Location Independence: How to Make Money While Traveling the World

[@Thomasfrank]

I wasn't kidding about the horrible sunburn... but I climb my first "real" mountain a week ago! There are a few pics on my Instagram: instagram.com/tomfrankly/ ...also, never forget to bring sunscreen to a mountain. Also, this video was edited by my friends over at the Boss Level 8 channel. You can check out their stuff here: kzbin.info

[@Leliforever]

Please keep your face moisturized and use a mild scrub when the redness has gone down. Also, drink a ton of water. And from now on, please wear sunscreen EVERY DAY, MOUNTAIN OR NOT. Seriously, the only reason you shouldnt wear sunscreen is if you dont leave your house for that day, whether it's summer or winter.

[@ONeill01]

I was about to say, before reading this comment that you have some tan!

[@jellyonyourbelly2001]

good book recomendation :p thanks!

[@sasquatch3518]

Vitamin C (1000mg - 2000mg) and topical vitamin E can both really help with sunburn recovery. Taking high dose vitamin C (2000mg) can also help with prickly heat.

[@priscillaose5772]

Thomas Frank great tips given here!

[@xavierlopez88]

Idk why but I love the lama with shades transition

[@OpenPhoenix]

Makes me want to giggle because of how absurd it looks lol.

[@MorganTimm]

Great video! I've been working remote for a tech-startup in New York for almost a year now while matching that income through blogging and I can't get over how cool it is to have so much flexibility. I know I've thanked you in the past, but if it weren't for College Info Geek I'd have never started my blog, and if it weren't for starting my blog I'd have never been offered my job. I owe a lot to you and it makes me so happy to see all of your success!

[@essennagerry]

Morgan Timm And I'm happy for _you_, congratulations on your flexibility! ^^

[@Thomasfrank]

Good to see a comment from you, Morgan! I remember seeing your original comment on my website guide and watching your blog explode since then. You make great stuff, and I'm really glad it's worked out so well. And I get your Teachable emails every week :)

[@tanvikejriwal1]

Congratulations on your success :)

[@kishanpatel1598]

Morgan Timm iii

[@Sk8forsocks]

Same, i've built website that can generate a great deal of passive income for me, while having very small expenditures. It allows me to travel and just have my "office" on my laptop.

[@XXxMercyx]

I'm always impressed by how insightful you are! My biggest reservation with starting my own blog is not having content that will be beneficial to people. You are truly inspiring! God bless.

[@gery49]

Living in Budapest doesn't feel that cheap if you are a local. Not that I want to discourage anyone from visiting. It's just that our currency is really shitty and jobs don't pay all that well. If you come from a western country with a minimum wage, you can live like a king here. Plus the city is beautiful (yes I do have a bias)

[@supermonk3y07]

Yes I know what you are saying, I'm Mexican and I can say the same about Mexico. Though if you come from San Francsico, LA, NYC, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo or something, you are in for a real treat. Even in the US, someone that comes from California and moves to Idaho will feel that Idaho is really cheap, but I live there and I don't see it as such, the people from California that move to another state would sell their homes, get a lot of money to move out, buy a much nicer and larger home in another state, and still have a lot of money left over.

[@hunterdepriest8247]

I'm so happy that someone made this video. I've believed in working to travel for a long time, although a little differently than you. I don't like paying to travel, so I get jobs in New cities that I want to visit instead of just traveling for a few weeks. I hate taking time off work, so I love working in places I want to go so I can just take off one day a week (like Saturday) to visit great places. Right now I'm living in Chicago making really good money, and having a great time with the city :) thanks for getting this idea out there.

[@rushikesharulkar2142]

Would like to connect with you sir

[@acciodalek]

Thomas has the most expressive eyes ive ever seen - he says something and the eyes reiterate its fascinating

[@Lildizzle420]

Japan 3 times, Im happy your priorities are in order

[@2201rafaela]

I'm a freelance journalist since 2015 and I spent over a year traveling and working at the same time (Budapest was my favorite city, btw!). Sometimes I'd even juggle volunteer work with freelancing and, of course, tourism. And guess what? I still learned a lot with this video. Thank you, Thomas! :)

[@Michealtravel]

Hello I have a question for you

[@jack_fitz34]

How do make money while sleeping all day?

[@arkoraa]

Volunteer as a research participant in sleep clinics.

[@sevii28]

buy stocks or cryptocurrencies

[@SnakeEyes4505]

Kindle

[@Thomasfrank]

Work all night

[@lakebaikal5]

Sleep with your customers

[@tanvikejriwal1]

By far the most detailed video on how to travel while earning a living. My KZbin suggestions are so on point today.

[@Urkenizer]

Awesome video Tom, I really liked naming all the resources like Jet and Woof, they seem helpful for when I set out on a trip I've been planning for a while

[@cil804]

"Now you're like the lady from Napoleon Dynamite"...hahaha

[@Thomasfrank]

I WANT THAT

[@Foxberryjammed]

I'm a researcher, and I've started to wonder over the past few months if it would be possible to do academic work nomadically... So, thank you for these very useful tips! Just what I needed right now!

[@g718ny]

The prioritization part is so tru!u always meet ppl who make excuses of not having the money to advance and yet they waste thier money on things that arent important and will tell u that u need to live a little. These are the same ppl who tell u u r cheap and yet ask borrow money lately.

[@whifling]

I would say one of your most useful videos to date (or at least that I've seen). Gives some real insight into the realities of doing what it seems everybody wants to be doing!

[@KerryGarnerVenter]

I've been so grateful to have a location independent business during all this crazIness, but I can't wait to start traveling again! Loved that you highlighted having portability skills

[@brittanybryant54]

Really liked this video! Definitely working on transitioning my work to allow more travel. I'm out of college but I'm glad you have relevant content for those of us who have graduated and trying to "adult" as they say. XD

[@Thomasfrank]

Glad you found it helpful! I'm trying to create a good mix of student-focused content and stuff that's universally applicable, especially since I'm not getting any closer to my student days :P

[@Luckywynne]

Your videos are high-quality Thomas, thanks for the info! One of my goals is to become a digital nomad, so right now I'm working towards improving my portable skills. I really wish the U.S. was part of the "Youth Mobility" visa scheme though, which would make it much easier for me to work in the U.K. and stay with my boyfriend. :/

[@lolalilyvaldez]

How are you improving your portable skills are you taking classes? Learning on your own?

[@nikoleta.maliqi]

Really inspired about this video. We are at the first steps of making videos for youtube and this whole thing begins all because I really love travel. Wanted to mention that I have a big desire to know whole the world, other cultures and to experience those thing that for a long time were a dream for me. Not to much money for exploring and still a beginner of youtube, but really a great desire to share with other people what I see. I hope one day to reach more viewers. Please feel free to know and support us. Love u all

[@Lumors]

Great timing, I am currently in a situation where I can probably agree with my employer to work from a different country. I've been reading about regulations and tax policies for weeks now and my head hurts and I only feel more and more confused. THAT is what I would like to know how digital nomads, travelling freelancers and similar people handle. When people advertise this lifestyle they make it seem so easy and effortless. And then BAM bureaucracy.

[@jadexplores2100]

Your post is an entire 4 years old, however, I'm reaching out to see if you ever figured all of this out? I'm a remote (work from home) employee trying to figure out how to be location independent...legally :)

[@ElizabethYamada]

Come back to Japan! (after the rainy season) - your fan in Japan

[@Thomasfrank]

I would love to come back to Japan... hopefully someday soon!

[@lhntr2]

I want to be a full time traveler so SO much but everybody says it not possible for me. Because not much people can do that.

[@upliftsouls]

Who cares what other people say or think? If you really wanna do it then you’re gonna find a way to make it work don’t let ignorant people control your life.

[@bs2-n]

Are u a native speaker of English? I have a solution but definitely not teaching English.

[@johanamk]

They ("everybody") actually mean that it is not possible for THEM. Only you can decide what you can do yourself.

[@passiveincomedude2164]

great stuff! i am working on it, already one year in and it really takes time and dedication. my offer to the world is to show everyone how i did it from 0 to a million. right now i am still at the lower 5% but everything documented on my channel. so thanks for the tips and info you give away for free man!

[@danielnguyen7587]

Hi Thomas, big fan of your videos. I'm about to attend university and thinking about buying an iPad Pro to use as my main device for taking notes. However, a part of me still believes that getting a laptop would be a more viable option. Perhaps you can make a video one day talking about the pro's and con's of using a tablet or a laptop for note-taking? I already know that you have a video about note-taking on paper vs. on a computer, but it would be interesting to see your view on taking notes on a tablet.

[@Urkenizer]

The thing that always puzzled me about the digital nomad lifestyle is the question of visas, and I've still yet to find a good resource for that subject :/

[@Luckywynne]

There's a subReddit called /r/digitalnomad, that might be a good place to look for help. (Reddit forums in general are amazing.) :)

[@Thomasfrank]

You could try looking to see if there's a list of countries that don't require a visa for travelers from your country - perhaps there's somewhere you could go without one :)

[@tconroymusic]

Hi Thomas. I love your videos. I travel regularly with my acting and music jobs, so I have that Travel part down. I love the ideas your presented. I got a TESOL certificate a few years ago and have been able to get English teaching jobs in many different locations when I was between theater gigs or even on days off. Thanks for all that you offer.

[@koipen]

It'd be cool to hear your take on the common critique (and my personal biggest gripe with) the Tim Ferriss approach to life as espoused in this video: for him, it seems that the purpose of a vocation is just to earn money and the *content* of one's work doesn't matter, which is how one ends up with his whole "e-commerce supplement sales at a mark-up" type of business plan. But what if one wants to do work that has more meaning than enabling one's hedonistic urges? e.g. most any private firm producing anything of any value, governments, financial sector, ngo's, etc. [i.e. most organizations] - is it possible to engage in (part-time) nomadism if one does not work in the creative / software sectors without having to give up all sense of occupational integrity?

[@xmauricioo1]

Thank you to put english subtitles in your videos. Helps a lot to learn things while learning english.

[@suprajaacharya7479]

hey Thomas! you really are a big inspiration..... in India we've just started our new semester and your video helped me managing some stuff!! I want you to make few videos on how to manage time to get everything done at the right time and being a student, "how to MANAGE & SAVE MONEY" which is really very tough in my personal opinion..and a detailed description on the concept of scholarships... love from India

[@gabakusa]

I dont understand how you make money ? just Adsense ? how do you allow your customers to reach your audience like you said?

[@Thomasfrank]

Adsense is one channel, but I also work with sponsors directly on my channel and podcast.

[@gabakusa]

please can you make a video about how much do you get from YT and from the sponsors and if you can live from that. if you don't mind talking about money & business

[@LarryVasquez82]

GabakUSA Free computer training i think google will ban your adsense account of you disclose your ads income. different niche have different rates, also depend on their user engagement, location, etc. sometimes you could earn $1 - $2 per 1000 views. most youtuber usually have another income stream such as affiliate earning (promoting other people product), merch like shirt, selling books/course, etc.

[@andrasbraten2475]

This video is full of invaluable insights. Long time I had these questions, and got it all answered, and now my head is boiling with ideas of where do I live next again.

[@GaryAGalindo]

Got that MBA book. First recommendation of yours I'm gonna read and as someone who's planning on getting his MBA some day, I hope it's a worthwhile read.

[@FreedomKingdom]

Love your original and unique content. I remember watching your videos from Japan, going to watch them again :)

[@User-to7nb]

Hello, I subscribed about a year ago and I've clicked this video to check you out again. I see that you gained a significant amount of subs and gained popularity. Good job! I hope you get even more successful, because your content is actually useful.

[@Nduder]

I really love the extension you mentioned to control video playback speed, you made my day! :D

[@juliamerchelska4255]

That is a really great video! Thank you so much Thomas :) It just proves that there is a ton of different options so If you really want to do something then only excuses can hold you back from doing it 😀

[@travelingecho]

Golden Colorado in the you tube house! Nice video I've traveled a little around the world,and this is one of my goals ,thx for the resources.

[@timmyxuereb3083]

Thanks again for the playlist update

Since i want to try this, this is the perfect episode right now 😁😁🤘🤘 Thank you Thomas!!!

[@mariorosas7779]

what about the four hour work week?

[@thesolidnick]

While in my career I can't work remotely, I read a few books on this topic, and for sure your video was very informative to anyone who wants to work remotely

[@becomelocationindependent1374]

Yes becoming location independent or a digital nomad is a dream for many people, myself included

[@GeneratingEntrepreneurs]

Great video, the resources you mention are great! Thanks for sharing!

[@brandonshaffer73]

For people with minimal skills, work experience, or the fortitude to start your own business get a job working for a fundraising company that'll allow you to work from "home". There are plenty of them in the U.S. and they'll hire anyone. Set up a car that's livable, get a good cell phone, get a laptop, mobile hotspot and your can travel constantly. Just park your car and male calls when your scheduled.

[@izzym1090]

Regarding teaching english in another country, do you have to know that country’s language? Or are you teaching intermediate classes where they can already speak english?

[@Thomasfrank]

At least for Japan, many people who go teach English are not fluent in Japanese. AFAIK it’s not a requirement to get the job, and you can function fairly well in most areas in Japan without knowing much of the language. Not sure about other counties though.

[@plica06]

I thought you were going to talk about Day Trading the Stockmarket... and yes, there are beaches in Bangkok, Thailand.

[@thomask7460]

great video, SDET here hoping to travel the world and program from a nice beach or something

[@Paul-fw8jj]

All laptops have sim slots ? So , how travellers can work on laptop ? Those simcards work worldwide?

[@moonlightboiii]

Thank you so much, man! This is really helpful. More power to you!

[@l0wkey321]

Waiting for your morning routine everv since you uploaded your "how to create a morning routine" but imma still be patient cause your contents are golden! thank you for inspiring me to be a better student ;)

[@Thomasfrank]

Thanks for the patience! It's going to be a very different kind of video, and I ended up running into a couple setbacks that prevented me from finishing it when I wanted to. I'm on business trip this week and then at VidCon next week, so I'll probably have to finish it after that.

[@lhntr2]

Thankyou so much for making this video🙏🏼

[@genericgreensquid6669]

Great video. I don't think I could give up something like retro computer/games collecting or something like hobby electronics to travel the world, but that type of work is not for me anyway. When I grow up (I'm 14), I'm probably going to try freelance work and see how it goes.

[@sarahaziziyan431]

This video was very helpful.Thanks, Thomas.

[@chaitrinkerin]

dude this is the most helpful video i've seen on this topic, thank you!!!

[@abidsabanovic8188]

One question Thomas, not related to the video. How long have you been playing the guitar?

[@nicollassdossantos]

Awesome video as always Tom, lots of great info so thank you! Btw, are you going to create an article based on this video? I think it could help sharing and keeping all these resources. Also, keep it up man! Amazing work

[@wanting2sailssw256]

Did he say cost of living was $1800 for locals in Denver,CO.,....well, my rent in Denver for a one bedroom apartment cost that in 2018-19.

[@midosala8049]

Great info. Thomas. Thanks!

[@JessBess]

what if I have no skills

[@haseblack309]

Your from denver! Sko buffs let's go Rockies, and who cares about the Broncos but still rocky mountain living! I cant believe you live in the same state as me thats so cool. Dont worry I don't want to meet up but its dope we are in the same state. Enjoy the Colorado life!!

[@Mickyboi1]

I cant even get a job at home nevermind in another country... someone give me a job

[@SafariPhaladi]

Sending positive energy+++ brother hopefully you found a job already.

[@newworldlord643]

Omg same!!!!!🤣😂😂😂😥😥

[@lifecelllife429]

Great Info Thanks

[@Thalasius]

Thomas u are a really cool guy man, love listening to your advice. Also awesome beard dude.

[@SomeCrazyMen]

Thanks for telling me about the WWOOF program

[@TommyJereiah]

Great info in this video Thomas like x 10!

[@abdullahahmed7604]

Loving the hair tom👌

[@fbgduval]

I'm 17 and don't know how to do this, I have 2 different routes that I want to pursue. One is Traveling but the other one is going to college where I live and work on getting a good paying job to buy a nice house and various other valuable and investment assets.

[@chraman169]

Let me drop some knowledge Global average annual income is around 9000-10000$

[@Andrew-gu8uw]

per

[@ABIZITV]

Very helpful to me

[@amaryllis627]

this vidéo came on time i was looking for something like that thanks Thomas

[@cyberhero10]

That llama transition cracks me up!

[@houseofchapter]

I ❤️ you!

[@swapnilpoudyal5378]

Hey! A lot of people, including me, struggle with trying to improve/fix ourselves using these techniques while still accepting our shitty aspects. Since you teach a lot about self improvement it would be interesting to know what's your take on this self acceptance vs self improvement paradox. Regards

[@henrikhubert4202]

Any guys or girls out there working as barista while traveling ? Because that's exactly what I wanna do after my graduation.

[@least341]

Henrik Hubert hey did u end up doing it?

[@henrikhubert4202]

@@least341 I didnt, but i still wanna do it. Im attending a university atm, but working as a barista still seems like a good option. After all this corona mess, of course.

[@josebadra8272]

Watching from Venezuela , greetings!

[@ICOD73]

How do you work from home if you are a mechanical engineer?

[@MAt-zk1qi]

Have you ever thought of touring and meeting people like M&G and holding like "shows" where you can talk about any subject you like in your field or your own experience or anything (or maybe promoting your book and selling signed copies)..? I think it would be so fun and wonderful +some cash never hurt anyone😌

[@Thomasfrank]

It's a possibility, but probably not something I can do soon. However, one thing I am doing is preparing to do a lot more live streams :)

[@MAt-zk1qi]

Thomas Frank Thank you so much for replying, you made my day😊 That's some good news! I love live streams! Plus we're with you along the way💪 Plus now that summer is here, I will get a physical copy of your book shipped ( even though I got it for free but I prefer paperback) plus I finally have the time to binge listen to your podcasts!!

[@edsheeranandcoffee]

Omg thank you for making this, ily

[@DebarunDas]

Thanks! Very informative!

[@jaedenvanderberg3890]

3:48 Blender?

[@jaedenvanderberg3890]

How much time does it take for you to write / prepare the script of a video? Or just prepare it?

[@Thomasfrank]

It totally depends on the video. For this one I got inspired and wrote the first draft in about 15 minutes, but then I spent probably a total of 2 hours doing research and refining it. Most videos take longer.

[@lizzyholmes1380]

Everything you say in this video is great Thomas! however, for someone who comes from a country where you need a Visa to go almost anywhere, I feel a bit frustrated. I've always wanted to travel around the world, but, sadly, I cannot do that :/

[@essennagerry]

Lizzy Holmes Aren't travel visas easy to get?

[@lizzyholmes1380]

essennagerry not at all! It takes months to get one :/

[@RazorGameingChannel]

I wasn't expecting that Budapest is the number one on Nomadlist . I live here and I find everything very expensive :D

[@zuigdoos]

1800 dollars per month to live in Denver? I would be broke

[@Thomasfrank]

Yep, Denver isn't cheap - though one thing to keep in mind is that those averages assume you're paying for an apartment by yourself. If you get roommates, things can be cheaper.

[@HelloKitty-vc5kr]

EXCELLENT! thank you

[@scificephalopods]

yeahhh my want to travel the world is definitely not supported heavily by my love of working in engineering at manufacturing plants. Although hopefully I will one day get a job where I could get transferred somewhere cool :)

[@MelpyMelperson]

What about street performance?

[@shanesthedude]

Great info here. Thanks :)

[@OmarEl-Aasar]

Waiting for your next book

[@playfullburito]

Thanks for the vid!

[@danielcasas3384]

What about trading? Making 6% a month is a realistic goal, if you can save 25,000 dollars you can trade futures, a centralized market in Chicago right from your laptop, and there is no counter party risk. 1,500 dollars a month is enough to make a living in alot of countries.

[@eureka410]

youtube paiment isn t enough to travel and work with youtube ??

[@Mickey-bo6cv]

Here's a fan from Thailand!

[@MedicalSchoolHQ]

Thanks for the mention! :)

[@Thomasfrank]

Yeah boiiiii

[@kelseyadler5812]

Oh jeez. You're amazing!!

[@curtisroff]

good advice and obviously u make plenty of bread. I live in colorado as well and spend a lot of time in Denver. NOT A CHEAP PLACE TO LIVE!!!!

[@Sofronje]

Whenever you come to Thailand. I would love to meet you.

[@travelpackgamerz]

Is it became KZbinr can make money?

[@AmazingDentist]

best youtuber !!