10 Ways To Travel Without Paying A Cent

Chances are, you've already found yourself in this position once or twice… or more: you're browsing through your Instagram feed, looking at everyone's travel pics from dreamy destinations and wishing it was you. Well stop wishing and make that dream your plan - sure, being a billionaire or winning the lottery could help you go on your dream vacation, but it isn't an absolute necessity. Yes, we're here to tell you that you can travel the world for free, and here are 10 exciting ways how!

If you think your university schedule is currently standing in your way, think again. There are countless ways you can use this struggle as an opportunity - various student exchange programmes offer students from all over the world the chance to study abroad. Indeed some of these places are probably already on your travel bucket list, like Paris, Rome, Milan, Tokyo, etc. Most exchange programmes, like Erasmus+, ISEP and others, also offer a special scholarship that will cover most of your accommodation costs and daily expenses.

This one is for ICECOOL game lovers. Anyone who has ever played this game probably has a few tricks of their own. An ICECOOL trick shot involves moving a penguin with your finger in a way that seems either unlikely or impossible. With your trick-shot skills, you can win a breathtaking trip to Antarctica. Here is how it works: make an impressive trick-shot video with ICECOOL. Upload your video through the submission form and try to impress the voters. The judges will select the makers of the most impressive trick shots, who will win an experience of a lifetime in Antarctica.
Read more about the ICECOOL challenge here and take part: https://www.icecoolantarctica.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKnavK39y9A

If travelling the world is your dream, why not make it into your dream job? Pursue a career in an airline - you can apply for pilot or cabin crew courses, or you can apply for a job at the office. International airlines not only offer flight tickets for free or reduced prices for their employees, but also for their spouses and family members. Which means that you not only get to travel for free, but also take your loved one with you on the journey!

Teaching English overseas is a great way to travel and earn some money, at least enough to cover your expenses. Using this opportunity and becoming a teacher you will learn how it actually feels to live in another country for a longer period of time, rather than just visiting for a short while. In certain countries free accommodation, flights and other bonuses ensure that you can even save some money while exploring the world and meeting new people. And yes, you can find a position teaching English somewhere even if you don't have any qualifications. It all depends on which country you are looking to visit and your English skills.

There are many reasons why you should try volunteer work if you want to travel for free. Moreover, it is really easy to find such opportunities as there are thousands of charities and organizations that offer volunteer jobs for travellers. You could find yourself working on organic farms or saving threatened sea turtles. It may cost little or nothing to become part of teams that help to make the world a better place.

Have you ever heard of the Travel Rewards credit card? They offer a great opportunity to earn points that can be redeemed for airfares, hotels or even money. For example, if you spend 1,000 dollars a month, you earn 1,000 points. Most companies offer huge bonuses after signing up for travel cards - up to 30,000 points. Some of them give you extra points when you shop at specific retailers, which is why you should choose wisely as there are hundreds of travel reward credit cards out there.

Get some hacks from this video:
https://youtu.be/HvA3Lx3gIrM

This is for anyone who can find a common language with all the little ones. For example, Au Pair Stay offers young people from all over the world the opportunity to live abroad for a defined period of time. The main idea for families is to host a "big son or daughter" and benefit from having a helping hand with childcare and housework. You will get free accommodation and some pocket money as well.

Are you currently eighteen and a European Union citizen? Perfect! You can apply to get the Interrail pass for FREE! The European Union have announced they will provide European youth - those that are 18 years old - with a free railway pass that guarantees them the key to fulfill their dream of roaming around every corner of Europe.

Ever heard of house sitting? It's someone who stays in other people's homes while they are away. Most of the time house sitting also includes taking care of the owner’s pets. So basically you can even count it as a job opportunity, because it is not only living for free in another country: you also have responsibilities - some of the pets need a daily dose of medication. It is not for everyone, but a great option for those who are able to take care of other living creatures as well.

This one might be a little more time-consuming, but if you are up for a challenge and have a knack for social media this one's for you. If you're good at taking photos and/or videos - even better! You're probably thinking - so, if all I do is travel, write and post pictures and videos about it, do I get to travel for free?! Too good to be true! Well, actually it isn't. More and more companies - travel companies, airlines, hotels, brands and many more - are investing in social media influencers, bloggers and youtubers. So, if you get creative and build your platform, you might catch the eye not only of new followers but also brands that will be more than willing to pay your travel expenses for a little ad on your site/profile. Take a look at Lauren - she's been an avid travel blogger and instagrammer for years and now she and her boyfriend get paid around 7,000 dollars per post!