I went on a monthlong nomad cruise. The travel disappointed, but the community onboard didn't.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Kaisu Koskela, wearing colorful clothing and standing with the beach in the background.
Kaisu Koskela had been hearing about Nomad Cruise for years; this year, she boarded a 27-day cruise from Seattle to Sydney.

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I spent 9 months traveling the world. I had a great time, but I'd never do it again.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Dasha looks back at the camera while sitting at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.
I spent nine months traveling the world in 2021.

Dasha Kofman

I left Florida for Spain. It's cheaper, but I miss being able to order from Amazon.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
A woman takes a selfie on a Spanish rooftop holding a glass of wine.
Jennifer Cody Kemp is living the good life in Alicante, Spain.

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I tried being a digital nomad in Portugal. It wasn't the dream I expected.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
The author in Lisbon in 2018.
The author thought that living and working in Portugal as a digital nomad would feel like living in a dreamy Instagram feed. It wasn't that easy.

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I moved to Canada for my husband's job. I never thought I'd be happy living outside New York City, but I was wrong.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel
A selfie of Erin Smith smiling
Erin Smith.

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I left my 'perfect' Connecticut life and moved my family to Spain. It's more expensive here than I expected, but I'm happier.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Izabela Oquendo and her children.
Izabela Oquendo and her children in Santa Pola, Spain.

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I've lasted 15 years as a digital nomad. A different approach to travel made it possible.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Cait Charles swinging above water with a mountian in the background.
Cait Charles learned that slowing down helped her become a happier digital nomad.

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I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'm finally at peace here.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.

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My family moved from Austin to Colombia. We're saving so much money, and I love having my in-laws close to help with my kid.

Tech Insider : Business
Jenn Jamali and her husband are sitting down at a table and smiling at the camera.
Jenn Jamali and her husband.

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I was earning $300,000 at Google and saving for early retirement — then I quit for a more flexible life. It changed how I view success.

Tech Insider : Business
A man standing in front of a light-up Google sign at one of Google's offices.
Tang initially thought he'd stay at Google for life.

Courtesy of Jim Tang

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