Many of us love our cars and the journeys we take - radio on, windows down, feeling the thrill of adventure coursing through our veins. In an era where the balance between work and life is more important than ever, it's no wonder that the lifestyle of a nomad, travelling the country without the anchor of a fixed address, has captured the imagination of so many.
Fortunately, the digital age has ushered in myriad opportunities to make a living while embracing the nomadic lifestyle. In this guide, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts dives into the heart of this growing trend, offering ten jobs that not only allow you to earn a living on the move but also invite you to explore the vast landscapes and hidden gems of the country, including:
So, pack your satnav and prepare for an odyssey of discovery on the open roads. Let's explore how your workday can become an ongoing adventure, proving that achieving a work-life balance doesn't mean you have to sacrifice one for the other.
Virtual Assistants are high in demand, providing a variety of tasks to anybody requiring help from their business. Virtual Assistants usually help small businesses free up some of their time to allow them to focus on larger tasks, and can be especially useful for businesses that can’t afford full-time staff.
Your day-to-day tasks could include managing schedules, monitoring email inboxes, providing customer support, supporting the business social media accounts, working on WordPress websites, uploading images, and even helping write blog posts.
You can also pick and choose who you provide Virtual Assistant services for, and it gives you flexibility on what you do throughout the day.
- Skills Needed: Organisational prowess, excellent communication, and a knack for multitasking.
- Potential Income: Earn between £10 to £30 per hour, influenced by your experience and the complexity of tasks.
- Main Benefits: Embrace the freedom to work from any location, enjoy a varied workload, and the chance to collaborate with diverse clients.
If you are interested in graphic design and know your way around Photoshop and Illustrator, you may be able to pick up graphic design work on freelancer sites like Fiver. All you need is your laptop, allowing you to take your work on the road.
You can even do this with your Canva skills, creating easy-to-use templates for businesses to use, workbooks, flyers and more.
It’s super easy, and you can get started online, showcasing your previous work and simply setting a price.
- Skills Needed: Mastery of design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, alongside a creative mindset.
- Potential Income: Charge £15 to £50 per hour, or more for specialised projects.
- Main Benefits: Creative autonomy, working on a broad range of projects, and potential for passive income through template sales.
If you’ve got an eye for detail and like taking photographs, you could use your travels as a way to discover new places and take some amazing photos. You can then sell these through project-based work, or sign up to stock photography websites and sell rights to use your pictures.
It’s a great way to discover amazing places and get paid to take pictures!
- Skills Needed: A keen eye for composition, proficiency with camera gear, and editing skills.
- Potential Income: Variable; from £100 to £1000+ on project-based work, plus passive income through stock photography.
- Main Benefits: Discover new locations, express your creativity, and explore diverse income streams.
Love sharing about your travels? It may be time to set up that blog you’ve always wanted to do and talk about your experiences whilst travelling.
You can earn money through subscriptions, memberships and even Google Ads through the Adsense website. It may take time to build your readership, but if you are creative with your words, it’s a fun way to make extra cash.
- Skills Needed: Strong writing ability, SEO savvy, and social media marketing skills.
- Potential Income: From £0 to £3000+ per month, depending on audience engagement and monetization strategies.
- Main Benefits: Share your unique journey, enjoy a flexible schedule, and earn passive income.
Many businesses and publications often look for freelance writers, translators and transcribers to help build content. If you’ve got good written English skills and don’t mind receiving briefs, this could be the opportunity for you.
Plus, there are loads of online job marketplace sites where you can advertise your services, whilst also keeping an eye open on social media like Twitter for editors sharing freelance opportunities.
- Skills Needed: Exceptional writing and research skills, a deep understanding of client needs, and SEO knowledge.
- Potential Income: Earn £50 to £500 per article or project, based on complexity and client requirements.
- Main Benefits: Tackle a variety of topics, control your workload, and work from anywhere.
“When travelling the country by car, always plan your routes and journeys and allow for breaks to avoid tiredness. Prep your vehicle before you travel on the roads, check tyre pressure and engine oil, and make sure your vehicle’s insurance covers any of your additional work.”
Maybe you have a speciality in a certain topic, from business development to marketing. Many businesses seek consultancy, and you can provide this remote meaning you can help businesses no matter your location! It’s super easy to set up, with video conferencing sites like Zoom and Teams able to help you schedule meetings with clients.
- Skills Needed: In-depth knowledge in your field, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Potential Income: Charge £50 to £150+ per hour, reflecting your expertise and demand.
- Main Benefits: High earning potential, flexible scheduling, and engaging with varied projects.
Tutoring is another great career for those who have qualifications or are specialists in their areas, from English, Maths, and Science, to Music and Coding.
Many parents seek tutoring for their children online through community sites like Facebook, and there are many online tutoring sites you can sign up for that allow you to control lessons and your pricing.
- Skills Needed: Expertise in a specific subject area, patience, and effective communication.
- Potential Income: £20 to £40 per hour, varying with the subject and level.
- Main Benefits: Rewarding work, flexible hours, and the joy of helping others learn.
Coaching is in demand, and many look for virtual coaching as it can be a more convenient option compared to usual in-person coaching, which requires transport from your client.
Whether this is life coaching or fitness coaching, you can provide support via sites like Zoom, and you can also attend coaching workshops across your travels to build up extra qualifications and skills!
- Skills Needed: Certification in your coaching area, motivational skills, and strong communication.
- Potential Income: £30 to £100 per session, based on your specialisation and experience.
- Main Benefits: Make a difference in people's lives, work flexibly, and foster personal growth.
Want to share your travels with your followers, some social networking sites like Youtube and TikTok will pay you for your content if you are signed up to their Creator Funds.
This means that if you build up a following, you can focus on a niche and earn money along your travels. From visiting nature hotspots to trying a specific dish in every restaurant across the country (don’t ask), social media might be a fun way to earn whilst you travel.
- Skills Needed: Content creation, an understanding of social media algorithms, and strategies for engaging your audience.
- Potential Income: Variable, including ad revenue, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.
- Main Benefits: Express yourself creatively, build a community, and unlock significant earning potential.
On numerous websites, you can be paid for sharing your opinions and testing various products to help brands build up their consumer research. You can sign up for numerous survey websites and build your profile by answering questions. Businesses will then pick you to complete set surveys and free trials that match up with your lifestyle.
Plus, there are no requirements for this job, so you don’t need any qualifications or equipment to get started!
- Skills Needed: None, just your time and opinions.
- Potential Income: £0.50 to £5 per survey, with more for product testing and focus groups.
- Main Benefits: Easy to start, no qualifications needed, and utterly flexible.
9. Social Media