After five and a half years of freelancing on Upwork as a digital nomad, I’ve experienced highs and lows, and seen the platform evolve. Whether you’re just starting your remote work journey or you’re an experienced freelancer looking to expand your client base, I’m here to help you decide if Upwork is the right fit. …
One of the biggest perks of the digital nomad lifestyle is the freedom to choose where you live, and how and when you work. But if you’re working as a freelancer that flexibility comes with unpredictability — especially when it comes to income. Even the most seasoned freelancers experience dry spells. Budgets tighten at the …
It’s no coincidence that my last post here was in August. My freelance writing workload ramped up, which was exciting and satisfying, and blogging fell down my to-do list until it completely slipped my mind. Life happens that way. In August and September I got into a pleasant routine where I would have a leisurely …
The extended time I’ve spent in Barbados is now longer that the original three-month stint I had planned. It’s a striking thought, especially because the days are sliding by at a seemingly accelerated pace. It’s certainly not what I expected when I left London in January with plans to be in my fifth country of …
It was bound to happen, that I would slack so soon on my monthly updates! In my (somewhat lame) defence, I got new freelance work that kept me busy, to the point I was pulling multiple all-nighters in June. And excuse me for the cliché, but where is the time going? I’m now in my …
Things have changed quite a lot in past few weeks. My original plan — when I left London to embark on full-time travel unknowingly at the start of a global pandemic — was to spend three months here in Barbados. I would then pop back to London for two weeks, before strapping on my backpack …
I’m thinking that I’ll write a monthly update… It’s already a week into March… Let’s see how long I keep it up! January was a transitional month, with no responsibilities beyond deciding which beach to hang out at. It was the break I needed to ease into my new life as a freelance writer and …
My intention for the first month of my new nomadic life was summed up in one word: indolence. Or, more appropriately for my locale: liming. (Liming is Bajan for chilling out, especially with friends, food and drinks.) I needed time to reset and re-evaluate given my new reality. Running around the island sightseeing and eating …