These 17 apps will help you live the dream of traveling around the world while working from wherever you want

Imagine this: you are traveling around the world, staying a month at a time in new and exciting cities, all without watching your bank account dwindle down to nothing.

That dream might seem too good to be true years ago, but with the growing popularity of working remotely and advances in budget travel options, it's never been easier.

Australian app developer David McKinney, for example, converted his van into a mobile office complete with electricity and internet.

With a certain set of apps and services, and a little imagination, more and more people are finding ways to live out their traveling fantasies without breaking the bank.

These 17 apps can help you find work while on a beach in Thailand, and get you a room for the night for free. They can help you find the cheapest travel between two locations, and connect you with locals who will show you around the city.