Work and Travel
digital nomad life, digital nomad lifestyle, what does it take to be a digital nomad and how can you earn money online
15 ways to fight depression while traveling
It may sound weird to you, traveling long term and visiting the most beautiful countries and places and getting depressed. But it is not strange at all. I know many long-term travelers that suffer one way or another from burnout…
Traveling when you have debts
Are you in debt and wondering if you can travel, or how you can travel while you are still paying off loans? Then this article is meant for you. Learn how to control your finances in a way that allows…
Special Digital Nomad Visa for Monserrat
With its population of only 5,000 people, you will definitely stand out in the crowd as a digital nomad working from the British Overseas Territory of Monserrat. But with the brand new Digital Nomad Visa in place, it might be…
Apply for a Work Permit as a Mexican Temporary Resident
You are not allowed to work on a Temporary Resident Permit in Mexico, but you can apply for a Resident visa including a 6 months grace period to see if you want to start a business in Mexico. Once that…
Can my blog earn enough money to travel?
Living the digital nomad lifestyle is a lifestyle many people feel drawn to. Making money on the go as you plan your next destination is a lifestyle most of us only dream of. Say you plan on changing your life…
Digital Nomads are always on the beach
One of the many prejudices I encounter in my nomad life is that we guys (and girls) are always on the beach or on some mountaintop doing some awesome stuff. After all, we only have to work 4 hours a…
6 years of social media exposure and how it changed me
It’s been nearly 6 years that I am online, by choice, let me start by saying that. I had been online before I even started with Leavingholland.com and all the social media connected with it, but only as a blogger.…
Travel Photos: Kuala Lumpur
I love to take photos of the cities I travel to. And usually, they are not general tourist photos. I like to capture moments, culture, people, and daily life. So you will find my photos maybe not so Kuala Lumpur,…
How to stay Cool in a Tropical Business Meeting
Here I am, my first business meeting in the Philippines. And although I’ve been in this country for some months now, I still sweat. I sweat a lot. It is embarrassing sometimes, well, most of the time actually. One day I…
The cost of living in Cebu City
Comparing Cebu City to the Filipino countryside or less developed areas Cebu City is rather expensive. Not in general but in certain areas. Upscale restaurants have upscale menus and prices. For example TGIFridays and Social. Prices on their menu are…
What does it take to become an entrepreneur?
I interviewed Arnan de Gans, a young Dutch entrepreneur and developer of the famous AdRotate for WordPress plugin. What started as a (still available) free product for WordPress users became a business that helped him to fulfill his dream: a…
Can Digital Nomads travel during COVID
Some say the Digital Nomad tribe is threatened with extinction. But I doubt that is true. We always had lots of requirements to check for before we travelled to another country, and that is still the same, only now there…
Why you need to be a Tourist in your Home Country
Some questions popped in about becoming a digital nomad and/or starting a travel blog. This inspired me to write a blog post to answer them all at once. It is a huge step to burn all your bridges and start…
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…
