If you’re starting out as a digital nomad, here are my recommendations to help you get started. If you’re learning a new skill, starting your first website or even if you’re about to book that flight, you can consult the sections and find the right resource.
Digital Nomad Travel Resources
Finally heading towards your first destination? Make sure you have everything covered. From finding a long-term stay to having the right insurance, from flights to packing – let’s see where you can find all the right information.
Digital Nomad Accommodation
When I move to a new location, I usually book a couple of nights in a hotel until I can find something long-term. Depending on the destination, you could take a look at Airbnb or Facebook groups.
> Read about long-term Airbnb rentals
> Read about finding an apartment in Chiang Mai, Thailand
> Book your short-term stay on Booking.com
Digital Nomad Travel Insurance
Having travel insurance might seem like a significant expense, but it’s a necessity abroad. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Digital Nomad Transportation
I usually use Skyscanner and Google Flights to find the cheapest and the best flights. Although, transportation isn’t just flights. In Europe or in Asia, you could likely take the bus or the train.
Here are the top sites I use on a regular basis depending on the destination chosen.
> 12go (Bus, train & vans in Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Australia)
> Flixbus (Europe)
> Omio
Digital Nomad Gear
Make sure you have all your gear ready before you hit the road. Depending on your destination, it might become harder to find the right equipment. For example, buying a great laptop in Asia might be challenging!
> Read about the best laptops for digital nomads
> Read about the best gadgets for digital nomads
Digital Nomad Banking
Wondering what bank cards to use overseas? Make sure to use a card that doesn’t involve high fees and bad currency exchanges abroad.
> Read more about your digital nomad banking options
Digital Nomad Social Resources
Whether you network online or offline, there are many events, groups, and retreats to help you stay social abroad.
> Read more on digital nomad communities
> Read more about female digital nomad communities
> Look at these digital nomad retreats
> Look at these digital nomads conferences
Digital Nomad Job Resources
Want to land a remote job or a client as a freelancer? Consult our digital nomad jobs section that gives you a lot of valuable information on how to get started.
> Check this list of websites for digital nomad jobs
> Check these tips to land your first client as a freelancer
Digital Nomad Skill Resources
Want to learn new skills that you can monetize? There’s a lot of information available on the web or even on Youtube for free. Although, you can also learn skills by joining an online course or Udemy.
Digital Nomad Productivity Tools
Want to improve your productivity? Not having an office might be just what you need, but you must develop strategies to stay productive abroad. Here are some apps and tools to help you.
Pomodoro App: Use the Pomodoro technique to stay productive. This chrome extension allows you to set your own timings for work and breaks.
LastPass: This tool saves your passwords but also makes them more secure than if you would use the same password everywhere.Â
VPN: Having a VPN is a great idea if you work on private projects, if you need to connect from a different location or if you want to stream your favorite TV show from another country. I personally use NordVPN.
Ticktick: This Chrome extension allows you to create to-do lists with reminders and priorities which can be very useful to keep track of your workflow.
Simple Time Tracker: I use this Chrome extension to track how much time I spend on different projects.
Asana: A project management system you can use to improve your productivity and to create automated to-do lists.
Digital Nomad Blogging, Social Media Managing & Website Resources
If you’re starting your own blog or website, here are some of the tools I use for my websites.
Bluehost: Bluehost is one of the cheapest hosting options out there. I use it for most of my websites. Under one account, you can host multiple websites, which is a great deal!
Elegant Themes: If you like the design of my website, then you will like Elegant Themes. This website provides you with templates such as Divi (a drag-and-drop template I use on all my websites).
WP-Rocket: WP-Rocket is a premium caching plugin that you need to pay to use. It’s a great way to ensure your website is as fast as possible.
Tailwind: I use Tailwind to manage my Pinterest account to drive traffic to my website.
Planoly: I use Planoly to schedule my posts on Instagram. This tool is pretty popular among social media managers.
ShortPixel: I use ShortPixel to optimize the size of the images on my websites.
Adobe: I use Lightroom to edit my photos.
Canva: I use Canva to create graphics, Pinterest images, and blog covers. Learn more about the differences between Canva Pro and Canva Free.
Do you have any tools/resources to suggest? Get in touch with your suggestions!
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