Taking a vacation from work is always a welcomed blessing. However, having a job that allows traveling and working is nonetheless the best.
Being able to sit out on the beach watch and listen to the sounds of the ocean waves.
Likewise, as sitting out on a cliff or a ledge and having a beautiful view of a mountainside.
All this, while working for a company that allows traveling while working.
Whoever said that spending your life in a gray cubicle for 40 hours a week was a good idea has obviously never traveled.
Why spend your time commuting to an office when you could be commuting to a beachside cafe or a tropical coworking space in your favorite place in the world?
After the pandemic, it’s clear that working from the office is not always the most productive or enjoyable way to spend your life.
And if you can join the thousands of other people that work remotely in the most beautiful places in the world, why wouldn’t you?
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Traveling and Working Remotely
How does working on the beach sound to you?
Or exploring cities and cultures you’ve never even heard of on the weekends?
If you think this sounds too good to be true, then think again.
Because there are millions of digital nomads doing exactly that and the numbers are only increasing, having more than doubled since 2018.
It’s not as difficult as it sounds either.
If you’re confused, a ‘digital nomad’ is the name given to people who work online and live in various locations without a fixed job location.
Many countries now offer digital nomad visas too so all you need is a fully remote job, a laptop, and some Wi-Fi and you’re ready to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Working remotely can mean that you can be anywhere enjoying yourself.
You and your family can plan a vacation and go at the drop of a hat.
You can do a road trip or go on a train ride,
or catch a flight to another state or maybe even a different country.
On the contrary to traveling somewhere fun,
you may want to just stay at home and only drive to the nearest coffee shop and work.
Travel and Study
Studying remotely really has endless benefits.
Not only can you say goodbye to pointless commutes to class, but you’ll also save so much money and time studying at home.
This means more time with your family, and friends or even just being able to work next to your furry friends.
You’ll also be able to work in your space without the constant distraction of other people. It also means that you can study from anywhere in the world.
How does finishing that assignment at a beachside cafe and following it off with a swim in the sea sound?
In the same way as traveling while working, you can travel and study.
During the pandemic, everyone was isolated.
Even though schools were shut down,
students still needed to complete their school assignments.
Whether you studied at home,
or choose to travel somewhere else and complete your studies.
Traveling and Education
Traveling and education go hand in hand.
Study abroad programs, as well as support from your university, can make this a very easy way to travel.
But where do you go and how do you even go about this?
Firstly, check what countries your university has ties with.
Chatting to the support staff and even any past students who have done the same can be incredibly helpful.
Studying abroad can also make the visa process a lot easier.
Millions of students study abroad every year and so lots of countries accommodate this in their visa processes.
Applying for a student visa is most likely the easiest way to go about this.
Some universities also offer working abroad instead of studying.
Which not only would reduce the number of all-nighters you need to do before a deadline.
But also it will provide you with valuable skills and experiences for when you graduate.
If you’re not at a university, enrolling in a language school is also a great way to learn and travel.
But just think, at the same time you will get bonus points as you’re learning a new language too!
Taking a chair and setting up a small table or even a bench is all you need to work remotely.
It does not matter where you are, but being comfortable is the key.
Some benefits of traveling while working are;
*you can work anywhere and everywhere*
*you can have more time with your family*
*it can be a great mind stimulator*
*you can have your own space*
*more than likely, you will be able to set your own schedule*
*it’s becoming more common to be able to work remotely*
*traveling while working and still having health benefits*
Travel Experience Essay – Traveling and Working
Have you ever had to write a travel experience essay before, perhaps for a class or as part of your job?
Well, you know just how important travel is to make it into a unique essay.
It’s good practice to keep notes in a journal during your travels.
It’s easy to forget about small things that make up the bigger picture of your experience.
A delicious local delicacy or the view from your room is all-important to note down to add to your travel experience essay.
When writing your essay, make sure that the first paragraph draws the reader in.
Make sure to talk about what your travel experiences have taught you and bonus points if they have changed your perspective on life in some small way.
Make sure to then tie up all the loose ends by rounding up your travel experiences into a concise conclusion.
Some companies have positions that require traveling.
Equally important can be studying abroad.
For instance, you may have to complete a travel experience essay for one of your classes.
A travel essay can consist of the destination,
the hotel experience, the different foods,
the arts and entertainment, and even your travel flight.
Traveling Journal Ideas
Another way to remember a destination work experience,
can be to keep a travel journal.
On the one hand, when thinking about creating a travel journal,
make sure you document dates, times, destinations,
prices and fees, flight itinerary, hotel experience,
meals, entertainment, and even some interactions.
When it comes to your travel journal, the more detail the better.
Even if it feels pointless, like how the weather feels compared to home or if your morning coffee tastes any different.
Make sure to add in your itinerary so that there is some context to your entries.
Details about your accommodation, flights, and prices are all important to write about.
Of course, you should also write about what you like and don’t like about your destination and any local delicacies.
Even interaction with a local or hotel employee can sum up an experience with a country well or provide a funny anecdote.
There are so many benefits to traveling and working remotely.
This unique opportunity will only continue as more and more people realize its benefits.
Being able to work remotely and travel as much as possible is ideal.
Travel Journal Notebook – Traveling and Working
As mentioned before, you of course will be able to remember all the important details for any travel essay by keeping a travel journal.
But there are so many other benefits as well.
If you don’t have an essay to write, think about just how amazing it will be to share your memories with your family or children in years to come.
Or even if you never show anyone your journal, imagine how valuable it will be to be able to remember small details you have forgotten about in 30 years.
It also helps by being able to remember what you do and don’t like about countries and travel experiences to better inform your future travels.
Similar to having a laptop or a tablet,
make sure to bring multiple physical composition notebooks to jot down notes or outlines,
and also bring along a travel journal to document your memories.
How to Find a Job that Allows Traveling
Now, despite all the evidence about working during the pandemic, not every business offers fully remote work.
As a result, fully remote jobs can be hard to find and often have a lot of competition.
It can be difficult as not all jobs are advertised as fully remote.
But you may have more luck on remote job boards such as Flexjob.
Just make sure to emphasize in interviews about being a self-starter and your excellent ability to work unsupervised.
Hopefully, you should soon find yourself with a fully remote job!
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