Seeing the world while earning a living and enhancing your education was once the stuff of fantasy.But technology and cheap travel mean that it’s possible to support yourself as you tick off bucket-list destinations and return home with a qualification that leads to a promotion or new career.How you can travel and work or study at the same time.Take a look at this article to learn all about work while you travel.
So here’s a step-by-step guide to starting your digital nomad adventure.
Digital nomad jobs
The first step in becoming a digital nomad is securing work to fund your travel and accommodation. The type of work you do will have a big influence on where you go and what you do once you get there — so think carefully.
If you’ve already got digital skills that allow you to work from anywhere you’re at a huge advantage. And developing your writing skills can allow you to pick up freelance work while you’re on the move.
Then try to secure contracts with trusted clients that cover the duration of your trip and pay reasonably.
Being paid in your own currency can also be an advantage of the exchange rate works in your favor in certain countries.
This income stream can be complemented by work in anything from tourism to agriculture in each new location.
And getting away from your laptop for a while allows you to meet local people and get a real taste of their culture.
Online learning
Then it’s time to decide which online learning degree best suits your educational requirements.
A distance learning Masters allows you to apply for a promotion in your current sector or to channel to transferable skills from your undergrad degree towards a different career path.
But if you’re traveling long-term you’ll need to choose a course that can be completed entirely online as it’ll be challenging to return home regularly for workshops where in-person attendance is required.
An online postgraduate degree can usually be completed in within two years depending on whether you can study full- or part-time — so that’s a convenient time frame for a substantial travel trip covering lots of locations.
Even if you choose to pursue an undergraduate degree, distance learning offers the flexibility for you to travel for a couple of years and return home to complete your course.
Locations
There are various criteria that make a global location attractive for a digital nomad.
A great Wi-Fi connection is near the top of the list because it’s the lifeline that lets you earn cash and keeps you connected to friends and family. But weather, crime levels and political stability are also hugely important.
A service like Nomad List allows you to filter for the most important factors to you and this means you’re able to plan your trip according to the most up-to-date information.
Follow these simple steps and you’re well on the way to a trip that could truly change your life for the better.
Do you have any tips for digital nomads? Share your advice in the comments section.
Great adventure!