Are you feeling sick of the daily grind and dream of getting away to someplace remote, tropical, peaceful or exciting? If so, it might be time to consider quitting your job to travel around the country or the globe.
One of the biggest things that stops people from upping their life and seeing the world though is that pesky issue of money. However, if you do some research, you’ll see that there are actually a number of ways to travel around while making enough cash to support yourself.
While bartending or working as a nanny tend to be two of the most popular options, getting jobs in the outback or on a farm can also have many benefits. From arranging a farmstay in Italy, to conducting an Australian job search for outback openings, there are plenty of places around the world where you can explore the great outdoors and get paid.
Here are some tips to consider:
Opt for a Farmstay
If you like being around animals or produce, seeing how locals live, or checking out pretty countryside, you might want to look for farmstays in your country of choice. Imagine, for example, helping an Italian family to pick grapes on their Tuscan property, or picking fresh strawberries on a farm in Queensland, Australia. You can travel your way around your destination, as you work for cash or in exchange for accommodation and meals.
Also known as agritourism, farmstays are particularly popular in regions such as Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Rather than paying for an expensive yet bland hotel room, you can choose instead to stay on a working farm to both save money and experience local life.
Farmstay accommodation can come in many different varieties, including bed and breakfasts, and working ranches and farms. You might find yourself doing tasks such as picking produce, feeding livestock, milking cows and more.
Work in the Outback
If you’re more interested in really experiencing life as a rancher in a remote location, look into outback work instead and spend some time becoming a “Jackeroo” or “Jillaroo”. Australia is one of the most popular destinations for this type of short-term employment, and the Australian outback covers a huge part of the country with varied landscapes including deserts, arid regions, and even some tropical rainforest spots as well.
Most people spend a few months in one location to really get a feel for the job and the beauty of the wilderness. One of the most common roles on offer in the outback is cattle mustering over the dry season. This requires workers to ride on horseback around huge ranches and stations to gather cattle, often clean and scrub them, and inspect them for any health issues. Helpers are also needed to milk cows, feed animals, mend fences, or cook food for the team of workers.
Things to Consider
While there are many benefits to working on farms or ranches to save money as you travel, there are also some potential downsides to keep in mind. This type of journey isn’t for everyone. If you like to keep to yourself and need personal space and anonymity like that found in a hotel, you might struggle to share a home or working quarters with other people.
Also, when staying in a person’s home or on a ranch owned by a business, there will generally be set “house rules” that you need to abide by. These guidelines may include limited shower time, set work hours, or no noise after a certain time of night, and may not always match your own preferences. In addition, it’s also a good idea to check any time commitments required on farm or outback jobs, as they are sometimes subject to length-of-stay restrictions.
