How to travel the world for free

Hey everyone, i feel like alot of people take travel for granted. Believe it or not there is a way to travel the world for little to no cost. <br>Ever heard of WWOOF ? Basically WWOOF is a network of national organizations that helps link volunteers with organic farms. You would work for 4-6 hours a day in exchange for food and housing. Some would say it is a form of modern day slavery being that you are only working for housing and food. While others say it’s just volunteering in exchange for the same essentials. I tend to agree with the volunteers on this one, i mean you are getting a roof over your head, 3 meals a day, and possibly some extra pocket cash. I looked into WWOOFing in Iceland and the host gave me an extra $400 a month. I still had to pay taxes on that amount and put it towards the mandatory health insurance. Nonetheless i saved about $1300 a month and got to live in southern Iceland for free. I’m not sure if this is a money making opportunity but i feel like it’s worth mentioning to those who want to travel on a budget. This is a great way to learn how to garden, farm, and live off the land. I assisted with planting in the green house, helped with the animals, and even got to assist with birthing sheep. It’s honestly a once in a life time opportunity. Keep in mind that you will need to obtain a visa for the country you are visiting. I’m an American and i got a one year visa for Iceland. <br><br>Training/certification- Maybe sign up for a training/certification class in a field you’re interested in. For example, i trained to be a diver and i got a job in the Caribbeans. I trained to be a pilot and got a job in Alaska. My brother trained to be a nurse and got a job in Australia. Believe me, this is not that expensive. The most expensive training/certification i completed was a small boat captains license from the coast guard. I also had to pay for a physical and a drug test, which definitely wasn’t fun. (I didn’t test positive for anything but still)<br><br>Schooling- you can also get schooling in a field you want to pursue, and then work abroad. I trained to be a pilot and i got a job in Alaska. I got training/certification to be a diver and got a job in the Caribbeans. My brother got training/certification in nursing and got a job in Australia. <br><br>Jobs- basically sign up on all the job sites like Indeed and apply for jobs in the country you want to visit. For example, i got a job in Iceland and i was able to live there. I got a job in Alaska and i got to live there. I got a job in Las Vegas and i got to live there. <br><br>Friends/ family- If you have friends or family in other states/countries, take advantage of that. I have a friend in Utah and i have spent months with him here and there. My brother currently works in Australia and i plan to visit him for a few months. My brother lives in Las Vegas and i have stayed with him numerous times. <br><br>Cruise ships- I worked on a cruise ship for 8 months and got to travel all of Europe. I visited 13 countries and got to see the Mediterranean. I paid $40 a month for a gym membership and a $20 a month phone plan. I saved about $2300 a month. I didn’t have to pay rent, food, or health insurance. By the time i got off the ship after 8 months, i had saved almost $20,000. <br><br>Volunteer programs with the government- if you want to stay in the U.S, join programs like the park rangers, peace core, or Ameri Core. These jobs can be in the wilderness or on an island. I currently work for Ameri Core in Cape Cod. I’m a carpenter and i travel to different islands, beaches, parks, ect. I get to travel around New England and have a great time. I get a $1000 stipend each month. The stipend isn’t a lot but it’s enough for groceries. They give us free housing, health insurance, and $6300 at the end of the contract. I’m hoping they will extend my contract and i can continue traveling around New England. I did a year with the park rangers and i got to live in the mountains and go camping/hiking all the time. I was building trails and cabins. I got $1000 a month and $6300 at the end of the contract. I saved about $2300 a month because they gave us free housing, food, and health insurance. <br><br>Anyway, just some options to travel around and live in different parts of the world. Before COVID, i would travel abroad each summer and spend a few months in a foreign country. <br>I hope everyone finds this informative and helpful, especially if you are on a budget. <br><br>Edit: Some of you asked about the student visa. A student visa isn’t really a thing anymore. When i was in school, i did get a student visa to study abroad, but i feel like it’s a hassle and fake. From my understanding, you need to already be enrolled in a university and have them partner you with a university in a different country. If you look at the cost, it’s more expensive than just paying for a visa. Then you have to travel back and forth from the U.S and youre stuck in school for a few years. I don’t really see the benefit, especially if you have to travel back and forth. If anything it’s just more of a hassle. I’m not saying that student visas are fake, but i feel like it’s a hassle and not worth it. I’d much rather pay for a visa and travel abroad without being stuck in school.