Alternative ways to make money while travelling

Most people associate travelling with something that empties the bank account out not put money in. However if you are travelling long term, and don’t want to spend years saving I’ve rounded up some alternative ways to make money while on the road.

1. Get into Forex trading

Forex trading if it’s done correctly can be a great and way to make money whilst travelling. As well you don’t need to have a degree in finance or spent years studying the markets to get involved. There are some great online training programs like Knowledge to Action that can help you learn the tricks of the trade and support you along the way. Once you get an understanding of what to do this can be a great easy way to make some cash.

2. Blogging

If you love to write and travel then definitely consider blogging. There are so many travel bloggers out there funding there way through the world by telling the stories of their epic adventures. There are lots of different ways to monetize your blog, through sponsored posts, advertising on your site, affiliate programs etc. If this is something you are interested in there is no shortage of resources online that can help you build a blog and monetise it.

3. Freelancing

If you have a certain set of skills then consider doing freelance work. There are some great online sites like fiverr or Odesk where you can offer your skills and apply for freelance jobs. Most are location independent and so long as you have a computer and Internet connection you are ready to work. Freelance work can be anything from graphic design, web development, social media management or simple data entry work.

4. Become a nanny

If you like children then this is a great way to earn some cash whilst you are travelling. Not only do you get paid but generally your accommodation and living expenses are paid for too. If you are super lucky then you also get to go travelling with the family on all expenses paid holidays in exchange for looking after the kids.

5. Rent Out Your Properties

When you’re not going to be home, why not make some money off of it? It’s just sitting there, gathering dust and not really doing anything, so it’s a good idea to use it to your advantage. You can rent it out during the times that you are not going to be there, and there are many sites that let you list properties for rent so you won’t have trouble advertising it. You can look at the advice of someone like Kevin Canterbury Redstone Capital Management founder and real estate expert, if you want to know more about why this is a great idea!

You could make quite a lot of money without actually doing anything, so it’s a win-win for everyone involved.

6. Work trade

Okay so this isn’t exactly going to earn you money whilst travelling but it will help cover your costs. In most countries there are lots of work trades you can do, just have a look online. How it works is that you work for free board and food. Work can involve anything from picking apples on a farm, painting a house or building a fence.

If you are curious about Forex trading, watch the video below: