If you’re like us, finding the best small town destinations and off-the-beaten-path gems is a big reason why we love working remotely. Since becoming digital nomads in 2014 and trying out various places to live and work abroad, we’ve learned an important lesson: Some of the big “digital nomad hubs” are not really our style….
Whether it’s in government, a non-profit, or a random gig on the other side of the world, these are the best sites we know of to get your international job search started. We originally wrote this post to help our fellow Peace Corps Volunteers look for interesting, meaningful jobs after their two years of service…
I first stumbled upon the relatively new concept of “digital nomads” by reading blogs when we were in Peace Corps and was instantly fascinated. After we completed our volunteer service, we spent the remaining 8 months of 2014 testing out the digital nomad lifestyle for ourselves. Eventually, we deemed that initial experiment a success. Today, the term…
What if you could do meaningful work abroad and not have to worry about money? In our series of Live Abroad Profiles, we share stories and examples of great opportunities and the people who are pursuing them. Our first profile features our dear friends… Updated: 2023. Originally published: June 2015. Volunteer Profile: The Treadway Family In Spring…
People often ask us how we choose our next destination as digital nomads, so I thought we could take the opportunity to share our thought-process and a few resources we use to plan our remote work and travel. The process for choosing a digital nomad destination is slightly more specific than how to choose a…
Updated: June 2020. Originally published: June 2016. We all know that traveling abroad opens doors to experience new cultures. Participating long-term in a foreign culture allows one to dig even further. Whether it’s working, studying, or volunteering, giving back to the community can provide a deeper perspective than being a tourist. As the world becomes…
We started our own remote freelance business in 2014. Over the years, we’ve narrowed down our favorite digital tools (and a few physical ones as well) that we thought would be useful for other digital nomads, remote workers, small business collaborations, and freelancers. Some quick background: How we make a living includes a combination of…
Not too long ago, we discovered a really cool online course site called CreativeLive. While many of their video classes are geared toward creatives – photographers, crafters, entrepreneurs – we wanted to share several of the best ones that would especially interest intentional travelers. How CreativeLive Works CreativeLive brings in experts to record live, video workshops and…
Because I rely on my laptop for work and live out of a suitcase year-round, having an amazing laptop bag has become very important. I’ve never been much of a “purse person” but ever since I got my hands on a leather laptop handbag from Clark & Mayfield, I take it everywhere. The work travel bags…
People are often curious about our digital nomad lifestyle. What does being a nomad actually look like? Well, everyone has their own take on how to be a digital nomad. Today, we’d like to peal back some of the mystery and share a glimpse into our own digital nomad life. This day-in-the-life video shows how…