Rebuilding Through Travel: A Year of Healing and Adventure
“Honestly, I think it’s a good idea.” My best friend was looking at me with concern in his eyes, a laptop with a one way ticket to Japan open between us. The slow, cautious way in which he said the words made me feel delicate, unbalanced - like a precariously placed glass on the edge of a table and he was holding his breath waiting for the inevitable fall. A small, paranoid part of me wondered if he’d heard me crying earlier. I knew he’d been at work and logically there was no way that sound could travel that far,[...]
Staying Fit as a Digital Nomad: Working Out on the Road
Being a digital nomad comes with incredible freedom and flexibility, but it can also present challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One common concern among remote workers and travelers is how to stay fit while constantly on the move. Fortunately, with a bit of planning and creativity, it's entirely possible to prioritize fitness no matter where your adventures take you. Local Gyms and Fitness Centers One of the simplest ways to stay active while traveling is by utilizing local gyms and fitness centers. Many cities around the world offer day passes or short-term memberships for travelers. This[...]
Burning Fast and Bright: Digital Nomad Friendships
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[...]
Navigating ATM Fees in Mexico: A Guide to Minimize Your Costs
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[...]
“Honestly, I think it’s a good idea.” My best friend was looking at me with concern in[...]
Being a digital nomad comes with incredible freedom and flexibility, but it can also present challenges when[...]
I said goodbye to another friend yesterday. No matter how often I do it during this crazy[...]
When traveling through Mexico, one thing that can catch people off guard is the fees associated with[...]
