e_reder

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Co-founder & CMO NomadApp Growth Hacker, Traveler, Entrepreneur

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Comment · 8 years ago

I've been in the freelance game for the last five years.

If you're based in the US or Europe I wouldn't waste my time with Freelancer.com or Upwork. The competition for jobs on these platforms is usually too high.

Here are my best resources for finding freelance jobs:

1. And Co's gig list And Co is a true life saver for me as a freelancer. Their app is 100% free and does everything I need: invoicing, contracts, payments, time tracking, etc.

They send out a weekly newsletter with lots of opportunities from all over the internet. It's kind of a hidden gem. Lots of value >> https://www.and.co/gig-list

2. Angel List

3. Remote.io

However, there are lots and lots of other platforms. I recommend you look at this article https://www.and.co/freelance-jobs

Comment · 10 years ago

yeah! That's actually a really good point. I've never done it so no experience there. Which countries do you think would be a good starting point? I've seen people buy cars in Mexico, roadtripping all through the country and then re-selling it. Or motorbikes in Vietnam.

I like the idea because that makes you less dependent on cheap flights you need to plan ahead, plus you get to more remote (cooler) places.

Comment · 10 years ago

you're right, traveling in these countries is pretty expensive but if you're willing to tough it out (maybe take a few buses and public transportation) you can still get almost anywhere for less than $500USD

Comment · 10 years ago

yeah... I've landed in Stansted a few times myself and spent nights at the airport waiting for my 7am flight with Ryanair. London, Brussels and Paris are a bit of a pain.

Comment · 10 years ago

yeah! I love Interrail! That's a really good option, too! I might add it to the blog post. Thanks :)