Work and Travel! Passive earning is a perfect way for travelers to make some money while they’re on the road – and here are 5 tried and tested options for just that.
If you’re somebody who travels frequently, you are no stranger to lists of saving tips that reappear on every travel and lifestyle website as soon as the summer gets close every year. Use Skyscanner to hunt for cheap flights! Research available deals and discounts in advance! Make your own food instead of dining out so much! We’re sure you know the drill.
Nevertheless, millions of people have never considered the fact their holidays could also be a great time to actually make some money. And no, we don’t necessarily mean joining programs like Work and Travel! Passive earning is a perfect way for travelers to make some money while they’re on the road – and here are 5 tried and tested options for just that.
Sell your travel photos
Traveling lets us witness incredible sights, be it nature’s wonders, incredible architecture, or simply the colorful lifestyle of the locals. Because of this, most people make hundreds or even thousands of new pictures while they’re on holiday. Sure, you’re going to show them to your family and friends – but have you ever thought of it as a passive earning opportunity?
Shutterstock, Getty Images, Foap – these are just some of the websites that allow you to sell your pictures to various companies looking for that perfect visual. You’re taking pictures anyway, so why not make money out of it? Who knows, maybe one day you’ll see a photo you took on the cover of a travel guide or on a massive billboard on Piccadilly Circus!
Rent out the free space at home
Wherever you’re out of the country traveling, your place is left unattended – however, it’s a bit tricky to rent out to tourists exploring your city. Long-term renting is not an option when you’re only away for a week or a few; however, short-term comes with the issues of regular upkeep. Plus, if you live with housemates or family members, they might disapprove of this passive earning idea!
With services like Neighbor, however, you can easily rent your free space for storage. A lot of people have more stuff than they can conveniently store – plus, most actually prefer renting indoor spaces from warehouses or storage units that can get cold and damp. Additionally, unlike guests, stored goods won’t cause a problem even if you decide to head home early!
Share your internet
If you’re an active internet user who travels with an unlimited data plan or exclusively stays at places with impeccable Wi-Fi, our next way to make money while traveling is going to be right up your alley. By using Honeygain, you can get paid for sharing your excess internet bandwidth. Not only will it require no effort or time, but it will also allow you to make the web a better place by helping a global web intelligence network function smoothly!
The best part is, Honeygain is the epitome of passive earning: as long as it’s running on an internet-connected device like a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone, the app does everything for you. No need to get distracted from all that breathtaking sightseeing!
Shop for others
Here’s a thing: people love getting exotic stuff or discovering new products. Expats love getting certain stuff from home. However, they don’t always feel as passionate about shipping fees. In some cases, delivery is not even an option. Forget shipping a specific flavor of Poptarts to Europe or sending Bulgarian rose oil to Australia – it’s just too expensive!
However, if you’re visiting a country that’s famous for something specific, it’s not that hard to ask around whether someone you know would like you to bring something back. You will be shopping for yourself anyway, so grabbing a few extra items won’t require much extra effort – and the recipient will happily pay you a fee that’s lower than the delivery costs would be!
Get paid for walking
Most travelers will tell you the pedometers on their smartphones or fitness trackers go crazy during the holidays. It’s understandable: with so much to see in so little time, we end up walking miles and miles every day, embracing the views and the experiences we could never have imagined. But did you know walking can be turned into a passive earning opportunity?
Applications like Sweatcoin and Runtopia let you collect rewards for simply staying active – be it walking, hiking, jogging, or biking. Why not make the most of your active holidays and generate some passive income at the same time? Best of all, with passive earning acting as a little extra motivation to stay on your feet, you might be keener to retain the active lifestyle once you’re back, too!
So there you have it – 5 ways to make money while you travel. All of these options are perfect for those who want to explore the world and make a little cash on the side. Remember, there’s no shame in taking advantage of your wanderlust!
Photo by Henry Gillis on Unsplash
