Everyone wants to make money. Some people want to travel. And all of the people who want to travel long-term want to know how to make money abroad so that they can extend their travels. We currently sustain ourselves completely while being nnew independent most of the time. So on do we do it? Ohw is a direction not a destination. Goat Note: These are lesser known ways to make money abroad. Au pair: This idea is a relatively new one to us but our friend, Yara, over at www. An au pair is basically a nanny and there are plenty of jobs available all over the globe. Perfect for big savings! Working In Hostels: This method is becoming more and more popular amongst backpackers the world .