24th February 2020 by Algene Cutamora

Ways To Work Remotely While Travelling

Travelling and working can go hand-in-hand, as long as you know how to maintain the perfect balance between them. After all, you need to ensure you can concentrate and work effectively while also making the most out of your trip abroad. Fortunately, with the right tools and equipment, it’s possible to complete that report and respond to your emails from almost anywhere in the world. Here are our reasons to work remotely while travelling and how to do it.

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Benefits Of Working Remotely

There are tons of advantages that you can enjoy the moment you start to engage in remote working; not least of which, you can earn an income while doing what you love best: travelling the world. Instead of commuting to an office, you can wake up in your latest B&B and log on while gazing out over a glorious beach or ice-capped mountains. Rather than staring at the same desk day in, day out, your desk is wherever you decide to set your work device. You have the opportunity to explore all the destinations you dream of seeing while enjoying some job security. Moreover, this kind of setup is also great as it allows you to own your time. You can create any schedule you want!

One disadvantage of working remotely, say from a home office, is that it can be lonely. But rarely is this the case while remote working and travelling. In fact, not only will you meet the same friendly travellers you are used to meeting, but you will likely spot many more digital nomads like yourself with whom you can exchange ideas, tools and techniques.

Tips On How To Work Remotely While Travelling 

So, if you have a job that allows you to work where you want, when you want, or you are seeking out a position that allows you to work remotely 100% of the time, you should make the most of it and travel to your desired destinations.

But travel is fun and exciting, which can really distract from the day job. Equally, it can be easy to get lost in your work and lose time that could be spent exploring or relaxing in your perfect getaway destination. To get the balance between work and travel right, and to make it last long-term, you need a strategy. Here are our top tips to help you get started:

1. Maintain Open Communication

While remote working is growing, many organisations are still struggling with the idea for one key reason: how can they find someone they can trust who is doing the work they claim? As a remote worker, you need to gain your employer’s trust quickly: to show them you not only can do the job they are paying you to do, but do it well and reliably. The best way to begin is to constantly communicate with your employer or client. Make an effort to get in touch with them at least once a day (or more) to provide updates about the work that you have completed or the status of the projects assigned to you. Where possible, especially if you are working in similar time zones, use VoIP software to speak with one another. Let them know you are committed and working hard.

2. Create A Schedule That Works For You

For the best chance of making the most of your travel destination while doing a good job, create an effective schedule and stick to it! It is essential to work at the same time every day, so that your schedule becomes part of your daily routine.

Now, occasionally there might be a need to switch things up; after all, that’s the beauty of remote work and choosing your own schedule. Maybe you need to travel at a certain time of day or an attraction you want to see is only open during office hours. But this should be the exception, not the rule. Work hours are for work, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy! There are times when your client may require you to attend a meeting or join a conference with other professionals. When this happens while travelling, it can sometimes be difficult to find a suitable location. Fortunately, with the rise of remote workers, so has the number of co-working spaces increased around the world. Research ahead of time to make sure wherever you are going has a space you can rent for an hour or two if you need it. Alternatively, rent a private or conference room in a hotel for a space in which you can focus

3. Find The Right Co-working Space

There are times when your client may require you to attend a meeting or join a conference with other professionals. When this happens while travelling, it can sometimes be difficult to find a suitable location. Fortunately, with the rise of remote workers, so has the number of co-working spaces increased around the world. Research ahead of time to make sure wherever you are going has a space you can rent for an hour or two if you need it. Alternatively, rent a private or conference room in a hotel for a space in which you can focus.

We suggest you do this even if you feel comfortable having meetings in public places. It’s the professional and courteous thing to do for the other people attending the meeting.

4. Connect With Fellow Freelancers

Another thing that you must never forget is to establish a connection with like-minded individuals as you travel. Look for people who have the same interests as you do. Take note that connecting with the right set of freelancers and remote workers can help you enjoy your work better. At the same time, they can also provide help and assistance whenever you need one.

5. Always Bring The Essentials

Almost certainly, you will need an easy-to-carry laptop that can fit in your backpack and is powerful enough for you to fulfil your work duties. Secondly, you will need a stable internet connection. Most hotels offer connectivity, but it can sometimes be slow or limited, so check out nearby coffee shops, internet cafes or restaurants that can provide you with free Wi-Fi and which are willing to let you use it for prolonged periods. You also need to prepare for any eventuality, so keep all important devices in your bag, such as a headset, a charger, and an extra battery. Finally, your laptop (and its accessories) is your window not just to friends and family back home anymore, but your job and your income. It is your most treasured possession, so look after it. And make sure it is secure at all times and any work you complete is always backed up to a secure online server or file system.

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