Travel Jobs

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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

SPIRIT:   Money doesn't grow on trees. Earn some quick bucks with these tips.  More »

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

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 »

ABROAD:   From certifications to work permits, here's what you need to know.  More »

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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 »

SPIRIT:   Many of us have dreams of making a career out of working on the road. But are we ready for the reality of what it takes to make this happen?  More »

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

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 »

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

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 »

ABROAD:   Come join the best and brightest of a generation and teach English in South Korea!   More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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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 »

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 »