Become Nomad Podcast - Digital Nomad Lifestyle, Travel and Remote Work
Become Nomad explores the digital nomad lifestyle, long-term travel, and remote work. Host Eli David Rokah shares insights and resources to help listeners transition into nomadic living or improve their current travels. Episodes focus on practical strategies for becoming a more balanced and sustainable long-term traveler. The show is aimed at both aspiring and experienced nomads.
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BN 141: Uzbekistan's Silk Road: Samarkand, Bukhara & Beyond
A week off, the Silk Road, and a country changing fast. In this episode of Become Nomad, I explore Uzbekistan and share why I think Central Asia deserves a place higher on your travel list. The journey takes us from Tashkent's Soviet grandeur and modern energy to the extraordinary architecture of Samarkand's Registan Square, the old streets of Bukhara, and Khiva's walled inner city. I explain why
BN 140: The State of Digital Nomadism in 2026
Dan and Eli are back with another classic episode. This episode explores the state of the nomadic world and digital nomadism in 2026, focusing on topics such as: AI The general state of the digital nomad movement The current state of blogging and podcasting general trends in remote work An overview episode looking at where digital nomadism stands today and where it may be heading. Link to join o
BN: 139 First Principles of Building a Business: Lessons from 15+ Years
After more than 15 years of building and leading businesses, Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, shares the timeless principles he wishes he had known from day one. A practical guide for founders and entrepreneurs at any stage.
BN 138: The Principles of a Happy Nomadic Life: 15 Years of Lessons
After 15 years of living as a digital nomad, I share the core principles that have had the biggest impact on my happiness, productivity, relationships, and long-term sustainability on the road.
BN 137: Book Review: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts
Recorded from the coast of Taiwan, Eli shares thoughts on the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. He walks walks through the passages he bookmarked and what still holds up: why long-term travel is cheaper than most people think, the cost of staying constantly connected, what you lose when travel becomes routine, and why the best quote in the book might be enough on its own. A book review for people a
BN: 136 Anything You Want: A Book Review for Digital Nomads
Join our Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli shares reflections on Anything You Want by Derek Sivers. Speaking from Singapore, he explores how building a company can be an act of freedom: designed around happiness, purpose, and profitability. Through the lens of the digital nomad lifestyle, the episode touches on why solving real problems matters, how client obs
BN 135: Koh Samet and Phitsanulok Adventures
Join our Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode we begin a new experiment with Eli sharing insights and experiences from his weeks of disconnection. We start with a great week that just ended in Koh Samet and Phitsanulok, with a small break in Pattaya. Learn about an island that is not overly touristic and still close to Bangkok, which city Pattaya really remi
134: Different Countries, Different Mindsets
Based on a listener request from our Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode of Become Nomad, hosts Eli and Dan explore one of the most fascinating aspects of travel: understanding the national psyche. Drawing from their experiences in countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and the United States, they discuss how culture, pace, and mindset shape the way societies operate an
BN 133: Updates on Non Nomadic Lifestyle from Dan and Eli
Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Dan and Eli share their annual reflections on the nomadic and sometimes non-nomadic chapters of their lives. They talk about how their lifestyles are evolving, the questions they are asking themselves as life changes, and what being nomadic really means to them today.
BN 132: Long Term Nomadic Life with Wandering Earl
Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli catches up with longtime friend and digital nomad Derek Baron. They talk about what it really takes to keep the lifestyle going for over 20 years, from shifting travel patterns and new nomad hubs to the struggles of relationships and work on the road. Derek also sh
BN 131: Week of Disconnection: A Nomad's Guide to Digital Detox
Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli shares his personal journey of creating a "Week of Disconnection," a practice he has maintained since 2016. From his recent travels in Singapore and Vietnam, he reflects on the hidden costs of constant connectivity and how structured digital detox weeks have tran
BN 130: The Rise of Danang: Southeast Asia's New Digital Nomad Capital
In this episode Eli talks with James Clark, the legendary digital nomad behind Nomadic Notes. With over 20 years of experience, James shares his insights on how the digital nomad lifestyle has evolved since the pandemic, including the rise of digital nomad visas and the shift to career-driven travel. They also dive into the growing appeal of Southeast Asia, with Danang, Vietnam, now crowned as the
BN 129: The Grounded Nomad: Staying Disciplined On The Road
Nikita is back to teach us everything he knows about staying disciplined while constantly on the move. Eli is mostly just hoping some of it can rub off on him so he can finally wake up and make it to important appointments on time. The talk includes finding freedom through structure, building rituals on the road, and how discipline can come from joy rather than force. Along the way: ice cream at 2
BN 128: ChatGPT Interviews Eli: 15 Years of Nomad Life
In this solo episode recorded in Hanoi, Eli reflects on 15 years of nomadic living, the highs, lows, and strange in-betweens. Prompted by questions generated by ChatGPT, he dives into how AI is reshaping his workflow, the evolution of Become Nomad, personal sacrifices, startup ecosystem insights from around the globe, and the odd $180 meal… that thankfully turned out to cost just $9.
127: Tips of Working Remotely as a Digital Nomad
Living as a nomad starts with a remote job, but it doesn't end there. In this episode, Eli speaks with Anna Maria Kochanska about building a career on the move, turning remote work into real impact, and why Cape Verde might be your next favorite destination.
BN 126: Rituals in New Places We Travel To
Nikita and Eli catch up and talk about the rituals they follow when arriving in new places, such as gathering around campfires, along with a range of other related topics.
BN 125: Building Your Career While Location Independent
It's always on our minds as we seek to make this lifestyle sustainable -- the financial aspect of location independent work. Because let's not sugar-coat it: building a career that lets you enjoy such freedom requires work. It requires asking some tough questions and finding your particular answers. Here, Eli touches on how to approach tackling uncertainty, intention setting, becoming world class,
BN 124: "Winning" Cities & Countries for Nomads in 2025
What does it mean for a location to be "winning" for nomads? This is something Eli thinks a lot about -- as he plans his next flight and as he continues the work of his main project, StartupBlink. In this ep, we dive into what trends, factors, and overall values determine a location's nomadic potential. And, of course, we name a handful that fall into this category -- plus some predictions for loc
BN 123: Never Too Late To Start Digital Nomading, & Other Listener Q's (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy)
Our star listener Nikita Smelyanskiy is back! This time to ask Eli some deep questions about his nomadic journey. They chat about how Eli started moving around (at age 31!), his early approaches to making income, simplifying your lifestyle into "first-level principles," maintaining nomadic relationships, how this lifestyle impacts your larger perspective of life, and much more. Have some additiona
BN 122: Nomadic Burnout, Lifestyle Breaks, & Long-Term Outlook
We often talk about the values of nomadic freedom. But nomadic freedom also includes the freedom to stop being nomadic for a while. After all, there are many ways of living true to the nomadic spirit -- even when you're stationary. Here, Eli & Dan discuss Dan's recent less-nomadic exploits en route to bigger questions about the long-term nature of this lifestyle and transitioning in & out of vario
BN 121: Trying Different Nomadic Lifestyles, Even At Home (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy)
Today we have a special guest episode with our friend Nikita, a long-time listener of the show. He takes us through his unique approach to digital nomadism which started with some creative adventures in his home country -- perfect inspiration for anyone thinking about starting out. He and Eli move on to a grab bag of related nomadic questions about taking the plunge, finding your people, & living
BN 120: Choose Your Residency! A Quick Nomadic Guide
Let's dig in to some essential nomadic FAQs: How do you choose a place for new residency? How do you handle taxes while on the road? How does it all play with your origin country? In this quick "emergency pod," Eli outlines some advantages, considerations, & interesting countries worth exploring when thinking about residency & related logistics. (We're a little behind schedule but more make-up pod
BN 119: Let's Talk Food! Favorite Spots & What To Look For
Don't come to this episode hungry! Eli & Dan discuss some of their favorite locales for food and try to get a bit deeper: How much can food play a role in our perception of a location? What's the best way to really experience a local flavor? And what's our strategy for staying healthy while still experiencing food culture? Furthermore, we'll plant some seeds: Our favorite locations & food experien
BN 118: Essential Nomadic Apps & Resources for 2024
Every few years we like to check in & ask: What digital tools are we most heavily leaning on? What are we using on a daily basis during our nomadic journeys? In this ep, Eli & Dan cover categories such as social life, learning, navigation, and fitness. Hopefully giving you some helpful tips... but very likely just demonstrating our own ignorance :) Let us know what vital new tools we've missed at
BN 117: Eli's 2024 Principles for Finding the Right Location
It's our eternal question: Where next? Eli's constantly thinking of how to answer this question -- not just with places as answers... But with principles & concepts that always stand true. In this episode, he talks about some of his new and undiscussed principles to make sure the next destination is a place you connect with.
BN 116: "When Are You Gonna Settle Down?" & more with Wandering Earl
Derek from Wandering Earl is back! To share more of his endless insights from 20+ years on the road. He & Eli touch on the classic question faced by lifelong nomads: Where's the finish line? Or, more accurately, is there a finish line? And they discuss what it's like to stop and start nomading again. Plus a grabbag of other topics: Building community, running a tour company, connecting your locati
BN 115: Money Talk! Digital Nomad Finance & Banking
It's definitely not the sexiest part of our nomadic adventures... but it may be the most vital. Still, banking's tricky because, more than most, it's not a one-size-fits-all topic. In this episode, Eli & Dan try to tackle the distinct financial "tiers" and the different opportunities nomads have -- all to eventually establish some universal truths & words of wisdom. If you're looking for a more pr
BN 114: What You Don't Expect About the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
You pack your bags and hit the road with a certain expectation in your mind. You imagine what you might experience, how you might change, what you might see, and who you might meet. But after years on the road, once the honeymoon phase has worn off... What unexpected realities might the digital nomad lifestyle bring? In this episode, we look past the glamorization and excitement of this lifestyle.
BN 113: 20 Years of Digital Nomadism w/ James Clark
On this ep, Eli's joined by a special guest: James Clark, founder of the travel blog Nomadic Notes. They discuss the ups & downs of being on the nomadic journey for so long, how the landscape has changed since James hit the road in 2003, the importance of holding onto hobbies & interests, and a whole lot more. ... & if you have any thouhts of Qs, give us a shout at info@becomenomad.com!
BN 112: Building a Team Vs. Working for Yourself
Eli has spent years of nomadic working on both sides of the aisle. Looking back on his experiences, he shares the pros & cons, the rewards & tradeoffs, of both working solo and managing a team. Plus: He shares how starting a remote company wasn't a product of ambition or courage as much as a product of necessity. And he dives into how this change in work-life forced a change in nomadic values. Tho
BN 111: Nomadic Locations -- An Update on Emerging Hubs
You know about the Chiang Mai's and Medellin's of the world -- the established digital nomad hubs mentioned in every other blog post. But which places might become the next Chiang Mai? The next Medellin? In this episode, Eli & Dan scour the global map to identify a few dozen places on our BecomeNomad radar -- some have long been emerging, some have just piqued our interest, all worth at least cons
BN 110: Finding Accommodations -- How the Game Keeps Changing
Accommodations! We start with Eli looking back at the early days of finding a place to stay via travel guides & simple spontaneity... And then see how things have drastically changed in the past ten years. Have they changed for the worst? Is the convenience gained by the Airbnb's and Booking.com's worth the dilution of nomadic adventure? What matters the most when we look for accommodations? And w
BN 109: Staying Healthy While on the Move
We may not be doctors, but we do have a few useful principles for approaching personal health on a day-to-day basis. Because the nomadic life inherently complicates our ability to stabilize our routines. Meaning that something like health, which so fundamentally requires stability, is more vulnerable to frequent disruption. So how can we reduce that risruption? Even if just a bit? **One more thing
BN 108: Principles for Finding "Success" in New Locations
You arrive at a new location. Now: What do you do? And more pertinently: Why do you do it? The more Eli lives this lifestyle, the harder it can be to answer that second question as he moves to new places. In some ways, accumulated knowledge from years of nomading can actually obstruct his ability to access some core truths. So that's what this episode is about: Those core mindsets about finding yo
BN 107: Virtual Coworking, Habit Building, & More w/ Nathan Sudds
We're joined today by that Virtual Coworking Guy: Nathan Sudds! Eli found virtual coworking to be a productivity lifesaver during Covid times & continues to be a tool we rely on here at BecomeNomad. In this ep, Nathan shares his wisdom & personal success with some key nomadic hot topics -- prioritizing tasks, establishing routines, and even traveling as a couple (which he's now done with his wife
BN 106: Global Changes, Personal Battles, & Other 2023 Musings
Last episode we looked back at 2022. In this one, we glimpse into the crystal ball to discuss 2023. Dan & Eli toss around some predictions, questions, and general ruminations on what 2023 might bring to the world of digital nomadism. And, of course, they also get personal -- wondering aloud what the year in store will have for each of them. On the docket: The state of nomadic globalization, the ch
BN 105: Your Purpose for Traveling, "Mental Nomadism," & Other 2022 Takeaways
What did you learn in 2022? For our first ep of the year, Eli & Dan look back on the last one & reflect on some unexpected lessons learned. While Eli spent most of his year letting work guide his locations, Dan spent most of his sitting pat in his temporary home of Berlin. Quite new situations for both, so what can they (and you!) take into the new(ish) year ahead? All that and more as we keep our
BN 104: Building Your Remote Work Future w/ Dan Andrews of TropicalMBA Podcast
Dan Andrews of Dynamite Jobs & the fantastic Tropical MBA Podcast joins us for a super special New Years episode to talk all things remote work: How to build a business that's location independent, connecting freelancers to business owners, & genuine community building. Plus a bunch more relevant tips + resources coming your way. Huge thanks to Dan for being generous with his time, wisdom, & exper
BN 103: How To "Make It" -- Building a Sustainable Lifestyle w/ Jesse Schoberg
Jesse Schoberg from Drop in Blog pops in to discuss a whole grab bag of topics with Eli: The magic of living in Thailand Inspiration for long-term nomading Evolving from freelance to agency to startup Nomadic luxuries ... And most prominently: How to develop a sustainable relationship with money -- one that helps you grow your lifestyle. Lots to learn on this one! And if you have any blog-writin
BN 102: Talking Money & Healthy Financial Mindsets
Are you trying to get rich? And if that's not your financial goal, what is? Should a nomadic life even be tied by financial goals? Here, Eli & Dan discuss their relationships with money. Citing the wisdom of Naval Ravikant (@naval on Twitter), they explore the friction between a minimalist lifestyle and the more maximalist demands of work life. What does it mean to succeed... And when your answer
BN 101: Yom Kippur Spirituality and Nomadic Soul-Searching
Five years ago we had an episode about Yom Kippur - the holiest Jewish holiday & the only one that Eli celebrates consistently. But regardless of religious roots, the core of Yom Kippur is that of a nomadic holiday. This day asks us to search within, look without, and examine our lives objectively & introspectively. In this episode, Eli updates and builds on his previous thoughts - with deeply hon
BN 100: The Century Pod! Celebrating 100 Magical Episodes
7 years. Countless destinations. And now, 100 episodes! Against all odds, we've made it to triple digits (thanks, in large part, to you!). So what's kept BecomeNomad alive despite virtually zero promotion? What value does it still offer & will it continue to offer? And what does it mean for Eli, all these years later? This is more of an introspective episode. A benchmark, to see where we've been,
BN 099: Dating & Relationship Advice for Digital Nomads w/ Aline Dahmen
This is one of our biggest challenges as lifelong travelers: Entering into relationships. And also maintaining those relationships as we stay on the road. Seasoned digital nomad Aline Dahmen joins us to give her insights. Her Nomad Soulmates initiative is helping thousands of nomads connect and build relationships. How does one balance the attachment of these relationships with the desired freedom
BN 098: How Bansko, Bulgaria Became a Nomadic Hub w/ Matthias Zeitler
This is a story of dedication, perseverance, and community. Matthias Zeitler of Coworking Bansko joins us to discuss how he accomplished his dream of creating a haven for digital nomads. What he and his team have built is magical, the ultimate DN inspiration. But beyond that, we cover what it truly takes to build a community and what goes into rebranding an entire small city -- a small city that,
BN 097: How To Live Your Nomadic Life to the Fullest
This episode is in loving memory of our longtime team member, Vuk Milićević. The idea here is to dig to the core of the digital nomadic lifestyle and pinpoint precisely what makes it worth pursuing. When you're on the road for a long time, it's easy to get lost in logistics and trivialities. But when that happens, there are certain mindsets worth reminding yourself of. So: Stay curious, and enjoy
BN 096: Are Cities the New Countries? & Other Nomadic Projections
In this episode, we discuss the future of nomadism. What changes have we seen over the past 5-10 years and which trends are likely to become mainstays? We explore this topic from a wide range of angles, from the practicalities of travel visas to the very way we identify where we come from. As always, expect a handful of answers... and a handful more questions :)
BN 095: Avoiding "Wrong" Locations & What To Do When You're Stuck
Choosing locations. It's one of the most exciting parts of a nomadic life... but what if you get it wrong? What if a place's reality doesn't match your hopes and dreams? That's what we're tackling today. Instead of what to look for, we're flipping the coin and examining what to avoid, what to be conscious of, and how to approach locations when things are suboptimal. ... Did we miss something? Let
BN 094: Traveling Solo or in Groups? Pros, Cons, & Other Insights
There's something special about traveling on your own... But there's also something special about moving in groups! Here, Eli & Dan discuss exactly what makes both approaches special. We tackle the psychological benefits of both experiences, as well as some of the possible negatives. Plus, we also ponder what the ideal balance is... if one even exists! ...Psst! Join our Slack for more BecomeNoma
BN 093: Choosing Adventures: Plan Ahead or Carpe Diem?
How do you choose your next destination? Next adventure? Even your next activity? Do you plan ahead to ensure your schedule contains that which you care about? Or do you go with the flow and allow for the moment to dictate your experience? In this episode, Eli & Dan address what really guides their nomadic choices. And they see if they can strike a balance between the planning mindset & the carp
BN 092: New Year Special! Trends, Goals, & Predictions for 2022
It's safe to say the past two years have been... pretty unique from the nomadic point of view. In some ways, the landscape has changed irreversibly; in others, it's returning back to form. Here, Dan & Eli reflect on 2021 -- with both a personal and big picture perspective. And they look ahead to discuss all the ups and downs that 2022 may have in store. Topics include: Up-and-coming hubs, emerging
BN 091: Daily Routines for Disconnecting & Truly Appreciating Life
We've talked before about the concept of disconnection as a means of staying grounded and enjoying our surroundings. Not just binging Netflix, but really engaging in some fulfilling pastime. One of Eli's favorite practices is taking a "Week of Disconnection" every few months (see episode 65!), but here he examines the topic from a daily perspective. Ultimately, all these discussions on disconnecti
BN 090: The Prophet Returns! More Nomadic Philosophy Lessons
A few years back, Eli spent an episode dissecting the intro of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. It's an incredible book, effortlessly taking a fresh approach to ideas that feel obvious... but maybe aren't. In this episode, Eli expands his reach -- focusing on some of the core concepts introduced throughout the book (not just in the first chapter). Some truly illuminating ideas here, ideal for anyone
BN 089: The Four Core Pillars of the Nomadic Lifestyle
How do you know if your nomadic life is on the right track? Here, the answer to that question is a sort of metric system -- one that lets us organize the chaos of this lifestyle. For any location you're in, these pillars help you thoughtfully assess whether this location is actually giving you what you need. And, to that point, these pillars are also a vehicle for self-reflection -- a chance to qu
BN 088: How To Stay Productive While Traveling
When your environment keeps changing, it inevitably becomes more difficult to stay focused. The fluctuation and constant building of new routines is part of the digital nomad charm... But it's also one of our biggest challenges. Here, Eli talks about his approach to building and keeping that focus in new locations -- including both practical tips & more general mindsets!
BN 087: The Power of Memory -- Photos, Journals, & Other Forms of Nostalgia
How do you record your experiences? Is it even an important part of appreciating what's around you? Or does it take you out of the experience and cheapen it? In this episode, Eli & Dan discuss their approaches to remembering and looking back on their travels. We debate the importance of doing something now for your future self, the methods of memory capture that we find most meaningful, and the wa
BN 086: The Freedom of Cross-Country Road Trips
There's something special about just getting in a car, shifting gears, and going... wherever. So in this episode, Eli & Dan talk a bit about the unique, psychological effects of cross-country road trips. We discuss the experience of shifting landscapes & cultures, the benefits of changing locations, the mentality of reexamining your life story, and a whole lot more. Are you a big cross-country roa
BN 085: The Principles of Lower-Cost Living
The actual tactics behinds saving money while traveling change month to month, year to year. But the necessary mindset underlying it all tends to stay consistent. In this mini-episode, Eli reflects on his decade-plus of travel to share some "mindset hacks" for living a low-cost lifestyle. Do you have any hacks that you've implemented into your lifestyle (travel or otherwise)? Let us know at suppor
BN 084: Nomadic Social Life -- The Ups, Downs, & in Between
We've talked before about the nomadic social life... But never like this. This episode won't give you tips for socializing while traveling or anything like that. You can find that elsewhere. But we will talk about social life from a bird's eye view: What are the big challenges and the mentality required. Join us here for a back-&-forth discussion about what it means to try to build friendships on
BN 083: Finding Spirituality in a Lifestyle of Change
We're too busy. We're all plugged in. And even for us nomads, it can be easy to lose sight of the greater goals. In this episode, we're trying to recapture our spirituality. With all this talk of building startups and finances and practical elements, let's remember why we're doing all this in the first place. How do we tap into that deeper fulfillment? Is it getting harder as the world gets
BN 082: The Magic of Long-Term Trekking with Victor Prince
Apologies to all! We had a mix-up with the audio yesterday, but are back on track. Full, correct episode is here -- thanks for bearing with us :) The Camino de Santiago -- it's one of the most famous treks in the world. In this episode, Victor Prince joins us to share the practical & spiritual realities behind such a journey. Victor Prince is the author of The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership f
BN 081: How Travel Changes When You Build a Startup (Part 2 of ep 078)
When business commitments start increasing, can you still live a nomadic lifestyle? And if yes, how does it differ from a freelance or purely nomadic lifestyle? In this episode, we continue the conversation from episode 078... But instead of focusing on "what it's like to build a startup while nomading," Eli explains "what it's like to nomad -- while building a startup." By the end, we surprise ou
BN 080: 20 Years of Travel with Wandering Earl's Derek Baron
On this episode, travel guru Derek Baron pops in to shed insights on his 20+ years of continuous travel. From the state of travel blogging to digital nomads' evolution to his social mindset, Earl brings his uniquely honest attitude to everything we discuss. He's one of our favorite travel bloggers -- check out his website to see why!
BN 079: Forming Habits & Routines - The Key to Nomadic Freedom
Let's look beyond the basic psychology of habits to explore the nomadic idea that "Discipline is Freedom." In this episode, Eli covers the value of routines in an uncertain lifestyle, offers recommendations for building them effectively, and shares what he's learned about himself through his ups and downs of habit-forming. Have some thoughts about building routines while on the road? Shoot us your
BN 078: What It's Like To Build a Startup while Nomading
To sustain his nomadic lifestyle, Eli chose the path of building startups. But what inspired him to go this route? Was it worth ditching the freelance game? And what would he do differently if he had the chance? In this episode, we discuss the lifestyle behind the lifestyle. How the type of work you choose will define the mindset you acquire and the sacrifices you make.
BN 077: The Nomadic Philosophy of Personal Finance
How do you approach money? It's a simple yet essential question of our non-standard, nomadic lifestyle. And in this episode, we look for the answer -- covering topics like minimalism, material ownership, and ego. One more quick shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web services for (a) supporting the pod, (b) hosting our BecomeNomad blog, & (c) giving our listeners a neat discount. Thanks!
BN 076: Building Tribes & Communities - A Conversation with Dean Kuchel
In this episode, we're chatting with Dean Kuchel, the creator of one of the most active DN Facebook groups we've seen: Digital Nomads Israel. He'll share some wisdom about building online communities and improving your social life while traveling in-person. Also want to give a shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web hosting services. It's what we use for our blog and it's what we recommend for yo
BN075: Introducing "Meta Nomad" - A More Fitting Name for Digital Nomads
Let's examine the term "Digital Nomad" - the flaws it carries and the confusion it may have actually brought about. And then, let's see why a new term might actually bring us closer to what this lifestyle is really all about. Plus: Today's pod is sponsored by the mail gurus at Earth Class Mail. Check out their service here: earthclassmail.com
BN074: The Evolution of Nomadic Trends
In this episode, we're taking a bird's eye view: How has nomadism developed over time? What historical reasons have pushed people towards settling down? And what does all of this mean for the future of digital nomadism?
BN073: A personal exit strategy to get back to Nomadism
Is it time to get back to the road? If so, how and what can we expect? In this episode, Dan and Eli will discuss projections about how travel will change, and how can digital nomads prepare for the next period of traveling with the coronavirus still in the background.
BN072: Prepare for a nomadic life in a non nomadic reality
In this episode, Dan and Eli will talk about the opportunities created in this period to help you get back on the road from a position of strength when it's possible. We speak about building skills, side businesses, and anything in between with a proactive approach, amid your Netflix breaks.
BN071: Lessons from Corona Virus for digital nomads and long term travelers
In this episode, we deal with the microscopic elephant in the room, Covid-19. We will discuss a few lessons digital nomads and long term travelers can learn from the pandemic right now, in regard to our past, and also what we might do in the future.
BN070: Coliving, Remote work and Canary Islands as Digital Nomad Hubs
In this episode, we will interview Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of co-living Canary Islands and Nomad City summit in Las Palmas. Nacho has extensive knowledge on several topics relevant to all of us, including the future of remote work, co-living and why you should consider the Canary Islands as your next nomadic destination.
BN069: Escapes and attachments of the nomadic lifestyle
Today, we will go over some of the recent repeating questions by readers of the blog. We will start by analyzing the concept of a digital lifestyle as a form of escape. We will also dive deep into the fascinating topic of attachments, and how to disconnect or connect to them.
BN068: Freelance remote Writing with BecomeNomad new Editor
In this episode, Eli will interview Dan Rozenblum, BecomeNomad new podcast and blog editor. We will over why Dan decided to reach join BecomeNomad, his recent trip representing BecomeNomad in Kazakhstan, and some tips for digital nomads who would like to sustain their travel by becoming writers.
BN067: Achieving Freedom in the modern world
In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Freedom". We talk about the meaning of Freedom, recent changes influencing our freedoms, and how to achieve the main subsets of freedom that are connected to the nomadic lifestyle.
BN066: Insights from 12 years of running a Community Hostel
In this episode, we interview Igor, the owner of Mali Mrak hostel in Zagreb. We talk about how travel has changed in this period, methods to find hostels with a strong community and the integration of digital nomads in this community. Enjoy!
BN065: Guidelines for a Week of Disconnection
Taking time off is important, also when constantly traveling. In this episode, we will discuss best practices for proactively building a routine of taking vacation and time off for digital nomads. We will speak about the benefits of disconnecting from your business, prior preparation for this week, and guidelines of making sure you focus on the important things, without any work in the background.
BN 064: Learning about the Nomadic Lifestyle from "The Prophet"
The Prophet is a masterpiece written by Kahlil Gibran. In this episode, we will go over the first chapter of the book and see what lessons it offers in connection to the nomadic lifestyle. Among other things, we will discuss the beauty of the waiting period before a major life change, the uncertainty of the dream we aspire to, and the doubts which appear just before receiving what we want.
BN 063: The Philosophy of the Nomadic Lifestyle
How can a nomadic lifestyle help in optimizing for a fully lived reality? Some topics mentioned are on this episode are the disconnection between modern life and living in the now and the logic of a life of constant change.
BN 062: Coworking, Habits, Cost of living and much more
One more episode live from Russia about lessons I have learned as a digital nomad. From the importance of having weekends off, slow travel, picking the right travel destination and much more.
