Japan 👉 The 10 Best Countries to Teach Abroad in 2023

2. Working Holiday Visa

A girl stands on a rock overlooking a lake and mountains in New Zealand. Getting a working holiday visa in New Zealand is one of the best jobs that allow you to travel with no experience

Similar to teaching English, a working holiday visa gives you the opportunity to both work and live in a different country.

This means you can experience life among the locals while earning money to sustain your travels.

Not only do you have the opportunity to acquire valuable international work experience, but you also have the chance to broaden your professional network on a global scale.

With a working holiday visa, you’ll be able to apply for practically any job in your temporary country of residence.

Working Holiday Visas for Americans

If you’re a U.S. citizen, there are six countries that you could work in:

  • New Zealand 🇳🇿
  • Australia 🇦🇺
  • South Korea 🇰🇷
  • Ireland 🇮🇪
  • Singapore 🇸🇬
  • Canada 🇨🇦

✅ Typically between 18-30 years old ✅ Sufficient funds to support your stay ✅ Able to pass a criminal background check ✅ Valid passport

Resource: 👉 Your Guide to Working Holiday Visas for U.S. Citizens

3. Truck Driver

A truck driving on a mountainous road

Love road trips?

Want to travel across the country?

If you have a driver’s license and you’re over 21, becoming a truck driver could be your next exciting adventure!

To obtain a commercial driver’s license, you’ll of course need to meet additional requirements.

Thankfully, there are excellent driving schools that will guide you through the process.

They offer comprehensive training to help you become a certified truck driver so that you have the opportunity to get paid to travel across the country.

✅ Age 21+ to drive out of home state; ages 18-20 only allowed to drive within home state ✅ Driver’s license ✅ Clean driving record ✅ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Truck Driver in the U.S.

Travel Jobs That Pay Well Without A Degree

One of the benefits to a lot of travel jobs is that many of them don’t require a degree!

If you already have some knowledge in these fields, the world is your oyster.

You have the opportunity to use your skills, earn money, and travel by doing these jobs in different parts of the globe.

4. Cruise Ship Worker

One of the best jobs that travel with no experience required: cruise ship worker. A female staffer jumps on the deck of a ship to pose during sunset

I worked on cruise ships for three years and got to visit over 30 countries.

The best part is there are many positions that don’t necessarily require a degree!

Full disclosure: working on ships is hard.

You work every day you’re onboard between 9-11+ hours and contracts last anywhere between four to nine months.

However, in my opinion, the benefits always outweighed the bad:

  • You get paid to travel, often to places that would be expensive to fly to on your own
  • You have the opportunity to work, live, and network with 60+ nationalities of crew members
  • You can save most of your money since your accommodations, food, flights, and utilities are covered onboard

✅ Typically between the ages of 21-60 ✅ High school diploma or equivalent (university degree a plus) ✅ Valid passport ✅ English fluency (additional languages are a plus) ✅ Clean background record ✅ Ability to pass the general medical exam ✅ STCW Basic Safety Training (provided by some cruise lines) ✅ C1/D visa for non-U.S. or Canadian citizens

Resource: 👉 What Working on Cruise Ships is Really Like: Pros & Cons

5. Yacht Staff

A luxury yacht at sea

Just like working on cruise ships, you could land a job on luxury yachts.

Imagine getting paid while exploring breathtaking destinations.

Some of the most common positions on yachts include deck crew, chef, and steward.

Yacht seasons are typically shorter compared to cruise ship contracts, but they offer the opportunity to earn higher pay from generous tips on each charter.

The work can be challenging, but if you love adventure and working with small groups of people, then the yachting world might be for you!

✅ Valid passport ✅ STCW Basic Safety Training ✅ ENG 1 medical certificate

Resources: 👉 How to Become a Yachtie

6. Travel Photographer

A man takes a photograph in the middle of the street

If you’re skilled with a camera, why not turn your passions for travel and photography into a career?

As a travel photographer, you get to capture unique moments and experiences while exploring the world and sharing your art with others.

Best of all, you don’t need a degree to get started in this field.

You can work for magazines, websites, or tourism boards.

Alternatively, you could be your own boss and freelance for private clients, too.

With the right skills, gear, and mindset, the opportunities are endless!

✅ Photography skills & gear ✅ Photo editing knowledge ✅ Website or online portfolio

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Travel Photographer

7. SCUBA Diving Instructor

A scuba diver in the sea surrounded by fish

Do you constantly seek out beaches to dive in when you travel?

If so, then why not look into getting certified as a SCUBA instructor!

It’s a great way to explore the world’s most beautiful coral reefs and oceans while getting paid to do what you love.

There are resorts and tour companies across the globe looking for scuba diving instructors to safely lead their guests on unforgettable underwater adventures.

✅ 18+ years old ✅ 6 months’ certification as an open-water diver ✅ Complete and pass the following courses: Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, and Divemaster ✅ 100+ logged dives ✅ Pass the Instructor Exam

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Dive Instructor

8. Ski/Snowboard Instructor

A person snowboarding down a slope

Turn your love for the slopes into a paid opportunity to see the world.

Becoming certified to be a ski or snowboard instructor will allow you to explore different countries all year round while also giving you exclusive access to the resort you’re working at.

Aside from discounted or even free lift passes, some resorts might even provide accommodations.

✅ Level 1-2 of an internationally recognized certification (CSIA, BASI, NZSIA, or PSIA) ✅ High school diploma or equivalent ✅ Skiing/snowboarding experience

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Ski/Snowboard Instructor

9. Private Chef

A chef with tattooed arms plates a dish with some greens

If you’re skilled in the kitchen and love creating exciting dishes, becoming a private chef is a great job that comes with tons of travel benefits.

You could work on cruise ships, superyachts, world-renown hotels and restaurants and so much more.

While some positions might be seasonal or contract-based, you could also book clients on your own and have a more flexible schedule.

By fully immersing yourself in the country you’re in, you not only enhance your experience but also elevate your culinary knowledge.

You’ll have the opportunity to dive headfirst into a new cuisine and become an expert.

✅ High school diploma or GED ✅ Culinary arts degree preferred ✅ Cooking experience in a range of cuisines ✅ Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Resource: 👉 A Guide to Culinary Jobs Abroad

10. Yoga Instructor

A woman in a yoga pose wearing a forest green top and leggings

Are you an avid yoga enthusiast?

If you can also learn how to put classes together and teach others, then you could get a job as a traveling yoga instructor.

Imagine working at beachside resorts and retreats tucked away in tropical forests while doing what you love!

Although being a yoga instructor isn’t a lucrative job, it does provide you with the opportunity to earn some income or possibly free accommodations in exchange for your teaching services.

✅ 200-hour teacher training yoga certification ✅ Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification preferred

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Travelling Yoga Teacher in 2023

11. Tour Guide

A tour guide with a headset microphone talks to a group of people

Being a tour guide is a fantastic way to travel to beautiful places while getting paid.

As a tour leader or guide, you’ll be responsible for your group as well as handling arrangements between transportation services and hotels.

The best part of the job is that you get to go whenever your group goes!

This means all your accommodations, transportation, and meals are also taken care of.

There are all kinds of different tour options out there, from more adventurous endeavors to casual city tours, so you’ll be sure to find one that’s a perfect fit for you!

✅ High school diploma or GED ✅ Extensive knowledge of the area ✅ Acquire a license if required

Resource: 👉 8 Reasons Why Being a Tour Guide is the Best Job

12. Bartender

A short glass is filled with a dark orange cocktail and garnished with dried fruit and herbs

If you thrive in nightlife environments and have mixology skills, then why not get paid to bartend around the world?

Both a pro and con of being a traveling bartender is that it can be low commitment, but also a position that’s relatively easy to find if you’re looking for a travel job that doesn’t require much experience.

This means you don’t have to be tied down to one location for too long if you don’t want to.

Wherever you end up traveling, you can probably find a short-term bartending gig at a local bar or hostel.

You will leave with additional funds while also meeting new people and even getting new leads on other job opportunities in the area.

✅ Drink mixing and serving knowledge ✅ Ability to process payments ✅ Experience in the hospitality/service industry preferred

Resource: 👉 7 Skills & Requirements You Need to Be a Bartender

Adventurous Jobs With No Experience

If you’ve got an adventurous spirit and aren’t afraid of a little hard work, then these next jobs are for you!

They’re not the easiest, but they can provide you with a little extra cash during your travels.

13. Hostel Worker

bunk beds next to large windows looking out at the city. Working at a hostel is a good job that travels with no expeience

Working at a hostel is great if you’re a social butterfly who loves the thrill of meeting new people when traveling.

Not only will you have the opportunity to constantly connect with new faces, but you’ll also earn some extra cash.

The compensation offered will vary depending on the hostel and country, ranging from local wages to free accommodations in exchange for your contribution.

Hostels are always on the lookout for enthusiastic travelers who can handle bartending, cooking, cleaning, hosting events, or leading city tours.

It’s a great option for a travel job with no experience.

✅ Excellent customer service skills ✅ Hospitality experience preferred

Resource: 👉 Guide to Hostel Jobs

14. Fruit Picking

A person holds a bunch of strawberries in their hands

Are you a free-spirited traveler who’s up for a thrilling adventure and doesn’t mind getting a little dirty?

If so, fruit picking might just be your calling!

While it’s no walk in the park, fruit picking offers a fantastic opportunity to fund your travels while immersing yourself in the great outdoors.

This short-term seasonal work allows you the freedom to extend your adventures abroad with some extra cash.

Depending on the arrangement, you’ll receive payment either by the hour at minimum wage or by the bin of fruits you’ve gathered.

Top Countries to Pick Fruit

  • Italy 🇮🇹

✅ Physically fit ✅ Demonstrates attention to detail

Resource: 👉 Best Countries for Fruit Picking Jobs

Jobs That Pay For Travel And Housing

The best way to travel, get paid, and save money is by finding jobs that pay for your accommodations.

Here are some great options:

15. Au Pair

A child's hand covered in blue fingerpaint

Discover the world as an au pair– the ultimate travel job for those who adore kids!

You’ll be partnered with a host family abroad and lend a hand with a variety of childcare responsibilities.

These might include tutoring, cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring, and other typical babysitting tasks.

Your accommodations are provided for, leaving you with more money to fund your travels.

In your free time, you’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture as you leisurely explore your host city and country.

✅ Valid passport ✅ Typically between 18- 30 years of age ✅ High school diploma or equivalent ✅ Childcare experience ✅ No children of your own ✅ Clean criminal record ✅ Good command of English or language of host country

Resource: 👉 9 Pros and Cons of Being an Au Pair

16. Flight Attendant

The inside of an airplane. Two seats each by the windows and three in the middle

Being a flight attendant comes with two big advantages: free flights and accommodations!

Imagine getting paid to jet off to exciting new destinations while enjoying the added perk of complimentary hotel stays when you have to spend the night between shifts.

You might also get benefits such as discounted or free airfare when you’re not on the clock.

✅ High school diploma or equivalent ✅ 21+ years old ✅ Valid passport ✅ At least 4’11” tall ✅ Good vision and physical health ✅ Natural and professional appearance (hair and makeup)

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Flight Attendant with No Experience

17. Travel Nurse

A nurse in scrubs wearing a stethescope

Travel nursing is a great way to explore new destinations while still pursuing your passion for healthcare.

As a travel nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to lend your skills and expertise to fill temporary staffing shortages or needs.

Whether it’s for a few days or several months, contracts can be customized to fit your schedule and preferences.

You’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits.

These might include complimentary housing, a travel stipend, and competitive pay.

Plus, you’ll have the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you and the freedom to choose where you want to work.

✅ Registered Nurse license (BSN degree then pass NCLEX exam) ✅ Nursing experience

Resource: 👉 Is Travel Nursing Right For You?

18. House Sitter

The interior of a house decorated with modern furniture and accented with green

Get a free place to stay by becoming a house sitter!

Not only will you save on accommodation costs, but you’ll also have the opportunity to explore a new area like a local.

Your responsibilities will include taking care of the homeowner’s property, ensuring it stays tidy and well-maintained.

You’ll also have the opportunity to care for any pets and plants, making their well-being a top priority.

As a house sitter, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in different communities while enjoying the comforts of a home away from home.

Become a house sitter today: trustedhousesitters.com

✅ Good references ✅ Able to take care of pets ✅ Excellent communication skills ✅ Superb customer service

Resources: 👉 The Solo Woman’s Guide to House Sitting While Traveling 👉 10 Tips on How to Become a House Sitter

19. Resort Staff

Aerial view of a luxury resort by the ocean with palm trees and pool. Working at a resort is a great option for jobs that travel with no experience

Do you have dreams of working and living in stunning, exotic destinations?

Look no further than the exciting opportunities available at all-inclusive resorts!

There are a variety of job positions available here, including childcare staff, activities coordinators, and excursion leaders.

While the accommodations are generally simple, they are included along with meals, ensuring that your basic needs are taken care of.

Working at a resort is akin to working on a cruise ship or yacht, with a strong focus on customer care.

The workload may be demanding, but the reward of being located in a tropical destination you can freely explore in your downtime is worth it.

Contracts for these positions can be either seasonal or full-time, allowing flexibility for your schedule.

✅ Visa that allows you to work in the country ✅ Hospitality experience ✅ Good command of English (additional languages preferred)

Resource: 👉 How to Get a Resort Job Abroad

Top Seasonal Jobs That Travel

One of the best ways to get paid to travel is through seasonal jobs.

Because contracts are typically only a few months long, you’re not tied down to any one location.

During your contract, you get to thoroughly explore the area in which you are placed.

You have the flexibility to earn and save money in a short period, followed by the opportunity to embark on new adventures in stunning destinations.

20. Antarctica Support Staff

A girl stands next to the McMurdo Station sign in Antarctica-- another job that travels (no experience necessary)

Did you know you could get PAID to visit Antarctica ?!

Since 2019, I’ve been working and living on the most remote continent on Earth– all while earning an income.

There are research stations and field camps all across Antarctica that you could work for.

If you’re a U.S. citizen, there are three main station options with the National Science Foundation (NSF): McMurdo Station , Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station , and Palmer Station.

These research facilities all need support staff to keep the station up and running all year round: cooks, janitors, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, etc.

If it’s a job needed to run a small community, then there’s a position for it on these bases.

The easiest job that travels with no experience required here is either a janitor or kitchen steward.

One of the best perks of being an Antarctica support staff (aside from LIVING IN ANTARCTICA !) is the travel benefits.

In order to reach Antarctica, you either have to depart from gateway cities Christchurch, New Zealand (McMurdo and South Pole) or Punta Arenas, Chile.

All travel, hotel, and meal expenses are covered while in transit and you typically get some time in the gateway cities before and after your time on “the ice” (Antarctica).

✅ Valid passport ✅ Pass background security check ✅ Pass medical and dental exams

Resources: 👉 How I Got Paid to Live in Antarctica: FAQ About Working on the Ice 👉 Life at the South Pole Station: Everything You Want to Know

21. Summit Station, Greenland

Ice and snow covered area

If the thought of working in an extremely remote environment appeals to you, then check out Summit Station, Greenland.

Summit is an NSF research facility situated in the Arctic Circle.

This innovative station is essential for year-round research, and it relies on a diverse team including skilled tradespeople, talented chefs, and dedicated medical personnel.

Located on the Greenland Ice Sheet, 3250 meters (10,530 feet) above sea level, this remote outpost is as far away from civilization as it gets.

It takes a special kind of adventurer to flourish in this extraordinary environment.

If this sounds like you, apply here with Polar Field !

✅ Valid passport ✅ Pass security background check ✅ Pass medical and dental exams

Resource: 👉 Overview: Working at Summit

View of blue sky, clouds, mountains, and trees mirrored in the lake

Alaska presents an ideal seasonal work opportunity for individuals in search of the great outdoors, a hint of adventure, and a stunning backdrop to immerse themselves in while working.

During the summer months, Alaska becomes a bustling tourist hub, creating an abundance of job opportunities.

From thrilling glacier tours to exhilarating dog sledding excursions, there are endless adventures to be had.

Or perhaps you’d prefer working at field camps, lodges, or resorts, immersing yourself in the wilderness and providing unforgettable experiences for visitors.

When it comes to seasonal jobs, Alaska offers a wide range of industries to choose from.

Whether you’re interested in the hospitality sector, being a park ranger, or working in the fishing or tourism fields, there is a place for you.

Plus, due to the remote nature of some locations, housing is often provided, making your transition to life in Alaska even easier.

✅ Hospitality and service jobs: Alaska Food Worker Card ✅ Tourism jobs: Wilderness First Responder Certificate, Swiftwater Rescue Certificate, and/or CPR & First Aid

Resource: 👉 Guide to Seasonal Work in Alaska

23. Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands

Silhouettes of palm trees at the beach in front of a purple, pink, and orange sunset

Searching for a job in a tropical and relaxed setting?

Look no further than Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

As a US Army base, Kwajalein offers a unique opportunity to experience a remote location similar to Alaska, Greenland, and Antarctica.

However, unlike those cold destinations, the Marshall Islands boast stunning beaches and a delightful average yearly temperature of 80-86F degrees.

If you’re skilled in trades, hospitality, or the medical field and dream of living on a warm and secluded island, Kwajalein could be your paradise.

✅ Pass background security check ✅ Helpful: military experience ✅ Some positions: four-year degree

Apply here:

Resource: 👉 Life on Kwajalein Atoll

24. Lapland Elf

winter night scene in lapland finland: snow, snow-covered trees, northern lights

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a winter in Finland and see the Northern lights, why not spend a season as a Lapland elf?

As a Christmas elf, you’ll entertain guests of all ages, spreading holiday cheer and creating unforgettable memories in Santa’s village.

If dressing up and storytelling isn’t your forte, don’t worry!

There are plenty of other positions available, from retail and kitchen roles to exciting jobs like being a safari guide.

Working and living in Finnish Lapland surrounded by a winter wonderland is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

✅ Valid passport ✅ Visa that allows you to work in the country ✅ Background in hospitality and guest services ✅ Good command of English (additional languages helpful) ✅ Helpful: acting or theater experience ✅ Holiday spirit

Apply here: Lapland Staff

Resource: 👉 My Job as a Christmas Elf

Remote Jobs

Remote jobs may be one of the best travel jobs because they give you the freedom and flexibility to work anywhere in the world.

As long as you have a computer and internet connection, you can get paid while traveling.

25. Online English Teacher

A laptop sits on a wooden table. The screen shows 25 people on a video call. A green mug is next to the laptop

If teaching English sounds up your alley but you don’t want to commit to one location for a year, why not look into online teaching?

You get to work from anywhere you’d like; all you need is a laptop and a strong wi-fi connection.

I briefly taught English online and loved the flexibility to create my own schedule.

✅ Native English fluency ✅ TEFL certificate ✅ Computer and webcam ✅ Strong internet connection

Resource: 👉 13 Companies That Let You Teach English Online Without a Degree

26. Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant-- another job that travels with no experience-- works on a laptop and holds a phone

If you’re a natural organizer and administrative extraordinaire, then look into being a virtual assistant.

As a virtual assistant, you have the flexibility to work for one organization or freelance and take on multiple clients.

You can work from anywhere and handle a wide range of administrative tasks.

From traditional duties like scheduling and bookkeeping to exciting creative responsibilities such as crafting engaging social media content, the role of a virtual assistant is never boring.

✅ Marketable skills: administration, content creation, scheduling, etc. ✅ Computer with a reliable internet connection ✅ Strong communicator

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Virtual Assistant with No Experience

27. Freelance Writer

A woman wearing a red top sits at a wooden table outside working on a laptop with a hot beverage

Between my contracts working on cruise ships and in Antarctica , I picked up gigs as a freelance writer.

This job category has so many niches within it, so you’ll never run out of writing options!

Some of the most popular freelance writing opportunities include:

  • Copywriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Social Media Content Writing
  • SEO Writing

✅ Strong writing skills ✅ Helpful: knowledge of best SEO practices ✅ Computer with a reliable internet connection

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Freelance Writer

28. Blogger

A woman in a yellow shirt works on a laptop at a wooden desk. There is a notebook, iphone, and glasses on the desk

While some people might say blogging is dead, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

An easy example is this blog right here that you’re looking at!

I make a nice chunk of change each month based on how many views I get on this site as well as through affiliate income.

If you learn proper SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and affiliate marketing techniques, it’s absolutely possible to make money from blogging in 2023.

Although this is not something that can be built up overnight, if you’re willing to put the time and effort into it and are in it for the long run, blogging can eventually provide you with a full-time income.

✅ Computer with a reliable internet connection ✅ Self-hosted website ✅ Strong writing skills ✅ Knowledge of best SEO practices

Resources: 👉 How to Start a Blog 👉 Scale Your Travel Blog Coaching Program

29. Online Translator

A man wears headphones and works on a computer next to a window during sunset

If you’re fluent in another language, your skills are in high demand.

You could get paid to translate everything from everyday blog posts to complex technical manuals.

With online translation opportunities, you have the freedom to choose projects that align perfectly with your unique skill set.

Plus, you get to set your own schedule and work remotely from the comfort of your own computer.

It’s the ultimate dream job!

✅ Fluency in another language ✅ General and industry-specific certification in translation ✅ Computer with reliable internet connection ✅ Strong writing skills

Resource: 👉 How to Work as an Online Language Translator

30. Digital Content Creator

The corner of a room set up for a content creator, one of the best jobs that travel with no experience. There is a desk with a computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and ringlight.

Are you passionate about social media and content creation?

Consider turning it into a professional career!

Becoming a full-time content creator may be challenging, but it is possible to earn an income from your passion.

Whether you prefer creating bite-sized Instagram Reels and TikTok videos or in-depth YouTube videos, there are various avenues to monetize your content.

These could include ads, sponsorships, affiliate partnerships, and more.

✅ Smart phone, laptop, and/or camera ✅ Strong internet connection ✅ Content writing and management skills ✅ Fluency in desired social media platform ✅ Helpful: proficiency in photography and video editing

Resource: 👉 Steps and Tips to Becoming a Successful Content Creator in 2023

31. Web Developer

A man sits at a table working on a laptop

If you have a talent for coding and design, it may be worth considering a career as a web developer.

As a web developer, you have the power to create visually stunning and user-friendly websites.

In addition to making the site look great, you’re also tasked with optimizing its performance and capacity.

The good news is you don’t necessarily need a degree to embark on this career path.

With the availability of online courses, you can teach yourself the technical skills, coding, and design basics needed to become a successful web developer.

The best part? You have the flexibility to work for a company or go freelance, and even have the option to work remotely from anywhere in the world!

✅ Computer with reliable internet ✅ Helpful: degree in computer science or web design ✅ Strong understanding of basic coding: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Resource: 👉 How to Become a Web Developer

Travel Jobs: FAQs

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about travel jobs.

Can you work when traveling?

Nowadays so many tasks can be done online, which is great if you want to travel.

One of the most convenient ways to work while traveling is by seeking out remote job opportunities.

This enables you to earn income from your computer no matter where you are in the world.

While having a more traditional office job reduces the amount of flexibility you have in your schedule, there are still ways to travel more while working full-time , too.

How can I work remotely with no experience?

The easiest way to begin working remotely with no experience is by picking up freelancing gigs that align with your existing skill set.

Some of these might include translating, proofreading, or being a virtual assistant.

Start by making a list of your marketable skills and then find jobs where these are in demand.

What is the easiest job to do remotely?

There are many jobs that are easy to do remotely.

Some of the most popular ones include:

  • Proofreading
  • Translating
  • Transcribing
  • Graphic Design
  • Virtual Assistant

Will an airline hire you without a degree?

Yes, you can work for an airline without a four-year degree.

To work as a flight attendant or ground crew position, such as a gate agent, most airlines usually only require a high school diploma or GED for employment eligibility.

Conclusion: Jobs That Travel No Experience

Whether you’re interested in being a flight attendant, tour guide, or cruise ship crew member, there is something for everyone who’s looking for jobs that travel with no experience.

Securing a travel job isn’t always easy, but don’t let that hold you back from working abroad.

The right one is waiting for you!

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Michelle is a freelance writer who has traveled to all seven continents and 60+ countries through various forms of employment. Over the last ten years, she’s worked as an ESL teacher in Japan, a youth counselor aboard cruise ships, and a hospitality manager in Antarctica.

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12 Travel Jobs that DON’T Require a Degree

By: Author Vanessa M.W.

Posted on Last updated: November 20, 2023

It sounds like a dream – getting a job without a degree that allows you to travel the world. For a long time, it kinda was, but thanks to remote working and freelancing sites like Fiverr and Upwork , it’s never been easier to live and work abroad without a degree.

Not sure what kind of work you can do that’s a travel job, no degree needed? I’ve got you covered! 

12 Travel Jobs that Don’t Require a Degree

1. photographer.

First up is a travel job classic, the photographer. This is obviously massively different from an Instagram influencer that just snaps their own holiday photos.

Photographers can pretty much work anywhere as long as they have their camera ( here’s the one I use !), accessories, and a laptop to edit and submit their work on.

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From sports photographers at surf resorts to selling action shots to guests to photographers picking up commercial gigs for small businesses to wedding photographers, and beyond, there are a lot of options for photographers to work abroad without a degree.

Average salary: in the UK, the average is around £29,000 a year. This obviously depends on the industry, clients, and the amount of work that you’re willing to take on.

This one is a particular favorite among digital nomads. As long as you’ve got a laptop and a stable WiFi connection, you can write commercially.

Whether you work in a content department for a remote company, or you’re working as a freelancer through sites like Fiverr and Upwork , there are so many gigs available for writers and editors with some experience – no degree necessary. 

Average salary: in the UK, the average is around £28,000 a year. Freelancers with a large roster of clients can often earn more than this.

3. Hotel or Hostel Staff

Especially if you’re traveling around multiple destinations, like on a gap year or an open-ended trip, picking up work in a hotel or hostel is a great way to earn money on the road.

It always helps if you have hospitality experience beforehand or some language skills, but it’s not a prerequisite.

If you’re in a popular tourist place, there are always workers coming and going, so there are normally a fair few job openings in different hotels and hostels.

Job roles include housekeeping, reception or tour desks, bartenders and waiting staff, porters, social media teams, and more.

There’s a lot of variety depending on your experience or shift preferences, and they’re all transferable across multiple destinations and locations. 

Average salary: It depends on the job role, but normally the national minimum hourly rate. You can work up to supervisor or manager level pretty quickly, or can also work in exchange for accommodation in some cases.

4. Cabin Crew/ Flight Attendant

Working as a flight attendant is one of the original travel jobs, and it’s still super popular as you don’t need a degree and just have to go through a training period.

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The benefits include free or discounted flights, free accommodation on layovers, and getting to travel the world as your actual job.

It might help to have some experience in customer service as we all know how difficult some passengers can be! 

Average salary: Cabin crew average salary is pretty low at around £18,000 a year, but you do save a lot of money on travel and accommodation, so you’re not spending as much on the road.

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Got a flair for cooking up a storm? If you’re trained up as a chef or have a good amount of experience, you can work pretty much anywhere in the world.

Restaurants and cafes are places that always seem to be hiring no matter where you are in the world. 

Obviously, the hours aren’t the most sociable but you can benefit from fairly stable work opportunities, great food on shift, and a brigade of fellow chefs and kitchen staff that you can go out with after your shift.

Average salary: In the UK, the average salary is £26,000 which rises depending on your role within the kitchen.

6. Sports Instructors

If you’re a fan of hitting the water, running yoga sessions, scaling rocks, or love checking out the slopes, consider becoming a sports instructor.

Although these jobs can be largely seasonal, you can jump from resort to resort to create a full-time, annual schedule. 

You’re probably going to have to have some kind of qualification, but you can often get the basic instructor levels by going on one or two-day courses. 

Average salary: In the UK, £22,000, but if you’re working for a resort or company, they’ll often throw in accommodation and equipment free of charge.

One of the first groups of people to really take advantage of the world of remote work were the coders.

Often coders work at home or in an isolated room to go into their deep work state to get the job done. It’s because of this, they can naturally work solo from anywhere.  

As long as you’ve got a laptop and a WiFi connection, you can code.

As this job is naturally remote, it’s pretty standard to be working for a company back home, rather than picking up freelance gigs.

You don’t need a degree, but experience is a must.

Average salary: In the UK, the average salary is £50,000.

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8. Tour Guides

If you can speak multiple languages and can offer insight into a location or destination, then you might make a great tour guide.

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Separate from running short day-long tours around your home city, you can move up to running small group tours for companies like G Adventures, Intrepid, and more. 

This is a great way to meet new travelers, explore different regions around the world for a season before moving to the next. 

Average salary: £32,000, but you are on 24-hour call during your tour period.

9. Seasonal Staff

I’ve spoken a little bit about seasonal sports instructors that can follow their sports season around the world, but there are plenty of support staff roles in these resorts that you can enjoy if you’re not a qualified instructor. 

One of the most common entry-level seasonal jobs is being a chalet host on a ski resort. You basically cook, clean, and support the guests of a chalet for the whole season.

Sometimes there are guests in residence and sometimes you’re house-sitting between bookings. You tend to get your accommodation, meal allowance, and a ski pass.

Average salary: In the French Alps, you’re looking at about €900 a month but it does include a lot of benefits and perks. 

10. Consultants

If you’ve got a specialism that you can share on a consultant basis, then you can 100% work from anywhere with a WiFi connection.

Say you run webinars for branding, social media, flipping houses, whatever – you can do this from anywhere.

No degree is necessary, but you’re going to need plenty of experience and remote clients.

Average salary: £50,000 but depends on client levels, experience, and industry

11. Marketing

Although some companies do require marketing degrees, a lot of marketing jobs, especially on the content marketing side, prefer experience to qualifications.

As a creative job that’s wholly based online, there are quite a few remote opportunities for marketing executives, social media managers, graphic designers, and more.

Average salary: for a marketing executive role (2-3 years experience) the UK average is £30,000

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12. Cruise Ship Entertainer

Finally, if you can sing, dance, act, or generally entertain people of all ages, consider getting a job on a cruise ship.

You’ll need to audition, so experience is much more important than a performing arts degree, and you can explore the ship’s tropical destinations while the guests are off the boat.

Average salary: on average £1,800 a month, but you get food and accommodation included.

So, if you don’t have a degree but want to work and see the world, there are so many options!

Whether you’re creative, sporty, love people, or want to try something new, there’s an accessible travel job for you.

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30 High Paying Jobs That Require Travel With No Experience

June 4, 2023 By Sivasankari

With the pandemic halting all plans and locking everyone up inside, travel planning is currently at an all-time high. Everyone is just waiting for the vaccine to come out and for borders to open so they can jump on a plane and fly around the world again.

Most people don’t have an extra $2 million lying around to pay for a private airplane and island to celebrate their birthday as a certain celebrity does. Instead, we need to work every day at jobs we might not like, for wages that are far too low, and wait to take our allotted 12 days of vacation.

During this pandemic, all we can do is daydream about getting out of our neighborhood and traveling the globe. So, how can we make our travel daydreams a reality when we don’t live a Kardashian lifestyle?

Now is the perfect time for a career change! Below is a list of 30 High-Paying Jobs that Require Travel and No Experience.

You’d be surprised at how many entry-level jobs there are around the world that are high-paying and let you travel at the same time. These jobs don’t require a degree or experience but provide a lot of opportunities for growth and promotion.

Although having a degree would boost your credibility, as education and experience will help you earn a higher salary right off the bat, many of these jobs come down to personality. Do you have the skills to market yourself well and convince employers that you’re capable? Some of these jobs aren’t easy and require a lot of hard work. But, if you put in the effort and time, you can become successful in these fields.

There is a wide range of earnable salaries within these job fields. Your salary can be affected by job location, level, and your own personal experience and skills. Most of these jobs, though, have room for growth and allow for promotions quite quickly. You could be getting promotions and bonuses within a year of working.

Disclaimer:  With the ongoing pandemic, many of these jobs are unavailable or have taken a hit. But things will get back to normal eventually, and when they do, travel and tourism will once again be open for business. Now is the perfect time to start planning and preparing to get a high-paying travel job for when that happens.

If you’re ready to make money by traveling the world, read on!

30 High-Paying Jobs that Require Travel and No Experience

The first jobs in this list don’t necessarily require travel, but they have a lot of opportunities for it.

One of the most accessible jobs that provides travel opportunities is within the hospitality industry. You don’t need a degree for an entry-level job; you can apply for work in any area of the world, and you can earn good money depending on where you are and what kind of job you take on.

Most of these jobs are dependent on the tourism industry and are seasonal work, but you can be paid very well for the few months that you work a job.

1. Hotel Professional

This job has numerous different options, such as desk worker, bellhop, concierge, etc. Suppose you have a degree in hospitality or marketing, great. If not, don’t worry! You don’t need it.

There are hotels covering the globe from end to end, so you have thousands to choose from. You’ll also be better equipped if you speak more than one language. Since hotels are open 24/7 365, you have countless shifts to choose from. You can choose whichever time you’d like to work; you’re not stuck with the typical 9-5.

There’s also the ability to climb up the ladder. Hotels constantly promote from within, so if you work hard, you can move from entry-level to manager in no time. There are various employment levels in hotels, so your salary can be anywhere from USD 20,000 – 100K a year.

Now this job doesn’t necessarily require travel, but it does allow you to move around. Not only can you apply to hotels around the world, but you can put in for transfers within the same hotel chain or brand. So, if you wanted, every year you could be working at a hotel in a new city.

2. Tour Guide

You can be a tour guide in any city in the world! You don’t even have to be a local of that city. If you move to a different area, familiarize yourself with it so you can start giving tours. There are so many different types of tours, like walking museums, hidden gems, or food tours.

Not only will you earn money from the tour company, but you’ll also earn tips from the customers at the end. The average tour guide might make $13 USD an hour, so their total pay can be from $20,000 to $30,000 USD a year. This is not including tips, though, which, when coupled with exclusive and luxury tours, can raise your salary to anywhere from $50,000-$100KUSD.

It’s a surprisingly high-paying job! Tips are always a great bonus to consider when taking on a job. People have created very successful tour guide companies and work far fewer hours than their 9-5 counterparts.

3. Entertainer

If you have any skill or talent in entertainment, you can make a living with it while traveling the world. It is possible to perform at hotel shows or to perform as a backup dancer on tours. There are always job availabilities for entertainment—just make a career out of what you’re good at.

This pay scale is difficult to determine, as some entertainment acts might earn more than others. Also, some locations might allow you to receive tips, while others forbid it.

As an entertainer, you can earn an estimated salary of $20,000-$120,000 USD. If you have the talent, you can make a high salary and only need to perform a few hours a night. This job can require travel if you’re part of a cross-country show or tour.

4. Private Chef

This job isn’t necessarily entry-level; you need to have some sort of cooking knowledge. The highest-paying jobs require some sort of fine dining experience or schooling, but so many jobs will hire you just for being able to cook.

Private chefs can make a lot of money. It’s a high-stress job, but it pays handsomely. You can find jobs as a yacht chef, hotel cook, personal chef for families, or even just as a line cook in any restaurant in the world. Traveling to other countries to learn cuisines and attend conferences is just part of the chef job description.

The salary for a private chef ranges from $35,000 to $150,000 USD/year. The more talent, experience, and recommendations you have, the more you can charge.

5. Professional Nanny

This job is a bit more intense than an au pair or babysitter, as it has more stringent requirements. Almost all positions are only available through agencies that thoroughly vet potential nannies. Some agencies require that you have a degree in some child-related field. But, if you have prior experience working with children, this can also be a very high-paying job. At the very least, you’ll be required to have CPR certification.

The average salary is around $35,000 USD, but the more qualified you are, the more you can charge. You can earn upwards of $100K USD as a professional nanny, especially if you have high-income clients.

6. House-Sitter

This is a popular job in the United States that you can do for friends and family or for people you find online.

While people are away on vacation or business, you just watch their house. You might also clean or take care of any gardening and trash. Essentially, you just get to live in a home for free. You can do this locally where you live or use it as a method to travel the world and not have to pay for accommodation.

Some house-sitters don’t charge and just work in exchange for room and board, while others charge exorbitant prices. Your location determines the amount you can earn.

For example, you’d be able to earn more money house-sitting in Los Angeles than you would in Omaha, Nebraska. Salaries range from the low end of $22,000 USD/year but can climb all the way up to $300K!

This is one of the most straightforward high-paying jobs that you can get with no experience that allows you to travel. You can make six figures just by sitting in a house.

DIGITAL NOMAD/FREELANCER

This idea of becoming a digital nomad has grown exponentially within the last few years. With the rise of the internet (and now the pandemic), people realize that they can do their jobs remotely—they don’t even have to be in the same country.

You can work as a company employee or choose to freelance, selling your services to multiple individuals and businesses.

If you have a skill, it is very likely that you can freelance it and make money from it. When you work remotely, you are able to earn a high income while traveling and living wherever you want. There are numerous sites, such as Upwork or Freelancer.org, where you can sign up and market yourself to buyers.

Freelancing salaries are entirely dependent on you—how much you charge, how much you work, what you’re selling, etc. Some people have been able to make 6 figure incomes from full-time freelancing on these sites! The following jobs are all ones you can do as your own boss. Just pick a site and start offering your services.

As one of the most lucrative jobs, blogging can provide real livable wages. It takes a lot of work to get a blog up and running, though. You need exciting content plus knowledge of writing, marketing, and social media.

There are thousands of blogs out there, so you need to be able to stand out and attract readers. Once your blog starts to pick up, you can begin selling advertisement space and using affiliate links.

You can earn some serious revenue through blogging , as evidenced by huge powerhouse bloggers such as A Cup of Jo and Nomadic Matt. These popular blogs have the potential to earn seven-figure salaries! Regardless of the blog topic, you have the potential to work a job that requires no experience and lets you travel.

8. Virtual Assistant

This past year has seen an overwhelming number of businesses move online due to the pandemic.

If you have social media skills, can answer emails, make schedules, and plan presentations, then try being a virtual assistant! You can work from anywhere globally and earn a pretty high salary depending on your years of experience and the company you work for.

As a virtual assistant, I expect to earn anywhere from $25,000 to $70,000 USD/year.

9. Freelance Writer

If you have any writing skills at all, why not market yourself as a freelance writer?

Can you write a blog post?

Or edit a press release?

There is always a need for writers, more so now that everything is online. If you market yourself well and build a name for yourself, you can start earning a six-figure salary just from copywriting. On average, a freelance writer might make $40,000-$90,000 USD per year.

10. Web Developer

Another high-paying freelance job that requires no degree. If you have the skill to build beautiful websites, buyers won’t care that you didn’t go to school. All you need is a portfolio of websites to prove your talent. This is something that you can learn!

Many people take web development classes on sites like Udemy or Coursera to learn these skills to freelance and finally quit their 9-5s . As a web developer, you have the potential to earn $50,000-$100KUSD a year.

11. Photographer

This is a very competitive job, but you can find real success with it if you are talented at photography. It doesn’t matter whether you shoot stock photos, wedding portraits, or become a travel photographer selling to famous brands like Natural Geographic–there are opportunities for you in this field.

Depending on what your genre is, you can make a good living as a photographer. They earn anywhere from $30,000 to $130K USD a year.

12. Social Media Consultant

Social media is one of the most critical aspects for the survival of businesses today. Having an impactful Instagram and website is vital. Companies know this, which is why they pay handsomely for someone like you to grow their social media presence.

If you have a degree in marketing, it’ll be a significant advantage, but just showing them your own successful social media platforms will be enough to convince them. This is an effortless job for young adults, as they’re more involved with social media on a day-to-day basis and are more aware of trends.

On average, a social media manager can earn $50,000-$150K USD/year. That’s a pretty sweet salary for a job that lets you travel whenever and doesn’t necessarily need a degree.

13. Software Developer/IT Jobs

This job is more specialized and requires more knowledge, but you can make a very high salary if you have expertise in software programming. A lot of jobs do request higher degrees; however, they do accept related experience instead. They know that someone with three years of experience is better qualified than someone newly graduated.

You can work as a freelancer in this industry as well, which won’t require proof of degree. All you need is a computer so that you can work from anywhere in the world. Software developers earn about $60,000-$120K USD per year.

14. Freelance Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping is an impressive high-paying job. It’s different than accounting as it doesn’t require a degree or experience at all.

You’re not actually calculating or analyzing anything. Instead, you’re just helping companies keep track of their money. So many businesses don’t want to do simple tasks. They’ll instead outsource everything to save time. Bookkeeping is one of them. It requires little to no experience but can pay quite well and be remote.

Expect $35,000-$75,000 USD a year as a bookkeeper.

15. Instructor/Tutor

If you have any knowledge or skill in any subject, then you can teach it! There are thousands of topics to choose from and thousands of people to teach. Teaching online gives you the flexibility of choosing your hours and location while still being able to earn a decent living.

You can be an instructor for a vast array of topics: math, science, music, writing, coding/programming, and even fitness instructor! These jobs can also be done offline, such as working as a yoga or scuba diving instructor at a resort.

Since there are so many different types of instructors, estimating an average salary is difficult. It depends on what you’re teaching and where. A scuba diving instructor at a popular resort is a higher-paying job than a fitness instructor at a small-town gym. An average salary would be anywhere from $30,000 to $75,000 USD/year.

16. ESL Teacher

Learning English is paramount to success today, regardless of where you work. English is the world’s business language, so there will always be people needing to learn it. Whether you teach privately online or become a company’s English tutor, you have ample opportunity to find work.

Suppose you are a native English speaker and have a degree and certification. In that case, there are companies like ZebraEnglish or SayABC that offer up to $25 USD/hour plus bonuses and incentives for as many hours as you decide to teach. You can also teach abroad through government programs like EPIK in Korea, where housing and flight costs are paid for.

Although a degree in English or Education is preferred along with a TEFL certification, you can still find work as a private English tutor without any experience. All you need is a good resume and recommendations. As an ESL teacher, you can expect a salary ranging from $36,000- to $65,000 USD/year.

17. Graphic Designer

Another high-paying job that claims to require a degree, but skill and experience are enough. If you have talent in designing and illustration and know how to use a computer, why not pursue graphic design?

You can either freelance on or offline or work for a specific company. This job only requires the Internet and a computer so you can earn money while you travel around the world.

You can earn up to $75,000 USD per year.

18. Vlogger/Youtuber

This job is like that of a blogger—you create interesting content and build a network of followers who provide revenue through advertisements and affiliate marketing. Some YouTubers make millions of dollars each year, although it does take a lot of time and effort to get to that point. It would help if you built up a broad audience to start making enough revenue to live off.

YouTube’s algorithms are fickle so that you can be pulling in millions of dollars a year like PewDiePie and Jeffree Star, or only make $20. If you have something to show or share that you think would interest viewers, why not try vlogging? Gaming, technology, travel, fashion, and finance are all viral topics on YouTube.

19. Film/Video Editor

Another freelancing opportunity that pays well is filming and editing. If you know how to create visually appealing videos, why not market yourself as a videographer and editor? You can expect to be paid well and live and travel anywhere in the world while you work!

Videographers are sent worldwide to capture footage for documentaries, YouTube videos, commercials, etc. Video editors can make $30,000-$115k per year without needing any experience or requirements.

You can easily learn how to edit videos and then start selling your services on freelance sites.

20. Freelance Marketing

This job is a little more difficult to attain without experience, as having a marketing degree is a requirement for many places. However, it’s not impossible. If you choose to go through freelancing websites and demonstrate your ability with a portfolio, you can still find available work.

Marketing is an interesting high-paying job since it requires knowledge of trends and consumer habits. If you’re confident in your abilities and have a persuasive personality, you can get a job without holding a degree.

You can make good money in marketing—entry-level positions make around $35,000 USD/year while most managers make over $120k USD.

21. Professional Consultant

This is another broad job title. Essentially, it’s the same as a freelance instructor. You have knowledge on a subject, and people will pay you to share it with them. You can become a consultant on anything, such as finances, travel, marketing, IT, etc. If you’re even remotely knowledgeable on a topic, market yourself as an expert and get paid for it.

You can also determine how much your expertise is worth, so you can earn a high salary just for offering advice.

This job is dependent on connections and recommendations, so you must first build up your network. Once you do that, though, you can earn anywhere from $60k-$180k/year for business consulting. Companies will also pay you to travel to speak at conferences and conventions or lead team meetings and exercises.

22. Freelance Programmer

This job doesn’t require a degree but does need skills. Obviously, you need to know how to code and program. However, this is something you can teach yourself or take classes online for.

Programming is a very high-paying job and is done remotely, so you can travel and work simultaneously. All you need is a computer. You can earn anywhere from $50,000 to over $100k a year.

JOBS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL

These next jobs are the ones that will take you around the world. They are not remote work like freelancing, which allows you to travel on your own but instead require travel as part of the main job description.

23. Sports Referee

If you played a sport as a kid and know all the rules, you can easily become a referee or umpire. Refs are paid depending on their level, with senior referees obviously earning the most. All you need is to successfully complete a referee training course and perhaps make a certification, depending on the sport.

You travel all over for competitions, and most sports associations even reimburse hotel and transportation fees. A senior referee can easily earn $55k-70k a year.

24. Yachtie

Working as a luxury yacht crewmember can be a tiring ordeal. When charter guests are on board, you are on the job 24/7. You can find work as a deck or interior crew member. Being on deck is physically demanding, while interior work deals heavily with customer service.

While it can be taxing when guests are on board, you receive large tips on top of your salary. Contracts are only for a few months, and since you don’t pay for room and board, you have the opportunity to earn a lot of money in a short time.

The average salary is $3,000-$6,000 USD per month with the potential to earn an additional $5,000-$10,000 USD per month from tips. This is an extremely lucrative high-paying job that is becoming even more popular due to reality tv shows like Below Deck.

25. Cruise Ship Worker

This job requires a lot of hard work—you’re working where you’re living, and you’re stuck on a boat for weeks with your customers. However, you get a paid salary, free boarding, 3 meals a day, and you get to sail around the world, all without needing any experience.

The nicer cruises even offer dining halls, cafes, and lounges for the crew only. It’s a pretty good deal! Depending on what type of job you have, there is room for higher wages, tips, and promotions.

The average salary is around $35,000 USD a year, but management roles can earn about $85,000.

26. Flight attendant

This job can be stressful and high maintenance, as you can quickly be called away, but maybe that’s exactly what you want! Flight attendants are required to complete program training and certification, which is directly through the airline.

This job will require you to travel all over the world. You can become a commercial flight attendant, working for airlines like United Airlines or Lufthansa, or becoming a private/VIP attendant and working on private jets.

You’ll need similar certification, but it offers higher pay for a less crazy schedule. You won’t have to serve hundreds of people, but you will need to deliver stellar customer service for the clients.

Airlines all offer different salaries, with Delta and Southwest Airlines paying the most at around $50,000-$60,000 USD per year. Private flight attendants make more, at around $60,000-$70,000 USD. Some corporate flight attendants can even earn over $100K.

27. Truck Driver

Being a truck driver is not just a job; it’s a lifestyle. It’s long days, away from family, completely on your own. This job requires you to travel often, so it’s not a good job option for some people. But if that doesn’t bother you, then being a truck driver can be a very lucrative job opportunity.

There are laws in each country dictating how many hours a driver can work, so there will be 10-12 hours in between shifts that you have for yourself. The pay is perfect, and the only job requirement is to complete the truck driving school. No other experience is needed.

Different types of truck driving, like ice road trucking, make more than a household good mover. An experienced trucker can easily make six figures a year. Even entry-level truckers can make around $70,000-$80,000 USD. This is a great high-paying job for workers with no experience.

28. International Shopper

Another impressive high-paying job is being a shopper for individuals or businesses. As a buyer, you will be required to travel worldwide to inspect and purchase items for your employer. Common purchases include artwork, clothing, machinery, jewelry, and visiting plant manufacturers and trade shows.

You don’t need a degree or experience to become a shopper, but you should have some knowledge in the field. You need to know if items are worth buying for your employer.

This job depends much on personal connections and charisma. Either you can find jobs by word-of-mouth or use a recruiting agency. As a professional person or mystery shopper, you can earn $40,000-$70,000 USD/year.

29. Oil Rig Worker

Working on an oil rig is physically demanding work. It’s dangerous and tiresome as you’re stuck in the middle of the ocean for months on end. For that reason, it’s compensated handsomely.

There are oil rigs worldwide, so you have an ample number of locations to choose from. The average oil rig worker with no experience earns $35,000 USD a year but depending on level and skill; you can earn upwards of $200K.

There is a great demand for drilling experts and consultants, so there is currently a hiring surge. You can easily get a job on a rig and quickly move up the ranks to earn a very high salary.

30. Commercial Fishing

Another physically exhausting job, working as a commercial fisherman, will take you out onto the ocean for a period of 3-5 months. It’s cold, wet, tiring, and dangerous, but it pays you well for your hard work.

You can find jobs fishing for lobster, crab, shrimp, tuna, and more. You don’t need to have any degree or experience; all they require is that you’re non-disabled and can pass certification clearance.

You can earn up to $80,000 USD as a commercial fisherman. Your pay scale depends on your location, how long you spend at sea, and the type of animal being fished. It’s also dependent on the fishing season’s success—if your boat doesn’t catch anything, you’ll earn less. This is a trendy choice for seasonal workers as it’s high paying but only requires a few months of work at a time.

And that’s the list!

Some of these jobs are physically demanding and require a lot of customer service. If you can handle that, you have a vast array of well-paying job opportunities to choose from.

These types of jobs are available anywhere in the world, so all you need to do is decide where you want to go. There is always the potential to land a job where you get to travel, even without a degree or experience. Happy job hunting!

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Travel Jobs With No Degree

Embarking on a career in travel doesn’t always require a degree. A plethora of opportunities await those who dream of exploring new destinations while earning a living. Whether you’re a high school graduate or someone without formal higher education, the travel job market opens its doors to a diverse range of careers that offer flexibility, adventure, and the chance to satisfy your wanderlust.

The rise of digital nomadism and remote work platforms has revolutionized how individuals can combine work and travel. With the right mindset and leveraging your inherent skills, you can find suitable roles in the hospitality and service industry, engage in seasonal work , or even carve out a freelance career that allows for a flexible schedule. These opportunities enable you to weave a tapestry of experiences and professional growth without the constraints of a traditional office setting.

Key Takeaways

  • A variety of travel jobs are available that do not require a degree.
  • Flexibility and digital nomadism have expanded career options for those passionate about travel.
  • Skills and experience can be leveraged to build rewarding travel careers with or without a formal education.

Understanding the Travel Job Market

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When you’re eyeing the travel industry for employment , a degree isn’t always a necessity. What’s crucial is a set of skills and attributes that align with the dynamic nature of travel jobs .

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Customer Service : Outstanding interpersonal skills top the list, as you’ll be interacting with travelers regularly, ensuring their experiences are positive.
  • Language Proficiency : While not mandatory, being multilingual can be a significant asset, particularly in roles involving communication with diverse clientele.
  • Hospitality Experience : Prior experience in hospitality can prove beneficial, as it demonstrates a foundation in customer-focused service and operations.

In the travel sector, your willingness to learn and adapt matters as much as formal qualifications. Employers often value the ability to handle unexpected challenges and the readiness to ensure client satisfaction under various circumstances.

Broaden your horizons with the right approach. Hone the skills that matter, and you’ll find your place in the vibrant world of travel jobs.

Entry-Level Travel Jobs and Careers

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Embarking on a travel-related career doesn’t always require a formal degree. The following entry-level positions provide exciting opportunities to work and explore various parts of the world.

Flight Attendant

As a flight attendant, you’ll ensure passengers’ safety and comfort while flying. Airlines often provide their own training programs, so you only need a high school diploma to get started. Keep in mind that this job necessitates a flexible schedule and the ability to handle various customer service situations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 18-21 (varies by airline)
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Skills: Customer service, communication, multitasking

Cruise Ship Worker

Cruise ship roles are diverse, ranging from entertainment to hospitality and even retail. You’ll live on board for extended periods and visit multiple destinations. Most positions, excluding specialized technical roles, do not require higher education.

Roles and Departments:

  • Hospitality
  • Entertainment
  • Deck and Engineering (some technical roles require specific qualifications)

Tour guides lead groups through interesting and historical locations around the world. For most of these positions, you’ll need extensive knowledge of the locale, but no degree. Language skills can be a plus, especially in regions with high volumes of international tourists.

Attributes of a Successful Tour Guide:

  • In-depth local knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and charisma
  • Physical stamina

Teaching English Abroad

You can teach English abroad in many countries without a degree; however, a TEFL certification may be required. Teaching abroad allows for cultural immersion and often includes benefits like housing, which makes it attractive for travelers looking to stay in a location for an extended period.

Common Requirements:

  • TEFL/TESOL certification (varies by country)
  • Native or fluent English speaker
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Contract commitment of 6 months to a year (typically)

*Some countries might require a degree in addition to a TEFL certification.

By considering these various roles within the travel industry, you can begin a fulfilling career that combines work and exploration—no degree necessary.

Digital Nomad Opportunities

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Embrace the freedom of combining travel with work, leveraging the internet to fuel your nomadic lifestyle. It’s no longer just a dream; it’s a tangible reality for those without a degree.

Travel Blogger

As a travel blogger, you’ll put your writing skills to the test, documenting your adventures for others to read and follow. Your laptop becomes your office, and the world, your muse. It’s possible to monetize your blog through sponsored content, ads, and affiliate marketing.

  • Sponsored posts
  • Advertising income
  • Affiliate marketing commissions

Photographer

A photographer with a good eye and a professional camera can capture the world’s beauty, selling photos online or to media outlets. Additionally, running photography workshops can be a lucrative way to share your skills.

Freelance Marketing and SEO

Enter the field of freelance marketing and SEO with just a laptop and internet connection. With skills in SEO and copywriting, you can help businesses improve their online presence and drive traffic.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Copywriting
  • Analytics and Reporting

Teach English Online

You can teach English online to students around the globe. A stable internet connection and the ability to engage students are essential. Certifications like TEFL can enhance your credibility but are not always required.

  • Fluent in English

Web Design and Graphic Design

Lastly, for web and graphic designers , the digital landscape is vast. Create websites, logos, and marketing materials for clients worldwide. Projects vary, and so will your tasks, from coding to artistic design.

  • Adobe Creative Suite

This table illustrates some commonly used platforms for finding freelance work:

Hospitality and Service Industry Roles

In the hospitality and service industry, your career doesn’t necessarily require a degree. Vital roles within hotels, restaurants, and housekeeping departments are both plentiful and accessible.

Hotel and Hostel Staff

Hotels and hostels seek individuals who are enthusiastic about providing a memorable experience for guests. Your role may range from front desk operations to event coordination.

Restaurant Staff

Working in a restaurant or cafe allows you to be at the heart of a hospitality establishment. Opportunities for chefs, waiters, and baristas are abundant, often not requiring more than on-the-job training.

  • Chefs and Cooks : Preparing menu items and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly.
  • Wait Staff : Serving food and beverages, providing a friendly customer experience.
  • Baristas : Crafting coffee drinks, managing the pace of a cafe environment.

Housekeeping

Adept in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, housekeepers are indispensable. You’ll ensure that guests have a comfortable and pristine environment during their stay.

  • Daily Responsibilities : Include cleaning guest rooms, restocking supplies, and responding to guest requests.
  • Skills Required : Attention to detail, efficiency, and a strong work ethic.

Housekeeping roles often offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to grow into supervisory positions.

Adventurous and Seasonal Jobs

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If you possess a zeal for adventure and don’t have a college degree, fear not; there are plenty of seasonal jobs that offer excitement and unique experiences. These roles not only allow you to explore new regions but also to indulge in your passion for adventure while getting paid.

Ski Instructor

As a ski instructor, your love for the slopes transforms into a fulfilling career. Every holiday season, skiing destinations burst into life, creating demand for instructors.

Qualifications Required:

  • Certification from recognized ski instructor associations (e.g., PSIA or CSIA)
  • Proficient skiing abilities
  • Understanding of safety protocols

Season: Winter

Locations: Popular ski resorts globally

Potential Earnings:

Scuba Diving Instructor

You breathe underwater and transform lives by introducing others to the marine world below.

Prerequisites:

  • PADI/SSI certification
  • Profound diving experience
  • Strong emphasis on safety and guidelines

Peak Season: Varies by location (Typically summer months)

Top Destinations:

  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia
  • Belize Barrier Reef, Belize
  • Red Sea, Egypt

Salary Guide:

Yacht Staff

Aboard luxury yachts, you tend to affluent guests and ensure their holiday at sea is second to none.

  • Professionalism and exceptional service attitude
  • STCW certification for safety
  • Adaptability for various roles onboard

Yachting Seasons:

  • Summer: Mediterranean
  • Winter: Caribbean

Compensation Varies By: Position, Experience, and Yacht Size

Yacht Staff Roles:

  • Steward/Stewardess

Expected Pay Range:

Approximately $2,500 to $4,500 monthly, not including tips and bonuses, with significant room for growth as you gain experience.

By pursuing these seasonal and adventurous roles, you can sate your wanderlust and build a career without the need for a traditional degree. These positions allow you to prioritize your love for the outdoors and provide ample opportunity to grow professionally.

Freelance and Contract Work

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Embracing freelance or contract work opens up a world of opportunities for you, especially in travel-related jobs without the need for a degree.

Virtual Assistant

You can thrive as a Virtual Assistant (VA) by offering administrative services to businesses from a remote location. Websites like Upwork and Fiverr are platforms where you begin your journey, connecting with potential clients.

Skills Required:

  • Excellent organizational aptitude
  • Strong communication abilities

Typical Tasks:

  • Email management
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Travel arrangements
  • Entry level: $10-$15/hr
  • Experienced: $20-$30+/hr

Writer and Copywriter

With a penchant for words, you can carve out a career in writing or copywriting . Your assignments might range from blogging about exotic locations to creating engaging marketing content for travel agencies. The demand for content creators is high, and platforms like Upwork offer diverse writing job opportunities.

Types of Writing:

  • Blog posts and articles
  • Website content
  • Marketing copy

Earnings Snapshot:

  • Beginner: $0.03-$0.10 per word
  • Pro: $0.10-$0.50+ per word

If you have specialized knowledge or skills, consider becoming a consultant . You can advise businesses on various subjects, from improving their sales to streamlining operations. Being a consultant often requires expertise in a particular area, but it does not necessarily require formal degrees.

Consultant Categories:

  • Travel strategies
  • Business optimization
  • Sustainable tourism practices

Income Opportunities:

  • Hourly Rate: Varies greatly based on expertise and project complexity
  • Project-Based Fees: Set amounts based upon deliverables and scope of work

Remote Work and Online Platforms

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The rise of remote work has created vast opportunities for those without a degree to build a thriving career. Online platforms especially cater to this shift, offering varied job prospects in teaching, design, and freelance work .

Teaching English Online Platforms

If you have a strong command of the English language, teaching English online is a viable job option that requires minimal setup. Companies like VIPKid and Cambly offer platforms where you can connect with learners around the world. Here’s how you can start:

For digital nomads, these platforms offer flexible scheduling and the ability to work from anywhere .

Design and Creatives Marketplaces

Creativity knows no bounds on platforms like 99designs and Behance. As a budding designer, you can showcase your portfolio and engage in work that spans from logo creation to full branding projects. Useful details for you include:

These platforms are integral for you to gain exposure and to expand your professional network without a formal degree.

Freelance Gig Economies

Platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork have revolutionized the freelance economy. They serve as a marketplace for services like writing, virtual assistance, and web development . Starting your freelance journey can be summarized with the following:

Your success on these platforms depends on the quality of your work and your ability to market yourself to potential clients. With persistence, you can establish a steady income stream.

Leveraging Your Skills Without a Degree

In travel careers, having a skill set is often more critical than holding a degree. You can harness your existing talents and gain industry-recognized certifications to prove your expertise.

Building a Portfolio

Creating a strong portfolio showcases your capabilities to potential clients or employers. For example, if you excel in photography , include high-quality images of destinations you’ve visited. As a writer, add travel blog posts or guides featuring affiliates links that you’ve developed. A well-crafted portfolio on your laptop can be a powerful tool to demonstrate your skills.

Gaining Certifications

Certifications can bolster your resume and validate your expertise without a formal degree. Look for certifications that are relevant to your chosen travel job. If you’re interested in adventure travel, seek out wilderness first aid certifications. For those more inclined towards digital nomadism, consider courses in digital marketing or SEO. Participate in webinars and educational forums to stay updated and further hone your skills.

Networking and Building Relationships

Networking plays a pivotal role in finding opportunities in the travel industry. Attend industry events, join travel forums, and connect with fellow travellers and professionals on social media. Offer to help others with your skills, and you might find guests for your travel vlogs or partners for affiliate marketing projects. Genuine relationships can lead to referrals, collaborations, and job offers.

Tips for Effective Networking:

  • Engage actively in online forums related to your travel niche.
  • Provide value in discussions and offer your expertise when applicable.
  • Attend webinars and virtual events to meet industry influencers.

Health and Safety Considerations in Travel Jobs

When you engage in travel jobs, your health and safety are paramount. Travel nurses , in particular, face unique challenges as their work often takes them to unfamiliar environments. For your protection, consider the following guidelines:

Personal Safety

  • Be aware of your surroundings, especially in unfamiliar locations.
  • Always follow the safety protocols of your employer and the local area.
  • Use reputable transportation services.

Health Precautions

  • Stay updated with vaccinations required for your travel destinations.
  • Regular hand hygiene is crucial to prevent infections.
  • Ensure you have health insurance that covers you internationally.

List of Essentials for Travel Nurses:

  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance Includes medical coverage and repatriation.
  • First Aid Kit Keep basic supplies and personal medications.
  • Protective Clothing Weather-appropriate and high-visibility if needed.

Travel jobs, especially in nursing, demand that you remain vigilant about your own health. Staying fit, getting adequate rest, and maintaining a work-life balance are essential. Remember, looking after yourself enables you to provide the best care for others.

Practical Considerations for Travel Job Seekers

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Embracing a travel job sans degree mandates careful planning in the realms of legality, lifestyle, and finances.

Visas and Work Permits For Expats

When you move abroad for a travel job, understanding visa requirements is crucial. Different countries have unique policies and it’s essential to check whether a work visa or a working holiday visa is more suitable for your situation.

Visa Types and Requirements:

  • Work Visa: Often requires a job offer from the host country and an array of supporting documents.
  • Working Holiday Visa: Available for young adults, typically 18-30, with more relaxed work restrictions.

Procuring the appropriate permits ensures you stay compliant with local laws and avoid potential legal issues.

Living as a Digital Nomad

As a digital nomad , you’ll need to navigate accommodation and local regulations while enjoying the perk of remote work. Co-working spaces, reliable internet, and a supportive community are key to your lifestyle.

Key Considerations:

  • Accommodation: Often short-term rentals; consider cost vs. convenience.
  • Connectivity: Ensure consistent, high-speed internet for your work needs.
  • Community: Look for local expat or digital nomad groups for support and networking.

Tailor your living arrangements to balance productivity with the joys of exploring new territories.

Managing Finances and Taxes Abroad

Keeping your finances in order while abroad entails comprehending tax obligations in your home country and abroad. Establish a system for managing income, expenses, and savings in multiple currencies if necessary.

Planning your financial landscape with diligence will help prevent surprises and ensure a smoother experience as you travel and work.

Building a Career in Travel

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Building a career in travel can be both lucrative and fulfilling, even without a degree. Focus on gaining practical experience and skills to grow progressively within the industry.

From Seasonal Work to Long-Term Careers

Starting with seasonal work is a practical way to immerse yourself in travel-related jobs. Many employers seek candidates for roles such as tour guides, cruise ship staff, or resort employees during peak travel seasons. The key to transitioning from temporary to permanent positions lies in demonstrating strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.

Roles with Advancement Opportunities

In the travel industry, there are numerous roles that could lead to career advancement without the need for formal higher education. For instance, starting as a front desk agent in a hotel might lead to roles in hotel management with the right combination of hospitality experience and interpersonal skills.

Key Roles with Growth Potential:

  • Flight Attendant: Start here and move up to become a purser or flight service manager.
  • Travel Agent: With strong sales and language skills, progress to opening your own agency.
  • Adventure Tourism: Guide initial tours and eventually run your own adventure tourism business.

Becoming an Industry Expert

To become an expert in the travel sector, continuous learning is essential. While certifications aren’t mandatory, they can provide an edge. For example, a certificate in tourism management could enhance your credibility. Developing language skills and maintaining a strong network with recruiters are also valuable for career progression.

Certifications That Can Help:

  • Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
  • Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)

Your expertise, especially when augmented with PR skills, can open doors to high-profile careers such as a travel publicist or a destination marketer. The deeper your understanding of different cultures and locations, the more valued you become in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Embarking on a career in the travel industry without a degree can be both exciting and rewarding. Here are common queries addressed to help you navigate this venture.

What are some entry-level travel jobs that do not require a degree?

Tour guide positions, customer service roles in travel agencies, and entry-level positions on cruise ships are accessible without a degree. These opportunities often prioritize skills such as communication, customer service, and a passion for travel over formal education.

How can someone without a degree find jobs involving international travel?

Networking is key; engage with travel industry professionals and explore job platforms specializing in travel. Consider roles like flight attendant or English teacher abroad, which provide chances to travel internationally and often offer training on the job.

What are the best-paying jobs in the travel industry for individuals with no prior experience?

Jobs in the travel sector that compensate well without demanding experience include cabin crew, trainee roles in tour companies, and travel photographers. Cruise lines also offer various positions with competitive pay and benefits for travel.

How can I secure a job that pays for travel and accommodations despite lacking a degree?

Focus on roles that inherently involve travel, such as truck driving, bus touring, or au pairing. Companies may provide travel and living expenses as part of the job, especially when the presence of the employee is required in different locations.

Can you build a fulfilling travel career without having higher education?

Yes, with determination and the right approach. Many aspects of the travel industry value on-the-ground experience, customer service prowess, and language skills more than formal education, paving the way for a rich career.

What types of travel jobs are available that don’t require any experience?

Positions such as travel blogger, seasonal resort staff, or working holiday visas in various countries offer roles with no experience necessary. These jobs primarily require adaptability, enthusiasm, and a keenness to learn quickly on the job.

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12 Best Jobs To Work Overseas With No Experience

Are you wanting to live abroad, but are unsure of how to afford it? Need to find work overseas with no experience? Well, you have come to the right place.

The best way to travel and live abroad is by finding work abroad. Working while traveling is a great way to offset your costs and allows you to travel longer.

So I have compiled a list of the best overseas jobs and work abroad programs for adults. These jobs that are listed are jobs that have allowed me to travel abroad for the last 12+ years. So if I can do them, so can you.

They will allow you to have a better work-life balance while traveling and living the life you have always wanted to live.

Some of these jobs will be only volunteer work and others will be paid positions.

However, most volunteer work will offer you free room and board, which is a great way to offset your costs if you want to travel or live abroad for a year or longer.

So let’s dive into the best job opportunities abroad without experience. These will not only help you jump-start your career but also a life full of travel and opportunities.

Job Opportunities Abroad Without Experience

1. working on superyachts.

Let’s start with my favorite on this list and how I have been able to afford to travel the world for the last 10 years.

If you want to travel the world, get paid and not stay in one place then working on a superyacht is a great way to do it.

This position allows you to make good money, travel the world and make great connections along the way. It also requires little to no experience!

The only thing required before you start working on the yachts is taking a 1-week course called your STCW 95 and a health examination called your ENG 1.

However, after you have these documents in hand the yacht will train you themselves. So no prior education or experience is needed.

These can easily be obtained within a week and once you have them you are free to get a job on almost any yacht anywhere in the world.

There is also a great network that will help you find work or you can reach out to me [email protected]

2. Teaching English Online

The internet has changed the world in so many ways and opened up travel for many more people.

If you are looking for a way to ditch the job title and want to travel the world and make your own itinerary you might want to think about teaching online.

Magic Ears  is a great way to be your own boss, make your own hours, and earn money while traveling.

You don’t need any experience in teaching, although it does help.

All they require is that English is your mother tongue and to pass a few tests before you are able to teach.

It is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to make their own hours.

Plus, you are able to pick how much you work. Giving you a great opportunity to either work a lot or work a little.

This gives you the flexibility you need to live and travel abroad.

If you are interested in teaching English online from Magic Ears you can find out more here.

You MUST Be a Native English Speaker to Teach with Magic Ears

3. Worldpackers

Worldpackers is a community of travelers helping other travelers. It is a great work abroad program for adults.

Worldpackers is a great network to join if you are looking to work overseas with no experience. There are thousands of jobs listed all over the world, giving you plenty of options in almost any location.

Not only are there plenty of jobs to choose from there are also plenty of different time frames you can pick from.

So if you only have a short period of time to fill there are options for you as well.

The only downside of this program is most of the positions are not paid, though you are compensated with free room and board.

So it is a great way to travel cheaply.

Also, it is  $49 to join, but if you use my promo code below it saves you $10.

Want to signup for Worldpackers ? Use PETERPANTRAVELER to receive $10 off

4 . House/Pet Sitting

This job doesn’t normally pay, but you are able to work overseas with no experience, and I technically wouldn’t call it “work”.

Trusted House Sitters is a great way to travel for free. You are able to pick the places you want to travel to as long as you are willing to house/dog/cat/horse sit for someone while they are away.

For more information on Housesitting check out Trusted Housesitters .

As I said, it is normally an unpaid gig, but sometimes you are able to find paid gigs depending on how much work it entails.

Even if it is unpaid you are able to have free accommodation in exchange for watching someone’s pet while they are on vacation.

It is also great because you get to pick the duration of your stay. It is a fabulous way of offsetting your costs of travel.

If you teach online or have another online job, it makes it even better. There is a small fee to sign up for house sitting, but as soon as you get your first job it will pay for itself.

5. Working in Australia

Australia has long had open borders to allow foreigners to come in and spend a year abroad, by providing a one-year working visa.

They offer plenty of international jobs for Americans and other countries where English is the premier language.

However, you are not able to fly over and do any job you would like, as they do have some requirements on which jobs you are actually able to take.

But all the jobs they do allow you to work require no experience.

They are trying to attract bartenders, servers, farmers, and other more manual labor.

The only requirements they have is your age and what passport you have. They require you to be under 30, but if you are under 30 it is a great way to for living abroad for a year  while you are able to still earn an income.

Do you want to read more about how to get a Working Visa In Australia?

6. Ski Resort

If you love being outdoors and love the snow, ski resorts are always looking for international travelers to hospitality positions.

Here you will find great job opportunities abroad without experience.

There are so many jobs to choose from; anywhere from working in restaurants, teaching ski or snowboarding lessons, and even being a lift operator.

Working in a ski resort or a ski town will give you the opportunity to find a job overseas that can help you travel while making money.

The best part is you are able to work overseas with no experience and get paid. Normally, they are fairly decent-paying jobs as well.

Most mountains will sponsor your visa to work for the season and will even help you obtain it.  So there is no need to worry about visas here either.

Enjoy a winter gap year, earn some cash and have some great fun while you do it.

Be sure to check out Goabroad for more information on where you are able to go.

7. Teaching English In Asia

Teaching English in Asia has always been one of the best jobs for living abroad and there are plenty of jobs abroad for Americans or any other native English speakers.

It does require you to invest a little bit of your time with obtaining your TEFL license. However,  there are great programs out there that will help you get your TEFL and set you up with a teaching job right out of the course.

The course takes about 4 weeks and you can do it right online. After which they will help set you up with getting a job teaching English.

Every country has a different monthly wage, but it is usually more than enough to live in that country and save money while you are working.

It can be a very well-paid job with no experience abroad. A great way to travel and save.

So you will have money saved up for continued travel once you are finished with your contract.

Travel and Teaching pretty much go hand and hand, once you have your TEFL .

If you enjoy kids and want an overseas job with no experience, a great solution is to become an Aupair.

An Aupair is a live-in nanny. You get to pick the country and where you go, along with how many kids you are willing to nanny.

How many hours you are wanting to work and what environment you will be set up with?

Most sites work a lot like Tinder, but rather than matching guys and girls together, it matches families with Aupairs.

You can search for families in the areas you would want to work in. Most of the time you are given room and board and a small stipend as you work.

Every situation is different, so you have to find the right environment for what you are looking for.

Being an Aupair is a great way to get a local feel for the culture since you will be living with a family abroad.

If you would like to find out more about being an Aupair

9. Volunteering

Volunteering is another way to give back to a community while working overseas with no experience.

You typically won’t be able to earn any money from these positions, but they will likely pay you in room and board, allowing you to live abroad with very little cost.

It is also great for anyone who wants to follow their passion.

Whether you have always wanted to work with elephants, turtles, sloths or helping to build schools or houses for those in need. Volunteering is a great way to do that.

There are so many options to choose from that you are sure to find something that spikes your interest.

If you are interested in finding volunteer work this is a great place to start

10. Start a Blog

Ok, this one takes a little more time to get set-up and actually make money from.

So it is not an instant fix. You won’t start making money right away or even in the first year.

But starting a blog can be a great way to live abroad. All you need is your laptop for blogging and hosting.

Travel where you want and make money while you do so.

Starting this blog has been life-changing for me and has allowed me to live and travel where I want to.

The best part about a blog is, you can start one on whatever you are interested in, it doesn’t have to be travel-related.

Let your true passion shine in your blog and start one about what you love.

If you live for horses, why not start a blog about horses?

There are food blogs, gardening blogs, woodworking blogs, and organization blogs, just to name a few.

The choices are endless when it comes to starting a blog.

However, if you want actually make money from it, you need to treat it like a business.

There is so much that I wish I knew starting off that I know now.

I highly recommend taking watching youtube videos and taking a course.

Specifically, the fast lane blogging course . It truly changed my blog and skyrocketed my traffic and income.

I am now able to make money from my passion and continue to travel the world.

11. Freelance Digital Employee

If you have any computer skills whatsoever you are most likely able to find work on Fiverr . From freelance content writing, SEO, and graphic design to even writing people’s dating profiles on bumble.

There is something for everyone on Fiverr and for all skill levels. You are able to create your own hours and work as much or as little as you would like.

It is also a great place to find freelance employees for anything you want to outsource.

Be sure to check out Fiverr and see what work you can find.

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12. Working In A Hostel

Working in a Hostel can be a great way to work abroad with little to no experience. Hostels are always looking for travelers to help them out in any way shape or form.

This could be working the front desk, helping with keeping the place clean or even working on your cooking skills by providing meals for the guests.

The best part about this job is you get to be as flexible as you want. You can choose where you want to work and for how long, although most hostels will want you to commit to a season.

If you have always wanted to live in a particular place or country, start by emailing some hostels and ask if they are looking to hire.

Although they don’t normally pay amazing wages, they do usually provide room and board, which is always nice.

Conclusions

They are plenty of well-paid jobs abroad no experience, you don’t have to be stuck in your country thinking you can’t leave.

These are just a few of the jobs that require international travel with no experience, but there are more out there.

Do you have any cool jobs that you do that allow you to work and live abroad?

Leave a comment below to let us know and don’t forget to pin it for later.

How To Apply Abroad Without Experience?

If you want to apply abroad without experience the trick is to find interchangeable skills that you have that can correlate to the new job you are applying for. Don’t have customer service experience, but have nanny experience? Well, they are both related.

How To Find A Job With No Experience?

First, you need to decide what kind of job you want. Once you know what kind of job you are looking for you find experience that you already have and correlate it to the job you want. Get creative.

How To Work Overseas?

The first step to working overseas is to obtain your passport. Once you have your passport the world is your oyster and you can look into many jobs abroad.

Related Content

  • Best Digital Nomad Jobs
  • How To Become A Digital Nomad
  • How to Become a Yacht Stewardess 
  • Best Entry-Level Yacht Jobs
  • How To Become A Yacht Chef

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I want to travel the whole world and work as well …. but I don’t have such experience in travel and tourism …. but I have gained lot of knowledge and information about travel and tourism , world geography , International Yacht training . please anyone show me the right way . Thank You

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I have no work experience and I have been love with idea to travel and make money to support myself financial.

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i would like to relocate to UK but i need to find a job first to obtain a work permit and start a new life with my kids and husband abroad . Its quiet difficult finding a permanent position in customer services abroad Is there any advise PLease

I’m sorry, but I mainly focus on jobs that don’t require you to have a work permit.

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l would like to work online as a student counselor l have been through a lot what can l do ?

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I have a tourism qualification that has been collecting dust because I am currently doing a job that I am not happy in, I would love to travel and see the world while getting paid, any advice.

Never stay in a job that doesn’t make you happy. Life is all about doing what makes us happy. It also sounds like you have the experience to be doing what you love. Have you ever thought about starting a travel blog?

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Hello, I’m from Philippines. I have two jobs and not happy for both. I really wanted to go abroad to have a one job that I love and improves my well being. Hoping to work abroad. 😀

Yes! Do it. You won’t regret it : ) Travel is great for the soul.

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Hi I’m Kwazi, I would like to go abroad to work I have experience for teaching but anything came up I’ll grab it.

Teaching online or abroad is a great way to live and work in a foreign country.

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I’m 63 and looking for work in a new country. Most of the websites don’t offer jobs I could do. I would love to live out my senior years in a place like Denmark, Sweden,Norway., but jobs for a 63 year old seem scarce. Any suggestions

That depends on what your skills are and how much money you will need to survive. You are picking pretty expensive countries to live out your best years.

Maybe consider moving somewhere cheaper, where you won’t have that high of a living cost. Fiverr and Upwork are great sites to freelance and make money with skills you already have. I hope that helps.

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I am Birhanu Bogale from Ethiopia. I have earned Bsc degree in Chemical engineering with CGPA of 3.11. it is been 2yrs since i have graduated, but still now i have no any job here in Ethiopia. I wonder if i get visa sponsored jobs abroad. I ‘m 26 now and i’m interested in any job abroad. So, please help me the way to get a job….thank you!!

I’m sorry, I don’t know much about visa’s especially from Ethiopia. There should be better websites to point you in the right direction though.

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How do I apply for a job on a yacht? What’s the first step to take? Please respond.

The first step would be to get your STCW 95, you can’t step foot on a yacht until you get this. After that, finding a job on a yacht should be easy.

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Hi Guys I’m living in South Africa im wanting to travel overseas and I’m looking for a job there.i am looking to start a new life there so please if there’s anyone that know of a opportunity or someone who can assist me with this please feel free to contact me via email [email protected] or call me at 0624023521 I’ll appreciate all the help I can get thank you

I think your best bet would be working on a superyacht. It is easy to get a job on one and work overseas.

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I am an South African working as a green house assistant i love my job ..i am doing the display as well , any idea on how to apply for the green houses jobs pecifically Marryland Baltimore MD..or anywhere I am sorry that my question is out..tnx in advance please answer

I’m sorry, I don’t have much knowledge of greenhouse jobs.

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I have 40 years in floral design and would love a change in another country.

Go for it… It is never too late for change.

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Hie I am Zimbabwean living in South Africa wishing to get an anodizing job abroad 🙏. My major challenge is only have practical experience. I don’t have an qualifications for that job but I have 6 years experience in that field.

Keep trying and applying. Eventually, you will land your dream job.

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I have no skill or experience but I learn very fast.I would like to work overseas and explore the world while making cash I’m only 23 years old.

Do it! It will be the best decision you will ever make.

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Hi, I want to work on superyacht where can I apply and send my CV’s ?

You can follow the link in my article for more information or you can read this article. It will tell you everything you need to do to get a job on a super yacht

https://www.peterpantraveler.com/how-to-become-a-yachtie/

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Hi I’m a Nigerian 🇳🇬 I study biological science and I want to leave Nigeria to start a new life somewhere else I’m looking for a job that gives free accommodation and permits work visa.. do you have any recommendations in mind.

Only the ideas that are mentioned on this article. Best of luck.

Just what was listed in this article.

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I finished high school last year, so I am 18 and I am currently looking for employment abroad, but I never meet eligibility requirements because of my nationality. I am tired of staying home with no money, experience, or employment. May you please help me with finding employment abroad without having to pay a membership fee to look for employment because I do not have any money at all and I am desperate. I just want to make a living and survive. Your help will be highly appreciated.

I am in no position to hire anyone, these are ideas of jobs that you can do overseas. But you will have to apply for each of these jobs individually.

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Hi, I am in Iran. I was a purchasing agent and then a company guard, but now I am unemployed and looking for a job. I am very interested in working on the ship, keeping animals, working in the farm and children. I would be grateful if you could help me

First you have to decide which one of these you want to do and then apply to those companies directly. I hope that helps.

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Hi am looking for a job abroad 19years old of age with no experience

It sounds like you would be prefect for working on the yachts. You should get your STCW 95 and apply to work on the yachts.

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33 Jobs That Allow You to Travel and Reap Exciting Benefits

By Publisher | Last Updated July 23, 2020

Getting paid to see other parts of the country—or even the world—is more than just a possibility. It's a reality for millions of working professionals.

In fact, jobs that allow you to travel are often easier to find than you might realize. You just need good examples of what to look for while exploring your career options.

Some paid positions feature business travel for meetings, conferences, or incentives. In a May 2022 report , the U.S. Travel Association says that although there was significantly less business travel in 2021 than in 2019, there were still about 720,000 business trips taken. Those travelers spent $126 billion compared to $306 billion in 2019.

Jobs That Involve Traveling

Jobs that involve traveling are fairly abundant. And they can enable you to experience a lot of the appealing benefits that are often associated with taking trips away from home. For example, careers with travel opportunities frequently allow people to:

  • Make new friends they never would have met
  • Check out interesting restaurants they've read about or seen on TV
  • Explore fascinating museums and heritage sites
  • Go on unique recreational or sightseeing adventures
  • Learn about different cultural customs
  • Improve their overall adaptability
  • Network with potential future employers, clients, or work partners

Get ready to feel inspired by the following examples of careers that involve travel for many of the people who have them. Some of the highest-paying travel jobs are at the top of the list, which is ranked by average yearly wages. Each example also includes information about the length of post-secondary education or training that is typically required for getting started.

(Note: Where mentioned, employment growth projections are based on estimates for the period from 2018 to 2028. And yearly wage information is based on May 2019 data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program unless indicated as being from (1) PayScale or (2) Go Overseas .)

1. Film or Video Producer

Making movies, TV shows, commercials, and videos often requires traveling to particular locations that offer the right scenery or settings. So being a producer in this field can involve taking trips to check out potential locations before filming starts as well as traveling during the actual production.

  • Average yearly income: $93,940
  • Top-end yearly income: $173,680 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: 4 years

2. Management Analyst or Consultant

Companies often bring in outside consultants to help them analyze their businesses and form new strategies for growth or cost saving. So a lot of business management consulting firms employ professionals who get to take trips to visit clients in locations all over the country or the world. Employment in this field is expected to grow by 14 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $95,560
  • Top-end yearly income: $154,310 or more

3. Corporate, Commercial, or Airline Pilot

Just like flight attendants, pilots are always traveling as part of their everyday work. So they're often able to visit cities all over the nation and, as they advance, all over the world too. And, of course, airline pilots generally receive the benefit of being able to fly as a passenger in their off time at no cost.

  • Average yearly income: $102,870 to $174,870
  • Top-end yearly income: $179,440 to $208,000 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 2 to 4 years

4. Traveling Auditor

Whether for the government or private organizations, many financial auditors travel from place to place to conduct thorough inspections of their various clients' accounts. That's why an education in accounting can eventually lead to appealing opportunities that help you see a lot of the places you've never been.

  • Average yearly income: $79,520
  • Top-end yearly income: $124,450 or more

5. Traveling Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospitals and other medical facilities often experience temporary shortages of registered nurses because of vacations, maternity leaves, retirements, and other issues. As a result, a whole industry exists for the placement of RNs who want to travel to different locations and help employers fill those gaps. Typically, they are given multiple-week assignments for each new location and also have all or some of their housing and meals paid for. Plus, the employment of RNs, in general, is projected to rise by 12 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $77,460
  • Top-end yearly income: $111,220 or more

6. Market Research Analyst

Finding new markets and figuring out what people are likely to pay for requires a lot of skilled investigation. But it also frequently requires traveling to trade shows or interesting places where new trends are starting to happen. Plus, many marketing consulting firms pay research analysts to travel to the locations of their different clients and help them find and tap into profitable markets. Job opportunities in this field are projected to rise in number by 20 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $71,570
  • Top-end yearly income: $122,630 or more

7. Travel Writer

Tourism agencies and travel publications, both in print and online, need a steady stream of useful and fascinating stories to share with their readers. And some people have achieved great success with their own travel blogs. Either way, becoming a reputable writer in this niche can enable you to receive free or discounted trips to many fun and distinctive places around the world.

  • Average yearly income: $73,860
  • Top-end yearly income: $122,450 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: 2 to 4 years

8. Traveling Makeup Artist

Many entertainers, as well as theatrical and film production companies, hire talented makeup artists who are willing to travel from city to city. That way, they're assured of having a consistent level of makeup quality for each show or on-location film shoot.

  • Average yearly income: $81,600
  • Top-end yearly income: $145,420 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 2 years or less

9. Music Producer

Bands and solo musical artists usually need or prefer to have professional guidance when it comes time to record new music. Producers give them somebody more objective to help shape their ideas and their sound based on their project goals. Many producers even take on some audio engineering and mixing duties. As a result, being a music producer with a good reputation can mean receiving offers involving travel to various studio locations (both foreign and domestic).

  • Average yearly income: $95,390

10. Sales Representative

Selling is one of the most valuable business skills you can have. And, in many industries, sales representatives are frequent travelers who meet potential or established clients and customers in all kinds of exciting locations. In some cases, they even have special budgets that allow them to take those people out to nice dinners or other fun outings.

  • Average yearly income: $66,760 to $92,980
  • Top-end yearly income: $120,460 to $158,580 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: 1 to 4 years or less

11. Surveillance or Security Manager

Large retail chains often employ security specialists to help oversee and coordinate theft-prevention efforts. And that can involve tasks such as setting up and maintaining surveillance equipment as well as training loss-prevention officers at stores in multiple regions. Plus, most large touring acts and sports teams hire security managers with the same types of skills to prevent equipment theft and help ensure the safety of entertainers, roadies, athletes, and coaches in each new city.

  • Median yearly income: $68,095 1
  • Top-end yearly income: $123,000 or more 1

12. Retail Buyer or Purchasing Manager

Retail chains conduct a lot of research before deciding which products to offer for sale. So their buyers and purchasing managers often get paid to travel to various trade shows in search of new and profitable products that customers might like.

  • Average yearly income: $69,680 to $128,400
  • Top-end yearly income: $107,510 to $193,400 or more

13. Hotel Manager

Many global resort and hotel chains provide management and hospitality training for their employees in locations other than where they work. Plus, advancement opportunities often include regular travel in order to check up on different properties—which are frequently in some of the most beautiful or culturally rich regions of the world.

  • Average yearly income: $63,570
  • Top-end yearly income: $105,720 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: from less than 1 year to as many as 4 years

14. Traveling Medical Technician or Technologist

The first two examples listed above aren't the only careers involving travel in healthcare. All kinds of other roles in the allied health field can provide the same benefit. With the right qualifications and experience, cardiovascular technologists, medical laboratory technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, and many other health professionals can get paid to travel. Jobs that require their services exist in new and interesting places. And a lot of them are in real demand. For instance, the employment of cardiovascular techs and medical lab techs is expected to increase by seven percent and 11 percent, respectively. And for medical sonographers, the projected growth rate is 20 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $54,780
  • Top-end yearly income: $81,530 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: from less than 2 years to about 4 years

15. Executive Assistant

Corporate executives, especially at the senior level, tend to do a lot of traveling. And many of them are involved in major international business dealings, meaning that they often take trips overseas to exotic destinations. That's why a lot of executive assistants have jobs requiring travel. Their high-powered employers see them as vital contributors who help make their business trips go as smoothly as possible.

  • Average yearly income: $62,920
  • Top-end yearly income: $91,330 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: from less than 1 year to 2 years or more

16. Live Sound Engineer

Live events like big concerts and other stage shows rely on good sound quality for their impact. So skilled sound engineers are sought for all kinds of touring productions. They usually travel from city to city with many other skilled roadies and help ensure that each show leaves the audience satisfied.

  • Average yearly income: $67,090
  • Top-end yearly income: $121,320 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: from less than 1 year to as many as 2 years

17. Commercial Diver

Many of the world's man-made structures are partially or fully under water—by design. They include things like bridges, deep-sea oil drilling platforms, shipping docks, and pipelines. So constructing, maintaining, or repairing them requires scuba divers with special skills, including in underwater welding and underwater photography. A lot of commercial divers get to travel for their work since each new job is often in a whole new location—sometimes even overseas. And demand is strong. Employment in commercial diving is anticipated to rise by seven percent.

  • Average yearly income: $67,100
  • Top-end yearly income: $119,830 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: less than 1 year

18. Restaurant Manager

Like hotel managers, many people who work in restaurant management get the chance to take frequent trips for job-related reasons. That's particularly true for those who help manage national or multi-national restaurant chains.

  • Average yearly income: $59,820
  • Top-end yearly income: $93,040 or more

19. Private Investigator

Clients approach private investigators with all kinds of cases, from suspected adultery to missing persons to corporate fraud. As a result, travel is frequently a necessary aspect of the job. After all, clues can lead to a lot of exciting and unexpected places.

  • Average yearly income: $57,000
  • Top-end yearly income: $89,760 or more

20. Millwright

When companies need to set up large industrial machines on new job sites, they need tradespeople with specialized skills and expertise. Millwrights help assemble, move, calibrate, or take apart heavy equipment used in industries like manufacturing, electrical power generation, and construction. And they typically travel from work site to work site, spending a few weeks at each one. For some of them, that means being able to see and experience lots of different places throughout the course of a career. The projected rate of employment growth in this trade is nine percent.

  • Average yearly income: $57,050
  • Top-end yearly income: $81,080 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 2 years or less (or 4-year apprenticeship)

21. Event Planner

From destination weddings to international business conventions, special events are often a major generator of jobs that include travel. After all, event planners might consult with their clients in one city but end up needing to help oversee the final arrangements in an entirely different one. The number of job opportunities in event planning is projected to rise by seven percent.

  • Average yearly income: $54,880
  • Top-end yearly income: $86,390 or more

22. Fashion Marketing and Merchandising

Determining which clothing and accessory lines to sell—and how to promote them to potential customers—often involves taking fun trips to scout ideas. And fashion shows take place in many of the world's most colorful and happening cities.

  • Median yearly income: $49,057 1
  • Top-end yearly income: $98,000 or more 1

23. Flight Attendant

Working for an airline can have great travel benefits, especially if you're a flight attendant. That's because the job, by its very nature, involves traveling far from home on a regular basis. And that often means being able to explore a different city between your shifts. Plus, many airlines allow their flight attendants to fly for free during their personal time when space is available on under-sold flights. That frequently even applies to international flights, which can help minimize vacation costs.

  • Average yearly income: $56,230
  • Top-end yearly income: $80,940 or more

24. Journalist

Our world is full of important and entertaining real-life stories just waiting to be told. It's why we need journalists who have heart and integrity. Whether reporting from the front lines of a foreign revolution or the sidelines of a big sporting event, many talented journalists get to travel to lively places both near and far.

  • Average yearly income: $62,400
  • Top-end yearly income: $117,170 or more

25. Traveling Surgical Technologist

Just like traveling RNs, many experienced surgical techs also have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations on an interim basis. They help out in the operating rooms of hospitals and ambulatory surgical clinics across the country. And some of them even get the chance to travel the world with surgeons who provide operations for disadvantaged people in developing nations. The expected growth rate for overall surgical technology employment is nine percent.

  • Average yearly income: $50,110
  • Top-end yearly income: $71,400 or more

26. Massage Therapist

A lot of qualified massage therapists are able to travel and work in exciting or exotic places, both in America and abroad. In fact, it's possible to build a fun and adventurous career by pursuing opportunities on cruise ships, in destination resorts, or even with professional sports teams. And employment in the massage therapy field is expected to increase by 22 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $47,180
  • Top-end yearly income: $80,630 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: from a few months to as many as 2 years

27. Commercial Truck Driver

Many long-haul truck drivers enjoy rolling through a variety of scenic locations from coast to coast. Some of them even regularly cross borders and get to experience different cultural customs while taking breaks along the way to their final destinations. You can find training for this career at truck driving trade schools .

  • Average yearly income: $46,850
  • Top-end yearly income: $66,840 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 3 to 6 months

28. Racing Team Mechanic

Racecars obviously don't fix themselves. They get tuned up by highly skilled auto technicians who specialize in working on high-performance vehicles. And, of course, professional racing circuits involve a lot of built-in travel. Each race is usually in a different location, meaning that a qualified mechanic can see a lot of the country—and sometimes foreign cities—while getting paid to do what he or she loves.

  • Average yearly income: $44,890
  • Top-end yearly income: $68,880 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 6 months to 1 year or more

29. Photographer

Whether it's taking photos for destination weddings, commercial advertising, or journalism, the work of a professional photographer can include a lot of travel. It really just depends on your area of focus and the reputation you've established. Photojournalists and commercial photographers, especially, tend to get a lot of different jobs that require travel and pay well.

  • Average yearly income: $45,440
  • Top-end yearly income: $79,440 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: from less than 1 year to as many as 4 years

30. Dancer or Choreographer

From touring musical acts to traveling theatrical shows, many job opportunities open up every year for dancers and choreographers with dedication and talent. In fact, a total of 3,600 jobs are projected to become available each year, on average, between 2018 and 2028.

  • Average yearly income: $47,653 to $53,590
  • Top-end yearly income: $90,293 to $101,710 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary education: 4 to 6 years

31. Tour Guide or Travel Agent

If you're into taking repeated trips and guiding people through enticing places, the tourism industry has some intriguing jobs. You could go to foreign sites of historical significance or to places offering recreational adventures. You could also work on staking out potential destinations that can be recommended to clients who prefer professional and personalized trip-planning services.

  • Average yearly income: $30,670 to $44,690
  • Top-end yearly income: $45,850 to $69,420 or more
  • Typical length of post-secondary training: 1 year or less

32. Spa Practitioner

Beauty professionals are employed in exciting locations all over the globe. As a result, having talent and skills in cosmetology or esthetics opens up opportunities for careers that travel the world. You could work in exotic settings like destination spas or luxury resorts and cruise ships. Plus, in a lot of areas of the industry, demand is quite strong. For instance, the projected employment growth rate for nail technicians is 10 percent. And for skincare specialists, it's 11 percent.

  • Average yearly income: $27,390 to $47,180
  • Top-end yearly income: $36,730 to $80,630 or more

33. International Teacher

English-speaking teachers are in big demand in many foreign countries, and not just for teaching English. In fact, many of today's opportunities are for teaching anything from math and science to the arts. Typical contracts are for at least two years, and employers frequently pay for your travel, housing, and insurance. So you can save a lot of money while getting paid to live and work in a country you've always wanted to explore. Then, once your contract is up, you can seek out an entirely new location and keep repeating the process. It can be an extraordinary way to see the world.

  • Typical yearly income (in the highest-paying countries): $16,800 to $78,000 2

5 Appealing Benefits of Jobs With Lots of Travel

Jobs That Involve Traveling

1. New friendships

The social aspect is one of the best features of many traveling jobs. (No experience is more enriching than meeting other people that you really connect with.) A lot of traveling professionals are able to start and maintain long-lasting friendships with people from all kinds of different places. As a result, they often discover more about themselves and feel more stable and grounded.

2. Memorable dining and recreational experiences

You don't necessarily need a high-paying travel job with a large expense account in order to enjoy fun and interesting adventures when you're away from home. Even many entry-level travel jobs provide opportunities for experiencing memorable attractions. For instance, a lot of professionals come home with good stories about eating at cool hole-in-the-wall restaurants, walking through scenic parks, watching crazy street buskers, or visiting unique historical sites. The recreational possibilities are frequently extensive, regardless of how much money you're able to spend.

3. Heightened creativity

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4. Heightened empathy and cultural awareness

This benefit isn't necessarily a feature of all travel-related jobs. (Where you travel—and what you do when traveling—has a significant impact on whether or not you gain a richer understanding of other cultures.) But if you truly immerse yourself in a culture that is different than your own, then you may begin to feel much more connected to all of humanity. And that can help you feel more optimistic and capable of seeing problems from a variety of different perspectives.

5. More confidence, resilience, and adaptability

Even traveling jobs that pay well introduce professionals to distinctive challenges and small mishaps from time to time. From flight delays to language barriers, the challenges that you face and overcome can help you become more confident and resilient in all areas of life. And being adaptable can be very valuable when it comes to landing good job opportunities and succeeding in your career over multiple decades. After all, change is always happening.

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Solar Photovoltaic Installer

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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer

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Floor Layer

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No formal educational credential is needed to be a floor layer, and instead, you’ll receive training on the job. The floor layer occupation is looking to have a huge growth of 12% between 2020 and 2030, making it a great job to get into. You can also expect to earn an average annual salary of $48,060.

Tile and Stone Setter

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This job doesn’t require a degree, but there will be long-term job training to ensure you know exactly what you’re doing. It’s a great job to have, as there’s expected to be a large growth in the number of these jobs available up until 2030.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic

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For this job, you usually need an extra year of education. However, you may be able to take on the job with just a high school diploma if you’re knowledgeable. For example, OwlGuru writes, “Employers of industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers generally require them to have at least a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.”

Commercial Driver

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To become a commercial driver, you only need a postsecondary non-degree award, and there will be some training once you start this role. The job of a commercial driver is looking promising, with 17% job growth expected in the next few years. Commercial drivers also have a high average salary of $60,360.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician

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To begin a career in aircraft mechanics, you only need a postsecondary non-degree award. More and more jobs are being created in this industry, and it’s expected that there’ll be a growth of 12% in aircraft mechanics during 2020 and 2030. You can also expect a strong average salary of $60,000.

Automotive Technician

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A degree is no longer needed to become an automotive technician. Instead, employers look for high amounts of knowledge in the role and will then provide on-the-job training. Becoming an automotive technician is a great opportunity if you want to specialize and earn more.

Dental Hygienist

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CareerSidekick writes, “To get started in this job, you’ll just need an associate’s degree and the required licenses/certifications in dental hygiene, which are faster and cheaper to obtain than a four-year college degree.” Not only do you not need a degree, but you can also expect a high average salary of $95,000.

Respiratory Therapist

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To become a respiratory therapist, you only need an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy. It’s a shorter and much less expensive career path compared to a four-year college degree. A respiratory therapist is considered to have a critical role in healthcare, and it’s a position that’s seen substantial growth.

Medical Records Technician

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You don’t need to complete a four-year college degree to become a medical records technician. Instead, you only need to study for an associate’s degree and get the correct certifications to do this role. It’s still a high-paying career, even if you no longer need a degree.

Web Developer

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While this job used to require a degree, now you can become a web developer through self-taught skills or a certification. The job is in high demand thanks to the evolving digital age, as websites always need to be developed. There are plenty of opportunities to either go freelance with this work or work full-time for a company.

Graphic Designer

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Nowadays, a great portfolio is often more important than a degree when it comes to applying for a graphic designer position. A person just needs to prove that they have all the necessary technical skills and a flair for creativity. There are also many roles to go into, such as marketing, advertising, or web design.

Real Estate Agent

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A degree is no longer needed to become a real estate agent. This is supported by Reed , which writes, “You don’t need a degree to become an estate agent, and there are a number of specific estate agent qualifications which will help you get started—many of which can be taken before you find the right role.”

Sales Representative

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A high school diploma or equivalent is now enough to become a sales representative, as on-the-job training is often given. Employers will just require a person to have strong communication and interpersonal skills. There are opportunities across many industries to become a sales representative.

IT Support Specialist

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Having certifications in IT and practical experience can substitute for a degree. An IT support specialist plays an essential role in helping to support companies and their IT infrastructure. There are opportunities available in so many different areas, as just about any company needs IT support.

Digital Marketing Specialist

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MMC Learning writes, “It is certainly possible to develop the skills necessary to succeed in digital marketing without a formal degree.” To become a digital marketing specialist, most people just need proficiency in digital marketing techniques and tools. Usually, this is valued more than having a college degree.

Software Developer

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It’s now much easier to become a software developer, as a degree isn’t needed. Instead, a person can go on coding boot camps, self-study, or take part in online courses. Employers prefer to see that a person has practical skills, can program languages, and has a great portfolio.

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High-Paying Remote Jobs Without a Degree and How to Get Them

Discover lucrative remote jobs and master the art of skills-based success in the rapidly-evolving job market of 2023.

Remote work has always been popular for its flexibility, and lucrative remote jobs are becoming more common. You may even find yourself qualified for a high-paying remote job without a degree. While online jobs without degree requirements are relatively rare, they are available to the right candidates. With enough experience, you can get a remote job with no degree.   

In addition to experience-based remote jobs that don’t require a degree, this article gives examples of companies that have high-paying job opportunities for entry-level candidates without college degrees . You can use the information provided to weigh the pros and cons of working remotely to see if it is for you. 

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Key takeaways.

  • Remote work is becoming more popular and there are high-paying remote job opportunities available even without a college degree.
  • Some examples of high-paying remote jobs without a degree include social media manager, project manager, web developer, and copywriter.
  • Important skills for remote work include independence, self-motivation, communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
  • Education is less important than experience in remote job opportunities, and coding bootcamps can help qualify for tech industry jobs.
  • Some companies that offer entry-level remote job opportunities include Aha Media Group, Canva, Excellence Services, Ultius Inc, and Clutch.
  • Online job boards and freelancing sites are good places to find remote job opportunities that don’t require a degree.

High-Paying Remote Jobs Without a College Degree

Best remote jobs that don’t require a degree: a closer look.

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In the case of many remote jobs, no degree means not getting hired. But you don’t always need a traditional degree to work from home. Depending on the job title, you will either be hired based on your experience or you will receive on-the-job training after you’re brought on. At any rate, the 13 jobs on this list are some of the best online jobs without a degree requirement. 

Social Media Manager

Social media managers represent companies online by overseeing their web-based media presence and using social media to engage with clients. They track social media trends and plan strategies to improve a brand’s image or value. Social media managers react to comments in a steady brand voice, make unique posts, and connect with other organizations’ accounts.

Project Manager

Project managers are highly valued in most client-based industries. Managing budgets while taking specific projects from conception to completion, remote project managers must guide their virtual teams through shifting expectations and a series of deadlines. If you have a project management certification , you can get this high-paying remote job without a degree. 

Web Developer

Web developers write code to create useful, enticing, and highly functional websites. These professionals work with both appearance and functionality. While you need no degree for remote jobs in this field, you will need coding and web administration skills. You can sharpen these skills by taking an online course or enrolling in an online coding bootcamp .

Copywriters create enticing, engaging, and instructive content. Copywriters compose articles, text for websites, item descriptions, and social media posts. They are adept at switching their tone to match the mission of their employer. Copywriters don’t need a degree to be offered a lucrative work-from-home position. 

Freelance Writer

A freelance writer writes different types of content. Organizations searching for writers range from media organizations to SEO operations, among others. Numerous companies are searching for beginner-level writers to create SEO-friendly content. You might be paid per word or a set amount for a set number of words. 

Digital Marketer

The precise job description of a remote digital marketer depends on the marketing strategy, but in general, a digital marketer uses various online channels to generate leads for a company. These include email, social media, and traffic from search engines. No degree for remote marketing jobs is needed if you’ve graduated from one of the best digital marketing bootcamps .

Executive Assistant 

Executive assistants offer mindful help to an organization’s leaders. They work intimately with a single executive to arrange their schedule, screen calls, create presentations, acquire supplies, and handle managerial duties. Executive assistants often accompany executives to gatherings to take minutes and assist them with staying organized.

Tech Support Specialist

Tech support specialists work at the intersection of information technology and customer service, where they help people solve their computer problems in person, over the phone, or with an online chat tool. You can be remote as long as there isn’t any hardware to install or onsite maintenance to perform, and any tech wiz can succeed in this online job with no degree. 

Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance graphic designers use design software to make logos, artistic prints, web images, page formats, and computerized drawings for their customers. They meet with customers to create designs based on their clients’ preferences and tastes. Remote graphic designers use online chats or their telephone to book customers and communicate feedback.

Insurance Agent 

Insurance agents connect with clients over telephone or email to sell home, auto, life, or general protection plans. They assemble data on who needs protection and meet with them to discuss terms. Insurance agents work out payment rates, deductibles, installments, and extra services based on their customer’s circumstances and needs.

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical coding specialists analyze patient charts after an appointment and assign codes to each part of a patient’s visit. The codes indicate different needs for the patient, making it simple for insurance agencies to decide on coverage options and approve insurance claims. Coding specialists put these codes into a database and often work with medical staff.

Virtual Bookkeeper

Virtual bookkeepers use web-based accounting software to assist with customer records. They sort a customer’s purchases into categories and ensure that their balances match with receipts, purchases, and invoices. They gain remote access to organizational archives, sort them out in a secure way, make transaction reports, and reconcile discrepancies.

While you can become a virtual bookkeeper without a degree, online jobs in accounting sometimes require candidates to hold an accounting certificate of some kind. Someone with billing and administrative experience could easily become a virtual bookkeeper. 

Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants serve customers by booking transportation, making arrangements, posting online media content, and keeping track of expenses. Priorities are set by the customer and these professionals can perform a wide range of duties.

What Skills Do You Need to Land a Remote Job?

The skills you need to land a remote job include self-motivation, independence, and emotional intelligence. These qualities are absolutely crucial in a remote setting, which calls for the ability to be productive, collaborative, and communicative without physical contact with others. Let’s take a closer look at each piece of the necessary skillset for working a remote job. 

Independence 

The ability to work independently is important since you will not be able to lean on your coworkers or superiors for quick answers. In some cases, there may be a time difference between you and the employer, which means you’ll often have to wait for answers. Most remote employers expect remote workers to work with little guidance. 

Self-Motivation

Staying motivated is vital to your success. Being able to maintain self-motivation to achieve your career goals and hit all your deadlines will prove to be non-negotiable. If you have children to care for, then you may want to hire help to care for them for a few hours a day so you can stay focused. You may even want to have a separate workspace, like a home office, to stay focused.

Communication Skills

Miscommunication can easily translate to wasted time, which ultimately costs the company money and could lead to your dismissal. Although people would assume that remote work would require less communication, quite the opposite is true. This is especially apparent for remote customer service representatives, sales representatives, and project managers. 

Collaboration Skills

Although you will be at home working alone, collaboration is still an important part of the skillset for working a remote job. Being accountable and able to keep team members adequately informed are highly valued skills in this environment. You might also need to collaborate with other departments, colleagues, or external business partners. 

Emotional Intelligence 

Emotional intelligence is your ability to understand and manage your own emotions. Part of being emotionally intelligent is knowing where your boundaries are, what triggers your stress response, and how you should react to stay emotionally and mentally healthy. Communicating effectively and empathizing with others are also key parts of emotional intelligence. 

What Education Do You Need to Get a Remote Job?

In the world of remote jobs, education is less important than experience. When education is a formal requirement, a short bootcamp or online course can make up for the lack of a degree. Most importantly, comb over your past experiences and leverage them to enhance your appeal. Think about how the skills you’ve acquired in the past can help you stand out for remote jobs.

Why College Is Not for Everyone

College isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. Maybe you didn’t have the time or money to study, or your circumstances made it difficult to dedicate four years to a college degree program. Education for remote jobs can take many forms, so don’t let not having a college degree stand between you and getting the skills and knowledge you need for success. 

Can a Coding Bootcamp Help Me Get a Remote Job?

A coding bootcamp can definitely help you qualify for remote jobs in the tech industry. Employers value bootcamp graduates because they have often acquired hands-on skills in their bootcamp programs. In fact, bootcamps have quickly become one of the primary ways you can qualify for high-paying remote jobs with no degree.

How to Get a Remote Job With a GED

Assess your skills.

The first step to finding a remote job with a GED is to determine what skills and knowledge you already have. Make a list of all the skills and knowledge you have acquired from your education, work history, and other experiences. This will also help you determine the field you should look into. 

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Once you have listed your skills, knowledge, and experience, you can now start to look at what kinds of jobs you qualify for. If you select a job outside of your qualifications, you may find that it is not as enjoyable for you as you thought or you may become overwhelmed with the demands. 

Most job postings list the required skills needed to secure the position. There are also a few online job boards that allow you to input your skills, experience, education, and work history to match you with positions you qualify for, including no-degree remote jobs.

Prepare Your Resume

Creating a professional resume with all the relevant information and ensuring it’s compelling can be difficult. With that said, there are plenty of free resources available online. There is also a plethora of free resume templates that will take the information you enter and organize it into a beautiful and professional resume. 

Also, do not forget to write a cover letter . Cover letters are still widely expected as part of applications for employment. It is the first real impression you can make on an employer, particularly when applying for remote positions, so make sure it is compelling and concise.

Apply for the Position

Now that you know what jobs you are qualified for and have adequately prepared your resume and cover letter, it is time to apply for those positions. Do not be discouraged when applying for jobs if they ask for a degree. There are many employers that accept skills and knowledge in lieu of a degree.

Prepare for the Interview

Being prepared for the interview will put you in a competitive position to secure employment. Do research on the company interviewing you. Know things like their mission, values, share price, reported successes in the press, and any other notable information you may feel is important to know.

Put your best foot forward, making sure you are well-rested, prepared, and well-groomed on the day of the interview. Make sure you have a quiet place for the interview so there are no interruptions or distractions, as you will need to give your undivided attention to the interviewer.

Companies That Offer Entry-Level Remote Jobs

Discussing the best remote jobs with no experience or degree requirements can be a little abstract without specific examples. Just know that, if you don’t have a college degree, the best companies with remote job opportunities extend the privilege to work from home to entry-level employees. With that in mind, here are a few remote job companies that you should check out:

  • Aha Media Group : Aha Media Group is a media content and marketing firm. It specializes in content strategy and communication solutions, including web writing and content writing. Many of their writers and editors work remotely. 
  • Canva : Canva is an online design and publishing tool. They intend to provide the opportunity for everyone in the world to create visual documents and publish or print them. While it’s hard to get a graphic design job at Canva with no experience, the best remote jobs at the company are sometimes made available to early career candidates. 
  • Excellence Services : This is a privately owned business that provides luxury services exclusively to the wealthy. If you want to be a virtual assistant, this is a good company to work for. 
  • Ultius, Inc : This is a platform that claims to quickly and reliably connect people and companies with the best writers on the market. Ultius can help freelance writers build up their work-from-home businesses. 
  • Clutch : This is a hybrid consultancy firm focusing on B2B companies. Its services include both marketing and sales consulting, and it hires remote sales agents all the time. 

Where to Find Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

According to Pew Research, the COVID-19 pandemic has made telework more prevalent, with 53 percent of workers with some college or less now working from home at least some of the time. For those currently unemployed, the trick is tracking down these remote job opportunities. If you’re on the hunt, the best places to search for remote work are detailed below. 

Online Job Boards

Most companies nowadays lean heavily on the Internet for recruitment, with sites like LinkedIn and Indeed among the most popular destinations. But some online job boards specialize in remote job opportunities in high-paying industries. On Virtual Vocations, for example, there are listings for over 4,000 remote coding jobs , some of which do not require a four-year degree.

Freelancing Sites

If you’re looking for high-paying remote jobs without degree or experience requirements, your best bet may be to become a self-employed freelancer. Prospective clients won’t care about your education as long as you can prove to them you’re good at what you do, and websites like Upwork and Fiverr allow you to build up your freelancing business from nothing. 

Company Career Pages

You also can’t go wrong by going directly to the source. Most companies post all of their openings on proprietary career pages with robust search functions. Two big examples are Google Careers and Amazon.jobs. If you’re interested in work-from-home jobs at Google or Amazon, the “remote” and “no degree” filters on their career pages are the way to go. 

Consider an Online Degree Later in Your Career

Although the idea of pursuing a bachelor’s degree may seem overwhelming, online degree programs have made it easier than ever. The best degrees for remote work, in fields as diverse as marketing and computer science, open up more opportunities for you as an independent contractor or freelancer, increasing your earning potential while allowing you to work from home. 

While you might not be in a position to do so now, you might want to consider the benefits of earning your online degree later in your career. And just remember that, degree or no degree, remote jobs may be an option for you. Before deciding whether to pursue more education, take our free career quiz to help you decide which path is right for you. 

Remote Jobs Without a Degree FAQ

A remote job is a job you can perform outside of the office, at home, or from anywhere in the world. Some entry-level tech jobs require employees to work certain hours, while others afford employees the privilege of choosing their own hours. You can choose from a wide range of remote jobs depending on your qualifications, skills, and previous experience. 

The easiest remote jobs are virtual assistants, data entry specialists, and transcriptionists, all of which require nothing more than basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills. If you know how to use Microsoft Office products like Excel, Word, and Outlook, or you can navigate Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar, you can do any of these jobs. 

You can make over $100,000 per year without a degree if you pursue certain career paths. For example, the average air traffic controller makes $129,750 per year with only a community college education, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, however, someone with only a high school diploma makes $809 per week , or about $42,000 per year.

Fun jobs that pay well without a degree are those that allow you to do interesting and exciting things while working. It largely depends on what you enjoy doing, of course, but some common fun jobs that don’t require a degree are flight attendant, bartender, and influencer. If you don’t have a degree, the best entry-level jobs are also often a fun way to advance your career. 

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12 Lucrative Trade Jobs – That Don’t Require a College Degree

Posted: February 9, 2024 | Last updated: February 9, 2024

<p><span>No degree? No problem! Welcome to the twenty-first century, where you do not need a college degree to help you secure a high-paying job. By working hard and honing your practical skills, a myriad of placements can be found which pay generously without professional education.</span></p>

No degree? No problem! Welcome to the twenty-first century, where you do not need a college degree to help you secure a high-paying job. By working hard and honing your practical skills, a myriad of placements can be found which pay generously without professional education.

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1. Electrician: Shockingly Good Pay

These folks are responsible for maintaining and installing electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings. With only a high-school diploma and apprenticeship requirement, this job offers a median annual salary of $60,000. Similar to other trades, the great thing about being an electrician is that you get paid to learn and can start a high paying job with no experience at all.

<p><span>This highly skilled profession is quite challenging and requires excellent physical agility. When it comes to construction, this is a required field of work. Woodwork is in demand massively and pays $49,000 yearly, but the pay can touch $80,000.</span></p>

2. Carpenter: Nailing It!

This highly skilled profession is quite challenging and requires excellent physical agility. When it comes to construction, this is a required field of work. Woodwork is in demand massively and pays $49,000 yearly, but the pay can touch $80,000.

<p><span>Heating and Air conditioning systems are a vital need in today’s world. These technicians have the role of installing and maintaining them to ensure efficient operation. The median salary is $48,000.</span></p>

3. HVAC Technician: Keeping it Cool

Heating and Air conditioning systems are a vital need in today’s world. These technicians have the role of installing and maintaining them to ensure efficient operation. The median salary is $48,000.

<p><span>This versatile trade involves using heat to melt and fuse metal pieces. If you love the attention to detail and are not afraid of working with fire, this rewarding career can be an excellent choice! The median salary is $47,000.</span></p>

4. Welder: Joining the Fun

This versatile trade involves using heat to melt and fuse metal pieces. If you love the attention to detail and are not afraid of working with fire, this rewarding career can be an excellent choice! The median salary is $47,000.

<p><span>Do you love the sea? Have a fondness for swimming? Then this profession could be the one for you! It requires working underwater to maintain and repair oil rigs and ships. The median salary for this strenuous work can go up to $160,000, making it one of the <a href="https://wealthynickel.com/highest-paying-jobs-without-a-degree/">highest paying jobs without a college degree</a>.</span></p>

5. Commercial Diver: Making Waves in the Industry

Do you love the sea? Have a fondness for swimming? Then this profession could be the one for you! It requires working underwater to maintain and repair oil rigs and ships. The median salary for this strenuous work can go up to $160,000, making it one of the highest paying jobs without a college degree .

<p><span>These individuals work to maintain elevators and escalators. This career might be a good fit if you feel comfortable working in enclosed places. The potential of earning goes up to $86,000 annually.</span></p>

6. Elevator Repairing and Installation: Going Up in Salary

These individuals work to maintain elevators and escalators. This career might be a good fit if you feel comfortable working in enclosed places. The potential of earning goes up to $86,000 annually.

<p><span>Jeremy Clarkson’s brilliant TV series, Clarkson’s Farm, shows the harsh business of trying to turn land into profit. With environmental regulations getting more brutal each year, there is growing pressure to keep healthy cattle. One farmer tells us, “You have many days that go by swiftly and easily, then you’re hit with an emergency that makes three hours feel like a week.” It can be a <a href="https://wealthynickel.com/highest-paying-jobs-without-a-degree/">high paying jobs with no degree required</a>, but it’s not as easy as it seems.</span></p>

7. Diesel Mechanic: Fueling Your Bank Account

Workers are required to ensure the efficient working of diesel engines, which are widely used in many vehicles. The median salary is $56,000.

<p><span>For as long as homes and buildings exist, plumbers will be needed; the demand for them will never end! They install and repair pipes carrying water and gas, making $63,000 annually.</span></p>

8. Plumber: Keeping the Pipes Flowing and the Money Coming

For as long as homes and buildings exist, plumbers will be needed; the demand for them will never end! They install and repair pipes carrying water and gas, making $63,000 annually.

<p><span>This is the perfect trade work for individuals who appreciate creativity. It entails applying paint and other types of coatings to surfaces. </span></p><p><span>It would be best to have attention to detail, patience, and a solid hand to excel in this line of work. Painters earn a median salary of $50,000 through domestic and commercial projects.</span></p>

9. Painter: Brushing Up on Success

This is the perfect trade work for individuals who appreciate creativity. It entails applying paint and other types of coatings to surfaces.

It would be best to have attention to detail, patience, and a solid hand to excel in this line of work. Painters earn a median salary of $50,000 through domestic and commercial projects.

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10. Heavy Equipment Operator: Getting Loaded

After receiving specialized training, these operators can work on engineering and commercial projects, with the primary role of moving heavy materials. They earn a median salary of $48,000.

<p><span>Workers in this occupation use bricks to build structures such as pathways or work to maintain and repair existing ones such as chimneys and walls. They can earn a median salary of $61,000.</span></p><p><strong>POPULAR READING: </strong><a href="https://wealthynickel.com/most-stressful-jobs/"><strong>Top 30 Most Stressful Jobs in the U.S. – Is the Salary Worth the High Burnout Rate?</strong></a></p>

11. Brickmason and Blockmason: Building a Solid Career

Workers in this occupation use bricks to build structures such as pathways or work to maintain and repair existing ones such as chimneys and walls. They can earn a median salary of $61,000.

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<p><span>With a median salary of $69,000, these individuals ensure the sufficient working of boilers and pressure vessels. They are utilized in multiple industries, such as power generation and manufacturing.</span></p>

12. Boilermakers: Keeping Things Steaming!

With a median salary of $69,000, these individuals ensure the sufficient working of boilers and pressure vessels. They are utilized in multiple industries, such as power generation and manufacturing.

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9 Remote Jobs That Don’t Require Travel

If you’ve been searching for a remote job recently, you just might find yourself scouring the fine print to find remote jobs that don’t require travel. Despite being advertised as a virtual position, many jobs still require travel or the ability to go to the office somewhat regularly. That’s problematic for some, simply because it limits the scope of your job hunt. But this shouldn’t cause you to stress. With a bit of research and identifying positions that are 100% remote, you don’t necessarily have to compromise. So whether you’re in IT, marketing, or something else, here are a few options for remote jobs that don’t require travel.

1. Customer Service Representative

With a headset, a strong internet connection, and the right software program, becoming a customer service representative is just one of the options for remote jobs that don’t require travel. As a customer service representative, you process returns, answer questions from customers, and take care of troubleshooting other issues. Plus, it typically doesn’t require a college degree to become one. For an entry-level remote position, this is probably your best option.

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2. Content Writer

The internet is full of content from blogs to articles to white papers and everything in between. But what you may not know is that just because these resources are free doesn’t mean the people who write them don’t earn a good living. Content writers usually focus on their experiences or jobs that have allowed them to have an expert insight on a particular topic.

Keep in mind that content writers aren’t the same as copywriters or technical writers. Instead of promoting a product through advertising slogans or campaigns or boiling down complex topics, content writers use conversational tone to answer questions or provide insight. While this type of organic marketing is eventually tied to conversions and sales, it generally provides more flexibility in terms of writing style.

Going hand in hand with a content writer is an editor. Just like editors that worked for newspapers or magazines, modern-day editors improve the works of all types of authors and writers. While once confined to a small market of publications, journals, or books, editors work in marketing, advertising, and content. They proofread articles and blogs and also correct any errors in grammar, structure, and syntax. In addition, they may also be tasked with working one-on-one with writers to help them improve their skill of the written word.

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4. Software Engineer

With the constantly evolving world of online products, e-commerce, and apps, software engineers are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this profession should grow by up to 22% over the next decade , underscoring the demand and importance of the job. Plus, companies of all types need software engineers, meaning you aren’t confined solely to the world of IT or software development.

However, a strong portfolio and advanced knowledge of programming languages are essential to your success. While you can find entry-level jobs as a software engineer, you still need a grasp of languages such as SQL, Java, Ruby on Rails, Python, or C++, just to name a few. But with the high demand comes the opportunity to learn these languages without attending a university. Online programming schools can often get you the skills you need in as little as a year. The result is another one of the top high-paying remote jobs that don’t require travel.

5. Data Scientist

Another increasingly popular remote job that doesn’t require travel is a data scientist. If you’re highly analytical and love numbers and statistics, this is the job for you. Data scientists typically use a set of unstructured data to answer questions about business operations and trends. Once they have the data, they organize, analyze, and manage it to come to solutions for a wide range of clients and customers.

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6. Virtual Assistant

Although office-based administrative assistants and secretaries are important to the operations of a business, openings for onsite positions are falling at a rapid pace. But this is almost entirely due to the emergence of the virtual assistant. As a virtual assistant , you take care of the day-to-day activities of a business as the front-facing representative of the company. Tasks may vary depending on where you work, but most virtual assistants book travel, set appointments, answer emails, and coordinate meetings. If you have a knack for organization and a friendly personality, a virtual assistant job is a great job choice for anyone looking for remote jobs that don’t require travel.

7. Graphic Designer

Just because you’re a creative mind doesn’t mean that you have a lack of opportunities for remote jobs that don’t require travel. You just need to find your niche. As a graphic designer, you can work in a variety of different industries and apply your creative juices. You might be responsible for product logos, packaging, ads, book covers, or even product designs. While the modern graphic designer may also need to know a bit of coding, editing, and print design, it’s one job that’s particularly attractive to freelancers or those who don’t want to be confined to a 9-to-5 job.

8. Psychiatrist

You may not think of the medical field with regard to remote jobs that don’t require travel. But with the advent of telemedicine, more and more psychiatrists are moving to the virtual world to save money on office space and overhead. Unlike a counselor or a psychologist, a psychiatrist has a doctorate and specializes in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. Because mental illness is becoming more readily accepted in society and the incidence of conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder are becoming more prevalent, remote psychiatrists often have more opportunities to work with the people who need them.

9. Accountant or Bookkeeper

Depending on your level of education, two remote jobs that don’t require travel are accountants and bookkeepers . Accountants are professionals with a bachelor’s degree or even a CPA that keep financial records. They put together reports, balance the books, and provide some insight into the liquidity and solvency of businesses.

Bookkeeping is more of a day-to-day administrative job compared to accounting. Bookkeepers record financial transactions, record sales, and track receipts. Typically, only an associate’s degree is required to become a bookkeeper, which lowers the barriers to entry for remote workers.

Where to Find Remote Jobs That Don’t Require Travel

Now that you have an idea of remote jobs that don’t require travel, the next step is to start applying for jobs. But rather than blindly apply to positions on the web, let Virtual Vocations help. As a 100% remote company that doesn’t require any of our employees to travel, we understand that when you want a remote job, you actually want it to be remote.

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Florida's student debt is over $100 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Education's  Federal Student Aid  site. That puts Florida students at the third highest amount of federal student loan debt, behind California ($146.7 billion) and Texas ($112.7 billion).

The average federal student loan for Florida borrowers was $38,065, as of September 2023.

With the cost of tuition and fees to attend a public college in the United States soaring, many high schoolers are seeking alternative paths instead of a four-year degree. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported there are more than 1 million fewer students enrolled in college last year.

There's several high-paying jobs in the state that don’t require a degree, and some of these occupations earn more than double the average salary of Floridians who graduated college.

10 highest paying jobs in Florida that don’t require a college degree

Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are 10 high-paying occupations in the state that don’t always require a college degree and their annual mean wage.

  • Commercial pilots : $131,610
  • Police and detective supervisors : $97,290
  • Non retail sales supervisors : $95,700
  • Postmasters and mail superintendents : $92,130
  • Transportation inspectors : $85,510
  • Elevator and escalator installers and repairers : $84,610
  • Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels: $86,240
  • Power plant operators : $76,600
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers - $76,450
  • Property appraiser - $74,660

Why are students ditching traditional 4-year degrees?

According to a 2023 report by  Junior Achievement and Citizens , they found high schoolers are concerned about the cost of a college education and anxiety about taking on student debt.

Surveying 1,000 teenagers about their post-high school plans, the found that the biggest concerns were:

  • Cost of post-high school education - 57%
  • Student debt - 50%
  • Uncertainty about career goals - 36%
  • Moving and living away from home - 33%
  • Not knowing if post-high school education is worth the time and money - 24%

The report says more than 75% of high schoolers say that a two-year or technical certification is enough, adding only 41% believe they must have a four-year degree to get a good job.

What is Florida's education ranking compared to other states?

According to WalletHub's report back in 2023 , the Sunshine State placed 21st out of 50.

Wallethub's score reflected the state’s low percentage of degree holders and the 18th-worst racial gap in educational attainment in the country. But Florida did score in the top 50th percentiles in the average university quality and gender gap categories.

Florida did see the top of some categories, placing 11th in the quality of its universities and placed first in the gender gap category for the smallest gender gap in education.

Here’s how Florida ranked in some of WalletHub’s key individual categories:

  • 35th, Percentage of high school diploma holders
  • 32nd, Percentage of associate's degree holders or college-experienced adults
  • 26th, Percentage of bachelor’s degree holders
  • 27th, Percentage of graduate or professional degree holders
  • 11th, Average university quality
  • 32nd, Racial gap in educational attainment
  • 1st, Gender gap in educational attainment

Here are the 10 most educated U.S. states

According to the study, Massachusetts was ranked in first place overall, seeing the highest percentage of bachelor’s degree holders and graduate or professional degree holders. It also took second place in the average university quality category.

Here are the top 10 states:

  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • New Hampshire

Here are the 10 least educated U.S. states

According to WalletHub’s rankings, West Virginia scores in the bottom five for individual categories, too, like percentage of associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate or professional degree holders and average university quality.

  • West Virginia
  • Mississippi

Contributing reporting: Lianna Norman, USA Today Network Florida

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