How do people just travel for a living?

If you want travel to be part of your primary employment, here are some careers to consider:
  • Travel blogger. ...
  • Flight attendant. ...
  • English teacher. ...
  • Travel photographer. ...
  • Travel nurse. ...
  • Tour coordinator. ...
  • Destination marketer. ...
  • Translator.




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Only non-exempt employees are entitled to get paid for hours spent in traveling. This includes both hourly and salaried employees. As a rule of thumb, exempt employees are not entitled to payment for work-related travel.

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Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements, as in the case of tourism.

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The vast majority of passenger travel in the United States occurs by automobile for shorter distances and airplane or railroad for longer distances.

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Take public transit Look into getting a bus pass, riding a streetcar, planning your subway or train commute, or even using a city bike. Many cities also offer discounted or free transportation fares for students, veterans, seniors, and children.

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Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones.

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The employer typically pays for costs incurred during the business portion of the trip, including:
  • Travel costs (airfare, train ticket, or car rental)
  • Accommodations (hotel room, apartment, etc.)
  • Per diem for food.


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And now for the most reliable strategies to save money while traveling the world.
  1. Work Abroad in Expat-Friendly Industries. ...
  2. Look for Work Exchanges. ...
  3. House-Sit or Pet-Sit. ...
  4. Volunteer Long-Term With the Peace Corps. ...
  5. Volunteer With Short-Term Volunteer Organizations. ...
  6. Organize Your Own Volunteer Trip. ...
  7. Maximize Credit Card Rewards.


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There are many ways to travel the world for free or at low cost. Working for your bed and board is one option. Free here means, cash-free, of course, you're likely going to have to exchange something for your free travel and that usually means time, expertise, or work. You also need travel insurance, never skip that.

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Take the bus – If driving is entirely out of the question, you can find bus tickets for as little as $1 USD from Megabus. Greyhound and Flixbus also have cheap rides all around the US. Rides under five hours are usually around $20 USD if you book early, and overnight rides usually cost $50-100.

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American millennials are reported to travel an average of 35 days per year, significantly more than other generations. Meanwhile, the average travel days for other generations in the US are 26 for Gen X, 27 for baby boomers, and 29 for Gen Z.

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For easier leisure travel, consider Wednesday and Thursday, excludes Thanksgiving Weekend. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays also come in as the cheapest days to fly, because they're not popular travel days.

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The pay isn't necessarily exorbitant—the median income is $38,700 a year, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, but according to Pindar, it can actually be much higher. “Agents make anywhere from $50K to $100K on the low end and up to $250K to $500K annually,” says Pindar.

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The travel agent makes the booking and is credited with the booking via their accreditation number. The commission is paid to the travel agent. For most trips, the vendor pays a commission to the travel agent after the client has traveled.

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