Mike and Juergen have an interesting way of combining work and travel as digital nomads. They spend 91 days in each place and their slow travel method enables them to really get to know a place which shows through in their detailed writing on their blog For 91 Days.
This month we interviewed more temporary Chiang Mai residents – Christy and Kali from Technosyncratic. They run their web development business as they travel whether that’s from an RV around the US, a house sit in London or an apartment in Thailand.
Backing up your data is important for everyone in the digital age, but for a digital nomad it’s essential. We travel with all our possessions and our mobile office in a carry-on backpack and there is always the chance that we could lose it all. We don’t live in constant fear of this happening but it’s best to be prepared for the worst, as our livelihood depends on it.
We shared our favourite blog posts for digital nomads and now here are the books that we recommend if you aspire to or are currently pursuing a digital nomad or location independent lifestyle.
When writing up our list of 33 Useful Resources for Digital Nomads I realised that some of the most useful sources of information when researching places to travel, work and live around the world are other bloggers. The information is up to date and other digital nomads have similar concerns as us. Is it easy to find affordable accommodation? How’s the WiFi? How much does it cost to live there?
We are Simon Fairbairn & Erin McNeaney a couple who sold everything and left the UK in March 2010 to travel the world forever. We write about our travels and our journey to become digital nomads. Read more...