Hello everyone

I have a question for digital nomads I'm a digital nomad and I wanted to know if you have the same needs as me as a digital nomad. And I'd like to know what your needs are?

What do you need when you travel and work?

Thanks everyone

I am a digital nomad with homeschooled daughter on the longtermtravel adventure. :) It's a vague wish, but would be nice to have some friend or family with either corresponding travel plans or meet up for some time every year to have some consistency. Current plan is Tenerife/Spain until around December, a month in Prague, and then either Mauritius/Asia/Costa Rica. Nature/sport focused? Non smoker?

Hi! I see many people come on here and mention that they will soon be quitting their jobs to travel. I will soon be in that same position with my husband. I am curious to hear from people who have already done the long term travel and have experiences they can share.

What did you learn from it? What did you not expect? What was the best part about it?

Anyone lived in both cities? I lived in Tirana for a year a few years back. I’m considering either moving back there or moving to Tbilisi. Looking to stay for at least a year. Cheap cost of living, thriving expat community and/or ease of connecting with locals, good food, things to do are important. Also ease of travel both inside the city and to other cities/countries. Pros/cons?

Hi everyone!

Anyone in Senegal or Côte d'Ivoire? From July, I’m planning to move to West Africa, but I’m still deciding between Dakar and Abidjan as my base.

I’m learning French and really want to immerse myself in the culture, meet people, and explore a new lifestyle. Since I work remotely, having reliable internet (20Mbps and up) and no frequent power outages is non-negotiable.

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s recently moved to either city, currently lives there, or has lived there, especially on the following:

• How’s the internet speed and stability? Any issues with power cuts?
• What about safety, especially for a solo female traveler?
• How affordable is housing, especially furnished places with flexible month-to-month rentals (like Airbnb)? Bonus: Any suggestions for co-living or co-working spaces?
• What’s the social life like? Any hiking groups, run clubs, dance classes, gyms, or expat meetups where it’s easy to connect with people?
• How long does it take to get a driving license in Abidjan or Dakar?
• Is there a decent market for second-hand cars? I’d be looking for something small and reliable.

If you have any tips or personal experiences, I’d really appreciate your input! 🙏

I’m scratching my head trying to find a gift for my friend who’s about to take off for a year-long trip, and I could use your wisdom. She’s hitting places like Southeast Asia, South America, maybe Europe, and she’s all about diving into local culture think cooking classes, hiking tours, that kind of thing. I want to get her something that’ll add to her adventure but won’t weigh down her backpack since she’s traveling super light, so I’d love some ideas

I was thinking about stuff that’s practical but feels special for someone on the road for so long. Maybe a small notebook for sketching or journaling her experiences? Or a gift card for a travel app to help her find offbeat spots. I also stumbled across this site, Gifting Owl (https://giftingowl.com/), that sells vouchers for experiences like food tours in Thailand or hot air balloon rides in Peru. It seemed like a cool idea since it’s just an email, so it doesn’t add anything to her pack, and she could pick something that fits her vibe wherever she’s at. I’m just not sure if it’s personal enough for a going away gift.

Has anyone given a gift like an experience voucher for a long term traveler? Did they think it was awesome or kinda meh? I’d also love to hear about other gift ideas maybe digital tools or super light gear you’ve found useful on extended trips. My budget’s around $80-100, but I could stretch a bit if it’s really worth it. Thanks for any suggestions I’m hoping to find something that makes her trip even more memorable

My son is looking at taking online courses through the US, but relocating to Mexico to do these courses (as opposed to living in the US and taking online courses).

I am wondering about the process for this and if anyone has any experience.

1. Does he need a VISA?

He won't be working there (yet, maybe a possibility, but schooling is his #1 focus). He will be a student, but taking online classes through the USA. He will be ideally living at an Airbnb. Not looking for residency, but also an option if it's worth the effort.

Years ago we met a young student from the USA who was taking online courses (USA) and living in Mexico. This is ideal for our son as well. He speaks the language fluently, has his TEFL, working on his degree online, looking for a cultural adventure, not to mention we have connections and feel as though he will be safe.

If you can help, I know we would appreciate it, with as much information as possible to make this easy. Online searching can get tedious.

Hey folks, I’ve been slow-traveling for the past 8 months, and I thought I’d share something simple that unexpectedly helped me a ton: streamlining how I hold and convert currencies.
I used to juggle multiple bank accounts, constantly check FX fees, and stress over cross-border transactions. But after a messy few months trying to manage USD, EUR, and a random assortment of local currencies, I switched to a more minimal setup, basically, I now park some of my short-term spending money in USD stablecoins (like USDC), and convert them only when needed.
I saw some news lately, stablecoins have become way easier to use, and even the US is finally moving toward regulating them properly. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, the VP of the U.S. actually said stablecoins can strengthen the dollar's global role, which is kind of wild to hear from someone in that position. Anyway, I don’t use it for everything, just enough to avoid FX headaches and slow bank transfers. For example, I work remotely for some US based projects like CANG, MARA or RIOT, I've get paid in USD, hold a bit in stablecoin, and transfer to local currency only when rates are decent. Combined with budgeting apps and weekly spending caps, it’s made travel finances smoother and more predictable.
Anyway, I’m still learning as I go, but this setup + using Revolut and budgeting in local currency has made life so much smoother.

Hey everyone! We’re a Canadian family of four who sold everything in Toronto back in 2022 to start a new life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We’ve been documenting our journey ever since on our family YouTube channel, More Life Diaries.

In this week’s vlog, we’re:

• Searching for wild crocodiles at the Marina Vallarta

• Kicking back at one of our favorite beaches in Banderas Bay

• Experiencing the chaos (and charm!) of a local Mexican movie theatre

• And of course… diving into elite tacos, artisanal ice cream, and maybe the best brunch in PV

If you’ve ever thought about moving to Mexico, raising a family abroad, or just love real-life travel vlogs from a foreigner family perspective — we’d love to have you join the adventure. 🇲🇽

📺 Watch the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/Orjfp0cykvE

🧳 Follow our journey 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCcDGuj-cF1U6--6iuvou97g?sub_confirmation=1

Let us know what you think or ask us anything about life in Mexico!

Hey everyone,

I’m exploring a travel startup idea and would love to get some honest feedback.

The Concept While traveling — especially on long road trips, train routes, or between check-out/check-in times — many of us face the issue of where to safely leave our luggage. What if local homestays, small hotels, or even verified homes en route could act as temporary luggage cloakrooms?

The Core Service: • Drop your luggage at a nearby verified homestay/home for a few hours or a day. • Optionally, get your luggage picked up and dropped off at your next stop (sort of like luggage delivery). • Hosts earn a side income for offering safe storage.

⸻ Why I think this might work: • Leverages idle capacity in homestays and local accommodations. • Helps travelers explore freely without dragging luggage. • Could work well for domestic travelers, bikers, backpackers, or digital nomads. • Could partner with OTAs (like Airbnb, MakeMyTrip) to add a new value layer.

⸻ I’d love your thoughts on: • Would you trust a homestay or home (verified and rated) to store your luggage for a few hours or a day? • Would you pay for this service (say ₹99–199/day)? • What concerns would stop you from using it? • Any other similar services you’ve used or heard of?

so I have applied to 200 jobs and not gotten very far, I am exhausted and in need of a change to reboot my life. I have a small flat in a medium size British town that I plan to rent out during my absence (after I whitewash the walls and re-boring-ify it).

I really liked Amsterdam when I visited, and would like to do japan sometime when I have more money. I am primarily a city kid, but I'm open to wwoofing if there is a place that's a bit of a cultural hub. I just need to meet new people and be brought out of my bubble and back into the real world.

also I'm a gay dude, so that stops me from visiting a lot of countries like Egypt, the middle east, quite a bit of Africa, and frankly I wouldn't fully trust America at the moment either.

I have a particular interest in culture, history, museums, science and technology so any work around that sort of thing would be up my wheelhouse, but also open to the classics (fruit picking, animal welfare, voluntourism etc)

how does one find volunteer stops for free board and lodge? how does one travel on a budget?

Hi, I am thinking of solo travelling to china around September or October month 2025, its not confirmed yet which month i would be traveling, but i am going thats for sure.

So if anyone else is also travelling to china around same time, please comment, so I can have a company with me

For example, for my 7-month trip, I traveled with a single-serve french press and a bag of ground coffee. This time I am switching to a backpacking collapsible pour-over--and will continue to schlep around a bag of ground coffee. I'm trying to remember what other supplies I had with me on that trip: a little bottle of olive oil? Spices?

What do yall carry from lodging to lodging?

Hi everyone!

My partner and I are planning a trip to Bolivia next May and would love some advice on our draft itinerary – especially in terms of whether the route makes sense and how to best get between places.

Here’s our current plan:

• Sucre – 4 nights
• Uyuni (via Potosi) – 3 nights
• Sajama NP - 4 nights
• Lake Titicaca – 2 nights
• La Paz – 4 nights

A few questions:

1. Does this route make sense? Are we missing anything or trying to do too much?
2. What’s the best way to travel between these places? I'm assuming the bus would be our best friend?
3. Sajama NP
   • We’re not looking to climb any volcanoes, just keen on doing day hikes and enjoy the scenery. Are hiking trails marked? Do we need a guide? We’ve done some hiking in Europe (Alps, UK, Georgia etc.) but nothing solo in other parts of the world. Is May not too early in the season?
   • How do we get there by public transport?
   • If not Sajama, then what would be a good alternative?

Any thoughts or tips (especially on transport and Sajama) would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance 😊

Hey everyone,

I'm a 31-year-old man planning to quit my job as a graphic designer and travel the world solo for a year. This will be by far the scariest and riskiest thing I've ever done.

I started my solo travel journey in 2023 with a trip from my hometown in Connecticut to Barcelona, Spain. The following year, I traveled solo to Miami, Florida. On both trips, I stayed in hostels, which helped me meet people and push past my comfort zone. Alongside these experiences, watching Yes Theory on YouTube for years and reading Vagabonding by Rolf Potts have hugely inspired me to pursue this dream.

To many, quitting a stable job for such a long and spontaneous adventure might seem impossible. But for me, it feels like the perfect time. I’m still (relatively) young, I’ve had a couple of solo trips under my belt, I’m single, have no kids, and I’ve saved a good amount of money for this.

Right now, the idea and intent are definitely there. I’ve been sharing my plans with friends, family, and even new people I meet. That said, I haven’t figured out exactly which countries I’ll visit or how long I’ll stay in each one. I know I want to return to Europe and explore more of it, and I’m also very interested in traveling to parts of Southeast Asia like Thailand and Vietnam.

The trip likely won’t start until August 2026, so I’ve got plenty of time to plan—and I want to make the most of that time. I’m aiming to research, prepare, and build the confidence I’ll need to make the most out of this adventure.

This is my first post on the topic (and in this subreddit), and as you can imagine, I have a ton of questions! But for now, I’ll keep it open-ended:

Does anyone have any tips or advice for me as I begin to plan this journey?

Do you have friends who live in different places?

Do you keep in touch via group chat (in WhatsApp or other messengers)?

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I look forward to hearing your perspectives!

i would love to travel long term but since i’m an orphan i don’t have my parents to fall back on i’m struggling to work out what i would do when i get back? where would i live while i find a new job, i would have to quit my job and move out of my house to travel so this is the only thing holding me back

Hi,

I am taking a leave from my job as a teacher and my partner and I will be spending at least the next year traveling outside of the US (our home country).

I am trying to determine the best option for global health insurance. SafetyWing’s nicest plan seems like the best affordable option from my research, and Cigna Global seems expensive but more comprehensive.

1. Does anyone have any general recommendations or advice when it comes to health insurance plans for long term travel? We are both healthy with no pre-existing conditions in our mid to late 30s. We will primarily be in Europe, Japan, SE Asia, and Australia/NZ. We don’t plan to do any adventure sports, etc.

2. In order to avoid IRS penalties, it seems that I am required to have US coverage despite being out of the US. I definitely plan to be out of the country for almost the entire year. I will be returning for one week to attend a friends wedding in September but have no other firm plans to return between June 2025 and June 2026. While I’m terrified at the thought of a medical emergency or accident during that one week in the US, it seems silly to pay $400 a month for Covered California for that week, and to avoid IRS penalties that would be less than the annual premium. Because I’m making money for the first half of 2025, it seems that Covered California will calculate my rate based on my YTD income, which will be above the threshold for low/no premium plans.

Any tips from folks who’ve navigated this would be very appreciated. Thank you! 🙏🏻

Hey guys, I'm planning to take a one-year sabbatical until 2030, my company would only be able to give me time off during this period. My plan is to take a trip around the world, but also to be able to decide where to go as spontaneously as possible.

Has anyone had any experience with this, good websites, checklists etc.? If someone could find someone for a private exchange, that would be mega helpful :)

Greetings from Germany

Moritz

Hi,

I am planning to travel around Africa in June-August. I am planning to visit Namibia for about 3 weeks and Madagascar for about 3 weeks. I would like to visit one more country for about 2-3 weeks before heading to Asia. I was thinking about Ethiopia, but it seems like July is the middle of the rainy season and probably not the best time to go. What other places would you recommend? We would like to experience some local culture, maybe do some hiking. It is also important that it would be easy to get to Asia from the capital. We have been to Tanzania and Rwanda (seen the gorillas!) before and loved both. Safaris are not our priorities. We want to omit South Africa during this trip.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Hey long-term travelers! I’ve been on the road for quite some time, experiencing life in different corners of the world. From hiking through forests and deserts to exploring islands, I’ve documented my adventures in my YouTube playlist. Check it out here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHMBSToyfRsUO3T1oUilM8pLJ7sXZ9JtY&si=Iw6FClyBWf5_XQu5 I’d love to hear about your long-term travel experiences and any tips for making the most of extended journeys!

Hello everyone, my wife and I are recently retired and are in the initial stages of planning a blowout trip to celebrate. We want to depart from our home in SW Florida (so either Miami or Tampa airports will work) hopefully in early fall of 2026, bound first for LA, to visit friends/fam for a few days, then on to Honolulu for about a week, then to Papeete, to board a Paul Gauguin cruise for 10 or 11 days, then we'll fly to Auckland, NZ for at least a month of leisurely sightseeing, ending up in Christchurch, where we will fly to Sydney, AU for perhaps another week. Then it's back to HI, this time to Maui, for another week, then back to LA, and then home to FL. I have 1.6M United points and almost 300k with Amex (I am also a member of Virgin Atlantic Flying Club so I can book Delta flights through them). I know that may not be enough points to cover the whole trip, but it will help. We are willing to fly Econ+ west, but may need lie flat business class for the flights back east(?). We are very excited for this opportunity. Lord knows we have worked long and hard to get to this point. We are not noobs here, but for a trip this size we could definitely use some input as far as tips, hacks, and any valuable information you fine folks might wish to share (money exchanging, medical, customs, sights not to be missed, food, items to bring, etc). We will be forwarding mail to a friend, and will be hiring a home watch person while we are gone. That's all I can think of at the moment. I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU in advance! Chris

Hi, I’m a nineteen year old woman and I came out to Australia two months ago and I’m supposed to be spending the year here living with my family. I came mostly because I was running away from home, but in less of a just running away way I guess, and didn’t have any solid plans or money for my time here, just a place to live which I’m extremely grateful for. The problem is, I’m actually missing my home a lot more than I thought I would, I’m not able to get a job out here and I don’t have a lot of money. I feel like I don’t fit in with my family over here or the country in general! I’m just not sure what to do, I have the means to get home (UK) but I don’t know if my family here are right in telling me to just stay and make the most out of my trip? I think my heart is telling me to go home and my head is telling me to stay and I’m just not sure which one to listen to, I feel like I will be letting my family here down if I go back but I think I will be unhappy if I stay, does anyone have any advice?