Financial Case Study UPDATE: Barbaralicious
Barbara has been a digital nomad since 2014, living in 40+ countries so far. She earns her living as a translator and copywriter; here’s how she does it!
What Full-Time Sailing as a Couple is REALLY Like! With Ryan and Sophie Sailing
Ryan and Sophie Sailing are a popular YouTube sailing couple, and in this chat they give the real dirt on what sailing as a couple is like, good, bad, and otherwise!
From Law to Podcast Management: Anne Claessen, The Podcast Babes
Anne Claessen turned down a dream job after Law School to chase her dream of travel and building a business. Now she’s CEO of The Podcast Babes, a podcast management company.
The Silver Meteor – Amtrak Adventures Part 4 (Florida to NYC)
Closing the loop of my circumnavigation of the United States mostly by train, I take the Silver Meteor Amtrak train from Florida to NYC, a 28 hour adventure.
Transitioning to Remote Freelance Work in Your 40s – Susan Portnoy, The Insatiable Traveler
What is it like to move from a lucrative (but uninspiring) career to the unknowns of remote freelance work in your 40s? SCARY! Here’s how Susan Portnoy (The Insatiable Traveler) did it.
Amtrak Adventures Part 3: Portland, LA, Sunset Limited Train to New Orleans
Continuing my Amtrak Adventures, after visiting Portland and LA, I take the Sunset Limited Train to New Orleans! This one’s a doozy. Enjoy!
Being a Remote Employee vs Remote Entrepreneur, with Victoria Puzach
Victoria Puzach chats about being a remote employee vs remote entrepreneur, starting a remote business, the digital nomad lifestyle, Work Travel Summit, and more!
Agnes Nyamwange, Digital Nomad With an Uncommon Remote Business
Agnes Grace Nyamwange is a Kenyan digital nomad with a remote business in online healthcare training. She defies most digital nomad stereotypes and it’s awesome!
Amtrak Adventures, Part 2: The Empire Builder
Here is Part 2 of my Amtrak Adventures, on the Empire Builder train from Chicago to Seattle…with somebody I’ve never met in person.
Creating Digital Nomad Visas, Summits and More, with Olúmidé Gbenro
Olúmidé Gbenro is the founder of Digital Nomad Week and Digital Nomad Summit, and is an advocate for digital nomad visas and global citizenship.
Can You Pay $0 in Digital Nomad Taxes? Let’s Ask Kathleen Di Paolo, Wanderers Wealth
Optimizing digital nomad taxes (whether you’re a remote worker or a business owner) is very important, and Kathleen Di Paolo of Wanderers Wealth can help!
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Will Hatton, Travel Entrepreneur
Will Hatton of The Broke Backpacker and many other ventures has had a simultaneously rough and amazing few years. This Financial Case Study illustrates.
Adventures With Amtrak, Part 1: The Big Idea
Here’s how I dreamt up what ended up being a 7,000 mile circumnavigation around the United States via train…with a total stranger.
How to Find Remote Jobs with Jordan Carroll, The Remote Job Coach
Jordan Carroll is The Remote Job Coach, and in this interview he shares some SERIOUS tips for how to find remote jobs, and what it’s like to work online while traveling.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Ray and Laura – Online Education Entrepreneurs
Ray and Laura are the location independent entrepreneurs behind Live Lingua and other projects. Here’s how their lives and incomes have changed in 5 years!
Running a Remote Real Estate Business with Matt Bowles, Maverick Investor Group
Matt Bowles runs a 100% remote real estate company (Maverick Investor Group) and has been a digital nomad for 8+ years. Here’s how he does it!
How To Create A Financial Plan To Become A Digital Nomad
Creating a financial plan to become a digital nomad is arguably the first and more important step in this lifestyle transition. Here are some things to consider.
How Beth Santos (of Wanderful) is Changing the Travel Industry and Women in Travel
Join me as I chat with Beth Santos about changing the travel industry, managing remote teams, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and more!
Financial Case Study: Esther and Jacob of Local Adventurer
Esther and Jacob founded Local Adventurer to inspire people to explore their backyards. Here’s the dirt on their career, income, and lifestyle!
Being an Online Translator and Remote Freelancer, With Isabelle Paccault
Isabelle is a freelance writer and online translator from France who has lived and worked location independently for 8+ years. Learn what it’s like here!
Remote Careers and VA Ethics, with Hannah Dixon of Digital Nomad Kit
Hannah Dixon of Digital Nomad Kit trains virtual assistants and gets them hired – ethically. We chat about this and MUCH more in this interview!
Creating Purpose and Connecting People, with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
Lola Akinmade Åkerström co-founded Local Purse, is a best-selling author, award-winning photographer, and more. We talk about how she found and nurtures her purpose as a multipotentialite in the face of discrimination.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Candice Walsh – Writer, Blogger, Social Media Manager
Candice Walsh traveled for a few years, before returning to Canada to set up shop. In this financial case study, we see how her life and career has changed over the years.
Eco Friendly Travel Products You Never Thought Of
We all know about reusable water bottles. This post is about eco-friendly travel products you haven’t considered, but that are important for travel (and home)!
Getting Into (and Out Of) Travel Writing and Full-Time Travel, With Leif Pettersen
Leif Pettersen traveled full-time for 4.5 years and led a successful travel writing career before giving it all up and returning home. Here’s what happened.
Financial Case Study: Karla and Matthew Bailey, Videographers (and More)
Karla and Matthew Bailey dole out some incredible advice about building an online business and travel lifestyle in this financial case study.
How to Create a Location Independent Lifestyle, with Jason Moore
Want to design your career around a location independent lifestyle? That’s what Jason Moore helps people do with Location Indie and Zero to Travel. In this chat we dig into lifestyle design, career design, and much more.
21 Years of Full-Time Travel with Wandering Earl, founder of Remote Club
Derek Earl Baron aka Wandering Earl, has traveled full-time for 21 years! He founded Remote Club to help remote workers travel wisely. More on his life and work here.
150-Day Canadian Road Trip! With Matt and Karla Bailey of Must Do Canada
Let’s chat with Matt and Karla Bailey of Must Do Canada, talking about their 150-day road trip across Canada, with tips for planning your own Canadian road trip!
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Sasha and Rachel, Grateful Gypsies
Sasha and Rachel (The Grateful Gypsies) have been on the road since 2008! Here’s how their digital nomad lives and careers have changed from 2016 to 2021.
Full-Time Travel as a Digital Nomad Family of 5, Growing Up Without Borders
The Pattons are a digital nomad family of 5; with online businesses and the YouTube Channel Growing Up Without Borders. Learn about their lifestyles and remote careers!
Full-Time Sailing in Your 50s and Beyond, With Sailing Ocean Fox
Simon and Carla of Sailing Ocean Fox have sailed full-time for 3+ years. They share what it’s like to be sailors and YouTubers aged 50+.
Podcasting vs Blogging After 9 Years of Full-Time Travel, With Gary Arndt
Gary Arndt started the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast after 15 years of travel, 9 of which were full-time. Learn about his pivot and amazing podcast strategy here!
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Erika Bisbocci, (Former?) Flight Attendant
When planes were grounded during COVID, so too was flight attendant Erica Bisbocci. Here’s a peek into her lifestyle and career, Pre and Post pandemic.
What is Solo Travel Over 50 Like? With Janice Waugh of Solo Traveler
Along with Janice Waugh of Solo Traveler, we discuss solo travel, especially solo travel over 50, and also how to handle remote work while traveling.
The Best Travel Medical Insurance in 2021 for Long-Term Travelers
Here are the best travel medical insurance and international health insurance plans for long-term travelers and remote workers – INCLUDING covid coverage.
Financial Case Study: Jeremy Jones, Living the Dream (and Other Websites)
Jeremy Jones is Living the Dream and running a travel blog of the same name. From part-time venture in 2008 to full-time gig in 2018, here’s what he does now.
The Planet D’s Top 5 Travel Adventures
Dave and Deb of The Planet D contend that Adventure is for Everyone, and they prove it with these top 5 travel adventures.
Wise / TransferWise Review: How I Saved $2,000+ in Banking Fees
In doing my year-end taxes, I realized I saved a bundle using Transferwise. And I prove it in this post, with a flurry of calculations.
The Tax Consequences of Remote Work Visas
What are the tax consequences of remote work visas? What country do you file in? Who do you pay? And will you be double-taxed? Your questions are answered here!
Pros and Cons of Being a Digital Nomad vs Having a Home Base, with Sherry Ott
Sherry Ott and Nora Dunn have almost 25 years of digital nomad experience! We compare war stories, and discuss pros and cons of being a digital nomad vs having a home base.
Financial Case Study: Mike Corey, YouTuber and BBC Television Host
As a YouTuber and BBC tv host, Mike Corey has a dream job. Let’s dig into it to see what it’s like behind the scenes – financially and otherwise!
What is it Like Sailing Around Svalbard in the Arctic?
What is it like sailing around Svalbard, in the high Arctic? Join me interviewing Brady Trautman and Alex Blue of the popular 80 North Series docu-series.
Tips For Transitioning to Full Time Blogging
Here are 9 tips for transitioning to full time blogging from a day job – as told by Jessie Moore of Pocket Wanderings, who did exactly that.
Financial Case Study: Marc Smith, Marc My Travels
Marc Smith launched MarcMyTravels as a passion project and it took off, so he quit his job to live the location independent life. More on his career and lifestyle here!
How 8 Digital Nomads Have Survived the Pandemic
Digital nomads are theoretically homeless. So what did they do when everyone returned “home” during COVID? Here’s how 8 digital nomads coped. Spoiler alert: everybody did something different!
How This Woman Went From $25k in Debt to Digital Nomad Life
Here is the story of a woman who went from $25k in debt to digital nomad life and living her travel lifestyle and career dream in Mexico!
Financial Case Study: Vivian Vuong and Nathan Zahrt, Sailors
Nathan Zahrt and Vivian Vuong are multi-talented sailors who live on their boat Ultima, deliver sailboats, train sailors, work as crew, and much more!
Cool Travel Gear You Can Use At Home AND While Traveling
The best travel gear is travel gear you can use at home and abroad. Here are a collection of items that have been both road-tested and lockdown approved.
Financial Case Study: Nathan James Thomas, Intrepid Times
Nathan James Thomas lives and travels the world while managing Intrepid Times and doing various freelance writing, copywriting, and ghostwriting gigs. Learn how!
Best Travel Clothes for Men No Matter Where You’re Traveling (+ 5 items you need from Western Rise)
I created a monster. My bf won’t stop buying stuff from Western Rise, and he says they have the best travel clothes for men. Here’s why.
How to Change Your Career in a Changing World
How do you change your career when you’ve been bamboozled by the pandemic (or other blows)? Here’s a 7-step process with tools to help you.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Agness Walewinder, Full-time Blogger, Part-time Employee
Agness Walewinder blogs full-time and works part-time for a remote company. Here’s a comparison of her life/career from 2016 to 2020.
Pet Sitting Disasters: Read This Before You Apply for Your Next Pet-Sitting Gig.
Petsitting is a great way to get free accommodation and enjoy the comforts of home while you travel. But heed this cautionary – and hilarious – tale of petsitting disasters first!
Financial Case Study: Shlomo Freund, Free Financial Self
Shlomo Freund and his family are location independent, balancing their time between their home in Israel and various locations on the road. See how they do it!
4 Financial Mistakes Most U.S. Expats Make
These expat financial mistakes could spell the difference between a successful life abroad vs. returning to the U.S. tail between your legs.
Financial Case Study: Liesbet Collaert, Roaming About
Liesbet Collaert (Roaming About) and her hubby have traveled full-time for almost 20 years! They’re experts on living cheaply and well. Here’s how they make ends meet.
Best Anti Theft Bags & Accessories, Plus Tips to Keep Your Stuff Secure
In addition to being vigilant, you can get ahead of petty theft by using anti theft bags designed to deter criminals. From small to large, wearable to attachable, here’s the best in the industry.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Jon and Kach Howe, Two Monkeys Travel Group
Jon and Kach Howe traveled since 2013, lived on a sailboat, and more. Learn how their lives and careers have changed – dramatically – between 2015 and 2020.
How to Save Money to Travel By Drastically Cutting Expenses
Saving money to travel starts with taking a critical look at your expenses. Here’s a formula to help you cut costs and save for your travel.
8 Tips for Long-Term Travel With Kids
Long-Term travel with kids might seem daunting, but it’s great if you know how to finesse it. Here are 8 tips to make it go smoothly.
Financial Case Study: Alex and Frankie, Van Lifers
Alex and Frankie are van lifers, traveling full-time in their van Lola, breaking world records, and managing online businesses and YouTube channels. Learn more here!
The Best Blogging Courses and Tools for Your Digital Nomad Dreams
Are you thinking about starting a blog, or taking your existing blog to the next level? I wish I’d had these blogging courses and tools when I started my blog.
Financial Case Study: Vanessa Rivers, Travel Entrepreneur and Mother
In this interview, Vanessa Rivers discusses life and work before and after becoming a mother. Learn more about Vanessa’s multi-faceted career and lifestyle!
Fantastic Things to Do in Chania Crete in Winter
I was in Chania Crete in winter, and now I want to return every year! Here’s the lowdown on where to eat, what to do, and what Crete is like during the winter season.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Christopher Many – Author
Christopher Many’s been nomadic since 1997, as an author. I asked him to update his original financial case study from 2016, and he has even included detailed expense breakdowns of how he lives so inexpensively.
Pro Packing Hacks: Here are the Best Travel Accessories
I’m a sucker for packing hacks, and I’ve tried just about every packing tool out there. Here are the best travel accessories for both saving space and staying organized.
Financial Case Study: Phoebe Gill, Freelance SEO Consultant and Blogger
Phoebe Gill’s online career has evolved into freelance SEO and blogging. Learn how she quadrupled her income and how she used it to create new opportunities.
My Location Independent Life: 2019 Expense Report
The location independent life can involve full-time travel, no travel, or any combination thereof. In 2019 I maintained a home base while traveling half the year. Thus, this is not a travel budget, but rather, a LIFE budget.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: The Denning Family, Online Teacher and WorldSchool Academy
Learn how Rachel and Greg Denning and their 7 children have traveled full-time for the last 13 years, earning money as online teacher and WorldSchool Academy founders! Learn how their careers and lifestyles have evolved in the last 5 years with this updated Financial Case Study.
My 2019 Location Independent Income Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of my 2019 Location Independent Income, along with an analysis of how this year compares to others, and what’s in store for 2020.
How to Become Fluent in Spanish (and Other Languages)
Learning Spanish – or becoming fluent in any language – takes a lot of hard work. But for me, there’s nothing more rewarding than being able to converse with and understand people in their own language, in their own country. It takes travel to an entirely new level.
Redefining My Travels in 2019 (Where I Went)
Here’s a summary of where I went in 2019; how my travels have changed and been redefined over the years….and how they may continue to change in future.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Deborah Benbrook – Working Along the Way
In this updated Financial Case Study, Deborah Benbrook shares how her traveling life has evolved over the last 5+ years, while working along the way.
9 Reasons Why I Want to Return to Riga Latvia
While this article isn’t an exhaustive list of things to do in Riga Latvia, nor a cultural summation, it is a teaser; just enough of both to entice you to learn more about this Baltic country – because in a sense a teaser is all I got as well. But believe you me – I want to return. Here’s why.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Dalene and Pete Heck – Media Marketers
Dalene and Pete Heck are the Hecktic Travels writer/photographer duo, and National Geographic Travelers of the Year! But 2016 threw them a curve ball, so they made lemonade. Read this updated Financial Case Study to see how things have changed.
A Beginner’s Guide to Frequent Flyer Miles and How to Start Travel Hacking Like a Pro
By using frequent flyer miles strategically and knowing how to travel hack (ie: reading this post!), you can save even more money and even fly for free. This article is the ultimate beginner’s guide and will help you dip a toe in the ocean of frequent flyer mile opportunities.
2019 Holiday Gift Guide – Best Gifts for Travel Lovers
This 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Travel Lovers travel-tests Western Rise merino, Wiivv custom insoles, SleepPhones, The Airhook, Eustachi, KeepGo mobile WiFi hotspot, and Let’s Roam scavenger hunts.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Janet Brent, Graphic Designer turned Digital Storyteller
Here’s a financial case study of graphic designer Janet Brent, and how she makes ends meet while living and traveling around the world.
This is the Best Way to Visit Newfoundland
In this article I discuss the best way to visit Newfoundland (spoiler alert: it’s by boat), along with insights into the history, language, and culture of Newfoundland.
The Best Carry On Backpack For One Bag Travel
This is my quest to find the best carry on backpack for one bag travel – not just minimalist travel backpacks, but REAL one bag travel, with unrivalled versatility.
Financial Case Study: Becky van Dijk – We Are Travel Girls
Becky van Dijk (of We Are Travel Girls) is super-honest about her location independent lifestyle with this case study! She has some great real-world advice.
The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel and Long-Term Travel
Looking for the ultimate packing list for full-time travel? Here’s exactly what I pack to travel the world as a digital nomad – down to every last item. This interactive packing list widget is sure to give you lots of ideas for your next trip.
Best Things to Do in Yellowstone Country Montana
During a Montana road trip, I covered off the best things to do in Yellowstone Country Montana, which is about so much more than Yellowstone National Park.
Financial Case Study: Isabel Leong, Travel Blogger and Digital Nomad
Isabel Leong is Bel Around the World; a travel blogger and digital marketing & SEO consultant. Learn more about her lifestyle, career, and income in this case study!
My Zero Waste Kit for Travel (and Home)
With this simple zero waste kit, you can eliminate single-use waste when you travel (and at home). Here’s how to do it, and why it’s important.
Financial Case Study UPDATE: Sharon Gourlay, Blogger and Website Manager
Sharon Gourlay shared her blogger career/lifestyle financial details here 2016. Now in 2019, she’s kind of a big deal, so I asked her to give us an update. Read on for this unique comparison of her lifestyle and business in 2016 and 2019!
Dealing with Parasites: A Guide to Clean Water Around the World
After suffering everything from parasites to heavy metal poisoning, I’m now a clean water guru. And it’s not just about clean drinking water; it’s also about how to brush your teeth, what foods to eat, how to cook, and much more. This article gives you everything you need to know.
The 10 Commandments For All Travelers
Here are the 10 commandments for all travelers; some fun rules to live by when you travel that ensure you – and others around you – will have a great time.
Financial Case Study: Lidiya K, Full-Time Blogger
Lidiya K is a full-time blogger and creator of Let’s Reach Success teaching millennials to achieve financial freedom through side hustles. More on her location independent career and lifestyle here!
Cell Phone Travel Basics: International Phone Plans, SIM Cards, and More
Want to avoid international roaming but not sure what your cell phone travel options are? There’s something for everybody, and this article outlines ALL your options along with pros and cons and what kind traveler/trip each strategy is best for.
Financial Case Study: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, Millionaire Blogger
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner hustled her way from $40k in debt to becoming a millionaire blogger. Learn more about her amazing journey in this fascinating Financial Case Study!
How to Get 50% off Airfare With Travel Mystery Shopping
With travel mystery shopping, you’ll subsidize travel with free hotels, discount flights, and more. Read my mystery shopping tips from personal experience.
Financial Case Study: Mitch Glass, Project Untethered
Mitch Glass of Project Untethered earns his location independent living through blogging, copywriting, content writing, and real estate investing. Learn more here!
A Week-In-The-Life of Ben: The Human Earth Project and Sisters For Sale
Here’s a riveting week-in-the-life of Ben in Myanmar, as part of a 6-month photographic and film project (called The Human Earth Project) to raise awareness of human trafficking. It turned into a 5-year mission that has culminated in a multi-award-winning documentary called Sisters For Sale.
24 Classic Travel Scams, and How to Avoid Them
As a foreigner, you’re an automatic target for theft, pickpocketing, and more. Scammers these days can be quite creative! Here are 24 classic travel scams (REAL scams, experienced by these pro travelers) – with tips on how to avoid them.
Financial Case Study: Kelly Hayes-Raitt, HouseSit Diva
Kelly Hayes-Raitt has been housesitting around the world, full-time, for the last 10 years! Here’s how the lifestyle helps this HouseSit Diva earn a living.
7 Travel Mistakes I Made in Guatemala
Here is the tale of my recent trip to Guatemala, which I cancelled and left half way through. While I made many travel mistakes (some old, some new), the real mistake was….well, I’ll let you read the post to find out!
Where to Eat in Antigua Guatemala – and More!
Antigua (where I spent almost a month) has the highest concentration of excellent restaurants and coffee shops of anywhere I’ve been! Here’s where to eat in Antigua Guatemala, along with things to do and where to stay.
Financial Case Study: Hannah and Chad, Wall Street Minimalist
Hannah and Chad have developed a truly passive income through Wall Street Minimalist, and are flying around the world (in business class!) for nearly free. Learn how they manage this idyllic lifestyle and what their finances look like!