Is being a Digital Nomad legal?
Many people nowadays dream of a life of work and travel. And some even take the plunge into the deep and pack their backpack and move abroad to work remotely on projects while digging their feet in the white sand…
Live your dreams and follow your heart
Throwing away my life is not always well accepted by people I shared my story way back in 2015 when I prepared to leave the Netherlands for good. Because that’s how they see it: I’m throwing away my life. I’m…
Digital Nomad in lockdown
It is itching, I need to travel, but I cannot. Currently, I am in Mexico, and I know I am lucky to be in a country that handles COVID19 that well, but at the same time, I am beginning to…
My anniversary, 5 years on the road, the downside
The last day of September 2015 I left the Netherlands for good to follow my dreams and escape an unfolding nightmare of endless unemployment and financial cutbacks that were happening in my life. Time to change things for the better.…
Nomad lifestyle and love relationships
The subtitle of this article is “Rethinking relationships” I am 59, a nomad, always standing out in a crowd in the countries I date, yet I cannot find what I am looking for. How is that possible? Well, because I…
The future of Working Online while Travelling
I answer questions on the online platform Quora. Lots of people ask about the future of Digital Nomadism due to the worldwide situation with COVID-19 and travel restrictions. Can and will digital nomadism continue to exist or will it disappear?…
5 Year itch or serious doubt about Nomad Life?
The other day I wrote in my paper diary: Maybe coming to Mexico was a serious mistake…..now that is a phrase to ponder about. I do intuitive writing and this came from a place I need to explore. Will you…
What do Travel bloggers do during COVID19?
Owning a travel blog during COVID19 is not the smartest way of income. And I mean that sarcastically. Travel bloggers suffer. Around me, I hear sighs and complaints about visitors numbers going down and with that monthly income. Let me…
Covid19 and Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Many nomads got stuck due to the worldwide outbreak of COVID19. Some had a flight home just before their guest countries went on lockdown, but most of us decided to ride out the storm in the country where we were…
What skills do you need to be a digital nomad
Most digital nomads are freelancers, self-employed. It is only a few that work remotely for a company on a paycheck. They are the ones that do not have to ‘job-hunt’ And although there are freelancers that can rely on long…
I want to travel the world, where do I start?
Are you dreaming of travelling the world or becoming a digital nomad, working while travelling? This article will help you accomplish your dream to travel. Let’s make a plan for you to travel the world or to move to another…
The ultimate Digital Nomad Checklist
Are you planning on becoming a digital nomad and leaving your home country for good to travel to remote work on the most exciting locations of this world? Check out this Nomad Checklist before you set off. It is an…
The Unhappy Nomad
It starts to seep through the search results: The unhappy nomad. Digital nomads who find that ‘the lifestyle’ does not live up to their expectations. When I read a post and replies on Reddit, I learn that that unhappy nomad…
Can you work as a freelancer in Mexico?
Mexico has long been a favorite of US and Canadian freelancers who’ve decided to take their work on the road. With its reliable high-speed internet, and a lot of amazing (beach) locations Mexico seems like a great place to work…