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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING AS A FREELANCER

The world of freelance working is as exciting as it is demanding. And if you’re a travelling freelancer or digital nomad, you’ll find this life a rewarding mixture of travel and work. Freelancing while travelling is increasingly becoming a popular occupation choice. In fact, some research finds that about 4.8 million freelancers currently consider themselves to be digital nomads.

Travelling while you work and not confined to an office space sounds very idyllic to most people. However, work is still working, and you need to produce results at the end of the day. So, are you dreaming about an exciting life as a travelling freelancer? Do you want your digital nomad experience to be a productive one? Use these practical tips to work efficiently when travelling.

Plan Everything Before You Set Off

When it comes to travelling, you need to plan everything to the slightest detail, especially when it concerns your work. As mentioned earlier, you should be productive no matter where you find yourself. Take a look at work deadlines you need to meet while on the go, and find ways to see to them conveniently.

Also, make a list of all the important emails and calls you need to make; you can even set reminders for them if you have to since internet access may be limited while travelling; use those ‘limited’ times to handle all your offline tasks.

Choose Your Accommodation Carefully

Believe it or not, where you decide to lodge can have a significant impact on your ability to work, so put a lot of fore-thinking into that. If you’re frustrated or uncomfortable with your lodging place, you’ll hardly get much work done there. Also, ensure that your lodging choice fits comfortably in your budget, as different accommodation options come with different prices.

If you’re a young professional or just starting your digital nomad life, you can opt for short-term accommodation for students, depending on how long you plan to stay.

Find a Suitable Coworking Space

Although you can always work from your place of residence, it is also good to step out and work from a public place. Thankfully, coworking spaces are springing up rapidly across almost all major cities as the popularity of freelancing and remote working continues to rise. Coworking spaces are perfectly designed for remote workers and offer fewer distractions and noise when compared to restaurants, cafes, etc. The most important thing is to find a place that gives you consistent internet – or you could carry your own wi-fi devices along.

Don’t Forget to Play by the Rules

If you’re travelling to a foreign country, you need to ensure that you know the rules and stick to them. Take the time to familiarise yourself with what is expected of you before you set off, from taxes to social responsibilities. Also, ensure that you always have all your essential documents on you. Be financially responsible, and make it a point to save at least 20% of every payment you receive on the road.

Practical Tips for Travelling as a Freelancer