Incredible jobs that let you travel the world

How awesome would it be to have a job that not just gives you the opportunity to travel, but also pays for it? If you think you cannot keep a job and travel to your heart's content, then think again. Here, we list down some jobs that are perfect for the wanderlust in you. Grab one of these jobs if they stir your passion, and see the world while you work:

Archaeologist

Archaeology is a stream of profession where you delve into the depths of human history by studying artefacts, starting from prehistoric tools and buildings to animal bones and tiny organisms. The most amazing thing about being an archaeologist is that you can travel to different parts of the world to recover and preserve artifacts from past human cultures. If you are in this career, you get opportunities to make journeys for your research.

Cruiseline crew

If you have an insatiable love for travel, a career in a cruise ship is a perfect for you. It doesn’t matter whether you work at an onboard restaurant, assist in a shop or is a performer in the cruise’ entertainment team; travelling is what you are going to do all the while you are working. We are sure that this job will take care of your desire for travel.

Travel agent

If you have always dreamt about travelling, then working for a travel agency is your best bet. Airlines and tourism boards often invite travel agents for familiarisation trips. If you are a travel agent, you not only get to travel, but you also spend all your working hours planning travel and making others’ travel dreams come true.

Travel blogger

This one is a no-brainer. But if you want us to spell it out for you, here it goes. A travel blogger travels to different holiday destinations and writes about the amazing places he/she visits. Once you garner a sizeable audience in your social media platform, companies may even sponsor you to travel and curate video and written content for them.

Photographer

If the shutterbug bites you, then think of translating that into a profession. Be it travel photography, destination wedding photography or wildlife photography; this passion-turned-into-profession can take you places.

Pilot & Cabin crew

The aviation industry is a great platform if you want to travel while working. It is unsurprisingly the obvious choice of profession to feature on this list, but it is also one of the most challenging professions to be in. Sometimes your flight timings will leave you with precious little time to explore a city. But if you are on a long haul fight, then you have more time to discover all the incredible places. And guess what, you do not even have to book a ticket and check for the cheapest flight fares. Talk about perks!

Tour guide

Being a tour guide can be one of the most unconventional professions. But it guarantees, if not anything else, a chance to constantly be on the move. If you have a penchant for travel and geography, we are sure you will shine in this profession.

Performer

If you love to travel and also believe that the world is a stage, then do not think beyond the entertainment industry. Combine your two loves of travel and performing and create a career out of that. The entertainment industry – be it the music industry or the movie industry – offers an immense opportunity to travel the world. It is also one of most glamourous professions doused in glitter.

By Neetu George