Freelance Travel Spend & Market Explorer

Freelance Travel Spend & Market Explorer Whether you are backpacking through Vietnam, island-hopping in the Philippines, or living that slow-travel life in Thailand, you know the daily routine: grabbing street food, bargaining at local markets, and renting scooters. You also know the exact moment the fun stops—when you run out of cash, can't find an ATM, or get hit with massive withdrawal fees. We are building PayMoji, an app that lets travelers ditch the bulky wallets and pay like a local using native QR codes across Southeast Asia. To make sure it works seamlessly in the real world, we need eyes and ears on the ground. We are looking for observant, street-savvy travelers to help us map out exactly how people spend money in the cities you are already exploring. We are looking to work with people in Vietnam and the Philippines but will open soon to Thailand and Cambodia. Feel free to reach out to us in advance! What You Will DoHit the Streets: Go about your normal day, visit cafes, night markets, and local vendors and document the payment experience. Test in the Wild: Use PayMoji to scan local QR codes where you eat, shop, and travel, reporting back on how smoothly (or not) the transaction goes. Map the Market: Help us understand the local cash-versus-digital dynamics. Which vendors accept QR? Where is cash still king? What are the biggest physical barriers to paying digitally in your current city? Gather On-the-Ground Intel: Observe and document how local merchants react to foreign travelers using local digital payment methods. Who We Are Looking ForThe Authentic Traveler: You must have a true understanding of being a traveler or digital nomad. We need you to empathize with our users and possess a deep customer understanding, because you live this reality every day. Naturally Curious: You enjoy interacting with locals, asking questions, and noticing the small details about how a city functions. Self-Motivated: You can manage a simple research brief independently and provide clear, honest feedback from the road. Why Collaborate With UsEarn While Exploring: This is a project-based, freelance role. You do not need to sit at a desk; your "office" is the market, the cafe, or the hostel. No Disruption to Your Lifestyle: Complete your tasks while doing the things you were already planning to do today. Open Possibilities: As PayMoji grows across Southeast Asia, delivering great on-the-ground insights can easily lead to more project opportunities or ongoing collaboration.