There’s been a lot of talk lately about the term digital nomad, and the lifestyle of people who choose this path.
The digital nomad way of life lets you live and work from anywhere in the world. You get to travel and discover new places while earning money online.
We bet that more than one of you has looked into this lifestyle and the freedom and endless possibilities it offers, and wondered, ‘’can I become a digital nomad too?”
Where do I have to start in order to become a digital nomad?
Well, here at Nomada, we are going to give you a few helpful pointers to get you started on the road to your digital nomad way of life:
- Define your skills and goals. First of all, we have to do the groundwork. Start by asking yourself what your skills are and how you can leverage them so they become a source of online income.
- Choose what field you want to work in. Once the first point is clear in our minds, it’s time to choose what field we want to work in.
There are more and more jobs you can do as a digital nomad, such as digital marketing, website development, graphic design, translation, writing, consulting, and many others.
What job do I choose to be a digital nomad?
Decide what work you’d like to do while you travel, identify which field you’d like to specialize in, do some training (if you’re still not trained in that field), and set your goals so you can start living the digital nomad lifestyle you’re looking for.
- Create your own personal brand, through a website or a blog that shows off your skills and professionalism
You can also use social networks to help you reach a wider audience of people who are similar to your target audience, and to connect with potential customers.
Just make sure you keep your online presence up to date, and promote your work professionally.
- Make sure you have enough income and savings to live the digital nomad lifestyle. Before starting out as a digital nomad, you need to make sure that you have a stable source of income and some savings to live on, especially in the early days
Here at Nomada, we suggest that you start by looking for remote part-time or freelance jobs online, or you use professional networks or events in your area to reach out to companies and potential clients.
- Research and choose where you want to go. It is vital to do your research about the different places you want to go to, and choose the ones that are most popular with digital nomads because of their good Wi-Fi network, affordable cost of living and active digital nomad community. Some of the places we recommend are: Bali, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Lisbon and Spain, to name just a few
Sometimes there may be places that you’d like to visit but you don’t really know how good the internet connection is. For these cases, we recommend our Nomada card (falta link). It will guarantee you can get online anywhere in the world and with no restrictions.
- Plan your itinerary. You need to be aware of how long you’ll stay in each destination and especially, what the visa requirements are in each country. We’ve created a post to help you do this and we’re sure you’ll find it very helpful.
You mustn’t forget the deadlines and regulations. These are very important.
- Locate communities of digital nomads like you. We urge you to link up with other communities of digital nomads. You’ll find it will help you get useful advice, find opportunities for cooperation, and above all get support from other digital nomads who are in the same situation as you
- If you want to be a digital nomad, be aware that you’ll need certain time-management skills. You are in charge of your own time, and you need to learn to strike a balance between work and enjoying your experience.
We advise you to learn how to avoid distractions, keep focused while you’re working, and spend the rest of your time enjoying the opportunities and experiences that you have.
- Stay up to date with online news about your sector. The digital world is changing constantly, so don’t miss any chances you get to keep learning, training and getting up to date with the latest trends in your sector.
These are the key points to keep in mind, but you’ll definitely learn others along the way to help you improve this new way of life that you’ve chosen.
It’s not going to be easy. It takes time and effort to be a digital nomad, and you need to be flexible and ready to rise to the challenges you encounter along the way. But here at Nomada, we’re sure that the experience and journey you’re about to have will be unique and you’ll have no regrets.
Good luck with your digital nomad adventure!
