1. Cruise ship worker
Whether you’re a waiter, fitness instructor, shop clerk or performer, working on a ritzy floating resort is truly a dream gig for a certified Pinoy travel junkie like you. As a cruise shop worker, you are literally paid to travel and see the world with free food and accommodations!
2. Medical sales representative (Med reps)
While most of the country’s sales positions require you to stay behind a desk or inside a retail store, working as a pharmaceutical sales representative allows you to travel frequently all over the Philippines. Depending on the size of your company, your trips may involve flying to different destinations or driving to nearby provinces in the Philippines every week.
3. ESL teacher
ESL teachers are in very high demand in major cities in the Philippines, such as Cebu, Davao and Manila. And for the most part, this job will also require you travel with your foreign students, as they explore some of the top destinations in the archipelago. But, if you want to earn more money from this job, teach in countries that desperately need tons of English teachers, such as Thailand, Korea, China, Japan and China.
The salary for an ESL teacher abroad is pretty good, and it also lets you help students understand English, while immersing yourself in their culture.
4. Travel blogger or writer
Working as a travel blogger or writer is one of the best jobs for Pinoy travel junkies. Not only will you get a chance to travel very often, but you’ll also receive special treatments from hotels and resorts that are hoping to get a glowing and positive review from you. What’s more, you’ll dozens of free stuff from tour operators and airlines.
5. Seafarer (also known as seaman in the Philippines)
Wondering why a lot of young Pinoys choose a career at sea today? Besides being attractive in the eyes of the ladies, working as a seafarer means you’ll get good a good wage that’s normally higher than most professions ashore.
And though modern ships spend less time in ports, a career at the sea also gives you endless opportunities for incredible global travel. As a matter of fact, you are going to experience heaps of unusual and interesting places, rather than just the quintessential vacation or business destinations visited by many people.
6. Pilot
The training may be quite extensive (and expensive), but the perks of having this career path are just hard to resist. For starters, it is one of the most financially rewarding travel jobs for Pinoys, with a monthly salary that ranges between 175,000 to 400,000 PHP. Plus, it gives you the privilege to see a bunch of different places for free.
7. Flight attendant
A flight attendant’s work isn’t always easy, and most of the time, your hours are erratic. But on the bright side, you will get a glimpse of hundreds cities all over the world during your career. As an added bonus, you and your family will get to enjoy discounted or free flights.
8. Nanny or Au Pair
Like kids in addition to travel? There are a few resources online like Adventure Nannies, InterExchange and Care.com that can serve as your launching pad to becoming a modern-day version of Mary Poppins (flying umbrella is not included) . Salary-wise, it’s not as lucrative as some of the travel jobs mentioned on this list. You’ll get a small salary on top of your board and room, but you’ll also get to immerse yourself fully in a foreign culture, as a family’s extended member.
9. Tour guide
Tour guiding jobs are, in general, a lot easier to come by, if you got good social skills and you know a location well. It also helps if you speak more than one language, and have previous experiences working in a customer service related environment.
10. Professional chef
Do you have all the qualities of a great culinary chef? From lavish hotels and world-class hotels to food trucks and private households, there are plenty of job opportunities for skilled professional chefs all over the world.
11. Photographer
It’s not the easiest way to make a living, and income isn’t guaranteed, but photojournalists as well as travel and landscape photographers see some of the most harrowing and beautiful parts of the globe, while at work.
Options for travel are practically endless too, and most photographers work on commission and direct their own projects. Furthermore, it’s one of the most accessible travel jobs for Pinoys who love snapping photos. In fact, you can earn money from your photographs, even if you don’t have any formal training in photography.
After all, a degree in photography and formal qualifications are arguably less important than a demonstrable talent and good eye.
12. Staff member of an international hotel chain
Joining a well-known international hotel chain is an ideal gig for almost every Juan with a degree in hotel and hospitality management. Tips and salary aside, this kind of job also means you might be working in the hotels of the company in different locations.
13. Web /graphic design
Working as a web or graphic design is one of the most common travel jobs for wandering digital nomads in the Philippines. To be a graphic designer, you just need a computer, an eye for design, and knowledge of certain online platforms and software tools, such as Illustrator, WordPress, Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Traveling for writing codes will come in handy too, specifically CSS, PHP and HTML.
14. Travel agent
In the age of travel search engines and Google searches, working as a travel agent may not seem like a good career choice for Pinoys who love to travel. Though it’s true that this occupation may decline a bit in the next few years, it’s nevertheless a rewarding and well-paying job for any Juan who’s got the travel bug.
To make helpful and honest advice to their clients, travel agents usually visit south-after destinations, so they can get a first-hand experience of the restaurants, spots and resorts they recommend. Whether your clients are backpackers, leisure or business travelers, these folks will thank you for your actual insider’s insights into local activities and sights.
To top it all off, working as a travel agent also lets your score tons of travel benefits as well as accommodation and flight deals.
15. Peace Corps volunteer
As the title implies, you won’t be making six figures, as you work with the Peace Corps. If, however, you don’t mind living on a tight budget, you can be a part of a great and worthwhile organization that allows you to travel the world, and at the same time, make a big difference.
Assignments normally last for a couple of years, and involve working to bolster healthcare, education, and agricultural and economic development in a community overseas. The Peace Corps will provide student loan deferment, health benefits and housing. And, did we mention that it will look good on your resume?
16. Virtual assistant
Traditionally, virtual assistants work at the comforts of their home, doing administrative tasks for small businesses and start-up companies abroad. But, you don’t have to be a homebody to get a virtual assistant’s job. With a dependable phone and internet connection, you can work anywhere you want – even on a beach destination like Boracay – as a virtual assistant.
Whatever career path you choose, always book your flights, car rentals and accommodations with Skyscanner, to enjoy great travel deals!
