So….you want to live and work abroad, and play and travel a bit too! – I can help with that.
Hi, I’m Sharyn, welcome to Live Work Play Travel – it’s a Lifestyle.
I travelled abroad when I was young thanks to my dad who worked for an airline. In my 20s I bought a one-way ticket and went to the UK on a working holiday visa where I had a number of backpacker travel jobs. I caught the travel bug in the UK and I’ve been living, working and playing around the world ever since. Now, I’m here to give you the low-down on how to live and work abroad. And play abroad too! Let’s get your life abroad started.
Live Abroad – Get the lowdown on visas
Read my latest Digital Nomad Visa Country Guides
5 Visas For Digital Nomads With 0% Tax In 2026
Are you already working remotely but dreaming of moving to another country as a digital nomad? Well, Digital nomad visas are now available in some 60 or so countries around the world. This makes them a very attractive option to legally live and work in another country...
Guide to Montenegro for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
Montenegro is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for digital nomads, offering an ideal mix of work-life balance amidst its scenic landscapes and cultural richness. With its cost-effective living, breathtaking nature, and cultural depth, it's a fitting choice for...
Mexico Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements and How to Apply
Mexico is a popular destination for many. It has stunning mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches, an interesting history, tourist hotspots such as Cancun, low cost of living and a delicious cuisine. For some, a holiday may be enough, but for many they are choosing...
16 Pros and Cons of Being a Digital Nomad
When people think of a digital nomad, they often picture someone on their laptop working from amazing locations like mountain top jungles or white sandy beaches. These images attract many people to the digital nomad lifestyle, but this lifestyle is not always as...
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa Country Guide
Doesn’t life tend to get boring? It's usually a never-ending cycle of constantly waking up, working, and going home to bed. This genuinely never allows us to experience the world's true beauty. Most people have come to accept this reality of living the life that...
South Africa Digital Nomad Guide
South Africa is one of the best destinations for digital nomads. Whether you enjoy hiking, beach hopping, wine tasting or diving into delicious foods, South Africa has something for everyone! In recent years, it’s become increasingly popular for digital nomads. More...
Read my latest Working Holiday Visa Country Guides
UK Working Holiday Visa Travel Guide
Living and working abroad in the UK is a dream of many. And it can become a reality if you qualify for a UK working holiday visa. The United Kingdom is the most popular working holiday visa destination of all the working holiday visa destinations in the world....
Brazil Working Holiday | Live Work and Play in Brazil
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one must see on a Brazil working holiday Brazil is a favoured country destination for visitors to South America. There's Christ the Redeemer to visit, Sugarloaf Mountain, sunbathing on Inpanema Beach, attending a...
Italy Working Holiday | Live Work and Play in Italy
Immerse yourself in Italian life in your local piazza while doing an Italy Working Holiday Italy is a nation with incredible history and tradition. There is also superb artistic treasures and more than 100,000 magnificent monuments and buildings. Add ancient...
Packing List for a Working Holiday
I hope I've packed everything? Lucky I had the following packing list for a working holiday to follow! So you’re going overseas on a working holiday visa? You’ve chosen the country, got your working holiday visa and now it’s time to pack. But what do you pack...
Ireland Working Holiday Visa Guide
Many dream of moving abroad to live and work in Ireland. And you can on the Ireland Working Holiday Visa. The Republic of Ireland is synonymous with many things. Irish pubs, Guinness, Riverdance, Waterford Crystal, leprechauns, kissing the Blarney Stone, the Cliffs of...
Scandinavia Working Holiday Visas
Move abroad and live and work in Scandinavia on one of the Scandinavian Working Holiday Visas Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe that is known for its royal families, snowy winters and tall, blonde people. The Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest...
Work Abroad / Work Online
Types of jobs, both physical and online you could do
How to Find Work Overseas + 10 Ways to Make Money While You Travel
Knock, Knock. Any jobs? I want to find work overseas? Living and working abroad is a very unique experience. It allows you to immerse yourself in a different culture where you can learn another language, meet new people, experience different food and get a new...
Make Money Doing Paid Online Surveys | MyOpinions Surveys
Like many, I am interested in making extra dollars through working on line. And I have been having some success with doing paid online surveys. I wish I could say I could retire on the money I am making from paid on line surveys, but I can’t. But every little bit...
9 Reasons a Working Holiday is a Good Idea + Countries With One
A great way to live abroad and work and travel abroad is on a working holiday visa. The decision to quit your job and leave your responsibilities to go on a working holiday abroad isn’t always an easy one. However, many people leave all the time to work and travel...
11 Reasons to Teach English Overseas + Teaching Tales
Teaching English has long been a way for travellers to live, work and play their way around the world. This is because English is the language that millions around the world want to learn. And travellers, with and without formal qualifications have topped up their...
Work and Ski UK – Get a Job in a Scottish Ski Resort
Do you like skiing, snowboarding or just spending time in a snowy environment? You will be pleased to learn that the UK, well Scotland, has ski resorts where you could enjoy winter time in the snow. And if wanting to extend your time in the UK, then consider working...
Living and Working in Saudi Arabia as a Renal Nurse
Open Sesame is a term used in the movie Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. It was said to open the door of the cave in the desert in Saudi Arabia where Ali Baba and his band of thieves hid their treasure. But Saudi Arabia is a lot more than a desert with forty thieves...
Work on a Cruise Ship and Get Paid to Travel the World
If you are reading this, then I take it that you have an interest to get a job on a cruise ship to get paid to travel the world. Right? Well, if you fancy travelling the world and being paid for it then, working on a cruise ship might be for you. But you need to know...
How to Busk or Street Perform to Fund Your Travels Abroad
Many of us want to make some cash while we travel the world to fund future travels. After all, money is what helps keep us travelling. There are many backpacker travel jobs you can pick up as you travel, but one way to make some cash is to do some busking or street...
How to find a Hostel Job
It is believed the idea of a hostel was first conceived in Germany around the beginning of the 20th Century. It was a German school teacher, Richard Schirrmann, who after numerous school trips created dormitory style accommodation for his students. This concept of...
Over 30? Your Travel and Work Abroad Options
Where to Next? Over 30 - your travel and work abroad options Living, working and playing abroad in your twenties is almost a rite of passage these days. You finish high school and live your dream of travelling around the globe by having a gap year or working...
Teach English in Japan: A guide to finding Teaching Jobs
In the 1980s if you had blonde hair and blue eyes you could easily step off the plane in Japan and walk into an English teaching position and make huge bucks. Things to teach English in Japan have changed somewhat since then. In this blog post I will provide you with...
Summer Camp USA Jobs
Some people say it is the best job you will ever have - a summer camp USA job, that is. America’s camping tradition began in 1861 and boasts over 12,000 summer camps, catering to some 10 million children aged between 6-16 years annually. You may have even seen movies...
Play Abroad / Travel Abroad Resources
Start planning your trip abroad – Where to? How will you get there? What’s the best luggage to take? Where will you stay? Read my Travel Tips and Resources to start or continue living and working abroad.
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