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There are countless job opportunities for people who love to travel, and having a job that lets you move around certainly makes life more enjoyable.  Matador has put together a variety of articles about travel jobs (from a bush pilot to a diplomat), being location independent in your current job, and how to earn money in general while traveling for an extended period of time.

How To Get On the Ski Patrol

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Have you skied 30 days a year for as long as you can remember? Did you ever write to Warren Miller and tell him that you were the next skiing sensation and you should be featured in his next globe trotting all out rocking ski film? Have a hankering for adventure and feel that helping people on the slopes is second nature? Welcome to your new home away from home, the National Ski Patrol.   More »

How to Work New Zealand's Wineries

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TRAVEL WRITING:   There are hundreds of vineyards and organic wineries in New Zealand and most are on the lookout for seasonal workers to prune and help with the harvests. This guide tells you how to get involved.  More »

7 Reasons Why Working Abroad Is Your Best Career Move

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How to Make Travel Look Good on a Resume

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Turn your travel adventures into an edge over competitors in your job search.   More »

Meet an Expert: Antarctica (or, How to Land a Job in Antarctica)

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TRIP IDEAS:   Summer just began, but you might already be suffering from the heat. Let this week's destination expert cool you down.  More »

10 Travel Jobs Within Your Reach

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ABROAD:   There are countless job opportunities for people who love to travel. Here are 10 you should consider.  More »

How to Get an EU Work Permit

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Unsure if you can legally work in Europe? This guide tells you exactly what you need to do.   More »

Best Job in the World? Maybe, But at What Cost to the Environment?

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SPIRIT:   Let's get past all the hype.  More »

Top 10 Places for Teaching English Abroad

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TRAVEL WRITING:   So you've made the decision to Teach English Abroad. Welcome! The following 10 places are among the best in the world for finding work, making a living, and having a great time doing it!   More »

How to Become a Backpack Filmmaker

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Being paid to travel with your camera sounds great, but what's the reality of travel filmmaking? How do you get started, and can you make money doing it?  More »

18 Most Scenic Places For Teaching English Overseas

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ABROAD:   Want to teach English abroad? Choose one of the world's most beautiful locations.   More »

The Life of a Diplomat

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Cocktail parties, foreign dignitaries, expense accounts – the stereotypical life of a diplomat hardly meshes with the Matador philosophy of greener, sustainable travel and of honest interaction with the local culture. But when you’re thinking of jobs that allow for a lifetime of travel, it’s a tough one to ignore. And as it turns out, the reality is both less glamorous and, perhaps, more in keeping with your goals and principles than you’d expect. I recently asked Doug Holland (my dad), who is currently serving as a Canadian Foreign Service Officer in Barbados, what life in the diplomatic corps is really like. Read on to see if you have what it takes – and if the job’s for you.   More »

How to Bag Your 9 to 5 Job and Write / Travel Full Time

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Since quitting my 9-to-5 job as the assistant director of a mental health agency in 2004 and becoming a full-time traveler and writer, many people have remarked that they envy my lifestyle. What they don’t recognize is that they can create the same kind of life for themselves by following a relatively simple set of steps, which I’ll share with you here.  More »

Is The JET Program The Right Job For You?

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ABROAD:   Teach English in Japan with the JET Program.  More »

How To Find Paying Work While Traveling in Europe

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TRAVEL WRITING:   The who, what, where, when, and how for travelers wanting to find work in Europe either short or long-term.  More »

How to Get - and Keep Getting - Paid Online Travel Writing Gigs

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Remember this when you're trying to break into travel writing professionally, and dealing with busy editors: There's no magic. Getting paid travel writing assignments comes down to doing your homework, having your pitch and story tight, and not wasting time. Here are 10 tips to help you.   More »

World's Best Places to Busk

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TRAVEL WRITING:   It's possible to make some extra cash with a little talent. All you have to do is choose the right place.  More »

How to Become a Bush Pilot

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Being a paid pilot is not always as romantic as the movies portray. Some pilots refer to it as being a glorified taxi driver. Many pilots flying small to medium-sized aircraft in order to log hours for jobs on the big airliners and cargo planes become bored with the monotony of prescribed routes and flight plans and give it up. Then there is the passionate pilot who loves the adventure of flying in adverse conditions. The pilot who wants a challenge, and not interested in earning a fat salary. A Bush Pilot.   More »

How to Become a Wildland Firefighter

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TRAVEL WRITING:   So, you have a summer to kill, a hankering for adventure, and you wouldn't mind saving some pristine forest or maybe a family's home from an inferno? A job as a wildland firefighter with the US Forest Service sounds like the perfect fit, but how do you get into this elite corps? It may not be as hard, or as easy as you think.  More »

Tour Guide: The Right Job for You?

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Answers to your questions on becoming a tour guide as well as resources for finding a job.   More »

How to Become a Canal Boat Captain in Europe

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Ever wanted to try steering 50 tons of steel (and dozens of partying passengers) down a narrow European canal?   More »

How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan

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ABROAD:   Thinking about teaching in Japan? Read Rachel Turner's detailed guide first.  More »

To Be (Or Not To Be) A Travel Journalist

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How to Get Work Teaching English As A Second Language

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Wanting to secure a job that allows nearly unlimited travel options? Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) can afford you the financial freedom to stay on the move. In this podcast episode, Craig Martin briefs you on the qualifications needed for and job opportunities available in the ESOL world.   More »

How to Become a Boat Captain

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Being a boat captain has its perks. You are the Top Dog, The Man in charge, the alpha-chicken in the boat world’s pecking order. You can work anywhere on the coast, you aren’t held to the same social standards of a regular boss, and occasionally you get to wear a great hat.  More »

Top 10 Online Resources for Finding a Job in Asia

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TRAVEL WRITING:   A comprehensive list of the best online resources for finding work from Singapore to the Maldives.  More »

Five Lucrative Side Jobs to Take During the Economic Crisis

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LIFE:   Here are some quick cash jobs you can start linking into right now.   More »

The NEXT Best Job in the World

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NEWS:   Bummed that you didn't get the world's best job in Queensland? Dean Horvath has an offer that might console you.   More »

How to Work From Anywhere

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LIFE:   Whether you're in the travel industry or not, these tips will help you take your business on the road.   More »

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