7 Best Jobs for People Who Want to Travel and Work

Are you a hodophile? Ever wish your job comes with opportunities to travel? Well, there certainly are some occupations that will grant you that wish. Keep reading to find out which one of these best travel jobs entice you the most. 

To be able to find a job that takes you to different amazing places is a dream for most of us. After all, sitting in a tedious 9 to 5 job day in and day out for years can be uninspiring and at times depressing, especially for those who love to travel and experience new cultures and places. 

Well, if you are a hodophile, we hope the following jobs will allow you to travel and follow your dreams. 

List of some of the best travel jobs:

1. Airline Pilot

Airline Pilot is among one of the highest paying travel jobs. In India, the average starting salary for an airline pilot is ₹11,25,000 PA while the salary for an experienced pilot can exceed up to ₹1,00,00,000 PA. The best part is that wherever you fly off to, as an airline pilot, you will not have to spend any of your money on your lodging and food. That’s right, it’s all free of costs. If that isn’t the best job for those who love to travel, we don’t know what is.

2. Flight Attendants

Flight attendants are basically paid to travel. How amazing is that! Moreover, the pay is quite handsome too. Depending on the airlines, the benefits and perks differ. As a flight attendant, not only will you get to travel for free but there will also be discounts on airfare for your friends and family. According to Pay Scale, the average base salary for a flight attendant is ₹3,00,000 (minimum) to ₹10,00,000 PA. 

3. Cruise Ship Worker

Cruise ships offer various job opportunities for jobseekers. From hostess to technician to bartender, there are different types of jobs one can apply for. Moreover, many of the jobs do not necessarily require a college degree. The chance to travel while getting paid and interact with people from all corners of the world are some of the many benefits you will get to enjoy as a cruise ship employee. While it is a lucrative career with handsome pay, the salary differs based on the company and job profile. 

4. English Teacher

There are many countries where English is not often spoken, especially in countries like Japan and South Korea. They are always on the lookout for those with good communication skills and teaching experiences. This is the perfect way to experience the cultural heritage of a different country. There are even many volunteer teaching jobs where your food and lodging are provided. Salaries differ based on the location and experience.

5. Retail Buyer

Being a retail buyer will give you a plethora of travel opportunities as you will need to choose items that are appropriate for your company and clientele. As most products are imported, there will be good chances for you to travel to collect samples and purchase the products. The average base salary of a retail buyer in India is ₹2,97,000 (minimum) ₹10,00,000 PA.

6. Au Pair

An Au Pair is a helper from a foreign country working for and living as a part of the host family. Being an au pair can be a very rewarding experience as you will be able to help a family and experience the culture of the country first hand. Even if you want to study abroad, you could still take a part time job as an au pair. 

7. International Aid Worker

As an international aid worker, you get a chance to travel and help those in need? Now, that’s the most amazing job we could think of. There are many organizations who pay a good sum of money for being humanitarians.

While there are many jobs that allow you to travel, our top 7 picks mentioned above are the best travel jobs that are always on demand. We hope this blog helps you in narrowing down your career choices.