After a breakup, I put my belongings in storage and traveled full-time for 3 years. It was the best chapter of my life.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer posing in front of a colorful yellow door in Mexico City.
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Samantha Caffrey

I couldn't find the kind of community I wanted as a digital nomad — so I built it in Bali

Tech Insider : Business
Hidde van Vliet posing in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hidde van Vliet moved to Bali to help launch a network for digital nomads,

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I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman in a halter top observes a woman selling food in a Cambodian market.
Kat Smith exploring a Cambodian market.

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Digital nomads in Southeast Asia are nothing new — but this city in Vietnam is now on their radar

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Economy
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Last year, Da Nang was listed as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital nomad hot spot.

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I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
A selfie of a man at the beach in Malta.
Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta.

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After years of traveling full-time, the lifestyle caught up to me. I quit to find a home base, and couldn't be happier.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author walking across a bridge in Bhutan; his back is to the camera.
After years of travel, I finally decided I was ready to find a home base and slow down.

Adam Turner

I moved to Thailand to recover from burnout. Living here has been harder — and better — than I expected.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Andre Neveling swimming in a rooftop bar with Bangkok, Thailand in the background.
Andre Neveling moved to Thailand on a digital nomad visa; he was seeking a reset.

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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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