When we end up moving to another country or start traveling around more, there are the little things that we miss out on which contribute to a major sense of homesickness. Setting up a whole new life in another country is incredibly exciting, of course, but we also need to remember that it's okay to feel like this. Sometimes, a little taste of home can be exactly what the doctor ordered when we live in another country.
New to the Digital Nomad life and wondering how to get started with a bit more financial stability under your belt? Thankfully, there are hundreds of ways to fund your wanderlust. If you are creative enough and you are willing to put in the work, you can make plenty of money on your travels. You don’t have to be a genius when it comes to business acumen, but it’s good to raise your standards and get to grips with some important aspects.
Being a digital nomad is an incredible adventure, but it comes with its own set of challenges. By avoiding these common mistakes, you'll not only enhance your travel experience but also set yourself up for long-term success as a digital nomad. Remember, it's not just about the destination; it's about the journey and the lessons you learn along the way.
I’m so happy I decided to take the Digital Nomad leap with Remote Year, despite my fears around sharing such intimate space & I’ve compiled a list of my top 5 tips that allowed me to not just survive but to THRIVE through co-habitation. Here They Are! 👇🏾
I think many of us have this idea that travel can be a cure all. “If I can just escape this town, this ex, this job, everything will get better”. I would argue this is one of the greatest misconceptions about traveling and one that I’ve personally had to face head on.
The idea that changing external factors will magically transform your life is a farce. The first week abroad, maybe first month even, you’ll enjoy a nice honeymoon phase for sure.
But then shit gets real.
Our brain and gut are connected by an extensive network of neurons and a highway of chemicals and hormones that constantly provide feedback about how hungry we are, if taking a chance on that Thai food from Monday was a mistake, or whether or not we’re experiencing stress. This information superhighway is called the brain-gut axis, it provides constant updates on the state of affairs at your two ends and is often referred to as our body’s second brain.
“The art of living... is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.” - Instead of my usual stream on consciousness ramblings here, I want you to check out these Ten Tips For Living in the Now. Came across this article and I think its Fuego.
Human mind is capable of exponentially more adversary than we sometimes give it credit for. Argentina, as the first country on my year long global adventure, came complete with a whole host of stories and expectations in my head around how it would be, who I SHOULD be, the types of people would meet, and everything in between:
This time next week, I will be settling into my new apartment in Hanoi, Vietnam. This will be the first city in my 4 month stint of travel throughout South East Asia with Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia making the list as well. Though I’ve spent the last 8 months traveling and my last 4 as a solo female traveler, this time around, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and will be traveling with a Nomad Travel program called Remote Year.
Coconut oil. Oh Coconut oil…. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve been hearing all of the hype about coconut oil; how it’s great for your hair, your skin, your teeth…must I continue?
As a Digital Nomad & long-term traveler, coconut oil has some special added benefits that put it at the top of my MUST have list, no matter where I’m living in the world.
Our brain and gut are connected by an extensive network of neurons and a highway of chemicals and hormones that constantly provide feedback about how hungry we are, if taking a chance on that Thai food from Monday was a mistake, or whether or not we’re experiencing stress. This information superhighway is called the brain-gut axis, it provides constant updates on the state of affairs at your two ends and is often referred to as our body’s second brain.
I was 9 years old the first time I consciously remember being made to feel ashamed of my body. I walked in on the older girls on my dance team bouncing their arms up and down under their costumes, making fun of how…active my chest was under my unitard. I guess my developing earlier than my peers and it was gross; weird; comical.
Intermittent fasting gives your body more time to effectively digest what you are eating and eliminate waste.
Many biological repair 🔧 processes take place when your body is in the "fasted," not the "digest," mode, which is why all-day grazing is NOT THE MOVE🙅🏾 Biologically, your body is not designed to run optimally when it is continuously fed.
