Looking for a bit more adventure than a two-week vacation to Europe? All you need is a passport and a strong case of wanderlust.
Work on an organic farm in exchange for free room and board.
If you want to see the world but don't have thousands of dollars at your disposal, WWOOFing is an excellent way to get around. In exchange for four to six hours of labor a day, local farmers will give you food to eat and a place to rest your backpack.
For more on channeling your inner hippie: Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
Try your hand at teaching your native tongue by spending a year abroad as a teacher.
Perhaps the most time-honored way to travel while earning an income, teaching English abroad is an extremely rewarding way to knock a few countries off your bucket list. Most programs require either a college degree or a TESOL/TEFL certificate — however, there are always exceptions to the rule.
For more on testing your elementary school grammar skills: Teach Away.
Circumnavigate the globe on a ship with 700 other college students.
Whether you're currently in college or a "lifetime learner," Semester at Sea remains one of the most unique ways to traverse the globe. Why not knock out two birds with one stone and earn some college credits while sailing the seven seas?
For more on becoming a pseudo sailor: Semester at Sea.
