Three Ways You Can Travel the World For Free Traveling is something that everyone should experience at some point in their life. Travel presents an opportunity for self-discovery, adventure, and cultural exploration. But what’s even better than traveling the world? Traveling the world for free. Traveling is a costly expense, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. There are many ways that you can travel for free or pretty close to it. Listed below, you will find three ways in which you can travel the world for free. 1. Don’t be afraid of strangers. Now before you dismiss the following idea, please read on and keep an open mind. Housing is, by far, one of the most costly expenses of an international trip. But there are online travel networking sites that allow you to connect with hosts, who live in other countries, that don’t mind sharing their living space with you for completely free. Two really great sites to consider are CouchSurfing.com and WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). While anyone can sign up for Couchsurfing, WWOOF is specifically for travelers who don’t mind staying with organic farmers, in exchange for helping them do work on the farm. Sounds like a pretty fair exchange for free room and board. 2. Be a great sitter. Most people have heard of babysitting or pet sitting, but did you know that you can actually get paid to house-sit? It’s true. Now, in most cases, it will be a more reciprocal situation, in that you will be staying in someone’s home for free, in exchange for watching their home while they are away. But sometimes, people will actually pay people to watch their home too. This is different than the above situation because you get to stay in the house alone. To get started, you can sign up on sites such as House Sitters of America, Mind My House, or The Caretaker Gazette. Do a search of your own, and you will find that there are many other similar sites like these available. Something to keep in mind is that there are usually fees associated with these sites that range anywhere from $20 to $60, based off of membership. But consider this a small price to pay in an experience of a lifetime. 3. Actually find a travel job. There are many paid travel jobs that exist. You’ve just got to know where to look. If you’re an entertainer, you can find work, performing on a cruise ship. Or consider teaching English in a foreign country. These jobs typically request that you sign a contract that can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. If you’re looking for something a little less permanent, look into being a flight attendant. There are some height and weight requirements associated with this, so be sure to check the requirements for each individual airline. The benefits of being a flight attendant are that it is very part time. You’re usually only working about 10-15 days out of the month. This is a great option for someone who already has a part time gig on the side. If you prefer something more stable, try applying to be a travel agent. While you probably won’t get a trip that is completely free, you will be privy to some pretty heavy-duty discounts. So you see, traveling for free is possible. You’ve just got to get creative. Continue to do your own research because the options to travel for free are truly limitless. Traveling for free is more of a mental barrier than anything. Don’t get suckered into this idea that
traveling is only for the wealthy. Of course, you should always put safety first. Always use your best judgment when exploring any new opportunities. Make the commitment today to do something that you’ve always wanted to do. You’ve only got one life to live, so you might as well spend it having fun. Happy traveling.