Learning how to quit your day job to travel abroad is a huge and scary step (we would know). There’s a lot to research and it can feel overwhelming to leave the security of a 9-5 job. But knowing some of the best travel tips from those who have actually done it can help you get well on your way to quitting and traveling full (or part) time.
And even if you don’t wanna quit your job (or at least not yet), some of these tips can prove very helpful for travel. Going overseas is no joke, so getting the best information you can is a big help. And whether you want some good travel tips or you want to know how to travel full time, I created a list of awesome travel articles from great bloggers.
They’ve all done it and have some very valuable information.
8 Steps to Freedom: How I Quit My Job and Traveled Around the World
In these 8 steps to freedom, Sabrina gives some inspiring and great advice for quitting your mundane job and traveling. But what I think is the best travel tip is to cut unnecessary life expenses and start now. Start saving because in a year, you’ll wish you’d started where you are now.
Now this may seem like the most obvious piece of advice, but this was advice I had to keep on telling myself in order to reach my goal so I wouldn’t give up. And I followed through!
READ MORE HEREHow I Prepared to Quit My 9-5 to Do What I Love and Travel the World
If you’re a bit nervous to just up and quit your job, have a backup plan. It’ll ease your fears of any income stream you have drying up. And whether that’s coming back to work at a day job or something different, having a backup plan will make your transition overseas a lot easier on you.
READ MORE HEREQuit Your Job and Travel the World
Take into account your debt and what you owe. The writer of this post had $36,000 in student loan debt. And before traveling, she set aside enough money to make payments for a whole year. She also shows the whole financial plan she had set up before leaving if you need an example.
It’s so important to take into account what payments (like a car payment) you need to get rid of and how you’ll pay for others. Then you’ll be more financially aware and secure during your travels.
READ MORE HEREThe Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You Have No Money
Now for those of you who are tight on cash, this is a great article to read. In one of Nomadic Matt’s tips, he gives a list of jobs you can work while traveling abroad.
He also reminds readers that this isn’t a career, just a way to make money so you can stay overseas. So for instance, he goes over jobs like being a hostel worker, cruise ship worker, waitress/waiter, or even a tour guide.
READ MORE HERE20 Travel Careers to Keep Your Job and Travel
This author also gives some great advice on how to get a job that’ll allow you to travel. And I really like her suggestion on starting a travel blog (or a lifestyle, food, finance, fashion, etc. blog). My husband and I did this and within a few months, we were ready to go!
READ MORE HERE29 Apps That Will Make Traveling So Much Easier
Now that you have some inspiration and income ideas, here are some apps to make your travel a bit more easy (and less costly).
Hopper is a great app because it finds the best time for you to fly and then the best time for you to buy your ticket so you end up saving a lot of money. Definitely great if you’re on the go and on a budget.
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And now for some awesome ideas on where to travel once you quit you job.
If you want to travel to Europe but are intimidated by its prices, then head on over to Prague. Steeped in history and beauty, this Czech city is very affordable for travelers. With lots to see, you can save a lot more money than if you had taken a trip to France (maybe that’s an understatement).
READ MORE HEREWhen to Buy Airline Tickets
And of course, we can’t go wrong with more flight tips! I really like this infographic because it shows the best times to buy a ticket and well.. basically everything you need to know about landing a cheap flight.
Side Note: This article is a few years old, so just make sure to do your own research on whether these tips are still up to date.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
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