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How to Travel the World for Free

How to Travel the World for Free…

And Even Get Paid to Go On Epic Adventures

Being able to travel the world inexpensively or for free might sound like an unreachable dream, but you can make it a reality if you know where to look.

Some of these ideas will pay for travel, some for accommodations, and some will pay for all your expenses.  A few require some education or experience but most opportunities are open to anyone who’s looking for an adventure.

My favorite way to travel will even pay you to check adventures off your bucket list as you make your way around the globe.  Get paid to take your family on epic adventures anyone?

These opportunities exist all over the world. Pick a country or several countries and you can usually find a way to get there for free. In some instances, flexibility does pay off though, some of these tips will get you the best deals in interesting places that aren’t on everyone’s travel list yet. ​

 

1 – House-Sit or Pet-Sit to Stay Free

You can secure free accommodations all over the world by house sitting.  You stay for an agreed amount of time during which you’ll keep an eye on the house and sometimes care for a pet.  Some house-sitters get paid on top of free accommodations.

Here are some sites that arrange house- and pet-sitting:

TrustedHousesitters

MindMyHouse

Nomador

 

2 – Teach English Overseas

Go overseas to teach English as a second language and you can get free housing, a travel stipend, and even a salary on top of it.

You often don’t need a teaching degree, or even a college degree to teach overseas. Sometimes a certification is helpful but it depends on each country’s requirements.

TeachAway

GoOverseas

 

3 – Share With a Friend

Earn credit to use toward free and discounted VIP travel experiences and local events by sharing your favorite bucket list items and activities with your friends.

This travel club also has the option to get paid to go on epic adventures, if you’re even a little bit entrepreneurial.

LivetheVIPLife.com

 

4 – Use Miles and Points

Rack up those miles and points with frequent flyer miles and credit cards and you can get highly discounted and even free air travel.

Sign up for the frequent flyer program with the airline you travel with most and use credit cards that rack up points you can use for travel.

Best Rewards Cards 2019

 

5 – Swap Houses

If you’ve ever seen the movie ‘The Holiday’, you’ll be familiar with house swaps.

You can get your accommodations for free if you agree to a house swap. With a house swap, you agree with someone who lives overseas that they can stay in your home while you stay in theirs.

HomeExchange

LoveHomeSwap

 

6 – Volunteer on a Farm

Live and work on organic farms around the world.  As a volunteer, you receive free room and board in exchange for helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer.

Join the movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences that are helping to build a sustainable, global community.

WWOOF

 

7 – Find a Couch to Sleep On

All around the world fellow travelers open up their homes so you can sleep on their couch for free.  Meet new people, make friends and stay at a local’s home.

There are also Couchsurfing events around the world if you’d rather meet your host in person.

Couchsurfing

 

 

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