• START HERE
  • The Blog
    • [Menu Segment Blog 1]
  • Destinations
    • [Menu Segment Destinations]
  • Gear
    • [Menu Segment Gear Guide]
  • Photography
    • [Menu Segment]
  • Resources
    • [Column]
      • Travel Resources
      • Carry On Luggage Size Chart
      • Camping Checklist
      • RV Camping Checklist
  • About
    • [Column]
      • [Custom]
      • Contact Us
      • Work With Us
      • Media Kit
      • WordPress Development & Optimization
      • Privacy Policy
    • [Column]
  • Search
    • [Custom]
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • START HERE
  • The Blog
      • Latest Articles
          • backpacking in the pacific northwest What’s in my Camera Bag? A Photography Gear Guide!
          • The Amazing Village of Riomaggiore in Italy Six Stunning Destinations to Visit where it’s Not Crowded
          • la paz mexico Peace in La Paz, Mexico – Personal Musings of A Gringo
          • where to stay in buenos aires argentina Where To Stay In Buenos Aires | The Best Places and Neighborhoods
          • Georgia Georgia Travel Guide: The Shangri-La of Caucasus
          • paris attraction Where To Stay In Paris | The Best Neighborhoods
          • best lenses for sony a6000 The Best Lenses for Sony a6000 Series (a6300, a6500, and a6400)
          • view of lake como Lake Como Things To Do, Where to Stay, and Where To Eat!
      • Adventures
          • Always Wanderlust Chasing Japow in Hakuba image 8 Hakuba Japan Snowboarding (JaPow)
          • Torres Del Paine Torres Del Paine Circuit: The Botched “Q” Trek
          • Sandboard Sandboarding San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
          • resolution Hiking Hermannsdalstinden Summit in Moskenes Norway
          • Machu Picchu How To Explore Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek
          • View Of The Carpathians Trekking the Seven Ladders Canyon in Romania
          • belgradefromriversava A Day in Belgrade: A Hitchhiking Journey to the Balkan Gate
          • Atacama Desert Chile San Pedro by Mountain Bike Exploring the Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert by Mountain Bike
        • View More >>
      • One Day In
          • Port Townsend Things To Do In Port Townsend | Washington’s Victorian Seaport
          • Mount Shuksan reflecting on Picture Lake during sunset. Picture Lake & Mount Shuksan A Photographer’s Dream Come True
          • Nusfjord Grand View Nusfjord | Exploring A Rustic Fishing Village in Lofoten, Norway
          • Bodie-Ghost-Town Bodie – Exploring California’s Most Famous Ghost Town
          • Kostel-svatého-Jiljí A Day in Poprad: Things to Do
          • Ecuador-Mitad-del-Mundo-11-copy Excuse me. Will the Real Mitad del Mundo Please Stand Up?
          • budapest sights fisherman's bastion view of the parliament Exploring Buda – The Classy Half of Budapest
          • A Day in Eger: Of Turks, Castles, Beautiful Women, and Wine A Day in Eger: Of Turks, Castles, Beautiful Women, and Wine
        • View More >>
      • Travel Tips
          • anxiety and travel how to overcome Travel Anxiety: What are the Pre-Trip Jitters & How Can We Tame Them?
          • Buenos Aires Congresso de la Nacion Argentina Travel Guide | By Car, Train, or Foot (How to Do it Right)
          • might travels premium How to Catch Mistake Fares & Save $190 (on Average) on Tickets
          • travel budget How To Have A Travel Budget – Realistic Plan You Can Stick To
          • rv checklist RV Camping Essentials – With Printable Checklist!
          • camping checklist Camping Checklist – Printable Supplies Packing List
          • Travel and Sex – How to “Get it On” Safely Travel and Sex – How to “Get it On” Safely
          • Best Gifts for travelers Best Gifts for Travelers – 38 Unique Gift Ideas
        • View More >>
      • Technology
          • might travels premium How to Catch Mistake Fares & Save $190 (on Average) on Tickets
          • Steemit Blogging Steemit Review – An Honest Take After Six Months of Travel Blogging
          • Flight app The Best Flight Booking Apps To Find Cheap Airfare
          • Welcome Google My Maps How To Plan Your Epic Travel Adventure with Google My Maps
          • Always Wanderlust Google Project Fi to South America and Beyond Google Project Fi to South America and Beyond
          • how to book flights with google ita matrix How To Find Cheap Flight Deals With Google ITA Matrix
        • View More >>
      • Funny Stories
          • Chicken Bus An Unforgettable Ride on the Chicken Bus to Argentina
          • Goats Norway My Near Death Experience with Goats in Norway
          • woman of my dreams japan How I Met the Woman of My Dreams in Japan
          • Code-5150 Code 5150 (a hiccup on the way to the airport)
          • Human Body Cast in Pompeii One Day in Pompeii | Do-It-Yourself Or With A Tour
          • Always Wanderlust Lost in Translation, Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival image 6 Drunk and Lost in Translation at the Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
          • Reine Reflection Detained For Drugs In Norway
          • Always Wanderlust Steak Americain, A Challenge In Palate image 3 Steak Americain, A Challenge In The Palate
        • View More >>
      • Activities
        • Atacama Desert Chile San Pedro by Mountain Bike Cycling
        • 5 of the most breathtaking hikes in norway Trekking
        • Source: Pixabay Camping
        • Always Wanderlust Chasing Japow in Hakuba image 10 Snowboarding
        • off-grid campervan Road Trips
  • Destinations
      • Romania
        • Travel Photo – Sibiu Rooftops, Romania
        • Alba Iulia: Home of Alba Fest and Alba Carolina
        • Travel Photo – Haystacks In Romania. Breb, Maramures.
        • Travel Photo – Maramures Cabin, Romania
      • Norway
        • A Comprehensive Guide to the 5 Scandinavian Capitals
        • Detained For Drugs In Norway
        • Kjeåsen Mountain Farm, Norway
        • Lofoten Rorbuer | Why You Should Stay in One
      • Slovakia
        • Trencin, Slovakia in Pictures
        • A Day in Poprad: Things to Do
        • Novy Most – Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising
        • The Best Ways to Explore Europe
      • Hungary
        • A Day in Szentendre: A Stone’s Throw from Budapest
        • Exploring Buda – The Classy Half of Budapest
        • A Day in Eger: Of Turks, Castles, Beautiful Women, and Wine
        • The Best Spots To Take Photos In Budapest

      • Europe
          • France
            • My First Couchsurfing Experience (In Paris) And It Was Epic
            • From London to Paris: Cross-Channel Adventure
            • Here’s Why You Should Visit Paris with the Kids
            • La Meije (3984 m) : All You Need To Know About Climbing
            • Where To Stay In Paris | The Best Neighborhoods
          • Spain
            • A Day in San Sebastian: Pintxos Hopping
            • What To Do With A Day in Barcelona
            • How to Enjoy Costa del Sol on a Budget ​
            • Beaches & Culture: 5 Interesting Destinations You Need to Visit
            • Unraveling the Roots of the Catalan Culture
          • Italy
            • Tuscan Commune
            • One Day in Pompeii | Do-It-Yourself Or With A Tour
            • Lake Como Things To Do, Where to Stay, and Where To Eat!
          • United Kingdom
            • From London to Paris: Cross-Channel Adventure
            • ESTA Visa Waiver – The Best Way for Brits to Travel to the US
            • Adventures in the UK: So Much More Than Just Cities
          • Albania
            • The Search for Ura e Brarit: The Old Ottoman Bridge (Tirana, Albania)
            • Ebu Bekr – Xhamia Ebu Beker (Mosque in Shkoder, Albania)
            • The Pyramid of Tirana – Secrets of the Enver Hoxha Pyramid
          • Greece
            • A Day in the Ancient City of Delphi
            • Here are 5 of the Best Islands to Visit around the World
          • View More >>
      • North America
          • United States
            • Thousand Island Lake Loop Trek And A Thousand Mosquitoes
            • Lost Coast: Hiking California’s Most Rugged Coastline
            • Amazing Discovery: Eastern California Museum
            • 25 Pictures that Will Inspire You to Visit the California Coast
            • North Lake Autumn, Eastern Sierras
            • Autumn Wine Bounty, Napa Valley
          • California
            • Thousand Island Lake Loop Trek And A Thousand Mosquitoes
            • Lost Coast: Hiking California’s Most Rugged Coastline
            • Amazing Discovery: Eastern California Museum
            • 25 Pictures that Will Inspire You to Visit the California Coast
            • North Lake Autumn, Eastern Sierras
            • Autumn Wine Bounty, Napa Valley
          • Washington
            • Sunset Over Seattle
            • Larrabee State Park in Washington State
            • Tipsoo Lake
            • Anacortes from Mt. Erie
            • Palouse Falls in Washington State
            • The Chinook Pass in The Fall
          • Oregon
            • Why America’s West Coast Makes A Great Vacation
          • Virginia
            • 3 Interesting Reasons To Visit Virginia
          • Florida
            • The Top 10 Best and Must-Do Miami Tours for Under $100
          • View More >>
      • South America
          • Argentina
            • Travel Photo – Buenos Aires at Night
            • Top 5 Things To Do In Cafayate, Argentina That Won’t Break Your Bank
            • Cycling The Quebrada de Cafayate On A Dilapidated Mountain Bike
            • An Unforgettable Ride on the Chicken Bus to Argentina
            • Places In South America To Include In Your Bucket List
            • Argentina Travel Guide | By Car, Train, or Foot (How to Do it Right)
          • Peru
            • 10 Reasons Why You Should Explore and Visit Arequipa Peru
            • I Got Scammed At Sacsayhuaman In Cusco, Peru!
            • How To Explore Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek
            • Skip Puno go to Copacabana
            • Places In South America To Include In Your Bucket List
          • Chile
            • Torres Del Paine Circuit: The Botched “Q” Trek
            • Sandboarding San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
            • Exploring the Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert by Mountain Bike
            • Places In South America To Include In Your Bucket List
          • Bolivia
            • A Day In Isla Del Sol: Exploring Lake Titicaca’s Famous Island
            • Top 6 Things to See and Do in Copacabana Bolivia
            • Skip Puno go to Copacabana
          • Ecuador
            • Excuse me. Will the Real Mitad del Mundo Please Stand Up?
          • View More >>
      • Asia
          • Japan
            • Hakuba Japan Snowboarding (JaPow)
            • Riding Japan’s Mythical Powder Paradise (Niseko Snowboarding)
            • One Day in Sapporo: Ramen Hopping
            • Kyoto Photo Teaser
            • Drunk and Lost in Translation at the Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
            • How I Met the Woman of My Dreams in Japan
          • Southeast Asia
            • Top Reasons To Go On A Solo Southeast Asia Trip
            • Bali – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
            • Here are 5 of the Best Islands to Visit around the World
            • Beaches & Culture: 5 Interesting Destinations You Need to Visit
          • Indonesia
            • Bali – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
            • Here are 5 of the Best Islands to Visit around the World
            • Beaches & Culture: 5 Interesting Destinations You Need to Visit
          • Philippines
            • 5 Reasons Why El Nido, Palawan is the Ultimate Destination for Island Hoppers
            • Beaches & Culture: 5 Interesting Destinations You Need to Visit
          • India
            • Beaches & Culture: 5 Interesting Destinations You Need to Visit
          • Sri Lanka
            • Here are 5 of the Best Islands to Visit around the World
          • View More >>
  • Gear
      • What’s in my Camera Bag?
      • Photography Gear
          • backpacking in the pacific northwest What’s in my Camera Bag? A Photography Gear Guide!
          • best lenses for sony a6000 The Best Lenses for Sony a6000 Series (a6300, a6500, and a6400)
          • mirrorless camera seattle travel The Best Travel Camera & How to Choose in 2020
          • how to choose the best DSLR for travel How to Choose the Best DSLR Camera for Travel in 2020
          • Belltown Seattle at night The Best Canon Lenses for Travel – Epic Guide For EF and EF-S Mount
          • dog leash How to Choose the Best Camera Bag in 2020 (Epic Guide!)
          • best point and shoot camera for travel How to Choose the Best Point and Shoot Camera for Travel in 2020
          • best mirrorless camera for travel The Best Mirrorless Camera for Travel | How to Choose in 2020
        • View More >>
      • Adventure Gear
          • carry on size chart Carry On Luggage Size Chart – 180 Airlines International/Domestic
          • traveling with your dog The Best Accessories for Traveling with Your Dog
          • best carry on luggage The Best Carry On Luggage in 2020 – Epic Guide for Any Traveler
          • best travel backpack How to Choose the Best Travel Backpack – Guide for Any Traveler in 2020
          • Best Gifts for travelers Best Gifts for Travelers – 38 Unique Gift Ideas
          • travel apps 23 Best Travel Apps You Will Use and Continue Using Through 2023
          • Flight app The Best Flight Booking Apps To Find Cheap Airfare
          • Always Wanderlust Essential Ultralight Travel Gear for the Adventure Traveler
        • View More >>
      • Outdoor Gear
          • hiking gear list Hiking Gear List – What to Bring Hiking?
          • camping outdoors 16 Must Have Camping Accessories For Your Backcountry Adventure
          • 4 person tent guide Guide to the Best 4 Person Tent for Camping and Backpacking
          • best hiking shoes Top 10 Best Hiking Shoes For Men & Women in 2020
          • best 10 man tent for camping The Best 10 Person Tents For Camping And How To Choose in 2020
          • camping tent The Best 6 Person Tents For Camping And How To Choose in 2020
          • 8 man tent and how to choose The Best 8 Person Tents For Camping and How to Choose in 2020
          • backpacking tents Top 10 Best Backpacking Tents And How To Choose In 2020
        • See More >>
      • Shop Our Favorite Gear
  • Photography
      • Hungary Gallery
      • Albania Gallery
      • North America Gallery
      • Ecuador Gallery
      • Europe Gallery
      • Central America Gallery
      • South America Gallery
      • Asia Gallery
    • View More >>

      • Photography Tips
          • Exposed Boulders on Lake Tahoe's Shore Best Photo Locations in Lake Tahoe | Nevada & California
          • Headshot Photography 101: How To Take Great Selfie Headshots While Traveling Headshot Photography 101: How To Take A Good Selfie While Traveling
          • traveling pet corgi How To Take Traveling Pet Portraits That You Can Keep Forever
          • The Blue Hour in Budapest, Hungary The Best Spots To Take Photos In Budapest
      • Free Travel Photos
          • sony lens on golden hour 20 FREE High Resolution Travel and Landscape Photos!
          • Cluj-Napoca, Romania Free Travel Photo – Cluj-Napoca, Romania
          • Medellin Colombia Free Travel Photo – Medellin Colombia
          • Old Town Tallinn Estonia Free Travel Photo – Old Town Tallinn Estonia
        • View More >>
      • Photo Essays
          • Europe-Albania-Tirana-1854 The Pyramid of Tirana – Secrets of the Enver Hoxha Pyramid
          • Washtingon Snoqualmie Falls Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State
          • Exposed Boulders on Lake Tahoe's Shore Best Photo Locations in Lake Tahoe | Nevada & California
          • A cool sunset at Camano Island State Park Camano Island State Park | An Awesome Campground
        • View More >>
      • Featured Travel Photos
          • mount baker seattle space needle Photo of the Day – Seattle Space Needle & Mount Baker
          • Chinook pass with Lucky the Corgi Dog Photos of the Day – A Man and His Best Friend
          • Photo of the Day – Tirana (Albania) Skyline
          • Meteora floating monastery Monastery of Rousanou Photos of the Day – Rousanou Monastery of Meteora
        • View More >>
      • Fine Art Prints For Sale
      • Photography Portfolio
  • Resources
      • Travel Resources
      • Carry On Luggage Size Chart
      • Camping Checklist
      • RV Camping Checklist
  • About
      • always wanderlust logo
      • Contact Us
      • Work With Us
      • Media Kit
      • WordPress Development & Optimization
      • Privacy Policy

Working While Traveling Full-time. The Pros and Cons

Whenever I get asked about what I do for a living and how long I’ve been traveling, my response to the question inevitably illicit a sort of awe that convey that I’m living the dream. Most people have this idea that working while traveling is an eternal vacation – this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Overlooking Manarola. Cinque Terre.

I prefer to get this view than watch TV full commercials

Traveling while working has detached me from the joys of travel. It turned me into a crazy and irritable hermit. Gave me a whole different kind of stress I didn’t have to face working full time back home. As a digital nomad (web developer) who has a part-time to a full-time schedule, I don’t always know when I will be working for 15 hours straight or 2 hours on any given day.

I don’t always get to go out and explore when I want to. I have to travel slow so I can get work done in big chunks at a time. When working, I’m not traveling. I don’t get to enjoy the sights as I should because I’m stuck in a hostel basement past 2 am having a meeting with one my clients who are up at 1 pm their time in California.

Working remotely doesn't mean you're gonna be sipping Mai Tai's at the beach. In fact, you're going to be far away from the beach.

Working remotely doesn’t mean you’re going to be sipping Mai Tai’s at the beach. You’re going to be far away from the beach.

You Can’t Do Both 100% Equally

You can’t travel 100 percent and work 100 percent at the same time. It’s just impossible. One has to give more than the other. Work suffers while you travel, especially when traveling fast and this is just fact. In a traditional 8-5 job, you spend five days working, and you get your weekends off to do as you please. On a digital nomad’s schedule like mine, this doesn’t change; only the hours get jumbled.

My clients still work the 8-5 in California so if there’s a meeting I have to work on their time not where I’m at. If they decide to meet at 1 pm Pacific Standard, I’m working at 2 am in Budapest. On the upside (the selling point) you can be based anywhere there is an excellent internet, and on your days off you can travel to exotic locations outside of reach in America for a weekend.

That’s it. This is something that excites me, so I do it. I’m not doing it for money. I don’t make nearly as much as I would if I worked back home doing the traditional full-time job, in fact just a fraction. But I can continue indefinite travel even just making a fraction of my full-time salary as long as I’m traveling in cheap countries.

STAY LIKE A LOCAL!
Do you want to know how to make travel (especially long-term) interesting? Stay like a local! To experience a place like a local rather than a tourist gives a whole new dimension to any adventure. I use Airbnb to rent anything from a room to an entire house. If that's not attractive enough, how about $55 off your first stay via Airbnb?
$55 Off Airbnb
Still Worth It In The End

 

Work while traveling. The benefit of working remotely. Work anywhere. Ohrid, Macedonia.

The benefit of working remotely. Work anywhere. Ohrid, Macedonia.

Here’s a fact. The average salary for workers in the Balkans is 10 Euros a day. Let that sink in for a minute. People living in San Francisco, California make more in less than an hour than folks make in the Balkans in a day! You don’t need to make a lot of money to travel slowly in Eastern Europe. And since I wanted to live a life of travel, I didn’t mind making a few sacrifices on my salary as long as I get what I want out of life.

 

I can’t travel as fast as I would like and cram as much stuff into my itinerary because I’m working. Sometimes I spend months in one location when I find a quality working environment. I spent three months in Romania and two months total in Budapest to get the bulk of my work done. But whenever I do a quick jaunt into remote locations, I would sometimes get work emails needing me to fix something; it’s a pain in the ass.

I like traveling to far-flung locations but I mostly can’t because a quality work environment with quality internet always takes precedence while I’m working. I can’t count the number of times my clients thought I was in a dance club working because my only option of getting a decent internet connection is a loud public café.

Jumping from hostel to hostel is not ideal. Working in a shared dormitory with a bunch of other travelers is worse than working in a cubicle. When you travel fast, your work suffers. You have to be a meticulous planner for travel and work to have perfect synergy. I’m just not gifted in the planning department.

FIND THE BEST FLIGHT DEALS!
Hey guys, travel is expensive but one of the first things you can save on and be smart about is your flight tickets and hotels. Skyscanner finds me the best deals in flights and sometimes hotels. Click on the button below and set up a price tracker alert to score you the best flight deals and travel more!
See Flight Deals
Spontaneity Is What Makes Travel Fun

I do things impromptu and out of spontaneity and figure it out as I go. That’s what I love about travel. The random discoveries and adventures that come up from the spontaneity. But with work, there is no spontaneity. Gone. You have to plan shit and this takes away from the fun of travel.

It Can Get Crazy

 

Work while traveling. Hmm where should I work? The top bunker or the bottom? Valparaiso, Chile.

Hmm, where should I work? The top bunker or the bottom? Valparaiso, Chile.

Deadlines were looming over your head. Hours and hours of research. There’s a bug in the code I might have to rewrite. A bug in the application. Clients were changing their minds. All kinds of stuff that could creep up that will suddenly require you look into it. These are things you have to account for and consider when you travel and work. There’s been days or weeks where I don’t go outside my flat or hostel due to work.

I don’t get to socialize as much being stuck working, and when you’re working remote, you work alone. It’s different than working in an office environment where you can at least have social contact regardless of how stupid or pointless the gossip or conversation is.

 

Working overseas has another negative aspect. It means being away from friends and family for very long periods of time. Digital nomads are, for the most part, introverts. You have to be if you can endure being socially isolated that long from friends and families. I’m no exception, but I do get homesick from time to time and miss hanging out with my friends back home.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria was a decent place to work at.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria was a decent place to work at.

Do you want to work online and travel full-time?

Ask yourself these questions. Are you a good planner? Can you handle working remotely alone? Working at home or remotely takes some severe discipline. There’s social isolation factor that you have to take into account. You’ll be away from friends or family for long periods of time. How will you handle it? Being location independent doesn’t mean you can pick any place like Timbuktu or other remote areas.

Digital nomads go to places like Berlin, Budapest, Chiang-Mai, or Columbia and stay there for extended periods. Some areas are cheaper than others with equally good infrastructure (internet) for working remotely. There’s also the logistics of debt or crap you own back home. How much is storage going to cost you? This kind of lifestyle favors people who don’t have a lot of baggage and stuff holding them back. If the answer is a definite YES. Check out Hub staff Talent to find your calling.

Should you work and travel full-time? Final thoughts.

Having worked for over a year while traveling, I can honestly say, I prefer to work full-time and then travel full-time. Work takes the fun out of travel. I’ve missed out on so many things because of the job getting in the way of my travels. I plan to end my travels in Europe in a few months and then go back to work the traditional full-time job, likely a 6-9 months’ contract.

Plovdiv from Nebet Tepe Fortress

Plovdiv from Nebet Tepe Fortress

Even if it means going back to the four cubicle walls that often dread. I would also use that time to cover (on my blog) my home, California, which I usually take so much for granted. When the contract ends, I will travel full-time focusing on adventures and photography.

A Life Of Travel

Living a life of travel doesn’t mean living in a suitcase for the rest of your life. It just means you prioritize travel overworking and making money. However, working while traveling challenges these priorities. Your travel planning is predicated on work. You can’t just be spontaneous and go to remote places if you wanted to.

Should you work while traveling? To be honest, I can’t recommend it. I think it’s overrated. Things you’ve read on the web it doesn’t properly convey what goes on with working while traveling full-time. The Facebook posts and Instagram selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower or the Leaning Tower of Pisa don’t show the dark side of traveling full-time.

Work takes away some of the joys of travel. Creates unnecessary stress and affects your work. No matter how it’s portrayed in blogs and magazines, I don’t envy people who work and travel full-time. I think you should focus on travel when traveling and focus on work when working.

DO YOU WANT TO WORK WHILE TRAVELING?

 

REASONS SUBSCRIBE
  • Save money from epic photography gear guides and round-ups
  • Discover new destinations near and far
  • Learn to travel better and longer from travel tips and resources
  • Get free travel photos and other freebies
  • We don't like SPAM so you won't get any from us

Subscribe Now

Written by AdonisOctober 17, 2016


facebook Pinterest Twitter flipboard mix

Tags

Working
Adonis

Hi, I'm Adonis, DevOps Engineer by day, Always Wanderlust photographer and writer by night. I didn't "quit my job to travel the world" but I have traveled to over 53 countries. I want to show that you too can make adventure and travel a big part of your life.

REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE

Social Media


Photography Gear

backpacking in the pacific northwest

What’s in my Camera Bag? A Photography Gear Guide!

best lenses for sony a6000

The Best Lenses for Sony a6000 Series (a6300, a6500, and a6400)

mirrorless camera seattle travel

The Best Travel Camera & How to Choose in 2020

how to choose the best DSLR for travel

How to Choose the Best DSLR Camera for Travel in 2020

Belltown Seattle at night

The Best Canon Lenses for Travel – Epic Guide For EF and EF-S Mount


Adventures

Submerged Log in Emerald Lake, Banff Alberta Canada

A Driving Guide Through the Icefields Parkway in Canada

Quebrada De Las Conchas

Cycling The Quebrada de Cafayate On A Dilapidated Mountain Bike

Atacama Desert Chile San Pedro by Mountain Bike

Exploring the Valle de la Luna in the Atacama Desert by Mountain Bike

View Of The Carpathians

Trekking the Seven Ladders Canyon in Romania

Machu Picchu

How To Explore Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek


Outdoor Gear

hiking gear list

Hiking Gear List – What to Bring Hiking?

camping outdoors

16 Must Have Camping Accessories For Your Backcountry Adventure

4 person tent guide

Guide to the Best 4 Person Tent for Camping and Backpacking

best hiking shoes

Top 10 Best Hiking Shoes For Men & Women in 2020


Hikes

Always Wanderlust 40 Pictures That Will Convince You To Explore The Eastern Sierras image 48

Trekking Cathedral Lakes in Yosemite National Park

Hiking the High Tatra Mountains

Tatra Mountains – A Hiking Adventure in Slovakia

Isla Del Sol Featured

A Day In Isla Del Sol: Exploring Lake Titicaca’s Famous Island

resolution

Hiking Hermannsdalstinden Summit in Moskenes Norway


Travel Gear

carry on size chart

Carry On Luggage Size Chart – 180 Airlines International/Domestic

traveling with your dog

The Best Accessories for Traveling with Your Dog

best carry on luggage

The Best Carry On Luggage in 2020 – Epic Guide for Any Traveler

best travel backpack

How to Choose the Best Travel Backpack – Guide for Any Traveler in 2020


Travel Tips

anxiety and travel how to overcome

Travel Anxiety: What are the Pre-Trip Jitters & How Can We Tame Them?

might travels premium

How to Catch Mistake Fares & Save $190 (on Average) on Tickets

travel budget

How To Have A Travel Budget – Realistic Plan You Can Stick To

Cheapest Day To Buy Flights

The Best Day To Buy Airline Tickets

adobe lightroom

Norway

scandinavian capitals

A Comprehensive Guide to the 5 Scandinavian Capitals

reine rorbuer

Lofoten Rorbuer | Why You Should Stay in One

Nusfjord Grand View

Nusfjord | Exploring A Rustic Fishing Village in Lofoten, Norway

Goats Norway

My Near Death Experience with Goats in Norway

5 of the most breathtaking hikes in norway

The 5 Best Hikes In Norway That Will Take Your Breath Away


Washington

Washtingon Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State

Port Townsend

Things To Do In Port Townsend | Washington’s Victorian Seaport

Reflection Lakes, Rainier National Park

Reflection Lakes at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

A cool sunset at Camano Island State Park

Camano Island State Park | An Awesome Campground

airbnb credit

$55 airbnb credit
Home » Opinions » Working While Traveling Full-time. The Pros and Cons


Related Articles

Plovdiv from Nebet Tepe Fortress

Travel Inspiration – Excuses Why You Can’t Travel

Travel Inspiration – Excuses Why You Can’t Travel
Sunset above the Chicago Skyline

Why Big Cities Are All They’re Cracked Up To Be

Why Big Cities Are All They’re Cracked Up To Be
Choosing your corner of the world

Choosing Your Corner Of The World

Choosing Your Corner Of The World

Comments

4 Responses
  1. October 17, 2016 Vincent - Nomade Photo Reply

    Interesting article!!
    Personnally, I don’t have the choice and need to work. But my goal is to include the work in the travel by making videos and photos (for a local company for instance). So far, I do workaway, write articles, a vlog on Youtube (Nomade Video) and look for several other possibilities. I’m writing an ebook and have begun to work on a future video formation but I don’t think I’ll make money before a while…

    • October 17, 2016 Adonis Reply

      Travel blogging is also too much work for the little return hahaha! I’m working on another article about the business of travel blogging and why I don’t think it’s a good pursuit for making money. But keep at it man, someday it might pay off!

  2. October 22, 2016 vladc Reply

    Very good. I think your article is the first I’ve read about the bad sides of working while travelling. Most of the others just show the good sides everybody dreams of. Thanks for your insight, it’s helpful.

    • October 24, 2016 adonis_abril@yahoo.com Reply

      Thanks and you’re welcome Vlad! The grass isn’t always greener on the other side :) It has its perks but definitely has downsides.

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Social Media

Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates affiliate advertising program designed to allow websites to earn money by linking to Amazon.com

Search

Search
Best Travel Camera Pin
FREE TRAVEL PHOTOS
BEST TRAVEL GIFTS
THE BEST TRAVEL GEAR
@2020 - Always Wanderlust. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy
Always Wanderlust
Always Wanderlust Logo
  • START HERE
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Travel Gear
  • Photography Gear
  • Shop Our Favorite Gear
  • The Blog
    • Adventures
    • One Day In
    • Travel Tips
    • Budget Travel
    • Travel Lifestyle
    • Funny Stories
    • Technology & Travel
    • Activities
      • Backpacking
      • Hiking
      • Cycling
      • Camping
      • Snowboarding
      • Back
    • Start a Travel Blog
    • Back
  • Destinations
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Back
  • Photography
    • Photography Portfolio
    • Photo Essays
    • Free Travel Photos
    • Photo Galleries
      • Europe Gallery
      • North America Gallery
      • South America Gallery
      • Central America Gallery
      • Back
    • Photography Tips
    • Fine Art Prints
    • Back
  • Resources
    • Carry On Size Chart
    • Camping Checklist
    • RV Camping Checklist
    • Back
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Media Kit
    • Work With Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Back
  • Social Media
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • VK
    • Back
  • Home