FUND YOUR TRAVELS
NO MONEY? NO PROBLEM
Fun and Creative Ways to Fund Your Travels
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Click Here – Inexpensive Alternatives to Hotels
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CLICK HERE – Top U.S. Travel Rewards Credit Cards. Canadian? CLICK HERE for Canadian cards
CLICK HERE – Ways to Avoid Common Travel Surcharges
Crowdfunding
Watch my video on how run successful travel crowdfunding campaign to learn how to setup your travel fundraiser using a crowdfunding website like:
fundanything.com
fundmytravel.com
gofundme.com
honeyfund.com: Honeymoon crowdfunding registry
Loyalty Rewards Programs
cardsfortravel.com: Search credit cards by reward type and best overall cards in the U.S. and Canada
flyertalk.com: Offers frequent flier program information with reviews and community forums
milepoint.com: Has a forum so you can talk anything rewards programs with travelers
rewardscanada.ca Follow the latest loyalty program promotions in Canada
rocketmiles.com: Earn bonus points when you book your hotel through rocketmiles
pointshound.com: Get free points for booking through pointshound. Bookings come with a best price guarantee
thefrequentmiler.us: How to leverage systems and multiply your points earnings
thepointsguy.com: Teaches travelers how to travel first class using travel rewards points
travelhacking.org: Keep up to speed on current promotions offering free rewards points
Find a Job Abroad
Great Resources to Get Started
goabroad.com
transitionsabroad.com
International Employment Agencies
ccusa.com
theworkingholidayclub.com
International Jobs
americanhiking.org: Paid and volunteer programs such as repairing hiking trails
care.com: Nanny jobs, housekeeping and pet sitting
goabroad.com: Resource center to work, study, intern and volunteer abroad
goinglobal.com: International jobs & internships. Expert advice for international work permits/visas
gooverseas.com: Offers resources to teach English, intern, study and volunteer abroad
myworldabroad.com: Thousands of resources covering every aspect of planning for travel abroad.
transitionsabroad.com: For young Americans seeking work, study and accommodations abroad
unitedplanet.org: For mid-career professionals wanting to take a career break to travel
workpermit.com: Offers work permit information by country
workanywhere.com: Find foreign sponsored jobs by country
Internships
gapyear.com: British-based site for international internships
Teach English Abroad
languagecourse.net: Guides you through the teaching process and how to prepare for certification exams
gooverseas.com: Opportunities to teach English abroad
Cruise ship Jobs
routesinternational.com: Click ‘Cruise Lines’ for a North American cruise line directory
carnival.com
celebrity.com
costacruise.com
hollandamerica.com
ncl.com
princess.com
royalcaribbean.com
How to get into the cruise line industry
allcruisejobs.com
cruiselinejobs.com
Credit Card Sign–Up Bonuses
My RULE OF THUMB is to opt for credit cards that meet all of the following criteria:
- Offer a sign-up bonus good for at least: i) one round-trip flight, OR ii) 2 hotel nights, AND
- Annual fee waived the first year, AND
- At least one of the following: i) Free checked-bag benefit, ii) A companion pass benefit, iii) Waived foreign transaction fees
By using the following matrix, you can quickly find which cards offer the best overall combination of these benefits.