How You Can (Nearly) Travel Forever

4. Work for Accommodation

Another easy way to save money when you travel is by working for accommodation. There are several platforms such as Workaway and HelpX, where you work for about 20 or 30 hours a week, and get a bed in return (sometimes even board!).

If you like the idea of learning about permaculture and working on farms, you could apply for the WWOOF platform and do just that. It’s also possible to do some housesitting, where you stay in other people’s houses taking care of their pets while they are away.

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