Travel Hacks

The digital era has solved many problems of how we can travel freely. Well, everybody is thinking the same about earning money while traveling. I have a solution that you can earn money as a freelancer and travel anywhere, anytime. But how will you become a freelancer, and how much can you earn in freelance work? Let’s explore freelance work and understand the new work model. What is freelancing First, you need to understand what freelance is. Before freelancing, people were doing a 9-5 job, which is no longer in the digital world. Freelancing is popular because it’s a job where you will be your own boss of the work. Moreover, you can choose projects you love, whenever you want to work, and wherever you want to work. Whether you are a student or a traveler, it doesn’t matter. You can do freelancing by your choice. In simple words, freelancing is working independently for different clients instead of being permanently employed by a company. It refers to self-employed; they get paid per project, per hour, or task. How to start freelancing As you are aware of what freelancing is, let’s explore how to be a part of it. Here’s a simple guide to start your freelancing journey when you are traveling. Pick a skill Before thinking of money and all, you need to ask yourself what work is suitable for you, such as writing, designing, photography, coding, editing, digital marketing, or PR. Pick any one of them you are confident about and enjoy while working. Craft a portfolio While searching for work, you need a perfect portfolio to show your talent to your clients. Create a portfolio showcasing your best work. If you are new to this and don’t have any work to showcase in your portfolio, do a few sample projects at a lower price or for free to make your portfolio. To create your portfolio, you can use tools like Canva, PowerPoint, Word, etc. Canva is the best choice to make a portfolio where you can find plenty of portfolio templates to use and edit. Learn more about how to use Canva and create a portfolio on it. Create accounts on freelance platforms When you are planning to start as a freelancer, you should know about platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, PeoplePerHour, Toptal, Dribble, and many more. These platforms help create your freelance account, where you can find the best clients easily using the internet. Start creating accounts on each platform so you won’t miss any chance to get clients. Click a professional photo to use and add your portfolio to these accounts. A clear and concise description must be written that will show what service you are offering to the clients. Search for more freelance platforms that are not trending so you can avoid the crowd on these platforms and connect with the clients without competition. Time to pitch Search for the projects that match your skills. Write a cover letter that tells why you are the right person for the gigs. Do not get stuck with one or two projects. Look for more and more projects until and unless you get one. If you are not getting selected, do not stop and keep applying. In the beginning, you can select projects for free to get feedback and reviews on that platform that help to reach more clients. Deliver projects on time When you get projects, do the work and deliver it before the deadline. Try to impress your clients with your work; they will help in getting more projects and can recommend you to others. Now you have some money to travel wherever you want to go. So book a train, flight, or travel agency for new trip to meet new people, places, and environments. How much you can earn Money as a freelancer After knowing, how to become a freelancer, you want to know how much you can earn as a freelancer when you have a skill. Your income as a freelancer depends on your skills, experience, and the number of clients you have handled. Including this, your income also depends on per hour, per project, or one word per Rupee (or dollar) (as a writer). Here’s a rough idea of the money you can earn while traveling as a freelancer. writers Beginner: 500-1000 (in rupee) Experienced: 20,000-50,000 Designers Beginner- 1500-3000 Experienced- 40000-80000 (depends on the clients) Web Developers Beginner: 5000-10000 Experienced: more than a Lakh Digital Marketer Beginner: 30000-70000 (per month) (per client). Experienced: 40000-more than a lakh content creator Beginner: 1000-5000 Experienced: 10000-50000 As much as you can handle projects in a month, and according to this, you will earn money as a freelancer and travel at the same time. Do not forget that you are traveling, so handle clients accordingly. Final words from me Freelancing is more than just work- it’s a lifestyle. It gives you the freedom to travel without quitting your earning chances, meet new people, and grow in your career as well. Now plan and pack your bag to follow your travel dreams, and know that you can earn, travel, and live the life you always wanted. Inspired to start? Share your freelance journey and travel experiences with us, using #Alifetour and tagging us on Instagram. Let’s grow this community of digital nomads and free-spirited travelers together.