8 Tips for Becoming a Digital Nomad

by Anne Roderique-Jones

8 Tips for Becoming a Digital Nomad

by Anne Roderique-Jones

Working from anywhere in the world is the ultimate dream for many. The digital nomad lifestyle is possible thanks to technology that can connect us with anyone around the world. So where do you start? From financial advice to great gear, here are eight tips on becoming a digital entrepreneur.

Working from anywhere in the world is the ultimate dream for many. The digital nomad lifestyle is possible thanks to technology that can connect us with anyone around the world. So where do you start? From financial advice to great gear, here are eight tips on becoming a digital entrepreneur.

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Join a Digital Nomad Group

There are a myriad of options when it comes to joining a digital nomad group – often used as a support system for this lifestyle. Websites like Nomad List offer remote jobs, travel insurance, and even dating. Facebook groups and reddit also offer solid nomad community support.

There are a myriad of options when it comes to joining a digital nomad group – often used as a support system for this lifestyle. Websites like Nomad List offer remote jobs, travel insurance, and even dating. Facebook groups and reddit also offer solid nomad community support.

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Find a Source of Remote Income

Does your current job allow you to work from anywhere in the world? More companies are transitioning to remote positions that easily allow employees to work anywhere, like from a coffee shop or even the beach. Digital nomads typically fall under the following categories: an employee who can work remotely by freelancing and contracting, or starting their own business.

Does your current job allow you to work from anywhere in the world? More companies are transitioning to remote positions that easily allow employees to work anywhere, like from a coffee shop or even the beach. Digital nomads typically fall under the following categories: an employee who can work remotely by freelancing and contracting, or starting their own business.

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Be Well Equipped

Being a digital nomad requires the proper gear for a life spent traveling. Your work situation will determine the equipment you need to work and travel successfully, but a few expenses would often include a lightweight laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, chargers, and universal travel adapters – and don’t forget that you’ll need non-stop, fast wifi. 

Being a digital nomad requires the proper gear for a life spent traveling. Your work situation will determine the equipment you need to work and travel successfully, but a few expenses would often include a lightweight laptop, noise-canceling headphones, chargers, and universal travel adapters – and don’t forget that you’ll need non-stop, fast wifi. 

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Health and Travel Insurance

Health insurance plans are often provided by a single country. However, there are international insurance policies that provide worldwide coverage. In addition, it’s recommended that all digital nomads have travel insurance.

Read more: 6 Things You Should Know About Travel Insurance 

Health insurance plans are often provided by a single country. However, there are international insurance policies that provide worldwide coverage. In addition, it’s recommended that all digital nomads have travel insurance.

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Visas and Documents

Depending on where you travel, a visa might be in order. It’s important to know which countries allow visa-free tourism and – if you need one – how long the tourist visa will last. A passport will almost always be required so keep it in a safe (and easy-to-find) place. 

Read more: The 8 Best Passport Holders for Any Budget

Depending on where you travel, a visa might be in order. It’s important to know which countries allow visa-free tourism and – if you need one – how long the tourist visa will last. A passport will almost always be required so keep it in a safe (and easy-to-find) place. 

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Pack Light

A digital nomad life requires traveling light. Whether you’re hopping on trains or planes, it’s a pain (and sometimes costly) to tote around a lot of luggage. Your work equipment comes at the top of the list; from there, consider a capsule wardrobe along with a universal bag or backpack and packing cubes. 

Read more: 8 Items to Help You Travel More Efficiently

A digital nomad life requires traveling light. Whether you’re hopping on trains or planes, it’s a pain (and sometimes costly) to tote around a lot of luggage. Your work equipment comes at the top of the list; from there, consider a capsule wardrobe along with a universal bag or backpack and packing cubes. 

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Create a Nest Egg

Before you consider the digital nomad life, evaluate your finances. Do you have a nest egg? Does your budget allow you to travel and work remotely? Do you have an emergency fund? Creating a livable budget is the first step to this way of life. 

Before you consider the digital nomad life, evaluate your finances. Do you have a nest egg? Does your budget allow you to travel and work remotely? Do you have an emergency fund? Creating a livable budget is the first step to this way of life. 

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Set Boundaries and Enjoy

You chose this lifestyle because you love to travel and want to work independently by doing so. It’s important to set boundaries, such as working hours, so that you can be productive and also enjoy life.

Read more: 4 Quick Tips for Being Present in Your Travels

You chose this lifestyle because you love to travel and want to work independently by doing so. It’s important to set boundaries, such as working hours, so that you can be productive and also enjoy life.

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