Meet the woman who earns $5,000 per month while travelling the world
Ever thought about quitting your job and travelling the world?
Of course you have.
But unlike us, this woman actually did it – and it's as amazing as it sounds.
At just 19-years-old, Aileen Adalid entered the corporate world after graduating from the Philippines', De La Salle University, with a degree in business management.
Her entry level bank job paid just $300 per month, so in a bid to make ends meet, Aileen began freelancing on the side.
The flexible lifestyle of a ''digital nomad'' was looking more and more attractive, and at 21 she quit her job to become a multi-tasking freelancer.
Largely sustained by one stable client, Aileen spent the next year taking on project in graphic design, web design, SEO management, and online marketing.
During this time, her salary doubled and the flexible nature of the work allowed her to travel around the world.
In 2014, Aileen moved to Belgium after her and a friend started their own online health and outdoor accessories business, Adalid Gear.
Her blog, I Am Aileen also began to gain traction among the online travelling community.
Combining all her digital ventures, Aileen now back in her native Philippines, takes home a nifty $5,000 per month, and remains flexible enough to travel at least once a month.
The nomadic freelancer told Business Insider her advice to others looking to work and travel: “Always think long-term.''
''Surely, it's fine to take it easy at the start as you get skills and do temporary work and projects, like volunteering, but at the very core, it's still best to work your way towards a grand goal that will give you a more stable remote profession.”
Aileen's long-term goal is to continue to grow her businesses and to travel to every country in the world.
You can check out her adventures on her blog, I Am Aileen, or on Facebook and Instagram. Warning – you'll be sick with envy.
Feature image: Instagram
