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

Work-life balance is a moving target as a digital nomad; a delicate dance that requires constant adjustments. I once said in a podcast interview: “get used to feeling guilty. When you’re working, you’ll feel guilty for not getting out there and exploring your destination, and when you’re out exploring, you’ll feel guilty for not working.”  The reality is not quite so bleak. You don’t have to be under the thumb of self-imposed guilt trips all the time. In fact I think this speaks more to my own personal idiosyncrasies rather than the digital nomad lifestyle as a whole, but I’ll save that m ..read more

My digital nomad travel style has changed dramatically since 2007, but you know what? It’s still intimidating, especially when I am traveling solo. I may want to visit Destination X, but if I don’t know anybody there, it’s a long uphill road to find the best neighbourhood, book a place to stay, and establish some connections. Not to mention the constant battle of ensuring there’s fast internet and ergonomic workspaces. All this is where coliving spaces come in.  Coliving houses are communal living spaces designed to fulfill the needs of working professionals who want flexibility, amenitie ..read more

Okay remote workers, so you’ve got a remote job. Tick. But this is just the first step in a long list of things to do to actually get out there and travel long-term. Once you’ve arranged your affairs, gotten your insurance, sorted your mailing address (and more), you’ve got to figure out where you’re going, how you’re getting there, and most importantly, where you’re going to stay. Because your accommodation (from location to amenities and more) can make or break your experience at a destination.  And let’s face it: AirBnB is just not fantastic. You don’t know if the area is going to be g ..read more

What is the digital nomad lifestyle REALLY like? Turns out, it’s different for everybody. Like me, Palle Bo (also known as The Radio Vagabond) has been on the road for a long time, but his lifestyle has been very different from mine. In this casual interview we discuss our respective travel styles and how it has changed for each of us over the years.  SEE ALSO: Top Digital Nomad Conferences to Attend  Digital Nomad Retreats to Check Out  Best Coliving and Coworking Programs to Level up Your Digital Nomad Experience 3 Tools to Enable / Upgrade Your Digital Nomad Lifestyle Meet ..read more

While the movement to travel in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way was certainly afoot prior to the pandemic, it gained momentum when we all had time to reimagine what travel would look like when the world opened up again, and how we could better impact local communities and the world around us.  If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to travel or finding a way to travel more sustainably or in a socially responsible way, there are now a lot of eco-travel companies and booking tools. The benefits of eco-travel and responsible travel are extensive, including a reduction in the negat ..read more

Remote work may be the new black, but it’s not everybody’s cuppa tea. If you want to move abroad but you don’t have the skills or desire to become a digital nomad, you still have options. David McNeill of Expat Empire shows us how to move abroad and get foreign jobs and become an expat.  Other Interviews to Check Out:  Living Abroad and Buying Property in Mexico, with Tim Leffel  Getting Residency in Montenegro with a Philippines Passport, with Kach Umandap How to Get Your Own TV Show, with Rachel Rudwall, Rachel Roams  Jump right into my Awesome Interview Series videos o ..read more