9 Careers That Will Scratch Your Travel Itch

Got a case of wanderlust? These jobs are perfect for you.

Fly Away - Dreaming of spending more time in far-flung lands but feel tethered to your desk? Maybe it’s time for a new gig. These jobs are tailor-made for people who like to travel. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: Getty Images/Caiaimage)

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Fly Away - Dreaming of spending more time in far-flung lands but feel tethered to your desk? Maybe it’s time for a new gig. These jobs are tailor-made for people who like to travel. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Getty Images/Caiaimage)

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Campaign Worker - As the 2016 presidential election season kicks off, the campaigns are hiring staffs all around the country — and sending them from state to state to push their candidates’ agendas. Find someone you believe in and get on board.   (Photo: Getty Images / E+)

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Campaign Worker - As the 2016 presidential election season kicks off, the campaigns are hiring staffs all around the country — and sending them from state to state to push their candidates’ agendas. Find someone you believe in and get on board. (Photo: Getty Images / E+)

Travel Nurse - If you are a nurse or surgical technologist with a year of in-hospital clinical experience, you can find work traveling the country working in local hospitals that have temporary vacancies. Hospitals will pay for your housing and travel and you get to live all over the country. See TravelNursing.org to find assignments.   (Photo: Getty Images/Blend Images RM)

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Travel Nurse - If you are a nurse or surgical technologist with a year of in-hospital clinical experience, you can find work traveling the country working in local hospitals that have temporary vacancies. Hospitals will pay for your housing and travel and you get to live all over the country. See TravelNursing.org to find assignments. (Photo: Getty Images/Blend Images RM)

Civil or Foreign Service Worker - Signing up with the Department of State could take you to one of more than 250 embassies around the world, working in fields as varied as engineering, education and IT.   (Photo: Getty Images/Caiaimage)

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Civil or Foreign Service Worker - Signing up with the Department of State could take you to one of more than 250 embassies around the world, working in fields as varied as engineering, education and IT. (Photo: Getty Images/Caiaimage)

Cruise Ship Crew - From daycare workers to singers to photographers to food prep, cruise ships let you do what you already do — at sea.   (Photo: Getty Images/Fuse)

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Cruise Ship Crew - From daycare workers to singers to photographers to food prep, cruise ships let you do what you already do — at sea. (Photo: Getty Images/Fuse)

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Recruiter - A job as a college recruiter can take you around the country in search of the best and brightest, both in the classroom and on the field.   (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Recruiter - A job as a college recruiter can take you around the country in search of the best and brightest, both in the classroom and on the field. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Flight Attendant - The most important thing you need to fly the friendly skies is customer service experience. You don't need a particular degree to work as a flight attendant, but you do need to get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Check out their website for more info.  (Photo: Getty Images/Digital Vision)

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Flight Attendant - The most important thing you need to fly the friendly skies is customer service experience. You don't need a particular degree to work as a flight attendant, but you do need to get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Check out their website for more info. (Photo: Getty Images/Digital Vision)

WWOOF Farmer - Don’t mind getting your hands dirty? If you volunteer with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), the exchange will provide you with room and board on farms around the world.   (Photo: Getty Images/Mint Images RF)

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WWOOF Farmer - Don’t mind getting your hands dirty? If you volunteer with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), the exchange will provide you with room and board on farms around the world. (Photo: Getty Images/Mint Images RF)

Retail Buyer - Love fashion? Consider getting a job as a purchaser for a retail chain or boutique. You’ll travel to attend trade and fashion shows, meet with vendors and visit factories, all while surrounded by fabulousness.   (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Retail Buyer - Love fashion? Consider getting a job as a purchaser for a retail chain or boutique. You’ll travel to attend trade and fashion shows, meet with vendors and visit factories, all while surrounded by fabulousness.  (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Interpreter - Are you fluent in a language or four? Travel the world helping everyone from diplomats to business executives to hospital patients communicate. Learn more here.   (Photo: Getty Images/Blend Images)

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Interpreter - Are you fluent in a language or four? Travel the world helping everyone from diplomats to business executives to hospital patients communicate. Learn more here. (Photo: Getty Images/Blend Images)

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