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7 Ways to Work and Travel in Europe: Best Jobs + Exchange Opps!

Posted on Last updated: June 8, 2022

Many people want to learn how to work and travel Europe (or anywhere for that matter), but lack the motivation or drive to ACTUALLY make it happen. But I’m here to make sure you are not one of those people – working and traveling is VERY possible, but it’s not always easy.

I have been traveling for over 7 years now, and I have made working while traveling work in every situation… I mean, I am still on the road and now living comfortably off of my blog. But it has;t always been this way.

While on the road I have worked dozens of jobs in even more industries in order to maintain my travel lifestyle. I have gotten visas in different countries, worked for travel companies, worked online, and MUCH more. Below I will share with you some of the best ways to work and travel Europe that I have tried myself or at least know are trustworthy.

Ideas for Working While Traveling Europe + Making Money from Travel Jobs

The longer you want to travel, the more likely you will need a job to keep you going on the road even if you travel very cheaply. Europe can get expensive after a while, but luckily there are a lot of ways to make money while traveling Europe and even organizations that help set you up with work and even help with visas.

Here are some of the best PAID ways to work and travel in Europe. Keep scrolling for some ways to get unpaid work exchanges for food and board. Either way, you may find these creative ways to save money/reduce expenses for travel that I use too!

Teaching English in Europe

Pretty much any native English speaker with a pulse can get qualified to teach English in Europe (or anywhere in the world). You just need to complete the training, get the certificate, and apply for jobs.

Some places require you have a college degree or certification like TEFL or TOEFL, but that is not always the case. It’s a good idea to get your TEFL so you can get jobs all over the world and continue working and traveling in Europe.

You can work locally in an academy, school, or university, do private tutoring lessons, or take your English skills online and teach English to adults. There are MANY places in Europe that have a high demand for English teachers (especially Spain, Italy, Czhech, and more) and some may even pay you and ALSO feed and house you.

Resources for teaching English to work and Travel Europe:

• Global Work and Travel English Teaching Program : Global Work + Travel takes a fee to set you up ENTIRELY top to bottom with your English teaching certificate, job, house, group of friends, social events, and more.
• How to Teach English in Barcelona : Tips to get English teaching cerfiried + employed in Barcelona.
• Best Places to Teach English Overseas: The top English teaching destinations worldwide

Become a Digital Nomad : Work Online

Once again, we can thank the internet for giving us so many options for work. Many different places of employment are now moving their job force online, meaning you can hop on that too. If you become a digital nomad, you can work and travel Europe and everywhere else with a wifi connection.

Writing, editing, data entry, IT, engineering, teaching, virtual assistant, customer support, marketing, social media, and community management are just some of the many jobs you can find online that offer remote work.

You might have to change around your hours and invest in a better travel laptop , but it’s a fantastic way to earn money from anywhere in the world as there are truly limitless possibilities.

Resources for Working Online:

• Best Digital Nomad Jobs : Ideas for jobs you can take on the road
• Check Jooble for current remote job postings

Start Your Own Business or Blog

Being your own boss means that you can take your work anywhere you want with you. If you want to travel this could be your best option.

This option requires a bit more work when it comes to getting everything set up. Start with a unique domain, a mobile-friendly website, and get a little help from Google for ads and SEO guidance.

It usually takes a few years for an online business to even turn a profit and you might have things going slower, especially if you’re traveling at the same time. I also have an article about how to start a travel blog if you are interested in travel blogging and making money!

But fear not, there are plenty of people who have turned their online business or website into their full-time job and are able to see the world while doing so. Start with it as a side-hustle and eventually focus on making it your full-time gig.

Join a Global Work + Travel Gig: Teaching, Internships, Working Holidays, and More

If you aren’t sure where to start, the company Global Work + Travel is entirely based on helping you work while traveling. They have TONS of opportunities for work and travel in Europe, such as becoming an au pair, teaching English, Internships, Working Holidays, Tour Guiding, Volunteering, and MORE!

Global Work and Travel costs a bit of money at the outset, but you can be CONFIDENT that your work and travel arrangement will be fruitful. Once you pay the fees, they help you EVERY step of the way in your work endeavor.

First, they help you with your visa and any certificates you may need to do the job you choose. Then, they help you with your move, supporting you with interviews, resume assistance, job placements and even housing. Next, they place you in a work + travel social group when you arrive in your destination, with orientations, organized trips and events, orientations, and mentors.

Some of the Global Work + Travel Job Opportunities:

• Internships: For example, a law internship in France, Finance Internship in UK, Graphic Design Internship in Italy
• Au Pair Jobs: In UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, and more
• Working Holidays in countries that have working holiday visas like UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand (if you want to venture out of Europe)

Au Pair Jobs in Europe

One of the best ways to work and travel in Europe is by becoming an au pair – a live-in nanny for little kids and often helping them with their English skills, too. Au Pair jobs in Europe generally include housing and food with a local family (an AMAZING way to get to know the culture) and a weekly stipend.

You are generally expected to help with house duties such as cooking, cleaning, and helping with the children, often teaching them English. You can sometimes even go on holiday with your host family and become like a member of the family!

Resources for Becoming an Au Pair in Europe

• Global Work + Travel Au Pair Program : Get an Au Pair Job, a support system, a social circle, a mentor, help with visas and transport, and more.
• Tips for Getting an Au Pair Job in Spain : My top tips and links for Spain au pair jobs
• Brose Au Pair Jobs on aupair.com

Ideas for Working While Traveling Europe: Working in Exchange for Accommodation, Food, and More

Here are some of the best ways to find work exchanges in Europe. Work exchanges involve doing work in exchange for housing, food, and oftentimes much more! This is a great way to save TONS of money and also get local experiences for free.

Sign Up for Worldpackers

Worldpackers is one of the best platforms to find AMAZING work exchanges all over the world. Some of the jobs you can get on Worldpackers include helping gardening in a Scottish castle, maintenance in an Italian Villa, picking flowers on a farm in Wales, helping in an animal sanctuary in Spain, working on a vineyard in Italy, party planning in hostels, helping on permaculture farms all over the world, and MORE.

Generally, Worldpackers work exchanges require 20-30 hours a week for anywhere from 1 week to 3 months. In exchange, you’ll get a bed and food, and oftentimes also drinks, local tours, hikes, events and parties, transport, and more. You will definitely also get an incredible local experience, new skills, and new friends!

If you are traveling long-term or in search of true collaborative local experiences where you can learn something totally new, give Worldpackers a try. You can find SO many interesting and exciting experiences on Worldpackers – I use them myself when I get the chance. For a discount on membership, use my code KIMMCONN.

Work in a Hostel

If you are looking to find work and still live the backpacker lifestyle and probably get in a good amount of partying too, try working in a hostel. Many backpacker hostels in Europe (and all over the world) have plenty of positions open for people to work at the front desk, cooking, cleaning, and organizing tours and parties.

Sometimes these hostels exchange work for accommodation, and others can pay a bit too. But if you start doing this you will be able to do it EVERYWHERE and stay a few months in one place before moving on again. And you’ll meet tons of people too! There are lots of hostel jobs on Worldpackers.

Rules for Traveling Europe : Travel Insurance + 3 Months in the Schengen

Before you hop on a plane to the next hot European destination, we need to go over the bureaucracy of all this. First of all, you will need travel insurance to cover you – we have used Heymondo for many years and recommend them fully. Here is our Heymondo travel insurance review and 5% off booking link.

One of the more important things to know before going to Europe long-term (after understanding what to pack for the time of year) is knowing what the Schengen Area is. Established in 1995, the area is borderless travel for 26 countries which are all in Europe. What that means is if you’re going from Spain to Germany, you won’t have to pass through passport control.

Europe as a name gets tossed around all the time as a term that covers all countries on the continent. For travel purposes, this is fine. If you’re going to Europe for the summer, you can travel to Italy, Slovenia, Norway and the UK without any problems.

Let’s break it down further, however. Some countries are all part of the European Union but the not part of the Schengen Area. Norway and Switzerland are part of the Schengen Area but not part of the EU. Ireland uses the Euro and is part of the EU but is not part of the Schengen Area.

Confusing, right?

Rules of the Schengen Region of Europe

If you’re planning on staying in any country in Europe for longer than 90 days (except Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Andorra and a few others), you will need a visa. The majority of countries will make you apply for a visa before coming over, like Spain and Italy. Some countries, like France, will let you apply for a visa once you’re inside the country.

Check with your destination country’s visa and passport policy before traveling, if you plan to stay more than 90 days. Failing to meet the requirements could result in denial of entry.

Also, never overstay your visa or that 90 day period. Some countries don’t mind as much, but others like the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland are notorious for cracking down on people that overstay by even a day.

Travel Within Europe

European travel is incredibly easy. They have plenty of planes, buses, trains and car-sharing opportunities for you to get around the country in. As a non-EU citizen, however, you may be subjected to different requirements and regulations traveling within the continent.

One of the best ways to travel around Europe is with a Eurail pass , which allows you to travel between 30+ countries with one train pass. Epic!

Some other fantastic resources for European travel are Bookaway , which enables you to book LOTS of bus routes in advance, and BlablaCar , which organizes carpooling between MANY destinations throughout Europe.

I hope this post has been helpful in motivating you to work and travel in Europe! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or DM me in Instagram.

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“As a person with a lot of hobbies and a desire to travel, I always struggled to find a job that would fit me perfectly. Opportunity to plan my schedule, work with lovely colleagues, drive around beautiful places with lovely strangers, and have a convincing salary. For me as a traveler, to finally settle and still be able to travel when I want – I just found a perfect job. Sidetrip just has it all.”

Zuzana / Tour Leader from Slovakia

“What I like about working for Sidetrip is that you can hardly call it a job. If you set your mind right it’s like being on vacation every day with your friends and family, who just happen to be from around the world. While working for Sidetrip I have discovered hidden gems in Central Europe, met so many interesting people from different countries, and got paid for traveling and having a good time. Moreover, compared to my other work experience, the company culture is amazingly supportive and respectful, so if you would like to spend your work time in a meaningful way, don’t hesitate to join us.”

Pavlina / Tour Leader from Czechia

“Job? What do you mean? It is not a job, it is my hobby that I also happen to get paid well for! I got it quite accidentally when my friend sent me a link, I was hesitating because I was bit scared of driving but it turns not to be a problem at all. It’s simply amazing, talking to people about the things you like and let them experience your country in a very local way. As said, I really love it. Another great part is the team, they are not only colleagues but have become good friends with who I like to spend my free time with.”

Martin / Tour Leader from Czechia

“Traveling has been a passion for me since my childhood. I really enjoy exploring new countries, cities, and cultures, and meeting interesting people from different parts of the world. Starting my career at Sidetrip was a great opportunity to have a really fun job and still have a flexible schedule. Every workday is different, but always enjoyable and interesting supported by a great team of colleagues.”

Sarka / Tour Leader from Czechia

“I’m so glad I came across that job ad a few years ago! Since then, working for Sidetrip has been nothing less than a great experience – you’ll have amazing colleagues that will inevitably turn into friends including the “bosses”, you’ll meet tons of interesting people, you’ll get to see places and you’ll get paid for that! What’s not to like about that?”

Veronika / Tour Leader from Czechia

“I was a bit hesitating in the beginning whether to take this job or not but then fell in love with it. The team at Sidetrip is very supportive and the job gives freedom and stability in my life. I love to speak English and travel and the people on the tours are so lovely. Hearing their stories from all around the world, taking them to such beautiful places around Europe, and always practicing English is just the perfect combination. I was a bit afraid to drive such a big car, but surprisingly I managed it very fast. I am very grateful to have a job where I spend a wonderful time with nice people traveling together all around breathtaking places in Europe.”

Juraj / Tour Leader from Slovakia

“Fresh air, meeting lovely people from all over the world, and being able to show them a few beautiful places on their way. What a nice change compared to my office job. Add the friendly working environment and respectful salary – yeah, I think there are some good reasons why I like to work for Sidetrip.”

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Hi, are you looking for a tour leader that speaks arabic and french.

Sadly not, we are only looking for tour leaders to do tours in English at this time.

All the Best!

Thanks for sharing this awesome blogs with us.

Hello. I will like to do same work in Italy. Is this possible?

You’ll have to wait until we grow this far 🙂

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Europe is perhaps the most thoroughly explored continent in the world. High standards of living, small geographical areas, ease of transport, and connectivity between a diversity of cultures means that the backpacking trails have been well worn over the years. Europe is, therefore, a good choice for backpackers just getting started in the work and travel lifestyle. But don’t be fooled - there’s plenty of challenges when it comes to work and travelling in Europe - such as the complex web of languages and visas one must navigate through in the process of moving from place to place. An experienced working traveller will still find plenty of opportunities in Europe where their skills give them an upper hand. There’s an infinite amount of travel guides out there that cover Europe, of course. But none of them specifically targets the Working Traveller. Since you’ve landed on this page, we assume you need unique insight into making this lifestyle successful. Read on and we’ll give you the tools you need for working and travelling Europe. 1. Join up with a hostel The concept of a youth hostel was invented more than 100 years ago, in Europe - Germany, to be precise. The concept has flourished and spread across the globe in the decades since, but there’s no better place to get experience in the industry than in Europe. Every single country guide in this European section has at least one hostel in it, and they are constantly in need of skilled and motivated backpackers to perform any number of tasks. These include cleaner, chef, bartender, receptionist, activities coordinator, yoga teacher, musician, painter…the list goes on and on. 2. Work on a farm Europe covers a wide area with a lot of variety in seasonality, but, very generally, the climate is temperate all over. This means late spring, all of summer, and early fall are the best times to work and travel on a farm. From large-scale industrial farms to organic smallholdings, you can find a farm to work on that will suit your interest. Along with farming is fruit picking or harvesting. In almost every country in the continent, a variety of produce must be harvested en masse annually, usually in the summer and fall. This is good entry-level work for a novice working traveller. 3. Become an educator Teaching is a splendid skill to bring with you on the road as a working traveller. You’ll find plenty of opportunities up and down the continent. You’ll be more needed for teaching English in eastern Europe, where literacy in this language is lower than in western and northern Europe. If you know a language such as Japanese, Mandarin, or Arabic, however, your skills may be requested in western European countries where those in the business sector may need to acquire literacy in a second language in order to conduct their work. Tutoring in tech, science, or sports will be skills requested by hosts in all of Europe.

WORK & HOLIDAY VISA / PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PAID WORK AND VOLUNTEERING IN EUROPE

EU citizens don't need visas for other EU countries. Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Americans don’t need visas for visits of less than 90 days. Twenty-six European countries are signatories to the Schengen Agreement, which has effectively dismantled internal border controls between them. They are Austria , Belgium , the Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Iceland , Italy , Hungary , Latvia , Liechtenstein , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malta , the Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Portugal , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden and Switzerland . Cyprus , Croatia , Bulgaria and Romania are prospective Schengen members but have yet to officially join. The UK and Ireland , as well as Russia and much of Eastern Europe (such as Ukraine , Croatia , and Serbia ), are not part of the Schengen Agreement. Visitors from non-EU countries will have to apply for visas to these countries separately. Citizens of the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK only need a valid passport to enter Schengen countries (as well as the UK and Ireland). However, other nationals, including South Africans, can apply for a single visa – a Schengen visa – when travelling throughout this region. Non-EU visitors (with or without a Schengen visa) should expect to be questioned, however perfunctorily, when first entering the region. However, later travel within the zone is much like a domestic trip, with no border controls. See HERE for a detailed and frequently updated compendium of current visa/permit requirements for the various European countries.

SEASONAL WORK IN EUROPE

Spring is the start of the growing season in most of Europe. To experience the full process of yielding a succession of crops in Europe, working travellers need to book up work on farms in late winter, so that they can plan to arrive in early spring, right when crops are going into the ground. Spain is a country with a particularly high percentage of land given over to farms, while Moldova and San Marino are two much smaller countries that may fly under the radar for most backpackers, but are incredibly fertile and rural countries in an otherwise built-up continent.

It pretty much stating the obvious to say that summer is the high season for tourism in Europe. Any country in the northern hemisphere that takes a summer holiday will likely choose a European country as their destination. So there’s no better time to utilize your skills in hospitality or build up new ones. Italy is a great option to work and travel to in summer; you can try working in a hotel, homestay or luxury resort, cleaning and cooking for guests.  Alternately you can work on boats or yachts intended for tourist day trips, learning how to sail and maintain the workings of a sailing vessel. Other than Italy, try any of the Mediterranean countries for this type of work, including Greece and Croatia.

Now is the time for working travellers to head to various locations for picking produce. The autumn grape harvest is huge across swaths of France, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, while hops, apples, and hard fruits are picked in the UK and Ireland this time of year. Alternatively, head to the cities to utilize your teaching skills at the beginning of the academic semester. Remember, however, that this work will likely require a more formal application which usually will need to take place months in advance.  For work and travel opportunity completely off the beaten path, consider volunteering at a monastery in Macedonia , since the weather conditions are most agreeable in autumn and spring.

Winter will bring some snowfall to most of continental Europe except the Mediterranean, and the ski resort industry is a classic industry for working travellers to get a footing in. The biggest and best ski resorts are in the Alps of France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. Roles include ski/snowboard instructor, equipment technician, or sales representative in a pro shop. You can also work as a chalet cleaner, chef, or au pair minding the children while parents hit the slopes. Many Europeans celebrate Christmas, so an interesting seasonal industry to get into as a working traveller is booking up roles at holiday markets, selling and wrapping gifts or serving speciality drinks. You can find these markets from London to Munich, and especially in northern European countries such as Sweden and Norway. And finally, if you wish to escape the cold temperature in winter, this is possible in Europe. Just head as far south as you can, to Italian islands like Sicily, where you can find work harvesting citrus fruits from December through February.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN EUROPE

There’s probably no other set of countries in the world where foreign backpackers and labourers are a more common sight than in Europe. Many locations in Europe are some of the safest and easiest places for a working traveller to come to practice their craft. Just keep in mind that Europe is by no means a homogenous place, so you do your research at each stop along your journey to identify the unique societal customs of the local people. One more useful piece of advice - several cities in Europe are the most touristy in the world, such as Barcelona, Spain. Believe it or not, it is in places like these that you need to be the most mindful of touts, pickpockets, and date rapists. Oftentimes you are safer in that remote African village than in the downtown quarter of a touristy European city on a Saturday night! With all this in mind, however, you should be starting to get excited about the prospect of working and travelling in the great continent of Europe. Have you started to pack your bags yet?

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Complete Guide: The Best Backpacker Jobs In Europe

by Melissa Giroux | Last updated Feb 25, 2023 | Budget Travel , Europe , Travel Tips

Europe is a beautiful and diverse continent with history and culture, but unfortunately, it’s not cheap. Taking a 3-month backpacking trip to Europe differs from traveling in Asia or South America.

In Europe, you’ll find that your funds can dry up much quicker than anticipated. 

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Luckily, there are many backpacker jobs you can pick up during your travels to help pay for your trip.

This is particularly great if you want to extend your trip or if a specific place (or person!) steals your heart and you want to stay put for a while. 

Perhaps you’re already in Europe and figuring out how to stay longer. Or, maybe you’re planning to travel and work in Europe in the future.

If so, read on to discover the best backpacker jobs in Europe . The positions below are all relatively easy to get. 

Some backpacker jobs listed below provide free accommodation in Europe , and some are paid.

These jobs for backpackers in Europe will add a unique experience to your trip and give you memories that will last a lifetime.

1. Hostel Jobs In Europe

As a backpacker, the easiest place to find a job in Europe is in a hostel. You usually don’t need any previous experience or a specific skill set for this type of work.

Moreover, many hostel jobs are fun, super easy to do, and a great way to make friends with other backpackers. 

However, most hostel jobs are on a work for accommodation basis.

This means you won’t get paid for this work, but you can stay there for free. Often, the agreement includes other benefits, such as free food or free bicycle/motorcycle usage.

As you are probably already staying in hostels, and considering the pricey accommodation in Europe, working for accommodation can be a pretty good exchange.

You can sign up for Worldpackers to easily find hostel jobs in Europe. 

Learn more about this work-exchange platform by reading our Worldpackers review .

So, what does working in a hostel entail? Every hostel differs, but the most common hostel jobs will be cleaning the dorms and common areas, working on reception, or organizing and running the hostel’s activities.

Other tasks may include picking up and dropping off guests at the airport or bus station. 

You’ll thrive working in a hostel if you love to party and meet new people. They’re usually looking for someone to organize drinking games and take the guests out on bar crawls.

However, working in a hostel may not be for you if you crave your own space or prefer a peaceful environment. You will have to share a dorm with other volunteers, and likely won’t get much sleep!

Browse hostel jobs on Worldpackers

2. Bartending

Aside from working in a hostel, bartending is one of Europe’s most popular backpacking jobs. If you have previous experience working in a bar, your chances of nabbing a bar job are high.

However, even if you’ve never pulled a pint before, touristic hotspots in Europe, such as Malaga , Crete , and Gran Canaria, are desperate for bar staff in high season. 

The best way to secure a bar job is to be proactive. Walk into bars and ask if they need staff. Be sure to time it right, though, as managers hate it when people come in with their CVs when the bar is full.

By visiting early before the rush, you’ll more likely get to speak directly with the boss, significantly increasing your chances of getting hired on the spot.

If you get a job in a bar during high season, expect to work and play hard. Bar work can be manic and stressful, but it can also be super fun.

Moreover, when you return home, it’s a great way to learn how to make cocktails and impress your friends with your wine knowledge!

If you’re not confident working behind a bar, don’t despair.

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Most establishments also hire staff to collect glasses, wait on tables, or greet customers at the door as a host.

3. Working As An Aupair

If serving drunk backpackers is not your cup of tea, you could try something completely different.

Working as an au pair is one of the best jobs in Europe for travelers who want to experience a European country’s life and culture.

As an au pair, you will typically stay with a host family and help them out with childcare and some housework.  Many people love to get jobs with accommodation.

Many families welcome au pairs from the USA, Canada, Australia, and other English-speaking countries so their children can learn English.

With most au pair jobs, you get free accommodation, food, and usually a small wage to cover your other expenses.

As you would expect, this job could either be a wonderful experience or a terrible one, depending on your host family and their expectations.

However, there are some well-trusted websites where you can find placements, such as aupair.com or Worldpackers .

Using a reputable site like this helps you know what to expect in terms of salary, duration, and requirements, and you can choose the one that suits you best.

4. Farm Work

Although not for everyone, working on a farm is one of the most common jobs in Europe for backpackers. During summertime, farms in Mediterranean countries like Italy or Spain need extra help.

Knowing there is a flux of backpackers in Europe during these months, they seek travelers looking for a place to stay.

Like hostels, many farm jobs are volunteer roles where you get free accommodation in exchange for work . You’ll be asked to help to harvest whatever the farm grows.

Usually, it’s fruit or vegetables of some kind, but there are also many vineyards in Europe requiring help too! 

Working on a farm is a great way to connect to nature, eat wholesome food, and build meaningful connections with other volunteers.

If you like the quiet life or want to slow down from the wild antics of backpacking, a farm job could be an ideal solution for you. 

Even so, it’s not a glamorous job. It can be strenuous, physical, and long working hours in the sun.

As with Au Pairing, it’s best to use a reputable website like Worldpackers when searching for farm jobs to ensure you receive a good deal and avoid exploitation.

5. Holiday Rep 

A great way to fund a summer away is to work as a holiday entertainer in a hotel or resort. You’ll likely have to go to the most touristy beach towns for this type of work, such as Benidorm or Tenerife.

You won’t have a quiet summer, but you will undoubtedly have a memorable one.

If you’re extroverted by nature and love to meet people, working as a holiday rep is a great way to spend a summer backpacking and working in Europe.

You could be tasked with keeping the children entertained or the adults as a holiday entertainer. Both can be a super fun job but a very challenging one too, as it’s essentially down to you to keep the guests happy. 

Resorts typically hire their seasonal staff a few months before the start of the summer, so it’s not a job you can pick up on the fly.

The application process usually involves applying online beforehand, so if you want to be a holiday rep, you’ll need to plan ahead.

You’ll get a proper wage though, and will be free to choose your own accommodation rather than share a room. 

6. Working In A Ski Resort In Europe

Who said you could only visit Europe in the Summer? Backpacking around Europe in the winter can be a magical experience despite the cold weather.

For sure, the biggest highlight of being in Europe in the winter is skiing.

Ski resorts in Switzerland , Austria, France, and Northern Italy hire seasonal staff to help them through the ski season. 

While you will need qualifications to work as an instructor, many chalets will hire keen travelers to help look after the guests.

Duties include cooking, cleaning, and hosting, and you’ll receive a wage and free accommodation.

Working in a ski resort is a unique way to gain some hospitality and customer service skills while spending your free time learning how to ski on the slopes.

In fact, it’s one of the most popular winter jobs for backpackers and expats.

Because chalets can get busy during the high season, working at a ski resort is another job that will require you to work hard.

Moreover, getting a job here is not as easy as finding bar or hostel work.

However, if you’re an avid skier and love the snow, it’s certainly worth the extra effort as working a ski season is a brilliant way to travel and work in Europe. 

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PFC CSKA Moskva Formed: 1911 Nickname: Armeytsi (Army Men)

UEFA club competition honours (runners-up in brackets) • UEFA Cup (1): 2005 • UEFA Super Cup: (2005)

Domestic honours (most recent triumph in brackets) League title: 13 (2016) USSR/Russian Cup: 12 (2013)

Ten-year European record (UEFA Europa League unless indicated otherwise) 2019/20: group stage 2018/19: UEFA Champions League group stage 2017/18: quarter-finals (having transferred from UEFA Champions League group stage) 2016/17: UEFA Champions League group stage 2015/16: UEFA Champions Leaguegroup stage 2014/15: UEFA Champions League group stage 2013/14: UEFA Champions League group stage 2012/13: play-offs 2011/12: UEFA Champions League round of 16 2010/11: round of 16

Records UEFA club competition • Biggest home win 5-1: CSKA v Lausanne 02/12/10, UEFA Europa League group stage 4-0 twice, most recently v Anorthosis Famagusta 19/08/10, UEFA Europa League play-off first leg

• Biggest away win 0-3 three times, most recently v Real Madrid 12/12/18, UEFA Champions League group stage

• Heaviest home defeat 1-4: CSKA v Manchester United 27/09/17, UEFA Champions League group stage

• Heaviest away defeat 6-0: Marseille v CSKA 17/03/93, UEFA Champions League group stage

UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League • Biggest home win 5-1: CSKA v Lausanne (see above) 4-0 twice, most recently v Anorthosis Famagusta (see above)

• Biggest away win 0-3 twice, most recently v Palermo 21/10/10, group stage

• Heaviest home defeat 0-2 twice, most recently v Espanyol 03/10/19, group stage

• Heaviest away defeat 5-1: Ludogoretsv CSKA 19/09/19, group stage

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Moscow Travel Group - March, 2020

After great deliberation, it has been decided that the Moscow Travel Group--which usually meets the 3rd Saturday of each month--should be cancelled for March. We of course are hoping to resume meeting for the April 18 get together.

Stay healthy!

Siiiigh....so sorry we had to do this Darcy! A friend who owns a coffee shop in Moscow (not the one we go to) says they have been almost empty for a week although Cinda met a friend for coffee yesterday at the Coop and said it was busy and business as usual.

I totally understand why you made the decision to cancel. I'm on the fence about it. I'll see what happens in the next 5-6 days. Stay healthy!!

You too, Andrea, stay healthy! In fact all of you on the Travel Forum, stay healthy so you can travel as soon as possible.

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