Category: Travel

October and November in Chiang Mai as a digital nomad

On By Nicole HennigIn Housing, Language & culture, Living abroad, Location flexibility, Social life, Thailand, Travel8 Comments

If you’re a digital nomad, you know that Chiang Mai is one of the most popular destinations for nomads to work and live. A very low cost of living, combined with modern amenities and tasty Thai food are some of the reasons digital nomads come here. And because it’s so popular, many groups have formed for socializing and networking. Continue reading “October and November in Chiang Mai as a digital nomad” →

The Digital Nomadic Life: Thoughts After My First Two Years

On By Nicole HennigIn Housing, Location flexibility, Minimalism, Travel, Work & money6 Comments

small suitcase and small daypack
Packing light for six months outside of the U.S.
It’s been a little over two years since I started my “location-flexible life,” otherwise known as being a digital nomad. So it seems like a good time to reflect—sum up the pros and cons, think about what I’ve learned, and gather my thoughts for the future. (See my very first post on this blog, “Why be location-flexible?“)

I hope this will be useful to those of you who are thinking of doing this, but haven’t yet started. Continue reading “The Digital Nomadic Life: Thoughts After My First Two Years” →

From Seattle to Tucson

On By Nicole HennigIn Housing, Living in the U.S., Location flexibility, Travel
Seattle and Tucson
Seattle and Tucson

My six-month stay in Seattle ended on October 31st. On November 1st I flew to Tucson with the goal of finding a short-term apartment to rent for the winter. Mission accomplished — I found an apartment with a 7-month lease (with the possibility of leaving early for a fee of $195). My new lease begins on January 1st.

The weather in Seattle

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