{"id":8484,"date":"2019-08-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=8484"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:37:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:37:21","slug":"hacks-from-digital-nomads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/business\/tips\/hacks-from-digital-nomads\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel hacks from digital nomads: Create your own mobile office!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If the #freelancelife feed is any indication, working remotely is all about non-stop poolside margaritas. But while the digital nomad life looks glamourous, the truth is influencers still have to, well, <em>work<\/em>. Regardless of whether you\u2019re launching a business or taking your existing job on the road, here\u2019s what you can learn from content creators about how to create a mobile office and become a digital nomad.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">1. Have a dedicated \u201cwork\u201d bag<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe have a separate bag dedicated to work equipment. Everything from cameras to notepads goes in this \u2013 one with many compartments is key. That way, we know exactly where everything is.\u201d \u2013 Charlie Pauly and Lauren Cliffe from @charlieandlauren_<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0_bWcUnk9K\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0_bWcUnk9K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Charlie &amp; Lauren (@charlieandlauren_)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-08-10T16:59:53+00:00\">Aug 10, 2019 at 9:59am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">2. On managing work schedules<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe stick to a work routine as much as possible. First thing in the morning is emails and social media, and then we do blog-related work. Marking meetings, deadlines and even days off on a digital calendar is a lifesaver.\u201d \u2013 Charlie Pauly and Lauren Cliffe from @charlieandlauren_<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">3. Lighten your load:<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMost of my organisation is done using the Notes, Dropbox, Evernote, Drive and Docs apps. I don&#8217;t carry a notebook or agenda anymore. Over time, it just seemed like weight I didn&#8217;t need.\u201d \u2013 Kirsten Alana @kirstenalana<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuoTtE7h-Gu\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuoTtE7h-Gu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kirsten Alana | los angeles (@kirstenalana)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-03-05T14:22:11+00:00\">Mar 5, 2019 at 6:22am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">4. On the realities of working remotely<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe entire world is our office. There&#8217;s no \u2018off\u2019 switch. The stress is different, but it&#8217;s not lessened just because we might be working by a pool or with a view instead of in a cubicle.\u201d \u2013 Kirsten Alana from @kirstenalana<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">5. Prepare for worst-case scenarios<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve migrated all my files onto Google Drive, so if I lose my laptop, all of my work is accessible from another device. As a back-up, I travel with my hard drive. It\u2019s just as important to me as my passport!\u201d \u2013 Jaharn Giles from @misterweekender<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0cssa4hfW1\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0cssa4hfW1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Jaharn Quinn (@misterweekender)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-07-28T05:18:01+00:00\">Jul 27, 2019 at 10:18pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">6. On not taking freelancing for granted<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt can be stressful at times chasing the right light or taking a creative photo. I used to get so consumed that I found I wasn&#8217;t enjoying the experience. I&#8217;d get home and think \u2018Was I really just in the Maldives?\u2019 Now, I make sure to enjoy travelling first and creating content second.\u201d \u2013 Jaharn Giles from @misterweekender<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">7. Divide up your life<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a filmmaker, constantly travelling around the world for projects. Packing cubes give me an organisational \u2018mini closet\u2019 in my bag. It\u2019s easy to pull out what I need, instead of dumping my entire suitcase each time I change hotels.\u201d \u2013 Kristen Kellogg from @kristenkellogg<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">8. On finding \u201coffice\u201d space<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to know what environment you work best in. Is it in a bustling caf\u00e9 or is it from a quiet space? Coffee shops and from \u2018home\u2019 are my best environments. In co-working spaces, my productivity suffers.\u201d \u2013 Kristen Kellogg from @kristenkellogg<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">9. Invest in quality gear<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI bought a pair of nice noise-cancelling headphones. They\u2019re great for entertainment, but their best use is conference calls. I often make calls while driving or in busy places. It means I never miss a conversation.\u201d \u2013 Jeff Bartlett from @photojbartlett<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B09iaNsgkWO\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B09iaNsgkWO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Jeff Bartlett (@photojbartlett)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-08-09T23:23:05+00:00\">Aug 9, 2019 at 4:23pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">10. On not making sacrifices<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWhen working remotely, it\u2019s always a balance between what you need and what you can carry. It&#8217;s not just about being lightweight \u2013 but rather efficient. I\u2019d rather carry extra gear than slow my workflow down.\u201d \u2013 Jeff Bartlett from @photojbartlett<\/p>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.AUG-19-GROUP-HOLIDAY-BLOG.generic&#038;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=all&#038;utm_campaign=AUG-19-GROUP-HOLIDAY-BLOG' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> PLAN YOUR NEXT GETAWAY <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the #freelancelife feed is any indication, working remotely is all about non-stop poolside margaritas. But while the digital nomad life looks glamourous, the truth is influencers still have to, well, work. 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