Traveling by motorhome during vacations is one of the preferred options for a large number of freelancers in Spain. In our country, there are over 3 million professionals working under this employment regime. Being a freelancer sometimes makes it difficult to balance work and vacations.
In this article, we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages. We recommend that if you finally decide to try it, first rent a motorhome for both long and short trips. This way, you can determine if this type of vacation is for you or not.
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Traveling by motorhome and working as a freelancer
Renting a motorhome provides the opportunity to travel, either alone or with family. You can enjoy getaways where you can combine work and vacations.
With a bit of organization, it can become a whole adventure, to the point where many find it difficult to return to “normality” and not turn this leisure and work system into their permanent lifestyle.
All you need to work and travel in a motorhome is a computer and an Internet connection. This mobile telecommuting has become so popular that some manufacturers in the sector are even including mini offices in their new models to facilitate task execution.
What to consider when renting a motorhome
First of all, you need to consider the space you will need. Logically, it will be slightly more than what you would need if you were only using the motorhome for vacationing. Clearly, for your comfort, it will be great to have a table where you can set up your computer.
Versatility of the facilities
It would be advisable for the table to be compatible with the bed, meaning you don’t have to dismantle one to set up the other. The space should also be planned considering whether you are the only one who will be working during the vacation or if your partner or another person will also be working.
More than Organization
Secondly, you must bear in mind the great importance of organization when traveling in a motorhome. And even more so when you will be dedicating part of the day to your professional duties. In an office or an apartment, order is essential for effective work. This is even more true in a small space like a motorhome.
We’re not just referring to having things in their place and not letting the space turn into a mess. It’s also about organizing your time. Don’t forget that the charm of the matter lies in combining leisure and work. So, we recommend setting a schedule that allows you to cover both aspects.
Example of organizing your schedule
You can use the morning for your work. For example, from 7 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. Then you can spend the rest of the day going to the beach, taking a hike, exploring the town you’re in, or sampling the local cuisine. In short, enjoying your vacation to the fullest!
Advantages of traveling by motorhome and working from anywhere
Renting a motorhome for vacationing and working as a freelancer is a growing trend, not by chance or an irrational fad. There are many advantages, as you will see below.
Change in routine, improved productivity and efficiency
The environment is crucial for developing creativity and efficiency. It’s not the same to work immersed in the routine of an office or study as it is in a paradisiacal place. Hearing the murmur of tree leaves and the sea in the background is an experience that can become addictive.
The number one goal: work without feeling like you’re working.
Fun just a step away from the motorhome
When you finish a traditional workday, you usually go home, take a shower, and have a beer on the terrace below. However, with good organization, the end of the workday in a motorhome is the start of the day.
You have time to have a snack, eat at a beach bar, cool off at a beach or cove. You can also go on a bike ride, visit artistic and natural monuments, dine under the moonlight, and dance at a disco. You are the master of your schedule and can organize it as you please.
Disadvantages of traveling by motorhome as a freelancer
Like all aspects of life, traveling by motorhome and working as a freelancer also has its disadvantages. If it didn’t, almost certainly, most freelancers would live in these rolling homes.
Work and family
The main one is balancing family life. This doesn’t mean a motorhome is uncomfortable for a family, but that it’s not always the case that both partners are freelancers.
If this is not the case, the best option is to reserve these vacations for when both have time off simultaneously. In the case of having children, logically, you can make the getaways coincide with the children’s school holidays.
Motorhome security
Lastly, there can be some security issues, although they are not very common. To cover yourself from potential theft, the best thing is to get good insurance. There are many on the market at very low prices. It’s worth it.
To sum up…
Traveling by motorhome and working as a freelancer is an option that is increasingly gaining traction in Spain. In other countries, this trend has been popular for many years.
Don’t hesitate to try this experience, whether alone or with your family! It will surely be an unforgettable memory.
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