Great Career Alternatives for Travel Lovers

There are innumerable careers paths available for people who love to travel, so the ones I will cover here are merely a sample to get you thinking about the idea! Whether you desire to experiencing new cultures or amazing landscapes around the world, there is almost always going to be a job opportunity that will not only suit you but also facilitate such adventures. On a side note, Travel Republic is a great option if you have a spare bit of savings and are currently looking for a cheap getaway.

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The careers I will cover will be:

• Flight Attendant
• Nurse
• Language teacher

Flight Attendant

This option is usually the first that comes to mind for people because of its regular appearance on popular television shows and movies like Pan Am and Passenger 57. Although the profession is not as glamorous as depicted in movies and series like these (as with almost everything shown in feel-good entertainment,) it is nonetheless a great opportunity for those seeking rapid access to great destinations. Albeit being a flight attendant is hard work, implying long-hour shifts, the rewards can be more than worthwhile, especially if you are a travel-nut. Usually employees can spend up to three nights in a city, after working on the flight there, before either returning home or flying off to a new destination.

The career therefore allows for an ‘express’ way to get to know the world, as you would effectively be hopping between popular destinations with the frequency that suits you, although logically with a required minimum amount of trips. Three days in a city can often be just about enough to absorb its main attractions. Being a flight attendant is usually a very popular choice for students and adventurous souls alike, so the profession is always in high demand. Clearly the demand is higher for more prestigious airlines that pay better, such as British Airways. Regardless, I would recommend applying with plenty of time to an airline of your choice, and if you are lucky, following the required training period, you could be flying to the place you always dreamed of very soon!

Language Teacher

Teaching your mother tongue or a language you know well in a different country, in contrast to the flight attendant option, entails a more permanent experience. That is, you can stay in a country like Vietnam for about six months, and really get to know the culture and natural beauty of the region in-depth. Staying in a country for a prolonged period of time does not necessarily imply a monotonous experience, however, as in a sense, staying a while gives you the flexibility of thoroughly travelling throughout the country, and also to other countries in the region. For instance, if you went to Vietnam you could take weekend trips to places like Hong Kong, Cambodia and Singapore.

Perhaps the most well-known company that offers sponsoring services for those interested in teaching English as a foreign language around the world is TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language). If teaching English abroad interests you, a compulsory course to qualify for a licence is necessary, whether you want to teach English, Spanish, Mandarin or Russian. Once again, I recommend Travel Republic to arrange for pocket-friendly flights and temporary accommodation if you choose this option.

Nursing

The demand for nurses around the world is very high, especially in third world countries, but if you are looking for a stable income and a new experience, this option is also for you. Should you have a strong financial foothold, the career as a volunteer nurse in Africa can be extremely rewarding, and like the teaching languages abroad option, it allows for the flexibility of traveling to surrounding countries. The placements can vary in duration, but nurses can also apply to be relocated to new locations.

Volunteering is not always a must, as remuneration can also be an option in certain private establishments. The British newspaper The Daily Mail recently published an article reporting on an increased number of nurses from that country leaving to destinations including Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand to seek better salaries. This option is a great alternative for qualified nurses, who can also shift from country to country, albeit after spending prolonged periods in each one.

This article was written by Ted Hunter on behalf of Travel Republic. Travel Republic offers some of the best holiday deals. Ted is a seasoned traveller having visited many of the world’s travel destinations and enjoys submersing himself in the local culture to gain the true experience of the country he visits.

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