Digital
Nomad
Hacks
Looking for digital nomad hacks and travel tips? You’ve come to the right place!
I’ve been traveling full time as a digital nomad the last several years and learned a lot along the way. From digital nomad lifestyle costs to packing tips to trusted digital nomad resources, I have compiled my best advice for you.
Whether you’re a seasoned digital nomad looking for some new ideas or just starting out on your journey, welcome to the side of travel where you don’t quit your day job.
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Digital Nomad Hacks & Travel Tips
Common Questions About Life as a Digital Nomad
Q: Is it hard being a digital nomad?
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, that’s for sure. There are certainly things that go wrong and frustrating days, even if you happen to be in the most beautiful beach town in the world. And since digital nomads still work which can certainly be stressful. But in my opinion the good days far outweigh the bad days!
Read more about what life is really like as a digital nomad – no sugar coating.
Q: What is a good internet speed for digital nomads?
It really depends what you are needing to achieve. My internet right this second is 7.4 mbps; I’m writing this blog post and watching an online conference and it is doing the job. If you are consistently on Zoom calls or uploading/downloading a lot of large files, you would probably want something a bit faster. As a safety net it’s nice to have a portable WIFI hotspot.
Q: Is 30 too old to be a digital nomad?
Hell no! If anything, I think 30 is the best time to be a digital nomad. You have most likely gotten to a place in your career where you don’t need much oversight and can be completely independent. You have most likely earned trust from your boss or clients, or gained enough expertise to get your work done on your own no matter where you are located. Maybe I’m biased 😉
Q: What personal qualities make a good digital nomad?
An adventurous spirit is paramount and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone. So many people accept their fate as a office drone and hate it, just killing time until they clock out at 5pm. Why would someone do that? One big reason is fear. Fear of the unknown and fear of getting outside of their comfort zone.
Digital nomads also should be self starters, and be motivated and productive employees, freelancers, or business owners. When you’re living in El Tunco and all you want to do is surf all day, it takes a lot of will power to sit on your laptop and crank out some work instead. This also plays into the trust component. Your clients or employers need to trust you’ll still deliver quality work despite your location in order to sustain this lifestyle.
Q: How much money do I need to be a digital nomad?
Luckily, being a digital nomad assumes you will be making some kind of income while you travel. But the question everyone wants to know is how much do you realistically need? If you are truly location independent, this works to your advantage as you’ll be able to travel to places that fit your budget. Whether you have a high-paying software engineering job or are freelancing only enough to get by, you can still become a digital nomad.
I’ve outlined in further detail exactly how much I’ve spent as a digital nomad these last few years.