On everybody's minds is the misconception that traveling is expensive. However, what many don't know is that there are ways for a person or a group of people to travel for free.
The most common way to be able to travel for free is, of course, to travel for work. Forbes lists a number of companies all over the globe that sends their staff to go on business trips to different regions around the globe. Some look for interns and staff that are intentionally hired just to travel - may it be to provide reviews for certain products or observe a particular market.
One of the most common ways to travel for work is to teach English to countries where it is not a primary language. Some platforms like Teach To Travel and Diverbo provide programs to allow people from different parts of the globe to teach.
This leads to the next hack for traveling for free: volunteer. A report from CNN lists a few organizations that provide opportunities for individuals to travel for free through service.
Volunteer work has not always been providing relief or going up to isolated areas. There are opportunities to help work by providing a sustainable, eco-friendly environment like WWOOF. A person could also join programs to train, teach, mentor or motivate the youth.
The next hack for free travel involves work but is definitely worth it. If traveling with a group of people, say your friends, co-workers or family, be the organizer. One thing many people don't know is that travel leaders often travel for free. The rules vary depending on the company you are working with, but there will be a discount at the very least.
The last, and most unique, travel for the free hack is to house sit. There are websites that provide platforms for clients and house sitters to exchange information for safe house sitting. Although unusual, there are a number of people from different places in the world that hire strangers to take care of their house while they are away. The cost for the flight is not necessarily covered, but at least lodging is free.
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