Not too long ago, I was able to spend 10 day in silence, training the practice of meditation with Buddhist monks. Though not easy by any means, I felt during the training and feel more so now that those 10 days were one of the best investments I’ve made into my mental health, focus, and … Read more
“Cancelled due to volcano.” “Cancelled due to volcano.” “Delayed due to volcano…” I stood in the Bali airport, staring in astonishment at the flight information board as flight after flight switched from “delayed,” to “cancelled due to volcano.” In a brief moment of levity, I chuckled as I wondered who had it worse – the … Read more
Travel. Just travel. For those with wanderlust, travel is an empowering lightning strike to the heart that should never be underestimated. And for those wanderlusters that already live a life of travel abroad, but have wandered into a place of craving stability, community, and a sense of home while continuing life abroad with travels in … Read more
Becoming a digital nomad, or simply living a location independent life abroad however you label it, is an excellent decision and a great way to spend a life. Whether you’re interested in traveling for a few months, traveling for a year, spending a few months abroad per year, or living abroad indefinitely, I guarantee the … Read more
In planning for a life abroad and deciding where will be best for your next home or new home, whether as an expat, a digital nomad, or a slow traveler, assessing the monthly cost of living by country is one of the most important factors to consider. Though safety, air quality, internet speed, and general … Read more
The idea of moving to Bali can feel like both a dream, living a carefree life in a sunny paradise, and a daunting impossibility, navigating the hurdles of moving from the US or Europe to the Island of the Gods. From arranging the right visa that allows you come and go as you please, to … Read more
Over the last two years, I’ve been sharing the journey of building a home abroad and a base for my travels. Basecamp Balifornia. Now that the adventure of construction is over, and the world is open for business, I’ll return back to exploring the world – with Bali-fornia as my home between wandering, my place … Read more
When considering the best jobs for digital nomads, most people think of the stereotypical and cliché jobs that pop culture prescribes to digital nomads – marketers, web developers, content creators, etc. Though many digital nomads fall into these fields, there are hundreds of more jobs that you could do successfully as a digital nomad. Many … Read more
For many people in Bali, whether they’re vacationers passing through that need to get some quick work done, business types on a two week trip through Asia (with a weekend to spare) or nomads making a living the digital universe, work needs to happen at some point. When the time comes, one of the many … Read more
Travelhacking 101 Flights are usually the most expensive part of my adventure. A luxury apartment in Vietnam is $600 a month and a full on vacation in the Galapagos Islands costs as much as daily life in Dallas, Texas. That means getting to a destination is a huge chunk of the overall expenses, if you … Read more