Many people would wonder how backpackers and travelers get their money when they are always on the road. Others think that backpackers are rich but in truth, they also have their own jobs as well. So, if you wonder how to get a job while backpacking, here are five awesome backpacker jobs you can try.
1. Harvest work. This is the most common job for backpackers. Why? Because it is easy to get the job as long as you are fit. And as you travel, you can see many opportunities for fruit-picking, packing, crop maintenance and others. Many people need more manpower for jobs like this. If you can drive a tractor, that would be a plus! And the bonus? You gain friends.
2. Tourism. There are some companies who are looking for backpackers to work for them. They would pay for the entire trip in exchange of a review or others. You can also enjoy different activities for free as well.
3. WWOOFing. This means Willing Worker On Organic Farms. You are going to work in exchange for food, accommodation or cultural experiences. WWOOFing can help you cut down your costs and you will surely enjoy doing the jobs, Nomad Adventure Co. suggested.
4. Hostel jobs. Many backpacker hostels offer jobs for backpackers for a few hours a week that would include cleaning and reception work in exchange for accommodation, Jobaroo wrote. Other hostels will even allow you to get a full-time job and you will be allowed to stay in the hostel for months. Some would pay you for the job of course which means you can still get a little extra for food and other expenses. You will also get to meet other backpackers while on this job.
5. Sell photos online. For sure you have your camera with you when you travel. Since you can see many wonderful sights around the world, why don't you try to take photos of them and then sell them online? You can actually start by practicing your photography skills and even allow a free download of the photos. Sell photos that look really great as prints and for online use. There are websites who accept amateur photographers and allow them to sell their photos. Every time someone downloads the photo, you will get a share of the earnings. Cool, right?
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