Work, wander, and never run out of money.


Travellers need to get creative when it comes to making adventures possible - luckily, there are so many options... you just need to START!

Some do it by teaching English, some by working on farms, others bring home shiny trinkets to sell at festivals (the first thing I did) and some by building online businesses that can sustain the whole thing.

I know because I've made money doing all of these things...


🌍 1. Making Money While You Travel

This is what a backpacker first dreams about. How can one make money while travelling? From working holiday visas to teaching abroad or freelancing your way through life, this article covers the classic ways to keep the cash flowing while you travel.


💻 2. Earning Online — From Anywhere

The year is 2025, man! There’s no reason you can’t run a business (or a side hustle) from a café in Medellín or a hammock in Bali! This part breaks down freelancing, remote work, and how to build online income streams — even if you’re starting from scratch.


⚡ 3. Real-Life Stories & Resources

This isn’t just me rambling — this is the stuff that I've been doing for over 10 years. The kind of freedom that I fought hard for. If you would like to dig deeper, check out some of the posts below.


😏 4. Let Me Teach YOU What I Know

If you really want to level up, come and join my masterclass retreat in Bali and I'll teach you everything I know.

It's called Ditch Your Desk and it's happening live, in Bali, this October and next April.

Any questions? I'm always just an email reply away.

Take it easy.
- Will, The Broke Backpacker

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