Work online music sites, become a music critic for a bit? You might be able to get a few paid newspaper gigs, etc. if you can get something going/get noticed online, get some practice, etc.? Music Critic - Reviews, interviews and features inside the Music Industry

You'd learn what's going on everywhere near you and maybe be able to jump in and get a few gigs or find compatible people to start something with, etc. Meanwhile you work in a music store or do a stint bartending/waiting tables in a club, whatever gets some bills paid.

Or do something fun and join a cruise ship orchestra/form a chamber group for them; travel, get paid, have room and board paid for.