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Beekeeper -

Put simply, a beekeeper is a person who keeps bees. Also known as honey farmers, theirs is a vital job, especially because of the use of honey bees to provide pollination services to fruit and vegetable growers. Busy honey bees also produce commodities such as honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly.

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Botanist -

While some work requires lab time, pursuing the science of plant life often takes you out into the field to research various categories of plant life, from the minutest cell to the mightiest tree.

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Travel writer -

Writing about your travels and getting paid for it is a dream job for many. Only a select few do it well enough to earn a decent living, but the more creative you are (and the more persistent), the better chance you have of getting your name in print.

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River rafting guide -

A challenging but tremendously fun profession, a raft guide must know how to rig and maneuver vessels, and possess strong teamwork and leadership skills. Interestingly, guides are also usually required to obtain a food handler's license, as preparing food is a large component of the job. Oh, and be prepared to get your feet wet!

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Rancher -

Saddle up and hit the trail! Professional ranchers, or animal wranglers, are experts at rounding up errant livestock. Besides ranch work, a skilled horseman is often required to transport and oversee animals for television and film studios. The Old West is as alluring as ever, it seems.

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Agronomist -

Agronomists focus their work on the production of crops, and we all need to eat more greens, right? But the job description extends to implementing the science and technology of producing and using plants for fuel, fiber, and land restoration. In other words, it's both a humanitarian career and a scientific one.

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Archaeologist -

Examining human history by digging up the past can yield some truly remarkable finds. Excavating, dating, and interpreting objects and sites of historical interest extends to examining cultures, languages, behaviors, and physical characteristics of people in many parts of the world. Are you the next Indiana Jones?

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Ski and snowboard instructor -

The mountains are your home, and this job can take you to world-class resorts around the globe.

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Forester -

Responsibilities that come with this position include caring for, planting, and managing trees or forests, sometimes in wilderness areas where the only company is a bear, or two!

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Environmental engineer -

Do you care about the environment? Are you always looking to better the world we live in? Then this is the job for you! An environmental engineer works to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.

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Vineyard manager -

Being a vineyard manager could uncork all sorts of potential. The role requires handling all operations of a vineyard from the growing of the grapes to coordinating the payroll. And it helps if you can tell your reds from your whites!

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Lifeguard -

Besides looking out for the safety of people in water, a lifeguard can assist in swimming lessons, explain and enforce water safety rules and regulations, and be able to react quickly and efficiently in a life-threatening situation. A buff physique helps, but is not a requirement.

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Landscape photographer -

Imagine globetrotting around the world to some of the most remotest places on the planet, and photographing them for pleasure, for posterity, and for payment. Get clicking!

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Landscape architect -

Combining a flair for design with a love of the outdoors, a landscape architect is responsible for the creation of outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes. Does this sound like you?

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Safari tour guide -

The ultimate "working with animals" gig, you'll need extensive experience and knowledge of the bush and the animals inhabiting it. Guides are usually locals born and brought up in the region and experts in their field.

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Lumberjack -

The logging industry's front line workforce, lumberjacks work hard and play hard. Go for it if you're up for it, but whatever you do, don't mention Monty Python's 'Lumberjack Song.'

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Land surveyor -

The responsibilities of a land surveyor include the measuring and marking of property boundaries, and calculating the dimensions, elevations, shapes, and contours of sites for public, government, and private development. Only those with a flair for numbers and wide open spaces need apply.

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Yacht skipper -

A yacht skipper has more or less the same responsibilities as a captain in charge of a ship. Excellent communication skills, a calm and confident manner, the ability to listen to your crew, a cheerful disposition, and a decisive personality are all qualities needed for the job. Cast off and get the wind in your sails.

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Geographer -

Did you excel in geography at school? Then why not consider mapping out a career as a geographer? You'll end up everywhere investigating how the natural environment contributes to human society, and vice versa.

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Construction manager -

With a job like this, the only way is up. From blueprint to topping out, a construction manager is required to supervise and direct various operations within a building project, from start to finish, in destinations across the globe.

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Surfing instructor -

Being a surf instructor is up there with one of the best jobs you can have as a water sports enthusiast. Sharing your surfing knowledge with others while earning a living is definitely worth making a splash about.

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Biologist -

A would-be biologist tends to study ecology, zoology, and plant sciences such as botany—the "arts" end of science. It's a lot to learn, but get it right and the entire globe is your workplace.

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Backpacking tour guide -

A strong pair of legs, an even stronger back, and a good sense of direction are prerequisites for a job like this. But so too are leadership qualities and excellent people skills. Knowledge of nature and the environment helps, as does an irrepressible sense of humor.

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Commercial fisherman -

Not the easiest of jobs and a pretty hazardous one at that, being a commercial fisherman gets you out and about in some of the most treacherous and unpredictable environments in the world.

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Farmer -

Up at dawn, working in all weathers, and labor intensive–farming isn't for everybody. But there's something uniquely rewarding about reaping what you sow.

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Dog walker -

Walking a cute canine typically from its residence and then returning sounds like tail-wagging stuff. But several dogs at once can sometimes be, er, a houndful. And if you think it's just a walk in the park, then you're barking up the wrong tree.

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Diving instructor -

If you have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life, become a diving instructor. The world underwater is a supremely beautiful and increasingly fragile environment, and promoting ocean conservation is just one aspect of this fascinating job. 

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Mineralogist -

Fancy cataloging the treasures of the Earth? This is a profession that is part science, part exploration, and part treasure hunting. It can take you to some far out places, and rubbing up against the odd precious stone now and again (a diamond, perhaps) is all in a day's work.

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Park ranger -

Having the wilderness in your own backyard is just one of the perks of this enviable job. Park rangers are entrusted with protecting and preserving parklands—national, state, provincial, or local parks—in dozens of countries around the world. And did you know there's a worldwide ranger deficit in many developing nations? Get your application in now!

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Volcanologist -

If you tend to get hot under the collar on the job then consider becoming a volcanologist, a sort of seismic detective. It's a great way to let off steam. A dangerous gig for sure, but a hell of a way to make money. But as long as you stay cool and don't blow your top, this is one of the most exciting professions in the world.

See also: Are these the most dangerous jobs in the world?

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