I'm a digital nomad who's visited 59 countries. The biggest misconception people have about my life is that I don't work.

• Daisy Dyke has visited 59 countries around the world, including Greece, New Zealand and Brazil.
• She often works in exchange for living accommodations during her travels.
• Dyke detailed her experiences living abroad and mused on misperceptions of digital nomads.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daisy Dyke, 31, about her travels abroad and how she's afforded her trips. Her username is @daisytraveldiaries on Instagram and TikTok, where she posts about her experiences and shares travel tips. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.