In this episode we will discuss the important topic of Learning Languages while Traveling. We will go over the immense impact speaking the local language will have on your quality of life and general happiness, give some ideas about which languages should you learn and share some strategies and tools to boost your language learning process.
The concept of Slow Travel has been a life saver for me and I appreciate it more as time passes. Slowly moving between locations instead of frequent changes has benefits on various aspects- Emotional, Social and Financial. In this episode we will go over those benefits and make a comparison between slow travel and ultra-nomadic/fast travel.
In today’s episode we will discuss a few interesting questions coming from the comment section of our Nomadic Lifestyle Blog. Among other topics, we will explore the benefits of becoming a nomad, emotions and struggles that even the nomadic life can’t save you from, and the opportunity of freedom received each time you are losing something important in your life. To go over the comments for this episode please refer to http://becomenomad.com/tips-for-aspiring-nomads/
A few episodes ago we went through some of the lessons I have learned in my first 5 nomadic destinations. Today we continue the journey with my next destinations, from Granada Spain to Sarajevo in Bosnia. I will introduce some of the changes I made following my stay in those countries, from actual practical to changing my mindset in general. I will discuss how cost of living should influence the location you choose, how some places are just surprisingly perfect while others are disappointing, and the connection of the nomadic life with your home country. For detailed show notes please refer to http://becomenomad.com/insights-first-long-term-travel-destinations/
Every nomad will frequently spend many hours traveling by buses and trains. In this episode we will go over the best tips to make your long ride enjoyable and safe. We will start with a list of things you better do before the ride, things you should take with you, safety advice while on the bus and train and best practices and etiquette while on the ride.
Accommodation is probably the biggest expense for travelers, especially for the travelers who have to pay for their own Private Room. In this episode we will dive deep to the topic of Accommodation in Hostels with Dorms sharing your room with other people. Among other topics, we will go over the advantages, disadvantages and common etiquette rules that will make your stay in dorm rooms a positive experience. To read more go to http://becomenomad.com/traveling-using-dorm-rooms-in-hostels/
Afraid of getting sick while traveling? It’s surely not a fun experience. Being Sick is part of life, but the travel ingredient added to it makes it even more challenging. In this episode we will discuss how to prepare for medical situations as you travel, and how to avoid most of them. We will also go over some important guidelines from my experience of actually dealing with being sick as you are on the road. So, stay fit and healthy and check out the show notes for this episode at http://becomenomad.com/preventing-avoiding-and-managing-being-sick-while-traveling/
Digital nomads cross borders all the time! In this episode we discuss the necessary preparations and mindset recommended when crossing borders safely. We will also shed light on some scenarios which are worth preparing for since they indicate that your border crossing might be less smooth than usual. For detailed show notes please see http://becomenomad.com/avoid-problems-crossing-borders/
In today episode we will introduce and discuss a concept that have changed my life as a digital nomad: Coworking. We will go over the main advantages of using a coworking space ranging from separation of home and work, meeting new friends while traveling and the importance of networking and taking your work seriously. To see and read more insights please visit here: http://becomenomad.com/advantages-of-coworking_/
In this episode we discuss Weekends! After 5 years of being as digital nomad, I follow some rules and have a special mindset in regard to how the Ritual of having a good weekend fits in my lifestyle. We speak about the importance of separation of weekdays from weekends, preparations you should take to make sure your weekend goes perfectly and much more. To read more go here http://becomenomad.com/using-your-weekends-to-explore/