Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably come across the term ‘digital nomad.’ A digital nomad is essentially anyone that works from anywhere in the world so long as they have a laptop and a good Wi-Fi connection.
This kind of lifestyle has been picking up steam in recent years and went into hyperdrive when the global pandemic hit.
For many people, working from home (or anywhere) was eye-opening and they made the choice that they didn’t want to go back to a nine to five office job. Whatever your reason for choosing a location-independent lifestyle, here is some digital nomad advice to help get you started.
- Choose a Skill You Can Take On the Road
Maybe you already have a skill that you can take on the road, or maybe you need to develop one. As more and more jobs are available online, an abundance of possibilities is available as far as work goes. Here are some of the most popular digital nomad jobs out there. If you don’t have any of these skills, you can often find training online to help you get your foot in the door.
- Online teacher
- Content writer
- Graphic designer
- SEO specialist
- Translator
- Tutor
- Blogger
- YouTuber
- Virtual assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Check Out Available Visas
The world is literally your oyster when you step into this exciting lifestyle. With so many countries to choose from, it can be hard to narrow it down. It’s a good idea to check out the visa requirements for different countries and pick one that works for you, depending on your nationality.
As the digital nomad lifestyle continues to grow, many countries now offer special visas catering to this way of life. But you don’t even need to leave your own country if you don’t want to. Some prefer a nomadic experience that involves traveling through their own country in a van or RV like Tiffin motorhomes.
- Find a Location With a Remote Work Community
One thing about life on the road is that it can become lonely, especially if you’re going it alone. It’s a good idea to try to choose a location that has a solid remote work community.
Many cities have ‘coworking spaces’ that act as an office for digital nomads. It’s a great way to meet new people with the same lifestyle as you.
- Choose a City With Solid Wi-Fi
As a digital nomad, you’re going to need good internet. While there are many cities in the world that are affordable and beautiful, the truth is, they might not make for a good remote work location.
Some beach towns and lesser developed places will have Wi-Fi that will make you pull your hair out and make it impossible to work. Do your research and make sure your desired location is going to have sufficient connection speed.
- Make Sure You Have Insurance
Accidents happen on the road. Whatever you do, make sure that you buy proper traveler insurance when you hit the nomad trail. There are some great and affordable options these days that are built specifically for this lifestyle.
What Digital Nomad Advice Do You Have?
Those are just five tips of digital nomad advice, but there are millions of pages available out there to help you research this exciting lifestyle. Do your homework, develop your skills, and hit the ground running. For more great articles on all things lifestyle, health, business, and more, be sure to check out the rest of our blog.