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Work While Traveling Around the World - Be a Freelancer!

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 Once upon a time, I just wanted to not have to work in a routine way, still have income, and be able to travel while working. If I get tired of working in one city, I can move to another city to work. Do you want this lifestyle? This kind of lifestyle provides flexibility. In any case, this would be my ideal life. So where can we find these kinds of jobs? And what academic majors are these jobs most associated with? Let’s go find these out! 

Major 

  • Computer Science / Software Engineering 

Freelance work: Web development, app development, software design, automation scripts. 

  • Information Technology (IT) 

Freelance work: Tech support, systems administration, cybersecurity consulting. 

  • Graphic Design 

Freelance work: Logo design, branding, print materials, digital art. 

  • Business Administration / Management 

Freelance work: Business consulting, virtual assistance, operations management. 

  • Accounting / Finance / Economics 

Freelance work: Bookkeeping, financial consulting, data analysis. 

  • Entrepreneurship 

Freelance work: Startup consulting, business planning, product development. 

  • Engineering (Various Fields) 

Freelance work: CAD design, product prototyping, technical consulting. 

Platforms For Freelancer 

  • 1. Upwork 

Overview: One of the largest freelance marketplaces where clients post jobs and freelancers bid on them. 

Best for: Professionals in writing, design, marketing, programming, and admin support. 

How it works: Create a profile, apply for projects by submitting proposals, and get paid securely through Upwork. 

Pros: Large client base, secure payments, long-term contracts possible. 

Cons: Competitive bidding, platform fees (10%). 

 

  • 2. Fiverr 

Overview: A gig-based marketplace where freelancers offer predefined services starting at $5 (though most charge more). 

Best for: Creative professionals (graphic design, video editing, voice-over, content writing). 

How it works: You list your services (“gigs”), and clients buy them directly. 

Pros: Easy setup, passive client discovery, global exposure. 

Cons: Hard to stand out at first; Fiverr takes a 20% commission. 

 

 

 

  • 3. Freelancer.com 

Overview: Like Upwork, it connects freelancers with clients through job postings and contests. 

Best for: Developers, designers, writers, engineers, and marketers. 

How it works: You bid on jobs or participate in contests; clients choose who to hire. 

Pros: Many job categories, milestone payments, and international clients. 

Cons: High competition; some small, low-budget projects. 

 

  • 4. Toptal 

Overview: A high-end freelance platform connecting the top 3% of talent with premium clients. 

Best for: Experienced developers, designers, finance experts, and product managers. 

How it works: Rigorous screening process; once accepted, freelancers get access to top-tier clients like Airbnb and Shopify. 

Pros: High pay, quality clients, steady work. 

Cons: Hard to get in (selective screening). 


  • 5. PeoplePerHour 

Overview: UK-based freelance marketplace for professionals to offer hourly or fixed-price services. 

Best for: Designers, marketers, writers, and developers. 

How it works: Clients post jobs or browse “hourlies” (service listings). 

Pros: Flexible pricing, escrow payment protection. 

Cons: Smaller client base compared to Upwork/Fiverr. 

Freelancing will be a trend. This work model accelerates globalization. It allows you to work from anywhere in the world, truly achieving work-life balance. I hope this information is helpful to you. 

By: Tingbin Zhao (career peer)

Resource:  

https://apploye.com/blog/best-freelance-websites-for-beginners/ 

https://www.job-hunt.org/career-fields-for-freelance-jobs/ 

https://www.24seventalent.com/blog/top-freelance-jobs-for-recent-college-graduates/ 

 

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