I gave up my $2,100 apartment in Los Angeles and have been living as a digital nomad for 4 months. There are 4 major lessons I've learned along the way.

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Daniel Ferrer, a digital nomad, on the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam
I dropped everything to become a digital nomad, here are the downsides I wish I knew before I bought my first ticket

Daniel Ferrer

Americans are flocking to Spain and buying pricey homes. New 'digital nomad visas' could make it even more popular.

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People stroll along Las Ramblas on June 30, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
People stroll along Las Ramblas on June 30, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

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I'm a digital nomad who built my business to $1.5 million in revenue last year working from countries like Colombia and Argentina. Here's what to know about running a company while traveling abroad.

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Cody May
Building a digital business has given Cody May the chance to travel the world while working.

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Meet a lawyer who turned a pandemic-era freelance gig into his full-time work, travels the world, and has already made more than $100,000 this year

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Derrick Morgan Jr.
Derrick Morgan Jr.

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I left Miami for a remote village in Pakistan. I have no running hot water and limited electricity — but my quality of life here is infinitely better.

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Samantha Shea on a day hike in the Hunza Valley.
What day hikes look like in Hunza Valley. I plan my schedule so I have some type of outdoor time every day.

Samantha Shea

I've stayed in 13 countries for free by house sitting. Here are 3 tips for starting your own house-sitting journey.

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A man standing in a city gazing off to the side
Marius Schmidt has been traveling the world staying for free by house sitting.

Marius Schmidt

A 35-year-old digital nomad spent a month working from Portugal. The location was beautiful but she wanted more interaction with the local community to get a full-on experience.

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A woman sits on a balcony overlooking the sea with a laptop in her lap. She smiles at the camera.
Tayler Gill in Ponta do Sol, Portugal.

Tayler Gill

I took a 6-month 'sabbatical' after months of cheap living while traveling. The best thing about the digital-nomad lifestyle is having options.

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Julia Masselos
Julia Masselos lived in four countries while working remotely in marketing.

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I've worked remotely abroad since 2016. I'm never going back to Canada because life overseas is so much more affordable.

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A woman sitting on a hammock
Peggy Bree Tam moved from Canada to Colombia and plans on staying there.

Peggy Bree Tam

I traveled to 79 countries as a digital nomad. I'm not tied to one place and I find work on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.

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Katie Macleod is taking a selfie with hot air balloons in the background.
Katie Macleod wants to visit at least 100 countries before turning 30.

Katie Macleod

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