How to be happy and do what you like: life hacking "online nomad" Jacob Laukaitis

What is freedom?

For me, freedom - that's it.

Now you can work wherever there is a computer and Wi-Fi, so I'm absolutely not tied to a place. One fine morning I wake up and decide that I wanted to move to Alaska to Nigeria, Kenya - anywhere. Immediately buy a ticket to fly that evening and take place in a new place as long as I want.

Will the nomadic life you as a person?

Of course! Now I look at the world is much wider.

I saw a very different way of life of different people, and I realized that there is no such thing as the "right to live" and "to live properly." For me, there is practically no taboo subjects, I do not judge other people, and as a result feel much happier.

Do I need a start-up capital to go on a journey around the world?

It depends on where you are going.

When I first started traveling, to housing, entertainment, flights, food and so took me less than a thousand euros per month. Now, my expenses have increased, but still, I would spend a lot more if he lived in the city such as Moscow, London, San Francisco and Tokyo.

Can I become a freelance travel the world, if you are not a web designer, copywriter or a programmer, but, for example, a doctor?

It is much more difficult. Profession must be directly connected to the Internet, otherwise you will not work, communicate with customers and partners.

Many teachers go abroad to teach English, many doctors work as volunteers in developing countries. This is a wonderful experience, but they can not be called "online-nomadic", as they are tied to a particular place.

What qualities should a man who dreams to combine work and travel?

I think the main thing - to understand what your job allows you to lead the kind of lifestyle. Therefore, the work must always be in the first place, and only then - the other party and entertainment.

Now I dedicate all my time working online coupon service ChameleonJohn.com, Which was launched six years ago and is rapidly gaining momentum. I for what would not go to a party, until I do it for today, that the company has developed as quickly as possible.

Learn to take responsibility for what you do, and then you will be able to travel for years.

That is stowed in your backpack?

I took a picture of all that lay in my backpack during a nine-month journey through Asia.

This passport, wallet, some clothes, toiletries, GoPro camera, tripod, MacBook Air, an additional hard drive, battery chargers. Now things I have even less.

What are the downsides of life "online nomad"?

To be honest, I do not see serious flaws.

I think the main problem for many is that, spending most of their time on the road, it is difficult to maintain a close relationship with his family and friends. Of course, while traveling you meet with a lot of great people, but usually these relationships do not last long. In all other respects, I see only advantages.

Is it safe to be "online nomad"?

Of course, it all depends on the region, but the whole of South-East and East Asia are absolutely safe. Yes, I happened to get into stressful situations, but they do not pose a risk to life. I do not carry pepper spray in the backpack. But almost every day in the morning doing street workout, so on occasion to stand up for myself I can.

How long do you plan to travel around the world?

I do not think about how to settle. Maybe 30 years... I'm not even sure that all can live in the same place after so many years of wandering.

You wrote that you do not see the point in buying the property. But what you leave to your grandchildren?

Yes, I still do not see the point in buying the property. I hate to buy things. In this case, I'm an entrepreneur, I like to do business and make money.

All my belongings fit into a small backpack: a few clothes, a computer and the camera. Yet I have my share of online companies and a bank account.

How do you see your life in 10 years? A 20?

It is hard to say. Life is full of surprises, so you can never be sure what will happen today or tomorrow.

My only plan - to be happy, do what you like, and do not lose a second!

What are you dreaming about?

My dream is to live happily and at the same time to achieve all the goals.

I also dream that will never lose the taste for life, travel and adventure, they say that over time, the thirst for travel passes.

Share with our readers life hacking "online nomad"

1. First work, then all the rest!
2. Always stayed in hostels: there you will meet many interesting people.
3. Strive to learn more about the local culture and language. For example, I speak Chinese, a little in Russian and Indonesian and really want to learn other languages.
4. Buy a single ticket (if you can afford it).
5. Always try to get out of your comfort zone. The best way to do this - traveling alone. Try it!

Translation of the interview prepared by translators community SmartCAT.