Web working enables the digital nomad/neo-bedouin lifestyle — working from a different location every week and enjoying new cultures and experiences. As this mode of working is still fairly new, it’s hard to get a picture of the typical digital nomad: who they are, what they do, where they work, and how much they earn.
To try to answer these questions and more, Location Independent and Free Pursuits are currently running a Digital Nomad survey — if you consider yourself to be a digital nomad or aspiring digital nomad, please help them out by filling out the survey.
One of the wonderful benefits of web working is that we can take our work with us when we travel. Unfortunately, the reliable Internet connection we have at home doesn’t usually follow us around, especially if we’re traveling abroad. As someone who spends several weeks each year moving around a developing country, I’ve had to put up with slow, unstable connections while trying to keep up with my work. Through these experiences, I’ve realized that while slow connections can be a real pain, it’s possible to work around them.
So what can we do to make the most out of slow Internet connections? Read the rest of this entry »
As I’m writing this post, I’m in a small hut in the jungles of Bohol, a small island in the Philippines. The past week has been part of an experiment for me, trying to see how far I can take this digital nomad thing.
Here’s the truth so far: web working on the road is harder than it looks. Even with all the research and planning, some things are bound to be different from what you’re expecting.
Internet Access
In a previous post, I mentioned how internet access should be one of the things you look into when researching travel destinations. This is especially important for us web workers, since it’s hard to anticipate what client queries or work emergencies you’ll need to attend to.
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Web Work 101: How To Escape The Cubicle
