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8 Ways To Ditch Your Desk And Easily Work From Anywhere In The World

by Gigi Engle

One of the coolest things about the world’s new technology is that it's now possible to virtually work from anywhere in the world.

Thanks to better access to global cell phone plans, like T-Mobile’s Simple Global, extensive Wi-Fi availability and the simplicity of finding cheap housing accommodations, it’s become a breeze to pick up and travel the world, all while staying connected to clients and making a substantial income.

Of course, you’ll need a job that allows you to do your work without face-to-face communication, but with entrepreneurial endeavors on the rise, global marketing expansion and more and more people choosing passports over cubicles, it’s become the norm to collaborate over Wi-Fi instead of Harkness tables.

Here are eight awesome and simple ways to work from anywhere in the world, so you can ditch the boardrooms and get your adventure on.

1. Book using Airbnb.

Airbnb has changed the game as far as travel goes.

Instead of spending an exorbitant amount of money on a hotel, you can now just crash at someone’s apartment or house for a much lower price.

Now that it’s super easy to rent a place virtually anywhere in the world, it’s simple to hop from spot to spot.

2. Use Foursquare to find and bookmark places with Wi-Fi.

As you’re feeling out your new hood, be sure to make a note of all the cool coffee shops and stores that have access to Wi-Fi.

An app like Foursquare is just the thing to download because it will note the name and exact location of where you were working that day.

3. Keep all your documents stored in The Cloud.

Nothing will give you a bigger headache than losing all of your important documents in a hard drive crash. To avoid having to deal with a full-blown panic attack, store all of your documents on Apple's iCloud.

That way, if life does throw you a curve ball, you’ll be able to get everything you need back from the magical and mysterious cyberspace universe.

4. Find the right global plan for your cell phone.

Choosing the right global phone plan is the single most important thing that should be on your agenda when planning to pick up your life and business to travel.

T-Mobile’s Simple Global is a surefire way to ensure you’re covered. You’ll have unlimited international text and data available in over 120 countries.

5. Find a way to acquire customers and deliver value without in-person contact.

In order to be able to work remotely, you’ll need to build your customer base without your physical presence.

So try on a career like freelance writing, digital marketing, consulting or providing online courses in a given field. Basically, you just need to make your product 100 percent accessible online.

6. Use face-to-face video calling to maintain communication.

In order to take meetings abroad, you’ll need to utilize face-to-face video calling.

By connecting with someone over Skype or FaceTime, you’ll be able to create the same kind of physical connection that comes with an in-person meeting while really being hundreds (or even thousands) of miles away from your client.

7. Get a hotspot so you can have Internet wherever you are.

A mobile hotspot is a key companion while traveling because there will inevitably be times when you have no access to Wi-Fi.

It’s crucial you choose a hotspot that gives you maximum data usage, like a T-Mobile HotSpot.

8. Use online messaging systems to maintain workflow with team members.

Instant messaging systems like Asana and Slack allow you to stay connected to your team without requiring email or constant phone calls.

It’ll make it quick and easy to give directions and communicate about ongoing projects without having to wait for someone to get back to you.