The biggest conversation-starter when we tell people about our nomadic lifestyle is definitely the fact that we travel with our dog. Nomad Hound, a little Border Terrier, has been to 9 countries thus far (and counting!) and loves train, plane, and subway travel. However, travelling with him isn't just a matter of clipping on ...
Travel Gear for the Nomadic Dog
On Minimalism and Being a Digital Nomad
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So, how do we manage to travel and lead a location-independent lifestyle? One of the keys to this journey has been making sure that we are relatively minimalist. By owning few possessions, we don't have to lug around all that many things on our journeys. Additionally, we don't spend our valuable paychecks on ...
Co-working vs Coffeeshops
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As a remote worker, you've got a lot of choices. Rather than the same commute to the same office or site every day, the world is yours to explore. At some point, though, you've got to sit down and actually get some work done. While it can be tempting to just cuddle up on the couch all day with your laptop, I've found that working from home like that has some serious drawbacks.
Next Nomad Destination: Spain!
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Jones and I have been pretty pleased over the last few days -- one of the plans that we started to put in place over a year ago has come to fruition! One of the most challenging parts of pursuing the Nomadic lifestyle is the visa process: making sure that you aren't overstaying your visa ...
The Nomad's Guide to Dealing with Periods
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In the season 3 finale of Broad City, there's a memorable scene that many travelers can relate to: after being forced to gate-check her suitcase, Abbi gets her period during the flight and can't find a tampon. Despite asking around the cabin, the only solution her best friend Ilana can put together is ...
How to Spend a Year in Europe Without Overstaying Your 90-Day Schengen Visa
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We've recently been getting some questions about how we managed to stay in Europe for the last year. Neither one of us has a long-term resident visa, nor a European passport at this time (though we are in the process of applying for the Spanish long-term resident visa for next year). However, we didn't let that stop us from staying in Europe as digital nomads. So, here are a few things to keep in mind when planning your European trip if you only have a 90-day Schengen visa
To Co-Work Or Not To Co-Work?
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As digital nomads, we've come across a number of different potential working modalities. Some nomads swear by the coworking space and the connections and productivity that it can bring, while others are able to reap the same benefits working from home. What are our thoughts with regards to the coworking or not coworking quandary?
Getting Around While On the Road
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On more than one occasion, while living in Barcelona, we have looked jealously at one of the brightly coloured red bikes whizzing past. These bicing bikes can be found all over the city, and are a fixture of Barcelona life. With high levels of bike theft, residents often choose to whiz around on these vehicles ...
The Digital Nomad's Guide to Montevideo, Uruguay
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While not the first location on most individuals' list of places to visit, Uruguay is increasingly becoming more renown. This small, South American nation is something like the Vermont of South America. It constantly tops South American indexes due to its lack of corruption, highly democratic society, and low levels of inequality. It has legalized ...
St Oberholz (Berlin, Germany): Coworking Space Review
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If you spend any time reading up on the tech and startup scene in Berlin, you'll undoubtedly encounter references to the St Oberholz space in Mitte — usually featuring some reference to SoundCloud, which was built here. St Oberholz contains multitudes, and encompasses a coffeeshop, coworking space, conference rooms, and apartments. They now have ...