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
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Top 10 Digital Nomad Destinations 2026
Start your digital nomad life with the right gear People inbox me with this question all the time! What's the best place to live and work abroad as a digital nomad? If you have been wondering which countries are best for digital nomads also, read on. For quite...
Life in Thailand as an Expat – Everything You Need to Know
Is Thailand calling you to become an expat? Come this way and discover life in Thailand as an expat. Thailand is an extremely popular travel destination, with its infamous capital of Bangkok regularly being listed as one of the most visited cities in the world....
Caribbean Islands with Remote Work Visa Program 2026
Barbados Beer on the Beach, Photo by Leemar Gaskin on Unsplash - this could be you while on a one of the Caribbean Islands Remote Work Visa Programs! Who wouldn’t love to be working from their computer while on the beach? Or sitting in a bar or cafe with a...
Bali Digital Nomad Guide – Live In Bali As A Digital Nomad
Bali, Indonesia is among the top destinations for digital nomads, and for great reasons. Aside from its very affordable cost of living, Bali boasts a laid-back atmosphere and breathtaking natural wonders. Throw in sweet surfing spots, tasty cafes and restaurants,...
60+ Countries with Digital Nomad Visas
Are you keen to live and work online from an historic European city, Caribbean island, South American country or Asian beach or jungle? Then you will be interested in countries with a digital nomad visa! Because they let you live and work legally in another country...
Read my latest Working Holiday Visa Country Guides
Europe Working Holiday Visas for non-EU members
Europe is a large area housing a number of countries. After the Second World War the countries decided they did not ever want to go to war again and so the European Union (EU) was born. Being a member of the EU has many benefits including allowing citizens of EU...
Live, Work and Travel Asia in 2026
Asia is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. The Asian region offers travellers unique insights in to different cultures, food, beautiful places and manic cities. Travellers love to extend their time in this part of the world as they can live a very good life for a much...
Canada Working Holiday Visa Travel Guide
Many want to move abroad and live and work in Canada, and why wouldn't you? Canada is a vast country, stretching across the top of the North American continent from the Pacific to the Atlantic. It’s known for its wild and spectacular scenery, native wildlife, exciting...
Work Abroad / Work Online
Types of jobs, both physical and online you could do
The World is Your Oyster – Travel Job Tales
There is a saying ’The World is Your Oyster’. It basically means you can do anything you wish, or go anywhere you want to in your life, because you have the ability to do so. That leads me to another saying ‘If it’s going to be, it’s up to me’. I could go on as I have...
How to Travel and Work Abroad as an Au Pair or Nanny
Travel and Work Abroad as an Au Pair or Nanny Becoming a nanny in London way back in 1991 was my introduction to the world of child care. I had just got back from a jaunt around Europe and needed a job. What I discovered was that most nanny and Au Pair jobs are...
How To Find Yacht Jobs: Get Paid To Sail The World
A great place to start your travel and work abroad adventures is to find a yacht job and get paid to sail the world. For most of us, traveling around the world on a luxury yacht is a dream. This life is usually reserved for the rich and famous. But it doesn’t...
Kibbutz Volunteer Israel – Is it Still a Thing in 2024?
Since this post on being a volunteer on a Kibbutz in Israel was first written, Kibbutz volunteering in Israel has changed. Firstly, many people are now preferring to work their way around the world as a digital nomad rather than trying different backpacker travel jobs...
Work and Ski New Zealand – How To Find a Ski Job in New Zealand
Whenever you are in New Zealand, the ‘land of the long white cloud’, you are never too far from a ski slope, particularly on the South Island. Many people head to New Zealand's South Island to ski and snowboard each year. To ensure visitors enjoy their time in the...
Backpacker Travel Jobs – What Are They + How To Find One
So you want to quit your current job to travel the world, but you are worried you might run out of money. Well don’t worry, I’m here to tell you that you can pick up backpacker travel jobs to top up your money as you travel. Working as you travel is a good way to...
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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