• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Professional Hobo

Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way

  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • DESTINATIONS MAP
  • TRAVEL STUFF
  • CONTACT
  • BOOKS/COURSES

Financial Case Studies

Feeling voyeuristic? Want to hack into the lives and lifestyles of other travelers and see how they make a go of traveling as a lifestyle? Well then, these financial case studies are for you!

In this financial case studies series, I feature fellow full-time travelers who are making ends meet on the road with their portable career. There's a huge range of careers, incomes, and lifestyles out there; an ever-growing amount as more and more people embrace the nomadic lifestyle as a way of being.

In this series, travelers bear all - discussing their careers, their incomes, their lifestyles, and the perks and challenges of it all.

Financial Case Study: Mike Corey, YouTuber and BBC Television Host

Last Updated: January 27, 2021

Mike Corey on a coal train

As a YouTuber and BBC tv host, Mike Corey has a dream job. Let’s dig into it to see what it’s like behind the scenes – financially and otherwise!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Marc Smith, Marc My Travels

Last Updated: December 28, 2020

Marc Smith of Marc My Travels indoor skydiving

Marc Smith launched MarcMyTravels as a passion project and it took off, so he quit his job to live the location independent life. More on his career and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Vivian Vuong and Nathan Zahrt, Sailors

Last Updated: January 13, 2021

Vivian Vuong and Nathan Zahrt, Sailors on their sailboat

Nathan Zahrt and Vivian Vuong are multi-talented sailors who live on their boat Ultima, deliver sailboats, train sailors, work as crew, and much more!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Nathan James Thomas, Intrepid Times

Last Updated: November 2, 2020

Nathan James Thomas, Intrepid Times

Nathan James Thomas lives and travels the world while managing Intrepid Times and doing various freelance writing, copywriting, and ghostwriting gigs. Learn how!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Agness Walewinder, Full-time Blogger, Part-time Employee

Last Updated: October 12, 2020

Agness Walewinder, 2016 vs 2020

Agness Walewinder blogs full-time and works part-time for a remote company. Here’s a comparison of her life/career from 2016 to 2020.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Shlomo Freund, Free Financial Self

Last Updated: December 26, 2020

Shlomo Freund speaking at a Free Financial Self conference

Shlomo Freund and his family are location independent, balancing their time between their home in Israel and various locations on the road. See how they do it!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Liesbet Collaert, Roaming About

Last Updated: August 6, 2020

Liesbet Collaert of Roaming About in Colorado

Liesbet Collaert (Roaming About) and her hubby have traveled full-time for almost 20 years! They’re experts on living cheaply and well. Here’s how they make ends meet.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jon and Kach Howe, Two Monkeys Travel Group

Last Updated: July 24, 2020

Jon and Kach Howe

Jon and Kach Howe traveled since 2013, lived on a sailboat, and more. Learn how their lives and careers have changed – dramatically – between 2015 and 2020.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Alex and Frankie, Van Lifers

Last Updated: May 29, 2020

Alex and Frankie, Van lifers with their van Lolo

Alex and Frankie are van lifers, traveling full-time in their van Lola, breaking world records, and managing online businesses and YouTube channels. Learn more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Vanessa Rivers, Travel Entrepreneur and Mother

Last Updated: May 16, 2020

vanessa-rivers-mother-and-online-entrepreneur

In this interview, Vanessa Rivers discusses life and work before and after becoming a mother. Learn more about Vanessa’s multi-faceted career and lifestyle!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Christopher Many – Author

Last Updated: January 16, 2021

Christopher Many, Author of Left Beyond the Horizon and Right Beyond the Horizon, Financial Case Study Update

Christopher Many’s been nomadic since 1997, as an author. I asked him to update his original financial case study from 2016, and he has even included detailed expense breakdowns of how he lives so inexpensively.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Phoebe Gill, Freelance SEO Consultant and Blogger

Last Updated: May 16, 2020

Phoebe Gill, Freelance SEO expert at Your Green Grass Project

Phoebe Gill’s online career has evolved into freelance SEO and blogging. Learn how she quadrupled her income and how she used it to create new opportunities.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: The Denning Family, Online Teacher and WorldSchool Academy

Last Updated: September 28, 2020

The Denning Family, Rachel and Greg Denning and their children, traveling full-time!

Learn how Rachel and Greg Denning and their 7 children have traveled full-time for the last 13 years, earning money as online teacher and WorldSchool Academy founders! Learn how their careers and lifestyles have evolved in the last 5 years with this updated Financial Case Study.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Deborah Benbrook – Working Along the Way

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Deborah Benbrook Financial Case Study

In this updated Financial Case Study, Deborah Benbrook shares how her traveling life has evolved over the last 5+ years, while working along the way.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Dalene and Pete Heck – Media Marketers

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Dalene and Pete Heck of Hecktic Travels, Media Marketers

Dalene and Pete Heck are the Hecktic Travels writer/photographer duo, and National Geographic Travelers of the Year! But 2016 threw them a curve ball, so they made lemonade. Read this updated Financial Case Study to see how things have changed.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Janet Brent, Graphic Designer turned Digital Storyteller

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Janet Brent, Graphic Designer, Financial Case Study Update

Here’s a financial case study of graphic designer Janet Brent, and how she makes ends meet while living and traveling around the world.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Becky van Dijk – We Are Travel Girls

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Becky van Dijk, co-founder of We Are Travel Girls

Becky van Dijk (of We Are Travel Girls) is super-honest about her location independent lifestyle with this case study! She has some great real-world advice.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Isabel Leong, Travel Blogger and Digital Nomad

Last Updated: September 18, 2020

Isabel Leong of Bel Around the World

Isabel Leong is Bel Around the World; a travel blogger and digital marketing & SEO consultant. Learn more about her lifestyle, career, and income in this case study!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Sharon Gourlay, Blogger and Website Manager

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Sharon Gourlay - 2016 vs 2019

Sharon Gourlay shared her blogger career/lifestyle financial details here 2016. Now in 2019, she’s kind of a big deal, so I asked her to give us an update. Read on for this unique comparison of her lifestyle and business in 2016 and 2019!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Lidiya K, Full-Time Blogger

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Lidiya K, Financial Blogger

Lidiya K is a full-time blogger and creator of Let’s Reach Success teaching millennials to achieve financial freedom through side hustles. More on her location independent career and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, Millionaire Blogger

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, millionaire blogger, with her husband and two dogs

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner hustled her way from $40k in debt to becoming a millionaire blogger. Learn more about her amazing journey in this fascinating Financial Case Study!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Mitch Glass, Project Untethered

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Financial Case Study: Mitch Glass, Project Untethered

Mitch Glass of Project Untethered earns his location independent living through blogging, copywriting, content writing, and real estate investing. Learn more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Kelly Hayes-Raitt, HouseSit Diva

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Kelly Hayes-Raitt, HouseSit Diva

Kelly Hayes-Raitt has been housesitting around the world, full-time, for the last 10 years! Here’s how the lifestyle helps this HouseSit Diva earn a living.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Hannah and Chad, Wall Street Minimalist

Last Updated: August 25, 2020

Hannah and Chad of Wall Street Minimalist

Hannah and Chad have developed a truly passive income through Wall Street Minimalist, and are flying around the world (in business class!) for nearly free. Learn how they manage this idyllic lifestyle and what their finances look like!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Explore With Erin, Social Influencer and Blogger

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Explore With Erin, Social Influencer and Travel Blogger

Erin’s a social influencer and founder of Explore With Erin, her 2nd blog built from scratch. Here’s what life/finances are like, with kids & (now) a home base.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Rosemary and Claire – Authentic Food Quest

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Financial Case Study: Rosemary and Claire – Authentic Food Quest

Rosemary and Claire transitioned from employees to entrepreneurs in their 40s, with their site Authentic Food Quest paving the way. They discuss the realities of this income and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Mikkel Thorup – Expat Money Show

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Financial Case Study: Mikkel Thorup – Expat Money Show

Mikkel Thorup has a substantial portfolio of investments, real estate, and businesses (including the Expat Money Show) – all of which (more than) fund his full-time travel lifestyle. Learn more about his lifestyle and career here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Where in the World is Nina, Travel Blogger

Last Updated: October 2, 2020

Financial Case Study: Nina Ragusa (Where in the World is Nina), Travel Blogger

Less than 2 years ago Nina Ragusa’s travel blogger career was new, and now she makes a living that financially sustains her full-time travel lifestyle! Learn more about how she built her career thus far, and where she’s headed (literally and figuratively).

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jon Pepper, Owner of Tigit Motorbikes in Vietnam

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Jon Pepper, Owner of Tigit Motorbikes in Vietnam

Starting a business abroad may seem intimidating, but Jon Pepper built and ROCKS Tigit Motorbikes in Vietnam. Here’s how he did it, challenges and all, and how he plans to be a millionaire in the next two years.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Amar Hussain, Blogger and Digital Marketing Consultant

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Amar Hussain Digital Marketing Consultant, in Medellin Colombia

Amar Hussain turned his “gap year” into a “gap life”! The last 9 years has taken him to 7 continents and almost as many income streams! Now the bulk of his work is as a digital marketing consultant and blogger. Learn how he has modeled and changed his career over the years!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jamie Campbell, Gaijin Crew

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Jamie Campbell, Gaijin Crew

After a life-changing trip to Japan, Jamie Campbell started his blog Gaijin Crew as a way to financially sustain his travel lifestyle. In this post he shares how amazing – and challenging – these beginning stages can be.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Daniel Kiteski, Careers Around the World

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Daniel Kiteski

Daniel Kiteski has enjoyed a fascinating variety of careers and jobs around the world! In this case study, he outlines what he’s done and where, how he financially sustains his full-time travels, and shares some great advice.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Chelse Hensley, Social Media Manager

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Chelse Hensley, social media manager

Chelse Hensley is a digital nomad who supports her lifestyle and world travels as a social media manager. She also blogs at HashtagTourist and is the founder of RechargeSocialMedia. Learn more about her nomadic lifestyle and career as a social media manager here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Susi Kaeufer, Coaching Female Entrepreneurs

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Susi Kaeufer, coaching Female Entrepreneurs

Susi Kaeufer took skills she was already good at and built a career of coaching female entrepreneurs. This earns her a consistent 5-figure income each month, and allows her to travel the world full-time, living as luxuriously (or frugally) as she wishes. Learn more about her awesome life and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Robyn Hartzell, Scuba Diving Instructor

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Robyn Hartzell - Scuba Diving Instructor

Robyn Hartzell’s intended 12-month career break grew into a 32-month sabbatical, after she got into Scuba diving along the way and became a scuba diving instructor. Here’s how and where Robyn (known as Robyn Around the World) traveled and worked as a scuba diving instructor, and what it’s like to dive around the world.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Elaine Mendoza, Online Teacher, Writer, Tour Guide

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Finally Elaine Mendoza, Online Teacher, Writer, Tour Guide

Elaine Mendoza learned she could live and travel around the world for a fraction of the amount of money she formerly needed to live in Washington D.C. Now she fills her days with activities she loves that also earn her money: online teaching, freelance writing, leading tours/retreats, and even professional singing!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Will Hatton, Crypto, Adventure Gear, SEO, and More

Last Updated: October 2, 2020

Will Hatton

After a couple of years wandering the world as The Broke Backpacker (literally and figuratively), Will Hatton has revamped his life and businesses, and is actively managing multiple streams of income, including an adventure gear company, running tours, an SEO agency, blogging, and trading cryptocurrency.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Fiona Harper, Freelance Travel Writing

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Fiona Harper, freelance travel writing

In this financial case study, Fiona Harper shares some great advice based on 15 years of freelance travel writing experience. Read on to get her take on work-life balance, setting rates, and the inner challenges of an outwardly glamorous lifestyle.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Joanne Amos, Wandering Wordsmith

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Jo Amos, Wandering Wordsmith

Joanne Amos is a Wandering Wordsmith who has been running two interrelated businesses while traveling the world full-time for the last three years. In this case study she shares some honest observations and great advice about her career and lifestyle as a wandering wordsmith.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Kim and Ryan Desmond, CodingNomads

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Kim and Ryan Desmond, CodingNomads

Kim and Ryan Desmond are the cofounders of CodingNomads, a traveling coding bootcamp helping aspiring digital nomads learn career-changing tech skills while on an international trip. Learn more about how they live their own lives abroad educating an empowering others to do the same through CodingNomads!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Laura Nalin, English Teacher and Blogger

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Laura Nalin, English Teacher and Blogger

Laura has been working abroad as an English teacher since 2013 and it has allowed her to save a huge amount of money to travel extensively. Reach on to learn more about her career/lifestyle as an English teacher and blogger here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Gabriel Traveler – YouTube Vlogger

Last Updated: February 28, 2020

Gabriel Morris, YouTube vlogger

Gabriel Morris is a vlogger who has been traveling for 30 years (!), and is among the rare but increasing ranks of people who earn a living as a vlogger. Learn exactly how he earns a full-time vlogger living and how it complements his full-time travel lifestyle.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Kara and Nate, YouTube Professionals

Last Updated: January 2, 2021

Kara and Nate - YouTube stars

Kara and Nate are among the increasing ranks of people making a full-time income from YouTube. They blur the lines of work and play by creating daily YouTube videos about their full-time travel adventures around the world. And they make good money too! Check out how Kara and Nate earn their YouTube living.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: John Clites, Teaching English Online

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

John Clites, teaching English online

John Clites is an avid wanderluster, who has visited 30 countries and spent the last 9 years based in Brazil, teaching English online. Learn more about his portable career and Brazilian lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Lauren Juliff, Blogger, Author

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Lauren Juliff, author and blogger

Lauren Juliff is the author of How Not to Travel the World (great book btw), and a travel blogger who has found an amazing work-life balance that allows her to work just half the year. I’m envious of her lifestyle, and plan to take a few pages from her book (literally and figuratively).

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Beck Power, Entrepreneur

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Beck Power, Entrepreneur

Beck Power has her fingers in a few entrepreneurial pies that mean she has a wildly variant income and lots of work on her plate…and she loves it. Read more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Sophia (Communications) and Jayme (Musician)

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Sophia (communications) and Jayme (musician)

Sophia works in communications, and Jayme is a musician. Here is how they’ve been able to make their careers work as part of full-time travel lifestyle.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Ali Garland, Blogging

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Ali Garland, blogging

Ali Garland makes a great living through blogging, but it wasn’t always that way. Learn more about her career and her excellent advice for wannabe bloggers!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Gigi Griffis, Copywriter and Content Strategist

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Gigi Griffis, copywriter and content strategist

Gigi Griffis has traveled since 2012 with her growing business (as a copywriter and content strategist) and pint-sized pooch. She’s got some great advice!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jane and Stephen, Yoga Instructor and Freelancer

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Jane and Stephen, Yoga Instructors

Jane and Stephen have been adventuring around the world for four years and earn their living as yoga instructors and digital freelancers. Find out more!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Barbaralicious, Translator and Copywriter

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Barbaralicious, Translator and Copywriter

Barbara has been a digital nomad since 2014, living in 40+ countries so far. She earns her living as a translator and copywriter; here’s how she does it!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Louise Cottrell, Pinterest Marketing Strategist

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Louise Cottrell, Pinterest Marketing

Louise has been living abroad for the last 9 years and earns her living as in Pinterest marketing. Learn more about her career and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jenna Rose Robbins, Ghostwriting

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Jenna Robbins, ghostwriter

Jenna Rose Robbins has a varied writing career, with a specialty in ghostwriting. I hope you find her career and travel lifestyle as fascinating as I do!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Lulakilla, Digital Marketing

Last Updated: December 26, 2020

digital marketing genius Lulakilla

Lulu of Lulakilla is a digital marketing freelancer, and has looped the world a few times with her online career. Learn how she does it here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Jessica and Will, WorldTowning Founders

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Jessica and Will, Worltowning founders

Jessica and Will dropped their careers and 6-figure incomes to start WorldTowning. They prove that you have to put in long hours to start, but it pays off.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Ryan O’Connor, SEO Consultant and One Tribe Apparel Co-Founder

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Ryan O'Connor, SEO Consultant

Ryan put his lucrative SEO consulting biz on the side to found One Tribe Apparel. Learn more about his career on the road and how it has led to happiness!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Alesha and Jarryd (NOMADasaurus), Bloggers

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Alesha and Jarryd, NOMADasaurus

Alesha & Jarryd of NOMADasaurus have been on the road for the last 10 years. Their blogging business more than supports their global lifestyle in all kinds of great locations. Check it out!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Johnny FD, Dropshipping, Publishing, Affiliate Marketing

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Johnny FD, dropshipping

Johnny FD went from less than $1,000 in the bank to more than half a million. Learn about his nomadic career in dropshipping, affiliate marketing, and more!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Sam Wood, Blogger and Freelance Writer

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Sam Wood, Blogger and Freelance Writer

Sam Wood earns his living as a freelance writer and blogger while basing in Germany and living/travelling around the world. More on his lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Joanna, Online English Teacher

Last Updated: September 7, 2020

Joanna, Online English Teacher

Joanna supports her life abroad as an online english teacher. That’s right – no more being stuck in the classroom! Learn more about how she does it here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Anna of Global Gallivanting, Freelance Writer

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Anna Phipps from Global Gallivanting

Anna Phipps travels and works location independently as a blogger and freelance writer. And she shares top advice for people interested in this lifestyle!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Carlo and Florence, Content Generation

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Carlo and Florence, Next Stop Who Knows

Carlo and Florence have an extremely lucrative content generation business that allows them to live whatever lifestyle they want, wherever they want.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Aaron (NomadsNation) – Jack of Many Trades

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Aaron of NomadsNation

Aaron of NomadsNation has done seasonal work, taught English, and online work to sustain his travels for 5 years. He shares a TON of great info here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Conni Biesalski – Travel Blogger

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Conni Biesalski, travel blogger

Conni Biesalski is a travel blogger who makes an admirable income purely from travel blogging. Find out more about her careeer and lifestyle here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Colin Robinson – Metrologist

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

Colin Robinson

Colin Robinson has a job as a Metrologist that takes him around (and around) the world. Here’s how it works, along with some great lifestyle advice.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Rebecca, A Creative Nomad, Graphic Designer

Last Updated: September 28, 2020

Rebecca of Creative Nomad with a koala

Rebecca traveled for five years, and in the last year went freelance with her graphic design skills as A Creative Nomad. Here’s more on her career and life!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Dustin Main – Technology Services Entrepreneur, Tour Guide

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Dustin Main, tour guide and entrepreneur

Dustin Main has been traveling since 2009, while overseeing his technology services company and dabbling in other ventures like being a tour guide. Here’s how he makes ends meet:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Nat and Rob, Bloggers, Consultants, Landlords (Love and Road)

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

consultants Nat and Rob of Love and Road

Nat and Rob left their lives in Brazil for the open road, and they earn their living as bloggers (Love and Road), consultants, and landlords. Here’s how!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Will Hatton, Former Jack-of-all-Trades Turned Blogger

Last Updated: October 2, 2020

Will Hatton, The Broke Backpacker, in a rickshaw

Will Hatton has been traveling for 9 years and has earned his living many different ways in that time. Now he’s a full-time travel blogger. Learn more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Dariece and Nick (Goats on the Road), Bloggers

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Goats on the Road

Dariece and Nick have traveled full-time since 2012, and have seen some amazing places, paying for it all with their blog Goats on the Road. Here’s how:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Samantha and Yeison, Travel Bloggers

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

My Tan Feet's Samantha and Yeison

Samantha and Yeison are based in Costa Rica and travel the world with their lucrative blog My Tan Feet. Find out more about their lifestyle and biz here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Dan – Cruise Ship Employee, Wander Pig

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Dan of Wanderpig, Cruise Ship Employee

Dan is a cruise ship employee, in addition to running his affiliate marketing business and website Wander Pig. Read on to see what cruise ship life is like!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Ray and Laura – Online Education Entrepreneurs

Last Updated: September 28, 2020

Ray and Laura, Online Education Entrepreneurs

Ray and Laura are entrepreneurs with a few online education businesses that kick out an impressive income. Here’s more about their careers and lifestyles.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Kevin Casey, JetSetting Copywriter

Last Updated: September 13, 2020

kevin casey

Kevin Casey is The Jet-Setting Copywriter; a freelance copywriter who makes more than enough money to travel the world many times over. More on his career here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Miguel (Travelsauro) – Blogger and Volunteer

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Miguel of Travelsauro

Miguel (Travelsauro) has traveled for the last 5 years. While building his blog, he works odd jobs and volunteers for free accommodation. Learn more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Danielle and Mat – Artists, Freelancers

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Danielle and Mat, freelancers

Danielle and Mat are artists and freelancers who have supported their travels since 2012 many ways. Here’s what they do, and how they’re evolving!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Erika Bisbocci – Flight Attendant

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Erika, flight attendant

Erika Bisbocci lives a semi-nomadic life, working as a flight attendant, and traveling extensively on her time off. Here’s her career and lifestyle details!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Sasha and Rachel, Grateful Gypsies

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Sasha and Rachel of Grateful Gypsies at the ocean

Sasha and Rachel (Grateful Gypsies) have earned money in many ways to support their full-time travels, including being paid to live in Bali! Here’s more:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Erin and Simon of Never Ending Voyage

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Erin & Simon of Never Ending Voyage

Erin & Simon (Never Ending Voyage) have been traveling for 6 years, earning money as online entrepreneurs. Here’s how much they make and how they do it!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Kathryn O’Halloran – Romance Writer

Last Updated: January 16, 2021

Kathryn OHalloran

Kathryn O’Halloran travels full-time and works as a romance writer. She publishes everything herself, so it’s an interesting career. Learn more here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Brittany and Charlie – Amazon Affiliates

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

The Trading Travelers

Brittany and Charlie of The Trading Travelers fund their full-time travel lifestyle as Amazon affiliates. Find out more about their lucrative career here!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Leif Harum – Website Manager

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Leif Harum

Leif Harum has been on the road forever, and earns his living managing multiple websites with various income streams. Find out more about how he does it!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Tricia Krohn – Seasonal Work

Last Updated: October 2, 2020

Tricia Krohn

Tricia Krohn pays her way around the world with seasonal work, and gains all kinds of amazing experiences in so doing! Here’s how she does it:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Candice Walsh – Writer, Blogger, Social Media Manager

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Candice Walsh

Candice Walsh has been traveling in one form or another since 2010, earning a living through writing, blogging, and more. Here is her advice for aspiring travelers:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Shannon Ullman – Travel Blogger, Writer, English Teacher

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Shannon Ullman

Shannon Ullman supports her travels with ESL teaching, acting, writing, blogging, and more. Here’s more, along with some great career/travel advice!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: LeAnna and Andy Brown – Programmer/Blogger Duo

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

LeAnna and Andy Brown in front of Taj Mahal India

LeAnna and Andy Brown designed their lives to travel the world AND achieve financial independence AND raise a family! Read on to find out how they do this.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Megsy and Tommo – Travel Freedom Network

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Megsy and Tommo of the Travel Freedom Network

Megsy and Tommo of the Travel Freedom Network fund their full-time travels with a network of websites/podcasts/ebooks etc. Here are the specifics:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Pouneh Eftekhari, International Education Professional

Last Updated: September 28, 2020

Pouneh Eftekhari

Pouneh Eftekhari has lived/studied abroad for 10+ years, working as an International Education professional. Read on for her great career/travel advice!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Nick and Natasha, Teaching English Abroad

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Nick and Natasha of Live Learn Venture

Nick and Natasha are a traveling couple who live and teach in South Korea. Throughout their journey, they live, learn, and venture as much as they can, chronicling their adventures at Live Learn Venture. Find out more about the finances of teaching English abroad and how they make ends meet below! (See also: How do […]

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Aileen Adalid, Online Entrepreneur

Last Updated: August 30, 2020

Aileen Adalid

In 2012 at the age of 21, Aileen Adalid of I Am Aileen quit her corporate job in the Philippines to travel the world. Today, she is a digital nomad and entrepreneur living an amazing sustainable travel lifestyle. Find out more about how she does it below! This post was originally published in 2016. It has […]

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Tiffany Soukup, Working Seasonal Jobs

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Tiffany Soukup

Tiffany Soukup of Vagabond Way has been on the road since 2001, living around the world and working seasonal jobs. Here’s how she supports herself:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Rachel, Freelance Copywriter

Last Updated: September 28, 2020

Rachel, The Digital Gypsy, freelance copywriter

Rachel (aka The Digital Gypsy) travels full-time and earns her living as a freelance copywriter. Here’s how she does it!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Ivan Velasco and Family, International Schools Teachers

Last Updated: September 6, 2020

Ivan Velasco and family, working at international schools

Ivan Velasco and his wife have been teaching at international schools around the world with their two children. Here are the details of their career and lifestyles.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Robert Schrader, Blogger and Travel Coach

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Robert Schrader in Shanghai

Here’s a financial case study of Robert Schrader who earns a living as a blogger and travel coach while living on the road.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Natalie Sisson, Suitcase Entrepreneur

Last Updated: September 19, 2020

Natalie Sisson, suitcase entrepreneur

Natalie Sisson, suitcase entrepreneur, has built multiple 6-figure businesses while living out of a suitcase over the last 5 years. Here’s how she does it:

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Wade Shepard – Journalist, Blogger, Author

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

Wade Shepard

Here’s a financial case study of Wade Shepard, who lives around the world full-time while earning a living as a journalist, blogger, and author.

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Financial Case Study: Tim Leffel, Travel Writer & Website Manager

Last Updated: November 9, 2020

Tim Leffel

This financial case study is the 1st post in a new series to show you how to travel and live abroad. Meet Tim Leffel: travel writer and website manager!

Filed Under: Financial Case Studies

Primary Sidebar

WELCOME!

This site is part travel tales, and part lifestyle travel tips.

Check out my free Travel Lifestyle Guides to answer all the questions you have about your own travel journey!

I'm Nora Dunn. I traveled the world full-time for 12 years, and I still travel for half the year (pandemics notwithstanding).
Expert on long-term travel, personal finance (as a former CFP), remote work, and lifestyle design.
If there's a high-adrenaline activity, I've probably done it. Weird food? Eaten it. Former shaman's apprentice. Always an actor/singer/dancer. Professional speaker. All that. And more…

Get Free Accommodation

how to get free accommodation around the world

Here’s Where I Get Almost All My Clothes:



Use the discount code NORA20 for $20 off orders of $120 or more!

To Maximize Your Free Credit Card Travel Rewards, I Recommend:



buy hats at wholesale price on dhgate for travel

Search

Categories

Before Footer

Nora Dunn The Professional Hobo Featured in Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, MSN Money, Yahoo, Lonely Planet, Wise Bread, Business Insider, and many more

Footer

About This Website

The Professional Hobo is about how to travel full-time in a financially sustainable way, as experienced since 2006 by Nora Dunn, former financial planner and current world traveler/writer.

  • Writing Portfolio & Speaking Credits
  • Contact
  • FAQs
  • Travel Resources
  • Web Stories

Follow Me!

Copyright © 2009-2021 TheProfessionalHobo.com. All Rights Reserved.

Disclosure: In accordance with FTC guidelines, I disclose that I may be compensated if consumers choose to utilize links located throughout the content on this site. Additionally, some posts might be sponsored to support this blog. Please do the appropriate research before participating in any third party offers. All opinions are my own.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Privacy Policy: While you may rest assured that we at The Professional Hobo are not using your information for evil purposes, here is everything you need to know about our Privacy Policy.