Two gadgets that make life easier as a digital nomad

On By Nicole HennigIn Minimalism, Tech, Travel1 Comment

Those of you who know me, know I love gadgets! I buy them, try them, use them, sell them… a constant stream of techie gadgets flows through my life.

Here are two that I’m really glad I bought recently, because they are useful for my “location-flexible life!”

1. ZuniConnect Travel Router
ZuniConnect travel router

and

2. HMDX Audio JAM Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

HDMX Audio JAM Bluetooth Speaker

First let’s talk about the router. Have you ever been somewhere where the wifi just wasn’t strong enough? Maybe you had to move around to different locations within a room to get enough signal bars? This device solves that. Continue reading “Two gadgets that make life easier as a digital nomad” →

My new apartment in Oaxaca

On By Nicole HennigIn Housing, Living abroad, Location flexibility, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico

As you would expect, word of mouth is often the best way to find something good! Since the apartment that I booked online is only available for May, I spent a few days looking for a place to move to in June.

Paseo Juárez, El Llano Park
Paseo Juárez, El Llano Park

My preference was to find one place for all of June-Sept. so that I wouldn’t have to keep moving around, which can be disruptive (I want to focus on my work). In October I’m thinking of travelling a bit before I come to the U.S. for a conference in California. Continue reading “My new apartment in Oaxaca” →

The beauty of old things in Oaxaca

On By Nicole HennigIn Language & culture, Living abroad, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico4 Comments

As I walked around town yesterday (the weather was much nicer… in the upper 70s instead of low 90s), I was struck by the beauty of everything old.

Everything from the bright colors of buildings, to the colonial architecture, to street art and graffiti. It’s all beautiful.

I know this is not Japan, but it’s beautiful in a way that reminds me of the Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi.”

church
Haven’t learned the names of the famous landmarks yet. Just strolling and snapping photos.
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