Millennials Figure Out How to Work and Travel

The younger generation, specifically generations Y (born 1980–1995) and Z (born 1996–2010), is focusing more and more on travel experiences and bringing work on the road. This is a great way to explore the world, discover yourself and make some money along the way.

Some companies, like Remote Year, even focus on letting individuals work and travel, while taking care of all of the logistical planning. You must have a remote job lined up already, but they do provide counsel on how to obtain those jobs.

For less structured work travel, millennials are getting more and more creative in their choice of earning income on the road. Here are a few ways many made it work for them:

1. Blogging/Travel Writing
2. E-Commerce Businesses
3. Teaching English
4. Independent Contractors, i.e. web design, random freelancing
5. Personal Training, Yoga Instruction, Dance Lessons
6. Craft Making
7. Music Performances in Local Bars
8. Massage Therapist
9. Bartender/Server
10. House Sitter/Pet Sitter/Au pair
11. Airbnb Home Host or Airbnb Experience Host

There are many great resource sites that will pair services offered and services needed. Here are a couple:

• Trusted Housesitters
• New Europe Tours
• AuPairCare
• Airbnb
• Greenheart Travel
• Expat Careers

People are getting more creative in ways to make a living on the road. Most importantly, it is best to use your skills, knowledge, assets and talents to good use. Think about what you have in your bag of tricks that will help you with your nomadic lifestyle.