3 Common Types of Digital Nomads
Thinking about becoming a digital nomad, but unsure which lifestyle is for you?
Here are 3 common types of digital nomads:
3 common types of digital nomads - Van Life, Abroad Travel, and Short-Term Furnished Rentals
Van Life
Details: Van life is when you live out of your van, bus, camper, etc.
Pros:
This is a great option if you have pets
Everything is in one place, you don’t need to pack each time you want to move
There’s a large community to rely on & get helpful tips + tricks from
Very nature-forward
Can find breathtaking places to park & enjoy the view
Cons:
Living out of your van requires maintenance & close attention
Trying out city life is much more difficult
Dependent on yourself & the 1 vehicle for all your needs
Travel Abroad
Details: Traveling Abroad is essentially when you backpack through different places in the world.
Pros:
You get to experience different parts of the world
This can be relatively cheap depending on where you stay, your means of traveling and so on
There’s a large community to rely on & get helpful tips + tricks from
Very culture-forward
You get the opportunity to meet travelers like you from all over the world
Cons:
This is not the best option if you have pets
You live out of luggage (backpack and/or suitcase)
Might be restricted by your job/company
Short-Term Furnished Rentals
Details: Short-Term Furnished Rentals is when you pack what you’ll use, and lease out different places for short-term stints.
Pros:
This is a pet-friendly option
This allows you to experience how it would feel settling down in each place you visit
You get to experience both roadtrip vibes and homestyle living
It opens up the door to easily experience everything from city life to countryside
Cons:
Overpacking can negatively impact your experience
Expenses can be hefty depending on the platforms you use
Requires planning your next trip around 30 days in advance
All in all,
There are a million ways you can live your best digital nomad life. It all depends on what you want to do, and what you want to experience! I hope this blog helped guide you in your digital nomadic experience.
Please let me know how you are or end up living as a digital nomad!