And what of England should they know of England who only know England?' – Rudyard Kipling.

A wise traveller once said ‘it is not until you submerse yourself in totally foreign cultures that you truly appreciate your home, its people and your culture.’

This may sound ironic but the argument goes like this: by openly experiencing new nations: the habits, clichés, and idiosyncrasies that adorn every country, the area's culture where you grew up becomes more transparent. You’ve got to, to borrow some words from Pink Flloyd, be ‘on the outside looking in’ to truly comprehend the society that is your home. And this, my friends, is what Kipling was eluding to in the quote above.

Break out. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

How to explore the world, as a peasant.

Money is not a barrier to travel. Anyone who wants to travel can do so and make enough money to live comfortably and experience the wonders that our world has to offer.

There are a countless number of jobs in the world available that will allow globe trotters to bounce from location to location. From washing dishes to teaching English, from crewing ships to picking fruit, from…. Well, you get the point. And thanks to Sir Tim Berners Lee (a fellow Englishman) for inventing the internet, it has never been easier to find jobs before in areas across the world before you travel.

Before packing your bags, take some time to decide where you want to go and how you’re going to get there. After you’ve decided that, start researching the jobs available in that area. You’ll usually know what type of jobs to search for in what areas instinctively. For example, in most Asian countries English teaching jobs (or any language - I met plenty of Italian, French and German teachers there) are easy to come by.  Whereas in Australia (as most people already speak English) labour jobs are the easiest to get – fruit picking jobs are one of the best experiences that you can have. In the day you will pick fruit with other nomads and you will normally sleep in a dormitory with other travelers on the evenings. It’s a great chance to share travel stories and find out about hidden gems in the area. Starting your travels with a stint on a farm is great for two reasons: it gives you a good travel network and you can earn and save money. Additionally, it's really good fun – farms are usually staffed with unique characters that can provide you with useful information and help you to gt used to your new life as a nomad (whether it be for the short term, long term or a permanent life decision).

It depends how you want to travel as to how you can find your first job. If you have plenty of time before your trip then you can research openings and be selective on the type of job that you take. However, if you’re in a rush then you can travel to a location and then find jobs when you arrive. The most common places to find jobs when you’ve arrived are on hostel information boards and there can be some weird and wonderful jobs offered. For example, when I arrived in New Zealand, I found a job giving tours in a prison (it was an abandoned prison). The position was great as it provided free accommodation and a chance to see a different side to New Zealand.

Labour sites:

Wwoof-ing (agricultural jobs) - www.wwoof.org

In New Zealand and Australia try: http://auckland.gumtree.co.nz/ or www.gumtree.com.au  

If you don’t want to stay in one particular area for too long then jobs advertised on walls are generally your best option. However, if you feel that you want to live in one particular area for a longer period of time, then teaching positions are a great alternative and they can be applied for in advance. Anyone with a degree (in any subject) can teach English as a foreign language in most countries... but your chances of employment increase greatly if you get an additional 1 month English teaching certificate (a TEFL or CELTA). These can be obtained online, simply search ‘TELF 120 hour’ (120 hours is generally the industry standard). 

Teaching job sites:

Daves ESL is legendary amongst teachers of English – http://www.eslcafe.com/

If money isn’t an issue and you’re an individual who enjoys helping the world, there are no end of volunteering jobs available: medical supply ship, sailing the seven seas or helping to build infrastructures and accommodation in areas of extreme poverty. 

Voluntary work sites:

Short term projects (OZ and NZ) -www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Volunteer jobs all over the world - http://www.globalvolunteers.org/index.asp

Volunteer to teach English in Sudan - www.svp-uk.com

Take the plunge

Once you have decided whether to secure a position before departure or take the plunge and arrive open handed and unemployed, it’s time to pack your bags. The world can be an expensive place but, not if you use your head and bartering skills. The only things that you really need are one pair of good trousers, a pair of shorts, your passport and travel docs, walking shoes, working shoes, some underwear, a toothbrush and paste AND… even the last two items are not absolute necessities as they can be purchased anywhere in the world at a reasonable price.

Start exploring, absorbing and understanding a new culture.

The following sites are related to circumnavigating the globe and working:

• A guy who has spent 12 years constantly traveling: http://www.wanderingearl.com/how-i-can-afford-my-life-of-constant-travel/
• For people who find work in Korea - www.dontwastetheweekend.com
• After four months of teaching English in Korea - http://www.wanderingearl.com/how-i-can-afford-my-life-of-constant-travel/
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