6 Ways To Travel For Free That You Would Actually Want To Do

Traveling for free kind-of sounds like a scam, but these 6 ways to travel for free are 100% legit and you would actually want to go on these trips.

This post is all about 6 ways to travel for free that you would actually want to do.

1. Work Exchange

Doing a work exchange is perfect for a longer trip. Work exchange is a great way to immerse yourself into a culture because you will know what it is like to live and work in the place.

What work exchange means is exchanging work for free accommodation and food. You will find that many hostels all over the world offer work exchange.

The best websites to find work exchange opportunities is Worldpackers and Workaway.

2. Pet and House Sitting

Pet and house sitting is a great way to get free accommodation for either caring for an adorable pet or just looking over someone's home. Trusted House Sitters is a great website if you are looking to pet or house sit for free accommodation.

3. Become an Au Pair

If you love kids and want to learn more about the place you are going becoming an au pair is a great way to travel for free. Not only will you get free accommodation and potentially make money you will create a lifelong relationship with your host family.

A great website to find Au Pair opportunities is Au Pair World.

4. Swap Houses

Another great way to travel for free is to swap homes. Swapping homes is great if you are looking to do a shorter trip. A great website for home exchanges is Home Exchange. I have also found that Facebook is a great resource for house swapping. Just look up house swap in Facebook and a ton of Facebook groups will pop up.

5. Join The Peace Corps

Of course this is not for everyone, but if you have time and a passion to make a difference than the Peace Corps may be for you.

Joining the Peace Corps will not be very glamorous but it is fulfilling and an amazing experience. You will visit poor places, that most people do not visit.

If you are interested in learning more about the world, it’s problems and helping with them than the peace corps may be for you.

6. Work On A Yacht

You will actually get paid to travel while working on a yacht. You will be able to travel all around the world by boat and get paid. There are so many jobs on yachts including being a chef, stewardess, or a deckhand. You will have to take a course before doing this job, but it's totally worth it.

If you are a fellow ocean lover this is for you!