Working while traveling – sounds like fun, right? Well, you can actually do both at the same time. Yes, earn and travel. Doesn’t it sound amazing? There are several job opportunities for people who love travel and tourism. 

Working in a closed cubicle in the same old routine can be tiring and tedious. But some people prefer working behind a desk from nine to five, while others love traveling and exploring the world while working. If you are one of those people who dream of traveling and adventuring while earning a handsome amount, then you are at the right place. This article is all about the career opportunities you can opt for if you are a travel freak and want to make a career in travelling.  Read on.

Flight Attendant

Flight attendants travel the most. Initially most of the flight attendants begin in the United States and gradually operate on longer flights where they can travel to places like Canada, Malaysia, Burma, Indonesia and Japan etc. There are many perks of being a flight attendant. You get to travel in amazing aircrafts, taste scrumptious meals, explore the distinctive culture and meet new people. On top of this, you also get a handsome amount and several benefits. 

There are a few requirements that are necessary to become a flight attendant. 

1. You should be able to access and reach the overhead bins.
2. You should have the stamina to stand on your feet for a long duration of time. 

So, if you want to pursue a career in traveling, then being a flight attendant is a perfect fit for you (especially girls).

International Aid Worker

Wouldn’t it be great if you made a difference in the world while pursuing your passion as a traveler? Well, if you love the idea of this, then there is a perfect job idea for you. Being an international aid worker gives you the opportunity to help the needy while exploring, traveling and discovering the world. 

You can work in the Peace Corps Volunteer, Red Cross or USAID. As an international aid worker you’ll get to travel in areas with natural disasters, wars, famine or other disasters. You can assist the needy and explore third world countries at the same time. 

Distinctive NGOs offer full salaries along with student’s loan, deferment and housing facilities. Thus, this is also one of the greatest jobs if you love travelling.

Foreign Service Officer

Love your country and traveling? You can combine both of your passions and serve as a foreign service officer. This job is quite similar to that of diplomats and foreign ministers. A foreign officer travels across the globe working on different issues like refugee flows, immigration, checking on disaster aid etc. 

Senior officers directly interact with the foreign governments and are assigned to different countries after every few years. If you want to be a foreign service officer as well, then visit the Department of State website to check the guidelines and pick the perfect career path for yourself. 

Tour Guide

Being a Tour Guide is a great option if you are looking for a career in travelling. Imagine traveling and discovering the beauty of the world and getting paid for it. The best thing about being a tour guide is that you get to explore the wilderness, the marine life, desserts, historical places – in short every place most of us pay to travel to. 

Most of the tour guides are often freelancers. However, there are various big companies that hire tour guides on contract basis. In the case of a tour guide, the workload depends on the seasons. Some months of the year are comparatively busier than the others. So, it all depends on which month is the busiest. 

Bottom-line

Having a job that allows you to pursue your passion is a seamless opportunity. I mean who wouldn’t want a job that not only pays well, but also makes your dreams come true. All the different career options mentioned above are perfectly suitable for those who want to travel the world without skipping their jobs.

All of these careers are not only highly-paid, but are also fun at the same time. You can also make a journal and express your journeys and perks of your career through travel writing. This will help in motivating the younger generation to chase their dreams as well.