Digital Nomads

Hi everyone, I’ve done quite a bit of research already, but I’m still looking for advice from people with real experience. I’m a German/EU citizen planning to base myself in Southeast Asia with a maximum monthly budget of around $1200–1300 (about €1100). This budget needs to...

I split my time between Toronto and the Los Angeles area for work and already travel fairly often alone. Last year, I took my first non-work solo trip to Mexico City for five days with no fixed plans, and I ended up loving the experience. I went again a few months later and...

I’ve had my belongings in storage for a few years now, and dealing with not having a fixed residence has become pretty inconvenient. The storage costs are also adding up. I’m considering whether it might be easier to rent a cheap apartment in a no-income-tax state, move my stuff...

Interesting article from The New York Times on Americans moving abroad for lower living costs and then finding it difficult to afford returning home.

Turkey has officially published a new tax regulation in the Resmi Gazete expanding its existing “export of services” incentive, and it now reportedly allows a 100% tax deduction for qualifying foreign-sourced remote work income. This update applies to individuals or businesses...

I’ll preface this by saying I genuinely love Spain and I do recommend it as a place to live. But if you are on the fence about whether the Digital Nomad Visa is worth pursuing, let me save you some pain. I’ve done visas for probably 10 countries at this point. I have permanent...

Just a warning for anyone using Wise while living or working abroad. My business account was suddenly closed in December without any prior notice. I was initially told I would receive my funds back within a few days, but instead it turned into an “internal review” process with...

I saw this question on Twitter but it was mostly Americans mentioning US cities, so I thought it would be interesting to ask here among travelers and digital nomads. Which city have you visited that felt like it had a kind of “dark energy” or unsettling vibe overall? For me, I’d...

I’m posting a warning for other freelancers on Upwork who work while traveling. My account was permanently banned on April 9 after 11 years on the platform, 53 completed contracts, and a perfect job success score. I had multiple active clients who even contacted support on my...

I recently lost my biggest client, who made up around 65% of my income, just six months into my digital nomad journey. I feel like I relied too heavily on a single source of income, and now I’m rethinking my plans. I’ve really enjoyed being a digital nomad, but I’m starting to...

I’ve been reading that Bali has become more expensive recently and I’m trying to get a realistic idea of current living costs before planning a longer stay. I’m particularly interested in staying in a green area where it’s easy to get around by scooter or walking. Canggu is one...

I’ve been living the digital nomad lifestyle for some time now, and I’m starting to see both its positives and drawbacks. On one hand, it delivers what people expect, freedom, flexibility, and the ability to experience new places without being tied to one location. On the other...