At the end of January, I got that only-too-familiar feeling of panic. Another month had gone by, and as far as I was concerned, I’d achieve absolutely sod all. We’re already a month into 2020, I was thinking, and I’ve just been sitting around, twiddling my thumbs, being a bit useless, professionally and personally. But […]
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8 Tips for Getting Your First House Sit
Housesitting is a fantastic way to travel, especially if you work remotely. It can save you money, give you an insight into what it’s really like to live in the place you’re visiting, and often means you get to spend time cuddling some very cute dogs. I’ve been housesitting for about two years now. For […]
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Cave Life: What It’s Really Like To Live In a Spanish Cave
As I write this, I’m sitting on the bed in the cave with lots of layers and a woolly hat on, as I’ve had the doors wide open all day and it’s only seven degrees outside. But even if it’s chilly out there, I can’t resist throwing the doors open during the day. There’s nothing […]
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How I Got Started With Freelancing: Finding Work
Thi post is for all those curious souls who’ve asked me in the past where I find I’m finding freelancing work, and anyone who’s thinking that they might quite like a slice of the freelance pie. I’ll start at the very beginning (a very good place to start) with my content mill days, and then […]
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How I Got Started as a Location-Independent Translator and Copywriter
I often get messages from acquaintances or friends of friends who’re curious about how I got started with freelancing. As much as I don’t mind sharing a few tips via message, I reckon the time has come to tell the story and take all hints and tips I’ve handed out and immortalise them in blog […]
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