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Travel For Free

November 14, 2009 by Theresa Fairfield · Leave a Comment 

Have you ever wanted to travel, but thought you didn’t have the money? Many people do not travel for that very reason. What they do not realize, however, is that you don’t need a lot of money to travel. There are many opportunities for travel if you look for them.

If you want to explore another culture, you may consider teaching English abroad as a second language. Teaching can be a very rewarding experience and an opportunity to brush up on another language. Many programs require you obtain a TEFL certificate before you begin teaching. There are online courses that let you to earn your certificate at your own pace.

If you ever wished you could crash someone’s couch for free there is a non-profit organization that makes this possible. Couch Surfing offers opportunities for free accommodation across the globe. Once you decide on your next travel destination, look for ‘vouched for’ members on the Couch Surfing website. Vouched for members have been reviewed by other members. You don’t need to return the couch surfing favor by allowing other wanderlust fanatics to stay on your couch, although many participants tend to do so anyway.

If you are willing to exchange your home for the opportunity to stay at someone else’s home you’re in luck. Home Exchange makes the swap process easy. If you live in New York and find someone in London willing to swap, well then you’re on your way to Big Ben.

Become a house sitter, if you don’t mind doing a little housework while on vacation. On most websites there is usually a small fee required to view listings of available house sitting jobs. Care Taker, House Carers, House Sit World, and Sabbatical Homes are popular sites.

Are you a history buff? Maybe you love looking at art all day? If so, then you may consider becoming a tour guide. You get to spend the day doing what you love, as well as exploring the city or place you will be working in.

Maybe you have always wanted to do a cross-country road trip. If you sign up to deliver someone’s car you essentially get a free car rental. Keep in mind that there are limitations in time and mileage that you need to abide by. After all it is a job.

Take advantage of any skills you have. There are lots of hospitality jobs that need people to entertain and take care of their guests. You could teach a photography class or become a massage therapist. These skills do not require you to stay in one place. You have a bit more flexibility.

Although the hours are long, working for a cruise ship is a unique experience for those with an adventurous spirit and no known predisposition for sea sickness. If you choose to work for a liner you get the opportunity to travel to exotic locales you may not otherwise have been able to afford. Avoid using agencies and go directly to the cruise ship websites. The major cruise ship companies include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Seabourn, and Holland America Line.

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