“Remote freelancing and travel? Wow, you are living the dream life!”, “Ugh I need some change of scenery’”, “I wanna go to Bali next week but I ran out of leaves”. Yup, we understand the dream of combining work with travel. The ability to work from anywhere in your city or in the world, all while exploring new and dream destinations, is one of the greatest perks of remote freelancing. But, we also know that finding the right balance between staying productive and embracing the freedom of travel can be a bit challenging. That's where we come in.
Let me walk you through our proven strategies for remote freelancing—strategies that have helped us stay on track, no matter where our shoes take us. Whether you’re a freelancer yourself or a business looking for reliable remote support, our approach can help you make the most of both worlds.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES: Balancing Work with Travel
When it comes to remote freelancing, the concept of working from your dream locations is exciting—but it’s not without its challenges. Time zones, unreliable internet, and the distractions of a new place can easily agitate productivity. We’ve all been there: the lure of a new city, a beautiful beach with that orangey-red sunset, or an exciting culture can make it hard to focus.
So, how can you stay on top of deadlines and produce high-quality work while exploring the globe?
OUR SOLUTION: Our Structured Approach to Remote Freelancing
When it comes to remote freelancing, we get it—it’s all about working hard while living your best life. We’ve figured out how to make remote work and travel work seamlessly. Here’s how we do it and how we can help you do the same with some solid work and travel tips:
Planning for Success
The biggest trick to remote freelancing is all about planning. Ahead of time, we make sure to prioritize client deadlines or needs and map out our schedule accordingly, well, making use of our calendar. As for bigger projects, we break everything down the line into bite-sized tasks, organizing and distributing while also building extra time for unexpected delays—because, let’s face it, travel doesn’t always go as planned. This keeps us on track, wherever we are.
Setting Clear Boundaries
When you’re working remotely, especially while traveling, it’s easy to let work creep into your free time. That’s why we set clear work hours with—again, one of our best friends—calendar. Mornings or nights are for getting stuff done—whether in a cozy local café or a hotel room and afternoons are for exploring new places. This structure helps us stay focused and organized with our tasks, deadlines, and meetings, so we can do our best work and enjoy our downtime.
Staying Connected to Technology
Remote freelancing only works when you stay connected with your clients—and we’ve got tech to make that happen. We use cloud-based project management tools like Trello and Monday.com to stay on top of tasks and deadlines, plus keep the lines of communication open in real time. Whatsapp, Zoom, and Slack help us stay in touch without being tied down to an office, so we're always on top of things.
Creating a Flexible Workspace
One of the best work and travel tips we’ve learned is how to be flexible with where you work. Before we arrive at our destination, we research the best spots for working, whether a nearby café, a co-working space, or just a hotel with fast and reliable Wi-Fi. We also bring portable hotspots, in case of any roadblocks to make sure we’re good to work no matter where we are.
Leveraging Time Zones
Handling time zones doesn’t have to be a nightmare. We’ve learned to adjust our schedules to overlap with clients’ working hours, making sure we’re always responsive and can meet deadlines. This flexibility allows us to stay productive while enjoying the perks of travel. It’s all about balance!
Now, Why This Approach Works: The Benefits of Balance
With these remote freelancing strategies, we’ve built a workflow that lets us travel without missing a beat on work. Our clients love that we bring the same level of professionalism wherever we are.
Personally, this approach has changed the game. It’s not just about getting the job done, it’s about being more creative, feeling better, and maintaining that all-important work-life balance. We’re thriving in both our professional and personal lives.
At The Side Hustle Squad (TSHS), we believe you don’t have to choose between being a remote freelancer and living an adventure. With the right systems in place, you can absolutely crush both. Whether you’re a freelancer or a business looking for a virtual assistant support, our strategies can help you stay productive while living that remote work dream.
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