Archive for June, 2009

Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers

June 3rd, 2009
Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers

Can you get a job over the summer while traveling? There are plenty around and many aimed at travelers specifically. Organize your work permit and check out the local paper for jobs for travelers. You’ll be amazed at what kind of work you can find to do.

 

1. You could become an au pair or nanny. There are many opportunities to look after people’s other kids while traveling. Try England, South Africa or Australia for star » Read more: Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers

Could You Work in a Foreign Country to Pay for Travel?

June 1st, 2009
Could You Work in a Foreign Country to Pay for Travel?

Of course you could! There are plenty of opportunities for travelers who want to work overseas especially if you speak English or better yet, are bilingual. But to work abroad there are some things to consider before you go.

 

1. Find out if Americans can work in the country you intend to travel to. Not all countries allow foreigners to work there while they are visiting.

2. Get a work permit. This documentation is d » Read more: Could You Work in a Foreign Country to Pay for Travel?

What is a Realistic Budget for Traveling?

June 1st, 2009
What is a Realistic Budget for Traveling?

One you can afford – seriously. 

 

Look at how much you earn. What can you put aside for a trip? What are you prepared to sacrifice to make your trip a reality? Maybe you’ve been saving for a while and have a few thousand dollars in the bank. You do? Great. Well that’s your realistic budget. If you want to fly to Europe tomorrow and you only have ten dollars in the bank then you are not being realistic. But it might be » Read more: What is a Realistic Budget for Traveling?