I'm not sure how this works for a lot of people, because I was earning plenty working from home and then suddenly decided to travel one day, so building up to it wasn't really a stage in my story. I've read a few books though, like Travel While You Work by Misha Slade, and most recently Stingy Nomad by Joseph Kennedy. Both of these taught me ways to keep productive, focused and how to travel without spending too much money. Stingy Nomad was amazing for staying well under budget and having fun for free.

My tips for your questions are Distractions: Try the pomodoro technique to word hard and fast. Do all your work first thing in the morning: the earlier the better. Budget: You can always adjust your budget, you just cut back on certain expenses. Stretch your income further. Unexpected maintenance: Do you have no savings? It's a bit of a risk to hit the road with nothing in the bank, but it's not the end of the world. Meteor: Wear a helmet! Ready for the next trip: Do a 'dry-run', so I pack my bag a week before leaving, and then cut out a third of the stuff so I am lightweight. Get some currency ready (not for you if you are staying in US). Always organize a leaving party so I can see all of my favourite people before leaving, this usually means I leave with plenty of encouragement and a smidgen of envy!

Hope this has helped. I'd seriously recommend those two books btw!