Nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, tropical Koh Phangan isn’t just a haven for full moon parties; it’s also becoming a sought-after destination for digital nomads seeking a perfect blend of work and play. With its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and a growing community of remote workers, Koh Phangan offers a unique experience for those looking to combine work with tropical island living. We visited a few months back, and are looking forward to returning in Spring. The digital nomad lifestyle in koh phangan is world class. Digital Nomad-Friendly Workspaces and Cafes Koh Phangan boasts an incre ..read more

Aspiring, or seasoned, digital nomad? Here is an updated list of the top digital nomad destinations we recommend you consider for your future travels. These are places with a vibe, affordable for most remote workers / travelers, and there’s something special about them. If this is your first time here at DigitalNomad.blog, I’m Sea. I’ve been a freelancer for over 20 years, and I’ve worked remotely for over a decade. Since 2014, I’ve worked from 6 of 7 continents, and I’ve more recently settled in Goa, India. A few years ago I published my second book, Plan Sea – that touches on some of these t ..read more

In my decade of work-travel life, I’ve called countless different places my “office”. Some are more conducive to work; others are unbelievably inspiring (see: digital nomads in Jeju Island). Regular practice of rapid, remote setup, and discipline to complete my daily tasks, ensures that I am comparably productive from wherever I hook up. Some are simply makeshift: enough space for a laptop, near a power outlet. Certain spots are definitely more distracting than others! (see: beaches, Rio de Janeiro, most hostels, etc) I fulfill a lot of different duties in my “work” life. After my “dayjob ..read more

We’re pleased to share new music from ANIMISM, who released “Consensus of Parts, Not Entities”, on April 14, 2023. It’s the first recent ANIMISM music release, with the nomadic producer and multi-instrumentalist hard at work on Goa Music Lab, and his live performances. C.O.P.N.E. was first written as a few obscure acoustic guitar lines, in 2005, while living at a warehouse loft in Toronto, Canada. In late-2022, ANIMISM regained a wave of inspiration, adding several extra sections – generally the second half of the song. The song was mastered at Streaky Studios in London. This is not the typic ..read more

Guests at the FIL GOA Casual Blockchain Meetup in Arambol The wildly successful India Blockchain Week 2022 brought 10,000+ blockchain developers and enthusiasts to Bangalore, India. Two of the feature events were Filecoin’s FIL Bangalore and FIL Orbit India. These inspired a follow up series of meetups in Goa the following month. In conjunction with experimental music TV/festival producers, Goa Music Lab and the Filecoin-based project, LEGACY.Page, FIL Goa was organised for December 27-28 2022, in Arambol, north Goa. Tuesday Evening – Casual Meetup, Live Music Proceedings began on Tuesday Dece ..read more

Fitness can become an important part of daily work-travel routines Technology has made it possible to build a career and see the world at the same time. For a lot of men, life is fuller because of the capacity to sustain travelling as a digital nomad. However, this on-the-go lifestyle could be contradictory to another goal that’s becoming increasingly popular today — fitness. WW International reports that improving health and well-being is attracting global interest, as 78% of people surveyed across the globe report their desire to get healthier. The top health and wellness goals for consumers ..read more

The incredible Himalayan panorama from Rupa View, near Begnas Lake, Nepal (This article begins a deeper dive into digital nomad travel insurance. I’ll be sharing thoughts during my month’s travels through Nepal, while covered by upstart Safety Wing insurance for the trip’s duration (and beyond?) Stay tuned for further updates from beautiful Nepal!) Travel insurance is often an expensive afterthought for many travellers. Contrary to other useful travel aids and necessities, insurance is invisible, not fun, and not cool! What’s the joy in paying for something invisible, that isn’t exciting, even ..read more

Lost in all the distraction and furore of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the global economy was in rotten shape before, and a major economic crash is on the horizon. There are so many factors suggesting a correction that it would be ignorant to believe the world will suddenly become a utopia of financial fairness and social equality for all. In fact, the crisis has only (temporarily) masked the looming problems, much of which has been stoked by traditional human factors of corruption, greed and control. Present Global Economy is played under unfair rules Do you wonder why most people are strug ..read more

Plan Sea, the book, is released On Wednesday December 23, the Plan Sea book was released to the world. The occasion was commemorated at a live launch event in Arambol, Goa, India, from sunset through the night. Plan Sea is available now on planseabook.com, through India on pothi.com, and internationally on all the major booksellers from January 14, 2021. Here are some thoughts from the author to celebrate this day. A Message from Plan Sea author S.E. Ansley I’d like to warmly thank everybody for being a part of the Plan Sea journey, whether this is the first time you’ve heard about it, or you ..read more

Auroville’s 50th anniversary ceremony – February 28, 2018 We’re thrilled to share the international launch date of the much-anticipated Plan Sea book. The travel / memoir / self-help book will be released on December 23 2020, available online and at book stores worldwide from January. We’ve previewed Plan Sea over the past few years while it was being written – and seen it evolve from a simple handbook of useful travel tips, into an epic odyssey! The story is narrated across 3+ years of travel adventures and visits 25 countries, including 5 separate visits to India. From falling off a speeding ..read more