10 Ways to Earn Money While You're on Vacation

These days, our phones and tablets come everywhere with us. Take advantage of this by considering freelancing for a website or starting your own blog. Some sites like Written will pay bloggers for their content. You can even write for POPSUGAR as a freelancer, learn more about our contributor program here.

Others, like Blogsvertise, will pay you to sponsor their ads on your blog. If you love to share your experiences through words or photos, this is a great way for you to make some money while sipping that mojito. Also, not everyone is able to go on destination vacations, so you'll be one step ahead of the game.

Before you jet off to your next vacation, sign up for these travel-reward credit cards. Some, like Chase Sapphire Reserve, will give you sign-up bonuses and points during your travels. When you come back, you can still continue using the cards to accumulate more points, which will lead to cash back (that you can use for your next trip!).

If you love to share your photos on Flickr or Instagram, then consider selling your work as stock images or prints. No matter where you go, you're bound to come across beautiful scenery or photo-worthy moments with friends. If you don't end up selling your prints, you can also give them as DIY presents or hang them up around your apartment! They will be great conversation starters with guests.

If you're vacationing at an exotic locale or another country where you can speak the language, consider becoming a part-time translator. You get to practice your second language and help someone with their English at the same time. Translators have flexible schedules (you can translate via email or fax), which means you won't have to sacrifice all your vacation time working.

Joining a volunteer program is a great way to be on vacation and give back to the place you're staying in. Programs like the Voluntary Service Overseas connect places around the world where you can use your skills to help a community. All your expenses are paid for, and you are provided with a living allowance. This is perfect for those who dream about traveling to places not many have gone to.

If you play an instrument, can sing and dance, or crack jokes on stage, then performing at small cafes or restaurants would be the perfect way to make extra money while on vacation. Look into local places that offer guest appearances, and sign up! Nothing screams adventure like putting yourself out there in a new place.

Depending on the length of your vacation, you can always look into part-time jobs in the area you want to travel to. Whether it's teaching English in some foreign part of the world or working at a local store, you get to choose jobs you actually want to do. Long vacations mean you get to try out your hobbies and passions, which is harder to do when you're working full-time.

You know about renting out your apartment, but have you heard of renting out your car? Sites like Turo and Getaround allow you to list your car for others to rent. If you're going away on vacation and won't be needing your car, this option will help you make some quick money.