Become Nomad - Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Long Term Travel

How do you record your experiences? Is it even an important part of appreciating what's around you? Or does it take you out of the experience and cheapen it? In this episode, Eli & Dan discuss their approaches to remembering and looking back on their travels. We debate the importance of doing something now for your future self, the methods of memory capture that we find most meaningful, and the ways in which recording experiences can actually deepen their value. Also, really want to give a shoutout to StartupBlink -- their global startup ecosystem map & rankings have been updated for 2021. Really fascinating stuff; check it out at www.startupblink.com

There's something special about just getting in a car, shifting gears, and going... wherever. So in this episode, Eli & Dan talk a bit about the unique, psychological effects of cross-country road trips. We discuss the experience of shifting landscapes & cultures, the benefits of changing locations, the mentality of reexamining your life story, and a whole lot more. Are you a big cross-country road-tripper? We'd love to hear your story & where you've been! Give us a shout at [email protected] & [email protected].

The actual tactics behinds saving money while traveling change month to month, year to year. But the necessary mindset underlying it all tends to stay consistent. In this mini-episode, Eli reflects on his decade-plus of travel to share some "mindset hacks" for living a low-cost lifestyle. Do you have any hacks that you've implemented into your lifestyle (travel or otherwise)? Let us know at [email protected] -- we'd love to hear from you!

We've talked before about the nomadic social life... But never like this. This episode won't give you tips for socializing while traveling or anything like that. You can find that elsewhere. But we will talk about social life from a bird's eye view: What are the big challenges and the mentality required. Join us here for a back-&-forth discussion about what it means to try to build friendships on the road. - - - - - - - - - Books mentioned: Tribes by Sebastian Junger Social Chemistry by Marissa King

We're too busy. We're all plugged in. And even for us nomads, it can be easy to lose sight of the greater goals. In this episode, we're trying to recapture our spirituality. With all this talk of building startups and finances and practical elements, let's remember why we're doing all this in the first place. How do we tap into that deeper fulfillment? Is it getting harder as the world gets more connected? And what does it mean to be a spiritual nomad, anyway? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Plus, a huge thanks to our sponsor, Flexverk! They make awesome laptop accessories for travel (think: laptop stands & cases). Check it out at www.flexverk.com and use code "flexnomad" for 10% off (good thru end of April, contrary to what Eli says in the pod intro :) ). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Books mentioned: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard Feynman The Origins of Everything by David Bercovici

Apologies to all! We had a mix-up with the audio yesterday, but are back on track. Full, correct episode is here -- thanks for bearing with us :) The Camino de Santiago -- it's one of the most famous treks in the world. In this episode, Victor Prince joins us to share the practical & spiritual realities behind such a journey. Victor Prince is the author of The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership from a Walk Across Spain. The book shares stories and lessons that he (& dozens of other hikers) learned by walking the 1,000-year-old Camino de Santiago trail across Spain. See photos and videos from Victor's 5 hikes on the Camino at victorprince.com and #TheCaminoWayBook on Facebook. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Also want to give a huge shoutout to our sponsor, FlexVerk! Their laptop products make the transition from work life to personal life seamless -- perfect for anyone who's on the move. Get 10% off with code "flexnomad" (good thru end of April).

When business commitments start increasing, can you still live a nomadic lifestyle? And if yes, how does it differ from a freelance or purely nomadic lifestyle? In this episode, we continue the conversation from episode 078... But instead of focusing on "what it's like to build a startup while nomading," Eli explains "what it's like to nomad -- while building a startup." By the end, we surprise ourselves with some candidly open reflections on the nomadic pursuit and what it means for a fulfilling life. What else would you expect from a BN pod?? Our conversation mentions startup ecosystems and StartupBlink's work in tracking them. Check out the map & ranking system here to see what we're talking about!

On this episode, travel guru Derek Baron pops in to shed insights on his 20+ years of continuous travel. From the state of travel blogging to digital nomads' evolution to his social mindset, Earl brings his uniquely honest attitude to everything we discuss. He's one of our favorite travel bloggers -- check out his website to see why!

Let's look beyond the basic psychology of habits to explore the nomadic idea that "Discipline is Freedom." In this episode, Eli covers the value of routines in an uncertain lifestyle, offers recommendations for building them effectively, and shares what he's learned about himself through his ups and downs of habit-forming. Have some thoughts about building routines while on the road? Shoot us your thoughts at [email protected] -- we'll give you a shout in our next episode!

To sustain his nomadic lifestyle, Eli chose the path of building startups. But what inspired him to go this route? Was it worth ditching the freelance game? And what would he do differently if he had the chance? In this episode, we discuss the lifestyle behind the lifestyle. How the type of work you choose will define the mindset you acquire and the sacrifices you make.

How do you approach money? It's a simple yet essential question of our non-standard, nomadic lifestyle. And in this episode, we look for the answer -- covering topics like minimalism, material ownership, and ego. One more quick shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web services for (a) supporting the pod, (b) hosting our BecomeNomad blog, & (c) giving our listeners a neat discount. Thanks!

In this episode, we're chatting with Dean Kuchel, the creator of one of the most active DN Facebook groups we've seen: Digital Nomads Israel. He'll share some wisdom about building online communities and improving your social life while traveling in-person. Also want to give a shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web hosting services. It's what we use for our blog and it's what we recommend for yours - BecomeNomad listeners get a discount of $2.95/mo through that link^!

Let's examine the term "Digital Nomad" - the flaws it carries and the confusion it may have actually brought about. And then, let's see why a new term might actually bring us closer to what this lifestyle is really all about. Plus: Today's pod is sponsored by the mail gurus at Earth Class Mail. Check out their service here: earthclassmail.com

In this episode, we're taking a bird's eye view: How has nomadism developed over time? What historical reasons have pushed people towards settling down? And what does all of this mean for the future of digital nomadism?

Is it time to get back to the road? If so, how and what can we expect? In this episode, Dan and Eli will discuss projections about how travel will change, and how can digital nomads prepare for the next period of traveling with the coronavirus still in the background.

In this episode, Dan and Eli will talk about the opportunities created in this period to help you get back on the road from a position of strength when it's possible. We speak about building skills, side businesses, and anything in between with a proactive approach, amid your Netflix breaks.

In this episode, we deal with the microscopic elephant in the room, Covid-19. We will discuss a few lessons digital nomads and long term travelers can learn from the pandemic right now, in regard to our past, and also what we might do in the future.

In this episode, we will interview Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of co-living Canary Islands and Nomad City summit in Las Palmas. Nacho has extensive knowledge on several topics relevant to all of us, including the future of remote work, co-living and why you should consider the Canary Islands as your next nomadic destination.

Today, we will go over some of the recent repeating questions by readers of the blog. We will start by analyzing the concept of a digital lifestyle as a form of escape. We will also dive deep into the fascinating topic of attachments, and how to disconnect or connect to them.

In this episode, Eli will interview Dan Rozenblum, BecomeNomad new podcast and blog editor. We will over why Dan decided to reach join BecomeNomad, his recent trip representing BecomeNomad in Kazakhstan, and some tips for digital nomads who would like to sustain their travel by becoming writers.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Freedom". We talk about the meaning of Freedom, recent changes influencing our freedoms, and how to achieve the main subsets of freedom that are connected to the nomadic lifestyle.

In this episode, we interview Igor, the owner of Mali Mrak hostel in Zagreb. We talk about how travel has changed in this period, methods to find hostels with a strong community and the integration of digital nomads in this community. Enjoy!

Taking time off is important, also when constantly traveling. In this episode, we will discuss best practices for proactively building a routine of taking vacation and time off for digital nomads. We will speak about the benefits of disconnecting from your business, prior preparation for this week, and guidelines of making sure you focus on the important things, without any work in the background.

The Prophet is a masterpiece written by Kahlil Gibran. In this episode, we will go over the first chapter of the book and see what lessons it offers in connection to the nomadic lifestyle. Among other things, we will discuss the beauty of the waiting period before a major life change, the uncertainty of the dream we aspire to, and the doubts which appear just before receiving what we want.

How can a nomadic lifestyle help in optimizing for a fully lived reality? Some topics mentioned are on this episode are the disconnection between modern life and living in the now and the logic of a life of constant change.

One more episode live from Russia about lessons I have learned as a digital nomad. From the importance of having weekends off, slow travel, picking the right travel destination and much more.

A new format! This time, we will focus on the analysis of a specific location. In this episode, we will discuss digital nomad life in the beautiful Baltic country of Lithuania, after 2 months of stay in Vilnius, the capital. Geography, history, current conditions, things to do, and how to make sure you are there in winter. Enjoy!

Some of the most powerful insights about a nomadic lifestyle can be learned at home. Home is an interesting place. It's the place where I started, the place I get back to, and is also where most of my attachments are. In this episode, I will review some of the most important personal and business nomadic habits and rituals I have adopted while being home.

Interview with a nomadic thought leader who I follow for years. Chris Kirkland is a the co-creator of the Hobo CEO podcast, and in our chat over coffee in Chiang Mai we discuss several aspects of the nomadic life such as launching side projects, life in Japan and forming communities and tribes while traveling. Enjoy!

Let's talk about your digital nomad career. We will go over the main branches of careers you might consider as a remote worker and digital nomad. From Working for one company remotely, starting to freelance for several clients, building an online business, or going on full startup mode, the options are all interesting and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

This is an interview episode with Hea Jeong, a painter and writer in FlyHighOyster blog who is now in her second year of travels with her husband. We discuss the process of making the decision of leaving everything behind, finding her passion while traveling (painting), and how the nomadic lifestyle turned out for her. Many good insights here, don't miss it!

Picking the right accommodation place is important, as it affects both your budget and more importantly, your general happiness and wellbeing. In this episode we will go over recommended mindset and tactics that will hopefully increase your chances of finding that amazing place that just feels right. The focus of this episode is specifically on places you book for a shorter period than a week.

A short blog comments episode about dealing with resistance and fear to start living nomadically. We will also address concerns about hippies, taxes and frequencies.

Constantly moving as a nomad can get confusing, but fear not. In this episode I will share my to-do checklist in each new place I arrive to. From registering to local facebook groups, finding the best hospital, and downloading offline maps, this list will probably give you some ideas to make your stay in each location more enjoyable and efficient.

Hacking life? One of the biggest digital nomad lifestyle charms is the magical "cost arbitrage" of living in a low cost country while working for western salary online. In this episode we will examine the main advantages and some surprising disadvantages of living life as a digital nomad cost hacker.

Is it important to know how to define who you are? A comment left on the blog a few years ago shows the benefits of giving a name to what you do, both internally and with the people surrounding you. In this episode we will discuss the main reasons to why knowing who you are will keep you from being lost on the never ending road.

You sure can, especially if you travel long term. In today's episode we will discuss travel burnout and the steps you should take when the gloom and fatigue hits you.

In this episode we will answer a reader question about the right age to make the switch to the nomadic life. We will go over some reasons to delay the transition from the "normal lifestyle" in order to accumulate skills and get more emotionally prepared for the challenges of living nomadically.

Minimalism. In this episode we will go over a few concepts which tie Minimalismwith long term travel and the nomadic lifestyle. We will introduce the benefits of traveling light and also explore other minimalistic strategies while traveling.

Today I will share a list of Travel and digital nomad blogs that I enjoy reading. Blogs can be a resource for knowledge, entertainment and inspiration, and the following blogs can be useful for you. We will also discuss a few insights about the travel blog sphere for those of you who are considering to start their own travel blog. For show notes, please refer to http://becomenomad.com/nomad-blogs/

In this episode, I will share my current method to prepare a personal review for new year's. As nomads, we constantly need to be conscious of our path and make sure that the alternative lifestyle we have chosen is aligning with our goals. This procedure includes goals, experiences, people, finance and career and will hopefully be useful for you.

In this episode we will address the complicated relationship between being a nomad and the amount of money you need. Answering readers comments, we will discuss 2 approaches to money. The first is having enough to get by and maintaining your freedom, the second is focusing on work and making sure your financial situation is stable as you travel. Enjoy!

A Reader's Comments episode. This time we will try to understand the addictive impact Traveling has on life by introducing two comments. Among other topics we will discuss being "Stuck", breaking free and the frequency of changing locations which keeps life interesting. Enjoy!

Flights are expensive! In this episode we will go over the most common and easy methods to find a cheap flight. We will discuss the importance of flexibility and creativity while making the search and introduce a few cool tools that will help you find great deals. The show notes can be seen at http://becomenomad.com/ways-reducing-spending-flights/

This episode will conclude the series of Recommended Digital Nomad Hubs and Cities. The focus of this episode will be a list of unique and relatively unknown locations that are trending for digital nomads. We will also go over some digital nomad recommended cities in the USA and conclude with a few of locations which could have been on the list but didn't make it for various reasons. The show notes can be seen at http://becomenomad.com/trending-digital-nomad-locations-cities-hubs/

In this episode we will introduce a Nomadic holiday in disguise. Yom Kippur. We will go over some major insights and rituals derived from the holiday including letting go of your ego, abstention, and most importantly breaking vows and reinventing yourself. For detailed show notes, please refer to http://becomenomad.com/yom-kippur-spirituality-and-nomad-philosophy/

Travel and Trouble are not a good mix. It is true to say that over time, trouble and you will meet and shake hands, but it shouldn't be often. In this episode we will go over the major rules to prevent getting into trouble while traveling, including trusting your intuition, doing your homework and spending time and money on safety. Ironically, most of the mentioned rules are also relevant for those of you who are currently not traveling. For detailed show notes, please refer to www.BecomeNomad.com

We continue the overview of the most recommended travel locations for digital nomads around the world. We will focus on the current most popular locations in Asia and South and Central America and will also go over a few European cities with the potential to become the new Digital Nomad hubs of the future.

In this episode we will start a discussion about the current trending digital nomad locations that you should consider visiting. Among other topics, we will introduce locations with great value for money, showcase the capital of the Digital nomad trend, and highlight a hipster city you can't miss in addition to other star European destinations.

One more episode answering the Comments on the blog, and this time we will discuss a few interesting topics. We will start with a discussion about the nomadic lifestyle as an option for those who can't really make it in the normal life, and will continue to speak about subjects as the influence Nomadic parents have on your decisions as an adult to continue as nomad, and a few insights about Nomadic ancestors in general. To join the discussion, post your comment at: http://becomenomad.com/tips-on-how-not-to-lose-your-sanity-on-the-move/