7 ways to combine living and traveling abroad

Many comes to mind is an idea: why not spend some time abroad? Not a categorical moving with all its attendant pluses and minuses, and a year or two of experience and exciting experiences in a new country and culture. Over the past decade theoretically make it become much easier, but in practice we have also constrained by some frames and inexperienced on this road.

Without considering options such as study abroad, marriage, buying a property or even on the move religious visa, you can find a lot of ways on how to fulfill this dream and get their share of travel little money.

1. Babysitters

At the mention of volunteering everyone puts in the word of their concepts. In Russia, unfortunately, in contrast to the countries of Central and North America, community service is not widely available, so they were not always are loyal.

And for good reason: really a lot of options: from the archaeological site and help on the farm, to organizing festivals and rescue animals. You can rely on free accommodation, food, and in some cases - even on excursions and pocket money. According to the participants, the conditions are better clarify the organizers and to start to find out all the details: how many hours a week, what to bring, what are the conditions for residence.

Useful resources:

• unv.org - Volunteers of the United Nations;
• helpx.net - household help;
• wwoof.net - volunteering on organic farms;
• peacecorps.gov - volunteering in various fields.

2. Work English teacher

You can use a good knowledge of the English language in different ways. And really get a job as a teacher, having no special education teacher. Enough to pass an online course, learn the necessary techniques and get a TESOL certificate giving the right to teach English language in countries where it is not official. A nice way to travel and live in Asia or Latin America - that is where most jobs offer.

The employment contract is usually 6-12 months, after which you can return home or extend the visa - it's addictive. It is important to get training from an accredited institution to have received the certificate was authentic number that employers will be able to check. Most often paid accommodation, sometimes - the food, and especially lucky candidates - even a return ticket and visa. This is in addition to the salary, of course.

Useful resource:

• globaltesol.ru - for certification and employment.

3. Working on a cruise ship

Cruise ship - a city on the water, in employment which, on the one hand, the expected exciting and intense month voyage, on the other - quite hard work. The opportunity to see new cities and countries, to earn extra money and meet people of different nationalities - it is a definite plus. Liners are sent of the largest ports in Europe, Asia and America, and enter the city, rich in cultural and historical sights.

Of the minuses - a closed space, strict rules, fatigue is not always adequate and pleasing customers. Most often the newcomers are going to position the staff (waiter, barman, storekeeper) or entertainment (animator, musician, dealer).

Turnover of staff working on cruise ships is quite a common phenomenon. For those who are ready for this complexity, stressoustoychiv and who have a good English (at least Intermediate).

Useful resources:

• allcruisejobs.com - work on cruise ships;
• costacruise.com - cruise company Costa Crociere (Italy);
• royalcaribbean.com - cruise company Royal Caribbean International (USA);
• carnival.com - cruise company Carnival Cruise Line (USA).

4. Work on a yacht

If the sea is inviting and lures, it is still possible to try to get an assistant to a private yacht. You do not need special education, although, of course, if your background is appropriate demand among boat owners only increase. Volunteer work usually comes in exchange for an exciting adventure and nutrition. Sometimes food is necessary to develop additional, and sometimes even pay extra for the work. More often than not take on board not more than 1-2 people, so most of the company will not be able to collect friends.

Useful resources:

• findacrew.net - Social Network for yacht owners and those wishing to walk on them;
• 7knots.com - a forum and social network for passionate sea.

5. internships

Likely to find a lot of training at university students and young graduates who wish to pump their communication and business skills and improve a resume. The experience of living abroad is particularly appreciated by international companies, and the candidate with his presence would be advantageous to look at the rest.

Internship, depending on their objectives tend to focus on cultural exchange and professional development. Students can learn a semester or a year in a foreign school, and young professionals - to test in practice the chosen specialty and to understand how it is of interest to them.

Improving foreign language skills, Networking business contacts, Out of the comfort zone and acquire confidence in their own abilities - bonuses that will get every member of this adventure. Usually, unpaid internships, although some companies and promote successful employees. It can be provided with accommodation and meals. Here you need to look for is the option that all indicators will satisfy your requests.

Useful resources:

• erasmusplusinrussia.ru - internship exchange between universities Erasmus Plus;
• goabroad.com - internships abroad;
• europlacement.com - Network to find internships abroad.

6. Art Residence

Art residencies steadily conquering the world and of the individual manifestations turn into a movement. If you are a writer, artist, designer, photographer, The architect or the owner of the other creative disciplines, the art residence - is the perfect place to get to know a new country, a large number of foreigners and have a great time.

The organizers will provide free accommodation, usually in an aesthetically pleasing place. Sometimes take all the costs, sometimes cover them partially. Workspace, free workshops, excursions, master classes - it also may be included in the package.

Such incubators of creativity combined under one roof, creative people from different cultures, religions and views on life. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of a portfolio and the potential of the project, the description of which is attached to the application. It needs to be implemented by the end of the program. Stay - from two weeks and longer.

Useful resource:

• resartis.org - international network of art residencies.

7. Suitable for home or home exchange

In this version, you can get free accommodation, which immediately saves the lion's share of the budget. Look after a stranger home while owners on vacation or out, turn out, if you are responsible, reliable and able to pre convince the owners (though virtually, perhaps it is quite difficult to do).

Count on a period from two weeks to several months, sometimes in the same option includes care of pets. Clarify all the best "on the bank" in order to avoid unnecessary questions later.

When exchanging houses no charges, usually do not go to the load, but you need to provide the answer, and his home at the disposal of other people. Option quite popular in the West, but for our mentality, where "my house - my castle" is not very comfortable.

Useful resources:

• housecarers.com - Suitable for home and animals;
• mindmyhouse.com - alternative resource where advertise homeowners;
• homeforexchange.com - a resource for the exchange of houses.

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And to you which option seemed the most interesting?