How can I get paid to travel the world??

Dilemma 1073 for Tim Leyshan... How do I get paid to do the most important thing in my life. I have traveled the world successfully for nearly 7 years on and off. I have lived in 3 countries other than my home and travelled through 40 countries inclusive. My plan in life is to have traveled 100 countries before I am 30 and perhaps have completed 150 countries before I die. I would say 195 but I think there is a good percentage I just never will... But in saying that, I HAVE SURPRISED myself by visiting places I never thought I would.

I get easily inspired by people that have the same passion for life and travel as I do. I have recently met amazing people that have blown my measly 40 countries out of the water. Which is frustrating but also gives me more drive to continue learning and breaking down those cultural barriers within the world and path the way for more stories to be written of adventure, natural beauty and inspirational moments in life. I dreamt for a long time when I was just starting out traveling to one day being a successful Travel host on discovery channel or Great Outdoors or something similar. Unfortunately that still hasn't come about, but you just never know right. If I may one day talk to the right person who doesn't see me as just a... errr stripper... Because lately I have been meeting people here in Canada wanting to know if I can join their 'male review' group for hens nights etc. I find it very bizarre, so long as I can convince people that I may do better hosting a TV program about lifestyle on the road rather than awkwardly maneuvering myself around a pole like a horse attempting the tango with its legs tied together, then I could be onto something.

It is very strange how things come up in life and what can come of opportunities if only you keep your eyes open. I am still looking for this BIG break but with persistence, networking and a little bit of luck I think there could be an opportunity out there to really take on a challenge like this. I don't see myself as a travel writer because I can't write, therefore I think I will stick with utilizing what I was born good at and that my friends is talking...

So, I will let you all know if this illusive job comes about, but please don't WATCH THIS SPACE for extended periods of time, you may get square eyes, because finding that dream job wont happen over night.... or will it... muhhahahaha!!!

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When thinking of an idea originally, how to get paid to travel. I had ideas flittering through my mind like shards of broken glass after an explosion... Nothing came together as a complete idea... But when you allow your idea to be hear and throw it into a mixing bowl of other ideas with other minds thinking in a relative sequential pattern, you begin to realize there may actually be something there.

As mentioned in earlier posts, I have been having some ideas in which I feel there is no better time in my life then to actually bite the bullet and perhaps jump on the loose ball. Because you just never know if that ball will lead you to another goal. So, here i my way of thinking, with this plan in mind sourcing all ideas to create a streamlined  online travel tool that will allow anyone the opportunity to view and utilize within their business. The idea is still growing, as I am aware of the competition at this point, but I am also needing a reputation. Now... a reputation these days is a difficult thing to gain. In order to gain  reputation, you need to be exposed to a lot of people and have a lot of people know who you are and have tried and tested results in the product or service you are supplying, presenting offering and so on.

In the strange 'world of Tim'... I came up with another idea which I hope to start off as more of an online blog which will act as a social network, reference portal and a key element  in building a reputation for myself with trusted reviews. Vancouver is a Mecca for restaurants, bars, lounges, clubs etc. You name it, you will find what you need within a 10 mile radius of downtown vancouver alone.  I want to start a group of individuals of all different backgrounds that will visit a new restaurant once a week and provide a review of the food, atmosphere, location, service etc. In hopes to either expose hidden gems or to assist the restaurants in a constructive manner to work on key areas that may not be working for them. With 7 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, combined with a team of similar experiences individuals, ranging from chefs to business owners, hairdressers to makeup artists the diversity with be unique but well informed and trusted. I love food and wine, and what a great way to combine them then to eat and then share this with the world. To me, good food is like traveling the world. When you taste something amazing, you want to tell everyone you know about how good it was. It builds a hunger to continue seeking more and more and with this hunger grows knowledge and understanding.

Once again, the idea is in infant stages and I would love for people to share ideas with me in hopes to make this project a big success...

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