The term ‘digital nomad’, once treated as something of a mystery, has shed all secrecy and become fashionable. Small, artsy coffee shops selling lattes on the go and co-working offices located all over the world house these individuals who want to earn their money by freelancing remotely.

As long as there is a stable internet connection and some gadgets are provided, digital nomads will hop on planes, boats, trains and buses to find fulfilment and excitement in their lives. The question arises though: How to become a digital nomad today?

Let’s see how!

  1. Education
    We can agree that education is a good place to start – in virtually everything that has to do with
    to do with work, jobs and careers. Digital nomads are a very diverse group, so no course will tell you how to become one. However, by specializing in certain areas or subjects, you will have a big advantage over other people.

IT jobs and everything related to the digital world, with almost no face-to-face meetings, will give you all the flexibility to earn money as a digital nomad. Based on where you live, be it any continent, country or city, you can look for courses in programming, writing, video creation and editing, marketing, or even project management.

All ideas are welcome.

  1. Gain Experience
    After or even after college, you can think about putting the skills you’ve learned to use in your life.
    real. We know that students – soon to become digital nomads – at Hyper Island must work with clients throughout their education, but that may not be the case at your university.

No matter the job, you can find a place to practice your skills. For example, you can register with several companies, such as theOne or UpWork registered on AppJobs. Their numbers are growing all the time.

In addition to all official employment, offer your services to friends, family, acquaintances, etc. You always need a few references

  1. Work Environment
    So you’ve studied, you’ve got experience and your clientele is growing. Now it’s time for you to start really as a digital nomad, you must decide where to work.

• Do you prefer to create a home office?
• Do you like to spend time in a coffee shop?
• Have you heard about co-working spaces and want to give them a try?

We hope you know what you want and what you are passionate about so that it is not such a complicated decision. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. What you need to think about is whether you can concentrate with people talking in the background, laughing or walking near you.

If you never liked sitting in a library while studying, we suggest you work from home or a quiet corner of a co-working space in the country of your choice.

  1. Self Management
    Don’t worry, we won’t give you advice on how to live your life. Our only goal is to remind you of the
    importance of some things that may seem trivial. Like your daily routine. As you browse the internet, you’ll end up on pages dedicated to how to work efficiently and effectively regardless of your location. Not all, but many freelancers work as digital nomads.

If you’re planning to make a living as an independent contractor, you should create a system that works for you and allows you to get organized and complete all of your projects before a deadline. If you enjoy looking at flowers and like to breathe in the ocean breeze, travel to a more southerly region.

Asia is considered a cheap area, why not take jobs from Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur?

  1. Finance
    Even if it’s number 5, we need to talk about finances. For starters, you’ll need to have a small amount of money saved before embarking on the journey of being a digital nomad. Of course, hitchhiking is free, but you certainly don’t want to spend hours driving to Colombia. What about Asia and Australia?

Keep in mind: Digital nomads have a lot in common and can learn from each other, but you are unique. We wish you all the best!

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