Digital Nomad Tips
Having the ability to work anywhere in the world is an amazing gift and can open doors that you never knew existed before.
However, as exciting and glamorous as it appears, it isn’t all fun and games, with work still being work at the end of the day.
While having the flexibility to work your hours is great, those hours do in fact need to be worked. As a digital nomad, you’ll be faced with an array of challenges like finding places with fast Wi-Fi, meeting people and networking, balancing work and travel days, and a whole lot more.
Living the digital nomad life can be tricky if you’re not prepared. It’s not easy to do, because if you work and travel simultaneously, one of these things tends to suffer, especially if you’re not staying in a destination long-term.
Thankfully, our reading material contains super insightful articles on the best tips and tricks you can make use of to ensure things run as smoothly as possible.
The Mental Health Challenges of Digital Nomadism
The digital nomad lifestyle is often characterized as one that offers a better balance between work and leisure. Many people assume that it will be better for their mental health than remaining trapped in the mousetrap of a corporate 9-5 existence. But, as with most...
These Are the Fastest Growing Destinations for Remote Workers
Whether as a digital nomad, working from home or on a hybrid working scheme, it is almost sure that at least in 2020 you have experienced working remotely. Remote work means performing your job while not being physically in the office. This means you can be working...
Virtual Coworking: How is it Beneficial for Digital Nomads?
Working remotely, whether it be part-time or as a full-time digital nomad, has plenty of benefits. It allows for more flexibility, less commuting, and fewer workplace distractions. However, there are some benefits of working within an office too. Some of the positive...
Freedom & Discipline: The Digital Nomad Conundrum
The digital nomad lifestyle is often one characterized by freedom. We have the freedom to manage our time in the way that we wish, and we have the freedom to build our lives wherever we wish. The digital nomad lifestyle is often characterized by throwing off the time...
Everything you Need to Know about Malta’s Digital Nomad Visa
Mediterranean weather, beautiful scenery, proximity to Europe, international environment, Island life and a special visa for Digital nomads. Malta now has it all. Malta became the latest to join the list of countries that offer a special visa for digital nomads....
Q&A with Peter Thompson, Founder of Remote Work Barbados
Peter Thompson is the founder of Remote Work (Barbados) Inc. Their mission is to transform Barbados into a fully internet-enabled country with a strong workforce of skilled remote workers as well as a dynamic ecosystem of expat remote workers. Peter is the innovator...
Why Asynchronous Work Will Become the New Normal
Due to the changes in the world the work environment has continued to evolve along with its definition. More and more positions are being completed remotely in one's home or different destinations across the globe as one team member can be in an entirely different...
Important Questions for Digital Nomads that have been Grounded by the Pandemic
The COVID pandemic and the social distancing measures and travel restrictions that have accompanied it have affected everyone. But few have had the fundamentals of their way of life challenged in the same way as digital nomads. While the pandemic has opened up many...
All You Need to Know about Romania’s Digital Nomad Visa
Just as countries compete to attract tourists, there is now a fiercer competition to attract digital nomads. Countries like Georgia, Croatia and Estonia are offering special visas for digital nomads and remote workers; Greece offers tax breaks and Dubai is investing...
Best VPNs for Digital Nomads & Why You Need One
A VPN is essential to your security online when you are in your home country with reliable Wi-Fi, good internet privacy laws, and broad freedom of speech. But a VPN is vital when you are travelling, using shared Wi-Fi networks and where seemingly innocuous social...
Digital nomads: You can live in Italy and get paid for it!
Although working remotely existed long before 2020, it is without a doubt that the spread of COVID-19 accelerated the rate by which many businesses shifted to remote-work. Now more jobs than ever can be done remotely, thanks to the internet, and if you can do the job...
3 Online Side Investment Ideas for Digital Nomads
For most digital nomads, life involves working while you travel to cover your expenses on the road, and hopefully put something aside for the future or a rainy day. So, whatever your friends may think, you don’t spend the majority of each day sat on a beach, exploring...
How to Overcome Criticism as a Digital Nomad
Following your own path is not always easy. There can be many obstacles to face along the way, most often in the form of people you are surrounded by. But just like any obstacle, whether it be saving up enough money to follow your dream or completing a difficult...
3 Steps To Successful Remote Meetings
Remote or virtual meetings are becoming the norm in today’s connected world. For digital nomads and remote workers they are often the mainstay of communication. It’s therefore important to have a good grasp of the phases of successful and effective remote meetings to...
What Exactly is Worldschooling and What are the Benefits?
There are many benefits and challenges that come along with living the digital nomad lifestyle. This can feel especially true when you have a family, especially a family that includes school-aged children. We’ve talked about family life as a digital nomad before, the...
Why Slowmadism is the Most Beneficial Way to Travel
The dawn of the digital age brought with it the ability to become a digital nomad enabling people to work from anywhere in the world. A slowmadic lifestyle had recently been becoming increasingly popular amongst their community. Then the pandemic hit. Countries were...
How to Self-Motivate While Working Remotely
Whether you’re in the office or working from home, self-motivation can be difficult to cultivate except for perhaps a lucky few – which we are very jealous of by the way. But for the vast majority of people, it can be difficult to find motivation and keep the...
How to Deal with Travel Fatigue
When you tell someone that you are a digital nomad and you get to travel around the world, everyone responds with excitement. It is amazing to have the opportunity to explore the world and discover new places on a regular basis. But while the lifestyle of long-term...
How to Be a More Eco-friendly Digital Nomad
As digital nomads we are able to live anywhere but this comes with the price of travel increasing our carbon footprint. We also often grab the nearest products and food items available to us while travelling without giving a thought to how sustainable they are....
Work Travel Summit: A growing network of remote workers, experts, and travelers is waiting to talk to you
In the era of COVID-19, work from home became the new normal for many. Stats show that, in some countries the percentage of employees working from home in the last 2 years exceeded 30%. And as many as 98% of those, don’t want to go back to the office. The idea of...
How to Integrate into A New Digital Nomad Base
When you make the transition to a new place there is a mix of both excitement and nervousness. On one hand, it gives you the chance to meet new people and to experience a new culture. It also allows you to see new places and have unique local experiences. On the other...
How to Make Long-Distance Relationships Work as a Digital Nomad
If your work gives you the opportunity to travel, but your partner needs to stay put, that doesn’t always mean that you have to choose between your relationship and the digital nomad experience. While some relationships only make sense when the two of you are...
11 Easy Money Savings Hacks for Digital Nomads
Everyone loves to save money, right? Saving a few dollars here and there can really add up and can allow you to splurge every once in a while, on something extra fancy or a little present to yourself. But that’s not the only reason. It can also allow you to put some...
How To Conscious Check Volunteer Abroad Opportunities
There are lots of reasons that you might consider a volunteer abroad opportunity. Perhaps you have visited a country, fallen in love with the community, and you really want to give something back to the wonderful people that you met there. Maybe you want to learn more...
Best Websites to Find Remote Work as a Digital Nomad
Are you a digital nomad looking for the best online platforms to find remote work opportunities around the world? We’ve curated a list of some of the top sites that offer remote work opportunities in a range of different sectors. These include work for engineers,...
How to do Professional Development as a Digital Nomad
Digital nomads need to invest in professional development – period. Digital technology is one of the fastest changing industries and staying on top of the latest digital developments is the minimum that a digital nomad needs to do. To be a desirable innovator in high...
Best Currencies for Digital Nomads
Most people don’t give a lot of thought to what currency they keep their money in. They keep it in whatever they are earning and spending, and that makes sense. While most people probably know that changing currency exchange rates mean that you can make money if you...
Best Retreats and Conferences for Digital Nomads
We’ve curated the coolest list of digital nomad retreats and conferences around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned digital nomad, or you’re busy contemplating an inauguration into the lifestyle, these events offer the opportunity to connect with, and learn from,...
Q&A with Daniel Heffernan, Madeira’s Digital Nomad Village Resident
Madeira's digital nomad village officially launched in February. Startup Madeira received more than 5000 applications and 70+ digital nomads are currently working remotely from Ponta do Sol. Daniel Heffernan is one of them. We asked him a few questions about his stay...
Everything You Need to Know About Digital Nomad Visa in Croatia
While most EU member countries closed their borders to visitors from third countries during the pandemic, Croatia did just the opposite - and largely eased the situation for those looking to stay in the country as digital nomads. It is really no wonder that Croatia...
Do digital nomads pay taxes?
Digital nomads broke the common rules of the work life. They packed their suitcases, said goodbye to their bosses and got on a plane; moving from one dream destination to another. All of this, while working remotely. But do digital nomads break other rules? Like...
Digital Nomad’s Guide for Health Insurance Plans
If you get sick or you are unexpectedly injured, health insurance is what ensures that you are able to gain access to and pay for the medical care that you need. When you are in your home country, where you are a citizen or you pay taxes, you are probably covered by a...
Nomad List: The one-stop-shop for all the information you need to be a Digital Nomad
Even though digital nomadism, or remote-working while travelling around the world, existed since the 80s, 2014 is regarded as the year digital nomadism really exploded. It was a time where more companies became open to the idea of hiring remote workers; thus, enabling...
Why Social Media is Important for Digital Nomads and How to Use it
When you first started using social media, you might have just considered it a useful way to share photos with family and friends and keep up to date with what’s happening back home. While social media is certainly useful for these purposes, for a digital nomad,...
5 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Digital Nomads
It isn't the newest idea but since it’s so beneficial, its popularity rises day by day. Coworking spaces have it all figured out for you: From the unlimited amount of coffee at hand to the closeness of other professionals working nearby that give off the vibe of...
Q&A with Melissa Smith, Virtual Assistant Matchmaker
Melissa Smith matches clients to the right virtual assistant. She also consults VAs on how to create Perfectly Priced Packages. As the Founder & CEO of the Association of Virtual Assistants, she ensure that they are providing industry data, insight, education,...
Everything You Need to Know about Coliving
As a digital nomad you have probably noticed how dramatically the working trends have changed over the last couple of years. Together with the trend of flexible hours and remote work (where the pandemic has played a considerable role) an opposite tendency came into...
13 Best Ways to Meet New People in a New City as a Digital Nomad
Most people imagine the life of a digital nomad as one of constant excitement as you are free to roam the world and call new exotic cities your home every few months. But the reality is that the life of a digital nomad can also be a lonely one. Making new friends as...
Top Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Long-Haul Flights with No Wi-Fi
While many would probably be preparing for a long-haul flight by downloading their entire music libraries and enough moves to keep their eyes glued to a screen the entire time, we plan a little differently. In fact, there is no shame to admit that you may even get...
The 4 Most Popular Online Communication Tools for Video Conferencing in 2021 Reviewed
Whether you communicate for business or just for fun, nowadays the need to use online communication tools for video conferencing is unquestionable. We usually go with the one we know best. Yet, is it the best approach? Browsing some of the most popular tools for video...
Moving Your Money as a Digital Nomad: Best Services for International Banking
One of the biggest challenges faced by digital nomads is managing money between different countries. It can be difficult to get the currency that you need, where you need it, and when you need it, especially without having to pay hefty fees to have access to your own...
10 Proven Morning Routine Ways to Boost Your Productivity as a Digital Nomad
Let’s be clear about one thing. As digital nomads, we all want the same: more energy, better focus, higher productivity; Yet, we often feel worn out even before getting up! What’s the magic trick to staying fresh all day? There is an urban legend saying that...
4 Tips for Successfully Managing Remote Employees
With the emergence of pandemic (and even before that) remote working has become not just a trend, it's now rather a necessity for businesses worldwide. We all felt this dramatic transformation happening in the workplace. Employees had to switch to working from home...
Q&A with Dr. Sonia Jaeger, Psychologist and Psychotherapist for Digital Nomads
Dr. Sonia Jaeger is a psychologist and psychotherapist who provides online counselling in German, French and English, to Expats, digital nomads and other remote workers. She is also the co-founder of the Location Independent Therapists (LIT) Community, an...
4 European Countries that Offer Digital Nomad Visas
In one of our previous articles we wrote about the opportunities for digital nomads to live and work overseas on one of the Caribbean islands. But what about those of us who want to work remotely from Europe? Or maybe those who need a change of scene but not willing...
Greece is Offering Tax Breaks to Attract Digital Nomads
Remote work was a foreign term to many until the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2020 many people around the globe were forced into a work-from-home lifestyle to limit the spread of the virus. This meant that more people experienced the reality of remote...
4 Caribbean Digital Nomad Visas for Remote Workers
Ever dreamed of living and working on an island without worrying about your visa and legitimacy of staying on the country’s territory? Well… here is some good news! An increasing number of countries (as varied as Barbados and Georgia) have already opened their doors...
Covid Has Accelerated the Demand of Freelancers Worldwide
It is undeniable that COVID-19 has had a significant effect on the nature of work and the employment environment over the past year. As a response to mandatory lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, we saw international markets retreat, and employees experience a record...
Ikigai, Finding Your Purpose While Working Remotely
Have you ever wished you had more power over your work life? Have you ever felt fed up with the 9 to 5 lifestyle? Then this article is for you. In the last years, with jobs getting more and more digitized, many people have been looking forward to a life where they...
The Ultimate Digital Nomad Packing Guide
Let’s say you are moving into a new home, imagine the amount of packing you will do in this case. Tens of cardboard boxes and bags will fill your car and maybe also a hired van. After all, you are moving your whole life into a new place. Now, imagine again moving your...
How to Date as a Digital Nomad Traveling the World
In the case of a digital nomad, dating/keeping a healthy relationship can really be tricky as they aren’t staying for long in each of their destination – in theory. Nevertheless, being in a new location as a digital nomad should not prevent you from dating and being...
Crypto Nomads: the Pros and Cons of Using Cryptocurrency as a Digital Nomad
Imagine a world without borders, where you can travel, explore and live everywhere, where the whole world becomes your home and the journey and adventures never stop. This is not a dream anymore, as more and more people around the world are travelling from one place...
Budgeting as a Digital Nomad, Where Do I Start?
Take a deep breath… we know talking about money, finances and budgeting can be overwhelming at times. However, it is a part of designing our lives the way we want, enjoying it and making sure we achieve our goals. Planning finances for a trip can be daunting, how...
3 Must-Have Digital Tools to Make the Most Out of Your Digital Nomad Experience
To relish the digital nomad experience to the fullest is not as challenging as it might seem. It is a unique experience that can turn into a way of life where work and fun unite. Adapting to the cultural differences of a new city becomes marvelous. It is the...
The Digital Nomad Gear: 5 Gadgets Every Digital Nomad Needs
Being a digital nomad means you want to enjoy the life of travel, but also that you need to get the job done wherever you are. Moving from one place to another can prove challenging when it comes to having all the resources you need to do your job. That’s why you need...
Best Work Environments For Digital Nomad’s Self-discipline
And, what do you do? I’m a digital nomad entrepreneur. Wow! lucky you, that must be fun! ... Well, this is one kind of conversation that I get into oftentimes. However, to be honest, others would immediately respond: “Oh that must be tough”, as soon as I mention that...
Top 4 Business Partners For Digital Nomads
One of the most common reasons why people decide to become digital nomads is to be able to design their own lifestyle and embrace the fun and freedom of it. However, working independently doesn’t necessarily mean escaping all the drudge that goes with employment. On...
4 Factors You Must Consider When Choosing a Coworking Space
As more companies embrace remote work options, the question of space to work from becomes more and more relevant. It is common knowledge that our work environment has a tremendous impact on not only how productive we are, but also on our creativity and motivation;...
5 Tips To Increase Productivity While Working Remotely
It is no secret that with the emerge of online jobs there has been a significant increase in the number of remote workers in the last decade: many employees have decided to work from home at least once or twice a week, while others went further and became digital...
Top 9 Digital Nomad Blogs To Follow In 2021
Whether you are just thinking of becoming a Digital Nomad or you’ve already headed down this road, you are sure to have lots of questions and might often need some advice from other experienced travelers and online entrepreneurs. Luckily a community of Digital Nomads...
11 Essential Apps and Websites For Digital Nomads
As technology evolves, more and more workers decide to embrace remote positions and become digital nomads. At first the lifestyle of a digital nomad sounds like a dream: working from anywhere in the world, choosing your own working hours and making good money....
How To Plan a Digital Nomad Itinerary
Planning your next trips as a digital nomad can be tricky. But if you do it well, you’ll get the most out of each city you’re – temporarily – living in! Here are some insights that might help you plan better your future trips as a digital nomad. Choose the...
Working as a remote entrepreneur and make it a living
Has working remotely ever been so easy for digital entrepreneurs? Thanks to your laptop and a (good) wifi connection, it’s possible to make money and a living from wherever you want. But being a remote entrepreneur means you need strong self-discipline and to develop...
Is Influencer Marketing the Future of Marketing?
Reasons to work with travel influencers (bloggers, youtubers, instagrammers) are increasing years after years. According to this infographic, "61% of the consumers rely on social media and influencers as the most important source of information when...
Take the first step today – Tomorrow might be too late
In 2015, I took an important decision in my life. I started to work as a full time digital nomad and travel from country to country while developping and running a remote business. It was so far an irrational decision - as everyone warned me about the difficulties to...