Selling Your Home, Getting a Van, Becoming a Digital Nomad

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With remote work fast becoming mainstream, many workers are embracing the “digital nomad” lifestyle: They travel as they work, see the world, meet interesting new people, tick items off of their bucket lists, and just live their dream lives! It can be an exciting, fulfilling way to live.

A few even sell their homes and buy or rent camper vans – living in a motorhome is cheaper than renting an Airbnb or a hotel (locally or abroad) and offers much more freedom and flexibility when you travel.

If you’re interested in becoming a digital nomad yourself and working remotely from a camper car, Click Souvenirs offers this mini-guide to help you achieve your ambitions:

Find a remote job

As step one, you’ll need to find a remote job (assuming you don’t have one already). Top industries and roles that allow remote work include tech, marketing, customer service, finance, and HR. Look for stable companies with a history of remote work – you don’t want to be out of a job while you’re abroad. Alternatively, you could freelance or run your own business remotely.

Understand what remote work from a motorhome involves

Remote work from a motorhome can be challenging. You’ll have to be disciplined and well-organized if you’re going to get any work done. Moreover, you will have to be technically prepared to work remotely. You’ll have to prepare remote work gear, set up communication processes (with clients or colleagues), know how to get paid, figure out the tax implications, and apply for a digital nomad visa if you’re crossing borders.

You’ll have to learn ways to motivate yourself. Working in a non-traditional office setting takes some getting used to. Following a self-care plan can help, as can connecting with other digital nomads who’re living a lifestyle similar to yours.

Sell your home or rent out?

If you own a home, you’ll have to decide whether to sell it first or rent it out. Selling can give you ready cash and help you fund your nomadic lifestyle. Renting it out is always safest. It gives you a place to come home to if you get tired of travelling or don’t find it to your liking. Also, having a reliable tenant will keep your home in good condition and also gives you a source of income while you’re on the go.

Buying or renting a motorhome

You could purchase a camping car or rent one. Renting a van may help you get a feel for the camping lifestyle and might be safer if you’ve never tried it before. According to Camper Van Hire, it costs about £50 per night for a low-budget van and £200 for a luxury version. If you purchase a van, you could buy one second-hand for under £10,000.

Find a reliable van

Regardless of whether you buy or rent, make sure you pick a reliable van. You want something that doesn’t break down easily, is easy to drive, offers good mileage, and is easy to repair. Auto Express covers a range of options for all budgets. Make sure you choose the right van type and the right build. Following other camping best practices can help you avoid problems.

Plan your route carefully

Ideally, you should plan your route out. You’ll need to go to places that have reliable WiFi and cellular connectivity, not to mention good weather. Quality of life options like good restaurants and attractions matter but should be secondary priorities. Uk is quite nomad-friendly, and getting friendlier by the day. Europe has many digital nomad-friendly cities.

Working remotely from a camper van can take some getting used to. Once you get comfortable with it, though, it can be incredibly fun and fulfilling! Knowing what you’re getting into and preparing yourself accordingly is half the battle won. You could always give the lifestyle a test run for a few days if you’re feeling nervous and commit to it more fully later.