The Coolest Jobs for People Who Love to Travel

If you’re lucky and work hard, you are living the dream, in a job or career you love that doesn’t feel like work. The majority, presumably, are living to work and not working to live. And that’s fine too. Because that’s how the bills get paid. But if you’re ready to make it happen, perhaps you can take something you’re enthusiastic about and spin it into THE job for you.

For those who consider themselves globetrotters or just have an insatiable case of wanderlust, why not find work that involves that passion? While the standard two weeks vacation time isn’t the worst, it is possible to make a living travelling the world.

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Flight attendant

Probably the most obvious, if you don't mind working varying hours, this is one of the best ways to see the world. You just need a willingness to learn, some customer service and sales experience and a love of flying. The only time extended layovers is a good thing.

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Importer/exporter

Unlike George Costanza's made-up former employer, Art Vandelay, importer/exporters actually exist. They travel to different countries, identifying what foreign buyers want to spend their money on, then hunt down sources willing to export. Basically, you get to travel and shop for a living.

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Archaeologist

Grad school is required here but you can be just like Indiana Jones, working outdoors and uncovering ancient ruins — and hopefully not fleeing from runaway boulders and falling into snake-filled pits.

It'll take you far, that's for sure. You may also like: 20 things you should always travel with.

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Nurse

People get sick and need medical care everywhere, whether it's a third-world country or a cruise ship.

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Farmer

There are labour programs that supply contract workers to various farms around the globe. In exchange for your hard work, you will not only get paid but also receive accommodations, food and gain some agriculture knowledge.

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Travel industry professional

Whether it's working at an international hotel chain or guiding tourists around, you not only help vacationers with their travels but you can find some adventures of your own.

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Travel writer/blogger

If you have a way with words, working with an established publication or creating a popular blog of your own can not only earn you enough money to sustain your own business but also finance more wonderous travels about which to wax poetic.

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Bartender

Flexible hours — and if you're good, generous tips — allow for equal periods of work and play. Sure, your nights will be taken but think of all the daytime adventures you can embark upon.

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Au pair

There are dozens of agencies committed to pairing au pairs with families all over the place. If you love kids, soak up a new culture by living with a family far, far away.

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Truck driver

It's a little more local and less exotic, but there are still perks to travelling across North America or even within your home province. Yes, there's a schedule you have to keep but sometimes nothing beats that freedom of solo travel.

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English teacher

There's always a demand for countries whose citizens want to learn English, which is just about everywhere. Also? Summer vacations.

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Roadie

Accompanying touring singers and bands, and running their shows from behind the curtains involves long nights on the road, in arenas and stadiums, dive bars and festivals. But this is as bad-ass as it gets making all the heavy lifting worth it.