Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Freelancing vs. Remote Job: What’s Better After 50?
Through my daily 9-to-5 office life and the commute to and from the office, I discovered a desire for freedom. That's what guided me toward exploring the idea of working remotely while travelling.
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Nomad DestinationsMoving to Malaysia as a Digital Nomad: What You Need to KnowAfter living in a new country every 30-90 days for over 10 years, I decided to settle down and find somewhere I could call home. All I knew was that England wasn’t that place. My primary goal is to save to retire comfortably.
Getting StartedFears of Quitting a 9-to-5 Job and Becoming a Digital NomadOne of the challenges will be overcoming the fears of quitting a secure office job and becoming a digital nomad. Getting past this fear was not something that happened overnight.
Getting StartedHow to Quit Your 9-to-5 Job and Become a Digital NomadI spent 24 years working in an office and living a 9-to-5 routine. Quitting, selling everything I owned, and working from anywhere felt like an exciting but unrealistic dream.Getting Started
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Getting StartedHow to Become a Digital Nomad After 50: Your Guide to FreedomI would have laughed ten years ago if someone had told me I’d be writing this blog guide from a cafe in Bangkok. I didn’t think people in their 40s or 50s could experience this lifestyle.
Getting StartedHow to Overcome the Fear of Unstable Income as a Digital Nomad in Your 50sThe fear of unstable income was my biggest stumbling block when planning to become a digital nomad. I felt stuck in my office job, where I was paid on the same day every month. Life was simple.
Getting StartedHow to Make Money as a Digital Nomad Over 50Many people find starting as a Digital Nomad when they’re over 50 daunting. Being continuously employable ensures you can continue traveling and living a comfortable life.Nomad Lifestyle
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Digital Nomad LifestyleMust-Have Tech Gear for Digital Nomads: What I Travel With to Work RemotelyOne of the first things I learned as a digital nomad is that your backpack becomes more than a bag; it’s your mobile office and wardrobe. When I started this lifestyle over a decade ago, I knew I needed a backpack that could keep up with me.
Digital Nomad LifestyleHow Digital Nomads Can Prepare for Natural Disasters (Before It’s Too Late)Living as a Digital Nomad has risks associated with it. You need to think on your feet and make decisions quickly, depending on the situation. Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, typhoons, and earthquakes, are common in many regions of the world.Nomad Destinations
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about the writer
A Decade of Remote Work. A New Chapter After 50
I’m Darren, and I’ve spent more than a decade working remotely, living in different countries and discovering what it means to have the freedom to work from anywhere. Now in my 50s, I’m exploring a new chapter, sharing my experiences, lessons learned and practical advice on remote work, travel and building a lifestyle that works for you.