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Maybe you have other ideas about where you want to go, and you may want flexibility with how long you stay in each place.
Of course, you can just save enough money and go.
But perhaps the best you can do is save a couple thousand dollars. And no matter how much you save for that big trip, the money will run out at some point.
Freelance and Upwork
Depending on your job, something like web developer or engineering consultant is a great way to earn cash as you go. Have access to your portfolio online so you can grab opportunities as they arrive. Or, put your profile up on Upwork and go get any job. Tutoring can include dance, singing, languages, math and other school subjects. Make connections through Facebook groups and get referred by local ex-pats for a better rate of success with temporary tutoring placements.
Street performing
Street performing Also known as busking, use your best talents to make some money from tourists, this can be a fun way to make quick money! No matter if it's singing, playing guitar, juggling, breakdance or funny weird body performances/acrobatics, painting, fortune telling, any music, henna art, it could be anything. just try your luck and do whatever you can do best at the right place, like a busy public square or in front of train stations, you can make good cash by entertaining people who pass by...
On a side note, this isn't legal everywhere, please check the local laws before you start performing!
Video Work / Vlogging
You may already be posting your experiences online when you travel, so why not monetize your videos on YouTube?
Traveling around the world making videos is another dream job, and some people make a very good living with it.
YouTube is the biggest platform for Vloggers with over one billion users. Your videos can be about anything, as long as your content is unique and not boring. Make sure to offer something valuable to your followers to keep them coming back. Make them laugh, teach them something or inspire them.
Blogging
Making money as a blogger while traveling is a dream job for many. But like most things in life, it’s hardly simple.
Let's make one thing clear: Making money as a blogger takes time, many travel bloggers pour in about a year to build their sites, and presence on social media before they can monetize their websites. Almost all travel bloggers start out spending their own savings.
Nowadays earnings are enough from blogs, but it is a long way to get there. You need to be dedicated, be different than others, and on top you should write epic, useful and entertaining content.
Affiliate marketing
Affiliate Marketing is one of the most difficult ways to make money, but also one of the best. Once set up, it generates passive income. You'll earn money online, while you sleep.
But what exactly is Affiliate Marketing? You promote someone's product and receive a commission, every time someone buys the product through your recommendation. Needless to say, you should only promote products you love. If you don't know the product, how can you convince someone else to buy it?
You don't have to be a blogger to do Affiliate Marketing, though it definitely helps if you have a specific niche and recommend relevant products to your readers. If you don't own a blog, you can share affiliate links on social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube), in email newsletters, etc.Source
Teach English
Do you know how to speak English? Cool! You may not realize it, but professional English teachers are highly wanted around the world, the payment can be decent and you can enjoy travel in the same time.
Most positions require a certificate (ESL, TEFL, TESOL etc.), and a bachelor’s degree. Some certification courses cost less than $300. But if you have a specific job in mind, check to see what kind of certificate is expected.
Web / Graphic Design
One of the most common jobs for traveling digital nomads is graphic or website design. All you need is your computer, an eye for design, and knowledge of certain software programs and online platforms. Things like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Illustrator, etc. Talent for writing code helps too specifically HTML, PHP, and CSS. School is great, but it’s also possible to learn on your own with tutorials.Source
Professional Chef
You love to prepare dishes? How about cooking your way around the world?
Working in the kitchen as a traveling chef gives you the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.
There is a high demand of season workers in resorts, restaurants, cruise ships and more. You can use the resources on internet to find jobs, or you just visit nearby resorts and restaurants while you travel and ask for job openings.
Being well-rounded with past experience helps your chances too.
Photographer
A dream job for many of u. Travel the world and make money taking pictures.
It isn’t necessarily easy to get started as a travel photographer, but you also don’t have to be the most talented to succeed.
Becoming a professional travel or adventure photographer and selling your images from around the world takes years of hard work. You can upload photos in bulk to micro-stock sites or sell images to clients directly for use in magazines, books, brand campaigns, or websites.
Seasonal Jobs
The number of jobs in this category are countless. Construction, school teachers, commercial fishing, oil workers, electricians, ski resort staff, etc. These jobs depend on what skills you currently possess or are willing to learn.
If you can imagine to pick grapes in Italy, mangos in Australia and kiwis in New Zealand, you should apply for this job before the harvest season begins.
Picking vegetables, fruit, flowers: if you can handle being outdoors for long stretches and don’t mind getting dirty, you can bounce from the northern to the southern hemispheres in search of farms in need of a helping hand.