Some of the articles on this blog have made you wonder, will you be a digital nomad forever? Perhaps, but probably not. As many digital nomads get older, they look into a different type of lifestyle. One such option that’s in the same vein as digital nomadism is location independence. Does location independence offer more …
Working remotely is a beautiful concept. The idea of making your own schedule, working on your own terms, and having the freedom to make room for other exciting things in your life is alluring. However, the lifestyle adds some additional pressures on digital nomads. It is not always easy to balance your work and personal …
A software developer is an expert who develops, maintains, and designs software applications. These applications can be web-based, mobile, or computer. When one is a digital nomad software developer, the main difference is that they are working remotely (often in a distant country) and works on projects on a temporary or permanent basis through an …
Meeting new people from different cultures is one of the things that attracts people to the digital nomad lifestyle. Countries are very diverse, culturally, and linguistically. A single continent, or even a single country, features very different groups of people not to mention language. Thinking over all my travels, and especially the time I lived …
One of the ways through which you can become a digital nomad is venturing into the career of a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants offer relief to busy entrepreneurs and corporate administrators by covering some of their day-to-day tasks. Virtual assistants render different services depending on the niche in which they specialize and the nature of …
It’s often assumed that when the topic of digital nomads comes up, almost immediately they think about young people in their late teens or their 20s. Type the keyword ‘digital nomad’ into Google images, and you are likely going to see one recurring picture. Young digital nomads are, in most cases, portrayed having a good …
If you aspire to be a digital nomad, video editing is one of those careers that can allow you to go completely independent. It can also be financially rewarding if you hone your skills and build the right networks. Furthermore, video editing is a passion career for creatives who like to tell stories and express …
One of the biggest lifestyle changes you can make is becoming a digital nomad. You go from having a stable home to living everywhere, seeing friends and family regularly to much less often, and working in an office to doing work wherever you can. Most digital nomads have lived such a lifestyle for years, but …
Digital nomadism can be an exciting life path for those who enjoy photography. As always, I will remind you just how intriguing it can be and at the same time, be direct in telling you that it is also a lot of hard work. I recommend the life to anyone who adores beauty, nature, and …
If you’re a graphic designer, you’re used to working a 9-5 or at least being location dependent while working with your clients to meet with them in person to understand their vision. However, there are ways to live the nomadic lifestyle as a graphic designer. Once you hit the road, or if you haven’t taken …
So you made it. You’re on your way to become a digital nomad because you have made a solid decision to start this lifestyle or you are just beginning by having moved to a foreign country. Alternatively, you might already be a digital nomad and looking for ways to improve your business. The next step …
A few years ago, I had a robotics start-up and was a digital nomad traveling and working out of start-up incubators around Europe and China. I met my share of entrepreneurs and digital nomads. Most of the people I met easily identified themselves as entrepreneurs and part of the start-up scene. When it came to …
Ah, youth. Young people, fresh out of high school or college, have a different view of the world. They have a high-energy to tackle new challenges. They are generally excited about what’s to come, and the unknown, though slightly anxiety-inducing, is more exhilarating than terrifying as it brings the possibility for new adventures and new …
You are sold on the digital nomad lifestyle, and it looks like a perfect match for what you want to do. You’ve done your research. You are ready for something more, but you are also worried. You fear you don’t have the correct skill sets just yet to jump overseas and start your digital nomad …
How often have we seen the stunning snapshot of the digital nomad hard at work with their laptop on a beach towel and surrounded by beautiful palm trees and the ocean surf? As expected, the reality can be far from what is projected in these images. So, can a digital nomad “really” work on the …
Having a location-independent type of lifestyle means that you have the flexibility to work even in the most far-flung places in the world. Just as long as you can connect through the internet, you are pretty much okay working anywhere. As a digital nomad, you know how important it is to answer the call to …
Even if you have traveled a lot before, living as a digital nomad is a different experience in every way. I, therefore, decided to put into writing a few considerations that you need to fulfill as you plan to start a digital nomad lifestyle. So, how much pre-planning you need before starting a digital nomad …
One of the best moves a digital nomad can do is to get himself insured. Moving around from country to country tends to cause some delay when you apply for insurance, especially if you have no permanent residency. Many consider insurance as a hidden cost of this lifestyle. Getting insured as a digital nomad is …
When starting the digital nomad lifestyle, your main goal is to create more freedom. The ultimate goal of the lifestyle where your life no longer revolves around your work. Your job blends into your day and supports your interests, especially while on the go. This freedom allows you to travel more and experience new cultures, …
Digital nomadism provides mountains of freedom, but you cannot crisscross the world freely. You need the appropriate visas and paperwork first. Ahead of your first foray into the world, you decide to do some preliminary research, and you’re left scratching your head. What visas do your travels require? As a digital nomad, you should have …
