Want to turn your palm tree screensaver into a real-life view? Good news: One lucky creative and avid traveler can turn the world into their studio. Education First’s ultimate breakthrough is hiring someone to travel around the world for free . That's right, you don't have to open Google Flights to compare flights. All you have to do is submit a great application and you get that sweet stamp on your dry passport.
At the top of most bucket lists is “travel the world.” According to Expedia’s Millennial Travel Trends Report, 72% of Millennials expect to take a dream vacation at some point in the future. Millennials value travel—if you couldn’t tell from the #travel photos posted on Instagram. The hashtag alone has amassed 274 million “public” posts. If you're one of the millions of people on social media who contribute portraits of green mountains peering out of mysterious gray mist - and hence my personal wanderlust - this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
If you're interested in applying, and let's be honest, you're not at least piqued, you have until April 30th to apply. If you're the "ultimate storyteller," you'll have time to pack your bags. It won't take off until May 22, 2019. Now is the perfect time to check “travel around the world” off your bucket list.
If you love traveling alone, but want to experience it with a group of strangers and become best friends forever, you've probably heard of the "ultimate break." The company knows how to customize travel ~experiences~ for Millennials. There are over 50 immersive itineraries you can choose from. It's like the teen trips you grew up taking at sleepover camps, but for adults between the ages of 18 and 29. But the highlight was the "Ultimate Earth" trip.
Let’s talk about the itinerary: The 54-day journey will take you from dream come true to dream come true. I'm talking about making pasta in Rome. Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. Phuket's beaches glow golden in the sun. You can do ~all of this~ and more without entering a credit card number. All you have to do is apply for the Ultimate Storyteller position and you can travel to 16 cities with 30 other adventurers. If you are the lucky documentary maker selected to participate in the 2019 Ultimate Earth Tour, you will experience Rio, Paris, Rome, Athens, Santorini, Dubai, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Phuket, Phi Phi Islands, Tokyo and Sydney.
So what credentials do you need? Don't worry, you don't have to be a National Geographic photographer. But it might help to save some travel photos on Instagram. The assignment is described as "capturing experiences through film, video and paper while documenting what happens as 30 people come together on a 54-day adventure across 5 continents and 9 countries." The ideal candidate is aged 18- Between 29 years of age and possessing a U.S. passport. You should also "have clear photos/video footage that captures people and environments, have a quality camera (duh), edit photos in your sleep, have a large following on Instagram, and have a strong YouTube or Vimeo channel" and Other required characteristics.
Sound like you? great! All that's left to do is film a one-minute video explaining why you jumped at the opportunity, write a 280-word statement about your personal favorite travel moment, and provide a link to your work. Guys, 280 words and a one-minute video could be your paid ticket to the world. Draft this statement during your lunch break. This is an opportunity you have to go for. Can’t wait to see all your photos next year. Good luck!
