How to Travel full-time and make it Affordable!

 Since I was young I dreamt of traveling the world, I knew there was so much to see outside my tiny bubble of the suburb I grew up in. As soon as I got the opportunity to travel, I would take it. But we are raised to believe that travel is a luxury that we only deserve for short periods of time, as a reward for our hard work. Also that it's only accessible for the wealthy. Were told, only once we are old and retired we can live our all our dreams of traveling the world.

 I recently realized that travel can be a full-time lifestyle, all without breaking the bank. Of course the flights will be the biggest expenses but I think with some saving and determination, its definitely possible and with these opportunities you can save almost 100% on accommodation. For those travel bugs who aspire to make travel their lifestyle on a budget, here are some great opportunities I've discovered. 

1. Worldpackers: https://www.worldpackers.com 

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  Worldpackers helps you find free accommodation all over the world in exchange for just a few hours per day of volunteering! 
• You can volunteer in hostels, farms, schools, holistic centers and more
• Many opportunities include free meals and activities such as sports, bar crawls and city tours 
• This summer I'll be participating in two volunteer programs, one at a hostel in Ecuador and another at a Guest house in Hawaii!

2. Woofing: https://wwoof.net

• Woof stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
• Volunteer on farms around the world in exchange for free accommodation
• Can be a spiritual experience while immersing yourself in nature and having a technological detox, as many of these places don't have service

3. AuPairWorld: https://www.aupairworld.com

• If you love kids and want to nanny while seeing the world, this is the opportunity for you
• AuPairWorld helps connect you with families around the world whom you can exchange your childcare services for accommodation
• Some families will even provide you with some pocket money to enjoy your new destination

4. Coolworks: https://www.coolworks.com

• Seasonal job opportunities in the USA 
  
• Working at national parks, lodging and resorts, summer camps, farms, boating etc. perfect for nature lovers!
• You can find specific jobs that provide you with housing
• Save the money you earn for your next adventure! 

5. CIEE: https://www.ciee.org

• Teach English Abroad opportunities TEFL degree is NOT required
  
• They have programs in Spain, China, South Korea and Thailand 
• Earn around $1,000 per month depending on the country. 
• They also do TEFL online courses 

These are just a few companies that I've come across to help make full-time travel affordable for the general public. I'm sure there are tons more out there I've yet to discover. Happy Travels!