Work to Wander, Travel Longer
This page is all about how to work abroad so you can stay abroad longer!
I’ve totally failed at living the American Dream. Like… Miserably. Womp Womp.
I never got a house, I’m not married, I have no kids, and I don’t even have a 9-5! Am I the worst or what?!
The thing is, I never wanted these things. I always wanted something else.
While it took time to realize that it’s OK to want something different despite the societal pressures, I’ve come to terms with it and I’m now living life the way I want to.
I’ve always wanted to travel BUT I’m not rich. Mommy and Daddy don’t give me a dime and I don’t have a travel sugar daddy…
So how have I survived traveling abroad since 2011?
It’s simple – I work for it. (Shocking. I know!)
I’ve held numerous jobs that are travel-friendly and I’m here to share with you how you can find a job that lets you travel too!
Here are my resources on how you can work to wander so YOU can travel longer!
Getting Work Abroad
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching English in Prague, Czech Republic
The following article on teaching English in Prague is a guest post by Katie In spring 2014, my husband Geoff and I were running out of money. We’d left Canada in 2013 to travel for as long as our bank accounts would let us, but after spending 7 months traveling, the...
How to Be a Scuba Diving Instructor Abroad
The following article on how to be a scuba diving instructor is a guest post by Mo. “When are you getting a real job?” is a question I get asked just about every time I get on the phone with my dad. I have been working as a scuba diving instructor in the Pacific...
How to Be a Travel Nanny and Work as You Travel
The following article on how to be a travel nanny is a guest post by Felicity. “Oh, you’re back already”. I quickly jumped up from the sun chair I had been lounging on and wrapped my bikini body up with a towel when I saw them walk through the door. “Sorry, these two...
How NOT to Get Screwed Over While Choosing the Best TEFL Course Online
I paid over $1000 for an online TEFL course. Yes. You read that right. No. You don't need your eyes checked. Over one thousand dollars. And in the end, I not only paid way too much, but I almost got totally screwed out of my accredited certificate too! Fortunately, I...
17+ Seasonal & Temp Jobs That Could Get You Abroad Faster
It’s actually not that hard to find temporary jobs abroad! Read about 17+ seasonal & short term jobs that could get you abroad faster!
How to Be an Au Pair in Spain + Tips for Getting a Job
This article on being an au pair in Spain is a guest post from Suzie Kelsey. One of the most daunting moments of my life was when, at 16, I was left alone with this tiny kid throwing a tantrum in a public space. He was screaming, banging his fists on a window, not...
Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess Working on Superyachts
Working on superyachts seems glamorous, right? Your office overlooks crystal clear waters and your job involves stepping into the life of the rich and famous.
How to Teach English in Spain
This Teaching English in Spain article is a guest post by Jamie. If you’ve ever wanted to spend a year traveling around Europe, learning a new language, and having the experience of a lifetime, teaching English in Spain is a great, easy way to do it. Over the past few...
Teaching English in China: How to Get ESL Jobs in China
This teaching English in China article is a guest post by Chris. It was my first day as an actual teacher, teaching English in Hangzhou, China. I was very nervous. In just a few hours I was going to be stood up in front of over 40 students, with all their eyes fixed...
71+ Ways to Travel & Make Money—A Badass List of PAID Work Abroad
ATTENTION FRIENDS! Who wants paid work abroad? Literally, every job abroad opportunity out there, in this big bad world of ours, is listed right here. I don't think there's a bigger list out on the internet. I've been working abroad and remotely for seven years now...
How To Boost Your Travel Savings: The Best Side Jobs For Saving Money!
Who needs a few extra zeroes added to their travel savings account? *cue everyone raising their hands* There isn't a soul on earth who wouldn't want more money to travel with. Amirite!? The problem: How does one actually make more money? Well, unless you got the...
How You Can Work Abroad Without Experience So You Can Travel Longer
Sipping coconuts on the beach, blow-up unicorns dancing in the ocean, laptop pictures by the beach, a flowing dress wandering through a myriad of colorful buildings... What other stereotypical pics can we think of for those living it up with the jet-set lifestyle?...
The Easiest and Best Travel Jobs That Even YOU Can Get
UPDATED March, 2017 "I Want to Travel Longer..." …Says Everyone Every Time They Go Travel. Nobody wants their travels to come to an end. We are all looking for ways to take more days off work to actually enjoy this thing called life and we all dream about...
How to Teach Abroad – The Guide to English Teaching Anywhere
If you are looking to teach English abroad this article is a must-read! I have gathered all the information I was seeking out when I first was seeking out ESL jobs abroad and I was totally clueless on how to teach abroad. I had to spend hours researching and it felt...
How to Teach English Abroad in Thailand – Live and Work in Thailand!
Over the past few years, I’ve received several questions about jobs in Thailand for English speakers. It was amazing to live and work in Thailand, and I wanted to spread the word, so finally, I’ve made an FAQ - I hope this answers your questions! Working abroad is a...
Digital Nomad Jobs
Podcasting 101: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting A Podcast
The following article on starting a podcast is a guest post by Debbie Arcangeles. You’ve been to a lot of awesome hiking spots. Why don’t you start a travel blog? Those were the exact words that pushed me to start a podcast. I know what you’re thinking. How did I get...
Becoming A Digital Nomad: Realities & Resources
Dream job. Perpetual vacation. You're so lucky. These are probably the most common things people hear when they tell someone they have a unicorn job are a digital nomad. "Ohhh! One of those people sipping cocktails by the pool while on a laptop!" Yep, one of those...
How to Be a Translator so You Can Work Remotely and Travel
The following article on how to be a translator is a guest post by Rhiannon Thatcher. “¿Puedo usar una mantequilla, por favor?” The woman behind the desk at the little Peruvian Internet café looked at me like I had three heads, nodded slowly and pointed me in the...
How to Start Making Money with Travel Photography
This post about making money with travel photography is a guest post by Max. If you have a passion for both travel and love taking photos of all the places and experiences you encounter, you’ve probably asked yourself, "How can I sell my photos online for money?" I...
How to Be a Freelance Content Writer and Turn Your Words Into Money
Wondering how to get into copywriting. I know how it feels to not have a clue on how to be a freelance content writer? Use my secrets to become one!
The 3 Things You Absolutely MUST Have for Your Passion Project to Succeed
This article on being successful with your passion project is a guest post by Tom. Everyone and their mother has a passion project these days. But the big question is, “How do I turn my passion project into my full-time project?” Well, that is a tricky question. To...
How to Be a Social Media Assistant and Never Work in an Office Again
This article on how to be a social media assistant is a guest post by Julia. My first mobile phone was the size of my forearm. It came with a huge antenna and was thick as a fist. I was 12 years old and loved it. Today, I'm still in love with my mobile phone. It's not...
7 Steps on How to Become a Travel Videographer + Tips
The following article on travel videography is a guest post by Garrett Galvan. 16.7 seconds. That's how long it took the mouse to find the elevated area in a murky pool of water. I made the note on my clipboard, placed another mouse inside the pool and set the timer....
21+ Digital Nomad Jobs: Take Your Desk Around The World
If I had a dollar for every person I've heard say... "I want to be a digital nomad!" "Guys, where can I find a digital nomad job?" "Teach me to be a digital nomad!" ... I'd be one rich bitch. The thing is, a digital nomad ISN'T a job! It's a person who happens to have...
71+ Ways to Travel & Make Money—A Badass List of PAID Work Abroad
ATTENTION FRIENDS! Who wants paid work abroad? Literally, every job abroad opportunity out there, in this big bad world of ours, is listed right here. I don't think there's a bigger list out on the internet. I've been working abroad and remotely for seven years now...
How to Teach Online and Make Money From Anywhere
What if you could make money anywhere? What if you learned how to make money online? All you need it a computer and a stable wifi connection. There are more and more location independent jobs that are popping up everywhere and there are many popular "freelanceable"...
How to Work Online – Ways to Make Money to Travel Longer
UPDATED MARCH 2017 I need some ways to make money so I can travel longer! How many times has this thought ran through your head? Figuring out ways to make money are always on our mind becuase without it, we literally have nothing. Luckily for many of us, we have...
Live and Work in Australia
Moving To Australia: The Price of Living Down Under (11 Cities)
If you're asking yourself what the living expenses in Australia are, chances are you're moving to Australia...Congrats! Either that or you may have seen the adorable animals they have Down Under and immediately decided you needed their cuteness in your life stat,...
How to Live and Work in Australia as an American Expat
I saw something large and black move out of the corner of my eye. When I whipped my head around to see what it was, it was at that moment, I immediately regretted my choice of moving to Australia. THIS is what I was afraid of! Why did I come here! TAKE ME HOME! A...
How to Get a Job in Australia & Save a Sh*t Ton of Money
It was my third follow up. My palms were a bit sweaty and I hoped this was THE call that would help me get the job. I really needed and wanted this job, they paid damn well, and it was a pretty chill spot. And then it happened. EXACTLY what I wanted. The answered the...
How to Work Abroad in Australia (Without Experience)
Would you fly halfway around the world just to work abroad in Australia? I did, and thousands of others do too! Why? People flock to the Land Down Under in hopes of scoring a job and making a pretty penny. Australia is known for savage wildlife, kangaroos, sexy...
An American Working in Australia and Living for Under $750 USD ($1000AUD) / Month
Bare necessities, those simple bare necessities... It's really all you need at the end of the day, right? Society, life, cravings and all that jazz make you want more and more, though. Nothing is ever enough. We always want more! Well, 2016 was the year of saying NO...
How I Saved $17k USD in 10 Months Living in Australia
Say wwwhhhhaaattttt. Yep, you read that right my friend. I saved over $17,000 USD in 10 months living in Australia! Pretty good, huh? That's cash money in the bank, right now. SAVED. Bills paid, fridge full, no debts in Australia. S-A-V-E-D! At the end of the day,...
Life in Melbourne, Australia as an American Expat: Working & Living in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia has been voted as the most livable city for six years running now. No wonder I chose to live in Melbourne. Not a bad place to call home, right? I didn't think so either! I've longed to live in Australia for ages now, but I never really knew which...
An American Expat: Working and Living in Darwin, Australia
I'm working and living in Darwin, Australia. If you would have told me I'd be here a few years ago, I probably would have laughed for five minutes straight. I can't believe I've been abroad for over 5 years, this is my fourth continent I've lived on and my...
The Ultimate Guide to The Australian Working Holiday Visa and Why to Go NOW!
UPDATED 3/2019 Have you been thinking of getting an Australian Working Holiday visa? If not, maybe this guide to the Australian Working Holiday visa will change your mind! Here's everything I wanted to know about this visa when I was researching, how to get...
What I’m Doing, Where I’m Going Next, and How I’ve Saved Thousands in a Few Months…
Hi, my fellow intrepid souls... I've missed you. I've missed my blog. I'm really missing being on the road... What’s happening to me? Where have I been? Well, friends, things have changed over here at Where in the World is Nina? Here's a bit of a taste of what's...
Live and Work in Thailand
Teaching English Abroad… and The Most Embarrassing Experience Ever
I took my seat on stage with about ten other teachers, traditional Thai music playing in the background, and about 1,000 pairs of eyes glued to me. One second later the entire room erupted in gasps and screams. Students held their hands to their mouth, teachers had...
Cost of Living in the USA vs Living and Traveling Abroad in Southeast Asia
There are plenty of people out there who are dying to travel more. Sometimes, even more than that, people want to live abroad. The world is an intriguing place, and more and more people are realizing that they really want to see it. What is their excuse for not living...
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Thailand and Other FAQ
Is Thailand a place you see yourself living in one day? Do you want to come over to work? Travel long-term? Maybe you're just going to be a here for a month but are curious on costs and have a few questions. Well, I've been living here for about...
How to Teach English Abroad in Thailand – Live and Work in Thailand!
Over the past few years, I’ve received several questions about jobs in Thailand for English speakers. It was amazing to live and work in Thailand, and I wanted to spread the word, so finally, I’ve made an FAQ - I hope this answers your questions! Working abroad is a...
