Work Your Way Around the World is an essential resource for those wanting to experience different cultures on a limited budget. A wide variety of countries are represented from all of the major continents. The author, Susan Griffith, not only covers where to find jobs, but she also offers advice on overcoming obstacles in obtaining both voluntary and paid jobs in the country of your choice. This advice is supplemented with real world experiences of working travelers whose challenges and successes are presented to the reader in the form of short “adventures” which help to bring the text to life.

The book is laid out in the form of a directory, organized first by typical industries worldwide that are likely to have short term employment opportunities and second by country, where specific opportunities are discussed in more detail. All you need to do is decide on a country. You could be offshore fishing in Ireland, teaching English in Morocco or working in the International Training Exchange program in Finland. Whichever country you choose there are tips and resources on how you can make experiencing it a reality.

Griffith covers, in depth, common barriers to working and living in other countries and how to overcome these barriers. Issues like finding affordable housing, government taxation and immigration rules are discussed. For example, if your dream is to experience Australia you can apply online for a Working Holiday Maker visa which is meant to allow visitors to supplement their holiday money with money earned from a short-term job in Australia. There are, however, restrictions to obtaining this visa and many tricks to finding employment once you are in the country. You will learn about tips like these through people who have experienced a working holiday in Australia themselves.

Comprehensive guide to how you can work your way around the world.

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This guide details numerous working and volunteer opportunities around the world. No matter how eclectic your interests, you are bound to find something here that you will enjoy. Opportunities range from “film-making on a Greek island” to “erecting marquees in the UK” to “turtle conservation in Costa Rica.” From the serious to the fun to the just plain odd, this guide has it all. It is an indispensable resource for anyone who likes to travel and is considering working or volunteering abroad.