Do you dream of doing some extended travel abroad but feel you lack the resources to do so? There are a number of creative ways to fund a long term stay abroad.

This post explores three ways in which you can enjoy an extended visit to Corsica, but you can apply these suggestions to visit other destinations around the world as well.

1. Volunteer in a Farm

This is a great way to pay for a portion of your travel (free room and board) and mingle with the locals, while immersing in the local culture and helping the environment.

Corsica in Company is an organic farm located in the Southeast of the island in a place called Pratu, near the Taravo Valley. They are registered with WWOOF, Help Exchange and Workaway, three established organisations with host locations worldwide.

The property is owned by an English-speaking couple who has lived in Corsica for several years and they normally host volunteers from April through October. Advance booking is always recommended especially in the summer months.

Some of the tasks include vegetable gardening, weeding, irrigation, fencing, track repairs, logging, brush clearance, mowing, general maintenance, various small construction and building projects.

The Taravo Valley region offers a wealth of activities and attractions including rock climbing, and hiking excursions.

Corsica in Company is situated about an hour south of Ajaccio and 90 minutes away from Bonifacio.

Nearby towns: Propriano, Porto Pollo, Sartene, Campomoro and Filitosa (a prehistoric site). Their website provides excellent information on traveling to Corsica.

2. Work Online

If you’re a knowledge worker (web designer, graphic designer, writer etc.) and you’re willing to do a bit of homework and planning you can fund your travels while working.

There are cyber cafes in almost every town in Corsica. In addition many hotels and even some campsites offer free WiFi. In many hotels though, WiFi is only available at the hotel lobby.

Corsica is on Paris time, exactly 6 hours ahead of EST in the U.S. which makes it easier to stay connected with clients and colleagues.

There are dozens of sites devoted to the topic of lifestyle design and nomadic living, offering many tips, articles and even eBooks on the subject.

Below are two I recommend:

* NuNomad
* Location Independent Professionals

One caveat: It may be difficult to sit in a hotel lobby or a smoky café, just minutes away from the ocean while typing away at a laptop for hours (while  spending Euros).

For this reason, you may want to buy some free time by saving enough money to support yourself and your travel expenses for one or two months (or longer) prior to your trip, or limit your projects and the number of hours you plan to work each week so you can enjoy the sights.

3. Work for ClubMed

There are two ClubMed villages in Corsica open only during Spring and Summer.

In general, you don’t have to be in top physical shape to work at these villages (in contrast with some adventure tour companies) since most travelers who stay at ClubMed in Corsica are either families with children or people age 65 and older.

Usually to work for ClubMed you need to speak at least two languages: English and French. (If you have a specific technical skill or if you are a certified scuba diving, sailing or ski instructor then being bilingual may not be mandatory). The pay may not be great, but you get to stay in some fabulous locations with all expenses paid.

Normally, this employment option is only open to European and African citizens from former French colonies.

US and Canadian citizens when hired are normally sent to ClubMed resorts in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

www.clubmedjobs.com

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