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I had a good chuckle at this posts tone -- it sorta make you think if digital nomads as some species. I have never set foot in an office to work in my life (I'
by Ayesh 7y ago
I had a good chuckle at this posts tone -- it sorta make you think if digital nomads as some species.
I have never set foot in an office to work in my life (I'm 27), and I make 100% of my income from location-independent work.
I can agree with the point about loneliness - it truly can feel lonely sometimes in unexpected ways. I'm currently in Amsterdam where I feel quite OK, but Balkan countries are one of those places that you have to try hard to socialize.
There is also a point about costs. I tend to be on the budget traveler end, but I splurge once Inna while on a good place. However in the long end, it can save you a lot of money because I'm not paying rent, taxes (I only pay ~5% because I don't live in my own country for the majority of the tax year), car payments, internet, etc.
- fluidsonic 7y agoThanks for the heads up! I guess my life as a software developer made me a bit too scientific here. Have you found a way that helps you with loneliness?
- Ayesh 7y agoHiking and cycling communities tend to be quite friendly. I cycled Europe quite a lot, and have met many similar minded people. Long distance hikes are a good way to meet cool people too. Europe is full of them, and the longer hikes mean you get to meet and make friends with people for a few days. For bigger cities, free walking tours are both fun and a socializing place.
- gregjor 7y agoSome might call me an introvert, but I never feel lonely. I make a point of talking to at least one stranger every day. I force myself if I have to. It may just be a casual "Where are you from?" at a bar or coffee shop, or asking someone directions (even if I don't need directions). That habit has forced me to stay out of the shell so many travelers crawl into, and I've met some great people during my travels.