Article by Evie Carrick via Free Vice
We all have that friend (or guilty Instagram follow) who seems to be constantly traveling.
They post photos working poolside in Bali one day and hiking in Laos the next. Chances are they’ve joined the growing army of digital nomads, or people who work remotely from coffee shops and workspaces around the globe in order to fund a nomadic, travel-heavy lifestyle.
This all may sound too good to be true, but the lifestyle is real.
Nearly five million Americans describe themselves as digital nomads, meaning they both work and travel remotely, according to technology firm MBO Partners. One in six say they earn $75,000 or more a year but a majority earn less than $10,000 annually—and to most digital nomads, this doesn’t matter much. When you’re traveling in countries with a low cost of living, you can make less money, work fewer hours, and still enjoy a higher quality of life. Places like Bali, Vietnam, and Colombia offer the right mixture of affordability, modern conveniences, and reliable Wi-Fi.
Setting up an emergency fund and figuring out how much money you’ll need to make each month is only part of it; you’ll need to find freelance work that fits your skill set and covers your costs. To get you started we’ve compiled the skinny on 10 common digital nomad jobs.
Jobs For People Who Would Rather Travel For a Living Than Ever Pay Rent
These jobs provide the cash and flexibility needed to live life as a digital nomad.
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