On The Road & On The Job: 5 Indians Share Their Secrets To Travelling While Working!

Ever pondered about ditching the daily grind for a life of adventure? You’re not alone! Many intrepid travellers are exploring the world while still carrying on with their 9-to-5s. Here are inspiring tips from five such wanderers to help you venture on your own journey. Ready to turn your travel dreams into reality?

1. Believe in your journey Leaving behind a stable home can be daunting, but trusting yourself is essential. Photographer by profession, Nischay has been exploring the country in his caravan named 'Barty the Van' as a tribute to his mother.

As a professional photographer, he has since travelled across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, honouring his mother’s memory along the way. Click here to read his full story.

2. Find the correct career Sim and Kartik faced skepticism about living in a van and had to fight misconceptions about success. To reassure their families, they transitioned from management roles to flexible remote jobs, with Kartik working as an IT consultant and Sim in digital marketing.

Now, they are free to navigate the world, and have already travelled to over 18 countries with their dogs, Everest & Bali! To know their whole story, click here .

3. Select the essentials For Sim and Kartik, transitioning from a home to a van meant parting with many possessions. They suggest starting small by downsizing your clothing, followed by gifting furniture and decor to friends.

Finally, they sold the remaining items online, packing only clothes, kitchen essentials, and necessities for their new adventure on the road. Embracing the simplicity of van life, they welcomed the freedom and adventure it promised.

4. ‘Jobs fill our pockets, adventure fills our soul’ Deepak and Ruchi Pandey have been travel enthusiasts since college days. Even with the challenges of parenthood, they built a mini home on wheels by converting a Force Traveller 3350.

With Deepak’s transferable job, they make the most of their leaves by embarking on quarterly trips. They have explored destinations like Leh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat. You can read their story here .

5. Travel smart Lawyer Shivangi Sharma suggests funding your adventures by building a social media brand, volunteering at hostels for free stays, offering workshops based on your skills, and collaborating with brands for paid promotions and discounts.

By creatively leveraging your expertise and expanding your social media presence, you can explore new places without leaving your job. Click here to know Shivangi's story.