Back in 2018 I rolled a shiny carry-on through Ho Chi Minh City convinced I’d hacked adulthood. Friends were stuck in cubicles; I was en route to mango-smoothie mornings armed with every “essential” nomad hack the internet could cough up. Weeks later those hacks were hacking me. Overstuffed gear, pricey memberships, frantic city-hopping—each promised freedom … Read more
Let’s get this out of the way: no, you don’t need to be rich to live a location-independent lifestyle. I’m not saying money isn’t important — it is. But the idea that you need a six-figure income or some mysterious trust fund to pack your bag and go is just plain wrong. I went nomadic … Read more
You’ve probably seen them all over Instagram—digital nomads sipping coconut water on pristine beaches, laptops balanced on their knees, living the dream. The sunset shots, the exotic locations, the freedom to work from anywhere. But here’s what those picture-perfect posts don’t show you: the unglamorous skills that actually make or break your nomad journey. After … Read more
When I first told friends I was quitting my marketing job to work from a hammock in Southeast Asia, they asked the same question: How can you afford it? Seven years later, I’m the one asking how I ever afforded the old life. Back in New York, my paycheck looked healthy on paper, yet the balance … Read more
“Living abroad looks incredible, you’re so lucky!” Sure, if “lucky” includes scrambling for residency forms at 1 a.m., teaching your digestive system new dance moves, and discovering your definition of home is as stable as Wi‑Fi in a jungle café. In the past four years, I swapped mailing addresses faster than my old office swapped managers—Vietnam, … Read more
Staying productive as a digital nomad isn’t just about having the right gear or finding strong Wi-Fi (though let’s be honest — that helps). It’s about rhythm. Ritual. Habits that keep your brain sharp and your energy steady even when you’re bouncing between time zones, climates, and co-working spots with questionable playlists. Over the past … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of trading in the daily grind for a more comfortable life abroad, here’s some good news: In certain parts of the world, $2000 a month isn’t just enough to scrape by—it’s enough to thrive. In fact, in these 7 countries, that budget can give you a lifestyle that feels almost luxurious: … Read more
Millennials are hustling harder than ever. With student loans, rent hikes, and that endless quest for work-life balance, who wouldn’t want an extra $5,000 a month? But forget the flashy gigs like influencing or crypto trading. The real game-changer is something utterly mundane: selling digital planners. I discovered this side hustle while doom-scrolling Etsy late … Read more
Everyone raves about Bali. The beaches, the vibes, the endless smoothie bowls. But after a month there last year, dealing with scooter traffic jams and spotty Wi-Fi in my villa, I was ready for something different. Something cheaper, more reliable, and way off the beaten path for remote workers. Enter Tbilisi, Georgia—the capital of a … Read more
LOT Airline is a 4-star airline that is often the object of varying opinions from passengers. Most people praise LOT for its punctuality and comfort, while some have persistent complaints about the lack of in-flight entertainment. I have flown with LOT Airlines twice; once for a round trip and once for a simple return flight. … Read more
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