Dianne Minardi has always had theurge to travel.
The listing was on like page 15, and I applied on a whim.
And, spoiler alert, they both got the job.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Photo courtesy of Dianne Minardi
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At first glance, the job didnt sound too financially rewarding.
But the job offered so much more than just the base salary.
The last fourth of each paycheck went to our vacation budget.
Originally, the plan was to use our savings to spend six months backpacking through South America.
Minardis husband leapt into freelancing first, and when Minardi saw how successful he was, she joined him.
She, on the other hand, began with digital marketingby starting her own company.
(Yes, really.Heres how.)
After a year of freelancing as a social media manager, I switched exclusively to writing.
With freelance income, the couple decided to ditch the six-month backpacking trip.
Minardi admits that embarking on this new journey with just their unpredictable freelance income was a gamble.
For several months, they just broke even financially.
I really love Thailand.
Our experience in Thailand was the start of so many fun adventures together.
Actually, maybe I just like traveling at Christmas.
Even with steady income while traveling the world, budgeting is crucial.
But Minardi says her budgeting isnt much different from what the typical American must do.
We dont have a homebase in the U.S., so were not paying rent at home or storage fees.
Our budget and expenses are honestly just like anyone elses.
Its definitely not as easy and carefree as people like to make it seem, Minardi says.
So would they ever give it up?
During rough patches, it has been tempting.
If travel is your dream, its a very possible reality.
Sure, it means long weeks for you now, but the payoff will be worth it long-term.
When you feel comfortable, you might quit your job and move into full-time freelancing with less risk.
Hot markets for freelancers currently includesocial media management, web development and writing.
Minardi uses sites likeUpwork.com, Freelancer.com and Cloudpeeps.comto find work and, eventually, steady clients.
Minardi also mentioned that freelance isnt the only way to make money while traveling.
you’re free to get really creative, likeworking on a yachtorteaching ESL online.
In fact, The Penny Hoarder offers a number of unique ways toget paid while traveling the world.
Timothy Moore is an editor and freelance writer.
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