Meaning remote enough to have at least two methods of connectivity? Yes. Constantly. Even used my early windows smart phone to run performance tests through HP's performance center while on vacation in Paris (no ide, only web controls).
Being remote can be very hard for most people. It took about a year before I was able to handle discrete paid work and personal life. As a self-employed consultant, I learned some very valuable tricks and techniques for being highly productive.
Test yourself for a at least half a year if you can before deciding on something like this. As mentioned, stepping out of your normal social life in addition to changing work (where many of us socialize) is a really hard adjustment to make.
Without changing work habits, preventing procrastination and finding a sense of accomplishment without physical direction and feedback most people will fail miserably.
For remote and travel related work:
1. Always have a spare power supply and uninterrupted source
2. Always have at least TWO methods of connection, even if 1 is dial-up, test it frequently - know where your nearest source of reliable internectivity is and how long you need to get there
3. Your customer and employer will only accept internectivity issue problems as an excuse once - after that they won't trust you, which will limit your options and may end your remote work, making it worse for everyone else
4. Create office hours and keep them, regardless of time zone, at first try and match your co-workers when possible - for the first 3 to 6 months, treat your personal life the same as you would in an office - don't stop work to do laundry or go shopping "just because you're home" - especially if partnered with someone who "has a real job"...
When I got started I found it most useful to spring out of bed, start-up the computers, feed the cats, make coffee, get into sweats and get to work. I stopped for a shower and lunch and shifted gears. Over time my day ended up being over by 2PM wherever I was, getting more work done than I ever had in an office, being more creative and still have time in my day to solve problems, question the universe, garden, learn cooking and French... and excel in life.