This article is a collaboration with Day Translations, providing translations to and from approximately 300 languages from Afrikaans to Zulu, as well as interpreting services. You have graduated in language interpreting, congratulations! And now, how do you get a job? Once you are part of the language interpreting industry and you have built a profile
In this interview we feature professional conference interpreter Azucena Bermúdez Pérez, who has an impressive CV and brought a fresh perspective talking about the work of freelancers. Q: How did you decide to become an interpreter? I am from Spain, and after secondary school I moved to Ireland to learn English and then on to
Research studies about remote working and its effects on mental health have explored several avenues and scenarios: it is a complex subject of study where many variables can have either a positive or negative effect on a remote worker’s mental health. This topic cannot be put neatly into a box and there is no universal
How many people define themselves as digital nomads? How much do digital nomads earn on average? Reports on digital nomads have started to be compiled and published that can answer some of these questions. It can be challenging to analyse the market for digital nomads because it tends to be quite fluid: people who work
Are you planning to become a digital nomad or did you make the transition to remote working in the past year? To really make it as a digital nomad or remote worker you need more than the right skills and qualifications. There are some intangible qualities that sets digital nomads apart from everyone else. These
This post contains an affiliate link. Setting up and operating a business when you are a location-independent freelancer can be challenging. Digital nomads who want to run a solo business can end up spending hundreds of euros to register and set up a company. Every country has different regulations and taxation. That, combined with requirements
Some passports give access to more countries than others. Having the right passport can open more doors to digital nomads and remote workers. On the one hand, this means that holding or acquiring a passport that grants visa-free travel is a great advantage for location-independent workers. On the other hand, and this may not have
Do you have a friend who has decided to become a digital nomad? Before they leave, or maybe if they are coming home for the holidays, get them a present to remind them of you. In this digital nomads Christmas gift guide we look at useful presents that digital nomads can take with them on
One of the main challenges of any digital nomad is staying healthy on the road: because good health starts in our gut, here are some ideas for healthy Airbnb cooking, which can be difficult in shared kitchens. Airbnb Shared Kitchens In a previous article I discussed Airbnb etiquette and sharing a kitchen can make or
As a digital nomad it is important to be as productive with your day as possible. Saving time and making sure your digital life is organised is key to work and leisure. Good productivity apps can really help a digital nomad – and we’ve found 5 of the best for your delectation in this article.