I said goodbye to another friend yesterday. No matter how often I do it during this crazy digital nomad journey, it never gets easier. The long embrace, the welling of tears in my eyes, the promise that I may or may not fulfill that we'll "see each other again". It's strange - there are some people I can feel with almost absolute certainty that I will see again, somewhere in the world, no matter how long or how far we go. I can feel our energies tautening across the universe, pulling back like the string of a bow in anticipation[...]

When traveling through Mexico, one thing that can catch people off guard is the fees associated with ATM withdrawals and money exchanges. Withdrawing money from a local ATM will often have much lower fees than using a money exchange, but these fees can still add up and eat into your travel budget. A quick note: If possible try to avoid exchanging money at the airport. They often have the worst exchange rates and you will end up paying higher fees and receiving less cash. Sometimes you don't have a choice or if you're overwhelmed by travel or simply anxious about[...]