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This week we are talking about what we do for a living to have transitioned to full time digital nomads working on the road.

Are you looking for remote jobs you can do from a van and a way to travel cheaply, then van life is definitely a more affordable way to live for most, here's how we do it.

Van life isn't free though, especially as we still have a base here in the UK, so what is it we do to pay for long term travel trips?
For those of you still asking what exactly it is that Emily does to be able to work remotely from our self converted campervan, how to stay connected with wifi in a van or motorhome and what it's like to balance work and travel then hopefully this video will answer those questions.

As always thank you for watching, if you have any questions about this topic then drop them below and we will do our best to answer them if we can.

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[StephSancia]

I'm so glad that emily said she ate beans on toast for quite some time to save money. when i said exactly that last year a few people were quite sarcastically condescending and superior holier than thou dictatorial scoffing me but making cuts is essential to save and that's why I'm on track. Sunday greets back to the homelands

[ianunwin]

keep the content flowing and ignore the haters, you bring fun and laughter to a lot of people, very entertaining and informative, more power to you.

[shannonmajor]

Hi girls! I’m so proud of you both for having a home payed off at your age and being debt free. Working hard so you can travel and live the dream! Regards

[tonysutton]

Pummel the mortgage is great advice to people whether they are planning on van life or not.

Every penny that you pump into the mortgage is several pennies more off the total interest that you pay over the term of the loan. I know that it is harder now with massive gas and electric bills but reducing the mortgage is one of the best money savings that you can make if you can afford it.

[mariaandwill]

You guys do life just like swans - on the surface you look elegantly serene (in your own special way) but under the surface it’s been you both paddling like crazy to get where you want to be! Brilliant video - seems like everyone in a van wants to be a YouTuber but in reality very few pull it off. Well done getting to where you are now and for taking us along with you for the ride ☺️👍🏼 x

[jaomwtoptd]

I told people I met when I was travelling (staying in dormitories in hostels), "The Journey is not about the places you go, the things you see, or the people you meet, the Journey is what you discover about yourself. Every day it seems we have to overcome Hurdles, with no friends or family there to advise you, you have to deal with it yourself. You face problems you would never face at home, travelling is about how you grow as a person and the new skills you get to put in your social tool box". And you keep those skills for the rest of your life.

[KamaainaGirl]

I'm retired and live between my home in Hawai'i and my RV in the US! So life is easy for me. But for those that need to work all your advise is so spot on! You both are so blessed to live your van lifestyle and to have each other! Life is good! Much Aloha till next time!🌈💞🤙

[micro_adVANtures]

I am an online teacher, i work in isolation as I live on my own, and have a dual monitor setup. Work hours become blurred and I end up working excessive hours so I can relate. I am also with EE and my mobile connection is just as good and somewhat more reliable than my sky broadband.

Great vid - well done!!

[contactsuzi]

Emily - there was a workplace study done here fairly recently that found in-office employees were productive for just about four hours so you're doing just fine with your four and your plus one (the hour, not the Lou). This was a great video especially the section on getting prepared in advance because it does look a lot easier to pull off than it really is. Don't be afraid of French. My French friends tell me that people like it when we try to speak their language (I love it when I get corrected by a native speaker...I always thank them.) Allez mes amis avec joie de vivre!!! Love you guys.

[orchidhouse]

Being debt free is my and my wife's greatest achievement. It has freed us to have no money worries. Clever budgeting and financial skills and doing without paid off. The house is paid for and the car is twelve years old, in good condition, very reliable and paid for. We travelled the world and Europe for the last twenty years. You gave seriously good advice. I love the way you share your lives and give each other space, very important and where many relationships fail. Enjoy each other, the van, the pets, and the journey. ♥🚐

[clareelliott]

You two are just lovely …. In person, and on screen. Loved seeing you both at camp quirky, with your talks, and you were so great in chatting to us, when you rounded the corner, looking for your friends. Another great video, honest and interesting, just love you both and wish you fun and happy traveling.

[AliceGoss]

Planning ahead is the key to succeeding at everything. I admire what you are doing and do enjoy following your travels. Travelling and making content isn't easy, and most people don't appreciate just how much work actually goes into producing good weekly content. Stay safe and enjoy life.

[petervdv]

Hi Emily and Louise, great respect to you both. This honest video shows how well ‘grounded’ you both are. I have always enjoyed the great video direction and editing by Louise which is so much better than other Van lifers but didn’t appreciate how much it’s been a team effort to get to where you are today. Great forward planning. Have I missed an episode dealing with your power set up because this is clearly important to Emily? Definitely a great episode!!

[alanfox]

You're a little Dynamo Emily. I can see why you need all the snacks now. You make a great team you and Louise.

[stevesmith]

I really admire you two. You are both such capable, hard working and likeable people - well done & live the dream.

[sportgliderider]

Great video girls, in a way i am jealous because i am 67, so the generation before mobile phones and internet, so there
was no chance of 'working from home' but your videos and travel are amazing and to be able to share that with the world
is fantastic, back in my day you just had a few travel writers that were lucky enough to travel around. and well done for getting things right and sorting out the finances before trying to go full time. oh, and Nice Dress Em. keep up the good work, and stay safe girls. xx

[SchussinBoots]

I feel like I might be starting to sound like a broken record… but you two rock! Another corking video packed full of fun, information and a healthy dose of reality. There really isn’t any other channel like this one. You should both be so proud of what you’ve achieved and you deserve every minute of fun and enjoyment out of it. ❤️

[baldymagoo]

I have a campervan and I would find it difficult to constantly be filming, getting the drone out, doing social media etc etc rather than just enjoying the experience. I am not on any social media apart from watching stuff on YouTube and find I'm much more relaxed in life because I'm not constantly checking stuff that doesn't matter in my life. I fully understand you have to do it and I really appreciate it because I enjoy your channel. Keep up the great adventures folks. Love from the Highlands.

[omavicmcmurray]

You two make me smile, what a great balance you bring to each other, oh, and the tips are awesome too! Thx!

[sjfno]

I learnt my languages before the internet & apps but I went on a trip around Eurpe with our American Export Manager and he was amazed how much more productive we were & how much easier it was to get around because I spoke French & German with a smattering of Italian & Spanish. Just being able to stop & ask directions in those pre GPS days was a boon. That experience netted me the European Manager role, so the ability to communicate with locals is really valuable...