During my recent month-long stay in Tallinn, Estonia, I had the privilege of living and working alongside 22 peeps in the digital nomad community. I did it with Hacker Paradise, a program tailored for remote workers and digital nomads like myself. Spoiler alert: it was amazing.  But it wasn’t without challenges.  Even with my extensive 17 years of digital nomad experience, I had a learning curve in making the most of this month of coliving and coworking. So much so, that I actually rearranged the entire rest of my year of planned travel to compensate.  In this article, I’ll prov ..read more

I can no longer even fathom how I managed in my first 10 years of full-time travel, when I didn’t know what cellular data was. Heck – for seven of those years I didn’t even have a smartphone at all! Now, having a data connection is like a travel lifeline. It’s needed for everything – from ordering Ubers, to paying for stuff, staying in touch, getting directions, and more. In this article I’ll help you find the best eSIM for international travel. I’ll go through all the top brands, and of course I’ll share my personal experiences and tips along the way.  Don’t worry if you’re already wonde ..read more

It’s with mixed feelings that I watch Madeira island fade away into a tiny speck in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, as I leave it for the second time this year. Dubbed “the Hawaii of Europe”, this remote island is also known for being quite “sticky” – people tend to come and never leave, or, like me, they leave but keep coming back.  Here’s why Madeira is such an attractive place to visit (despite the fact that many people can’t even find it on a map), how it became one of the top digital nomad hubs in the world, and how you can visit Madeira as a digital nomad and get the most from the ..read more

In my last couple of decades (!) on the road, I’ve come and go with using packing cubes for travel. Early iterations of packing cubes were bulky and heavy, and while they may have been great for organization, they sucked in the space-saving department.  They’ve come along way though, and I’ve tried a bunch of packing cubes in different luggage and packing scenarios. I’ve learned that some are definitely better than others. From design to materials to specific features, packing cubes could actually make – or break – your luggage experience.  In this article you’ll get the dirt on the ..read more

You need a travel wardrobe that can keep up with your adventures. And believe it or not, merino wool is your ticket. In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages of merino wool clothing for travel and emphasize the importance of selecting the right brand.  I am writing this during a three-month carry-on only trip through Europe in summer. I have a travel capsule wardrobe made of only merino wool. Why on earth would I bring nothing but merino wool clothes to Europe in summer? Read on.  Stay tuned for the secrets to staying comfortable, stylish, and prepared for any travel adventur ..read more

I’ve done a lot of things wrong and a few things right in my 17+ years as a career traveler. One of the things I did right was to start traveling with a backpack that I could easily pack into my luggage and whip out for various uses at my destination. Ultralight packable backpacks for travel have come a long way since I started out in 2007 and over the years I worked my way through quite a few.  In this article I’m sharing everything I learned through experience, and and I’ll compare the top packable backpacks on the market, so you can choose the best ultralight backpack for your next tri ..read more

The pandemic travel freeze gave many of us time to sit back and reflect on our priorities. We found ourselves looking out at the world with a new perspective—using words like “us” and “we.” As the world started opening up again, we saw a new professional environment that embraced digital nomads, location independence, and social impact organizations.  With an increased propensity to move around, many companies have heeded the call for sustainable, inclusive, and responsible travel. While these organizations include both non-profit and for-profit companies, all are focused on providing pos ..read more

Layne is a writer, a remote product operations executive, and a proper vagabond—travelling a lot of the time since 2000, most of the time since 2014, and full time since the end of 2015. So far she has lived on all seven continents in 57 countries and counting! Her online home is Wanderluxed, where you can learn more about her travels, as well as some new projects she is developing (which you’ll read  more about below). This Financial Case Study features details of Layne’s lifestyle and avant-garde career, so you can learn more about the long-term travel lifestyle and its many forms. Enjo ..read more

A topic rarely covered in the digital nomad sphere is kids. While many assume traveling stops when you have children, families are breaking the mold raising third culture kids by using a form of alternative education based on experiential learning, called worldschooling. Much like their single counterparts, these nomadic families can find their people in some of the most remote areas of the world by engaging in world schooling communities. This article will give you all the information and resources you need to get started on your own worldschool journey.  See Also: Full-Time Travel as a ..read more

The truth is that a digital nomad life, while unencumbered by geographical boundaries, can be a lonely endeavor. That’s where digital nomad communities come in—providing a place to network, collaborate, and find “your people.” In this article I’ve put together a list of digital nomad groups that are online, offline (and everything in between), so you can find the best community for you.  Other Ways to Find Your Digital Nomad Community:  How to Find Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (alternatives to AirBnB) Locally-Managed Coliving Spaces Around the World Top Digital Nomad Retreats ..read more