Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work remotely and get paid to travel, jet, hike, or cruise the world? Sounds like an idealistic dream career, right? The good news is that you can get paid and have a lucrative career, not only while working on the go but also because you are working on the go. Yes, there are remote jobs that actually pay you to travel the world.

These roles thrive on travel, which means these remote jobs are perfect for digital nomads, freelancers, and those seeking to build a side hustle while on the move.

Indeed, working remotely doesn’t get any better than this:

1. Remote Freelance Travel Consultant

Travel agents (or consultants, as they are sometimes called) provide advisory services to clients (including corporate clients, everyday families, and wedding parties) to help them secure the best deals for their vacations and trips worldwide. They provide detailed itineraries, research attractions and activities in the area, and organize and coordinate every step of the journey so it is as hassle-free as possible while being good value for money. To be a travel consultant, you’ll need to have a few things under your belt:

• A passion for all things travel, exploring the world, and sightseeing
• Thorough organization and project management skills with a personal touch
• Undertaking travel or tourism-focused courses or even a degree
• Working for a host agency or becoming a franchisee
• First-hand experience of at least some of the destinations that you’re selling to your clients—that’s the travel part!

Forbes Advisor recommends “taking the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP®) test from The Travel Institute,” and if you’re willing to push your limits even further, “consider completing the Certified Travel Associate (CTA®) training.”

2. Remote Travel Writer/Blogger

If you are a freelance writer for travel-focused publications, the travel section of a lifestyle magazine, or just writing content for your travel blog, you can turn this into cash. Here are a few ways:

• Writing content offering actionable advice, hacks, and recommendations for avid or newbie travelers that contains affiliate links to helpful products they will need to ensure a seamless and comfortable journey and vacation experience
• Linking your content to your services as a freelance travel agent or consultant
• Getting paid by clients to write travel advice and related content

3. Content Creator

Another remote job that thrives on travel and working from anywhere in the world is that of a content creator. Content creators allow audiences to view the world through a unique lens, offering a fun, inspirational, and educational angle to raise awareness for critical issues, inspire action, drive change, and sell products and services.

You can become a content creator or social media influencer based on your passion, skill, or hobby, travel-related or otherwise. But if you wanted to focus on your experiences as a digital nomad or use your social media platform to talk about all things travel and boost your presence as a travel consultant, why not?

The coolest thing about being a content creator is that it can be done from anywhere, even while traveling. With your phone, laptop, camera, and a strong internet connection nearby, you can create, edit, and publish outstanding-quality content on the go. You can also get paid for engagement (as with YouTube), for purchases (as with incorporating affiliate links), and even create content for other brands—which is an in-demand service right now.

Businesses are doubling down on digital marketing efforts and investing in content marketing, with projections for the 2026 content marketing budget reaching $107 billion. Meanwhile, influencer marketing—hiring influencers (mega content creators) to represent brands and products—is also picking up steam, with both large and medium-sized organizations spending billions of dollars on this marketing medium and the global spending tripling since 2019, according to Statista.

These three remote jobs allow you to maintain flexibility with work hours, work from anywhere in the world, and appreciate and truly experience the world around you while sharing your experiences with others.