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Digital Nomad Essentials: 4 Must-Haves from my 4 Years on the Road
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Digital Nomad Essentials: 4 Must-Haves from my 4 Years on the Road

Sep 18, 2023 6 min read

In 2019, I took a leap of faith and quit my corporate job to embrace the life of a digital nomad. It took me several years to get to this decision because of fear and "what if's". Four years and countless experiences later, I can confidently say that I have no regrets and everything worked just fine. I can also say that it has been the best four ye

My Experience Filing a Claim with SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance for Digital Nomads & Travelers
Bangkok

My Experience Filing a Claim with SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance for Digital Nomads & Travelers

Jul 18, 2023 4 min read

As a digital nomad, finding reliable travel medical insurance that offers ease of registration and comprehensive coverage is crucial. Since embarking on my nomadic journey in 2019, I have been using SafetyWing, a trusted provider that has proven to be a reliable and affordable option. In this blog, I will share my personal experience with SafetyWin

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

May 21, 2023 13 min read

Plovdiv, the charming Bulgarian city with thousands of years of history, was chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019. With this honor came a boost in restoration efforts to preserve and display the city's rich heritage, making it an even more captivating place to explore. Marvel at the impressive blend of Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and

My Digital Nomad Life after 2.5  Years: I Quit ESL Teaching & Full Time Blogging
Lop Buri Province

My Digital Nomad Life after 2.5 Years: I Quit ESL Teaching & Full Time Blogging

Feb 6, 2022 8 min read

It's been several months since I published a post. I must admit that my writing skills have become rusty. Last year, I had to think about what works and what doesn't for my digital nomad life so there were some things which I had to give up. My first two and a half years as a digital nomad was a series of trial and error.  I also switched jobs more

Turkey e-Visa Requirements for Eligible Filipinos and 2021 Entry Requirements
Istanbul

Turkey e-Visa Requirements for Eligible Filipinos and 2021 Entry Requirements

Oct 7, 2021 7 min read

I visited my partner in Germany early this year. We were supposed to fly back to the Philippines together but we went to Turkey instead. Until now, the Philippines won't recognize unmarried couples so my partner still can't enter my home country. This experience is based on exiting Germany, and not the Philippines. More preparation is needed when l

Crypto.com Review, Pros, Cons: International Visa Card for Digital Nomads & Travelers
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Crypto.com Review, Pros, Cons: International Visa Card for Digital Nomads & Travelers

Jun 11, 2021 11 min read

If you're interested in Crypto.com, chances are you are already familiar with cryptocurrencies. However, this review will not focus on the crypto side of Crypto.com such as their trading platform but will focus on the usability of their product in our daily financial transactions. As a digital nomad, I've been looking for ways to be cost effective

Starting the Digital Nomad Life in my 30s
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Starting the Digital Nomad Life in my 30s

Apr 14, 2021 6 min read

I have dreamed of traveling the world full time since my 20s but I got busy with my corporate career and post grad studies. I didn't realize a decade has passed since that dream was planted. And when I reached my 30s, I told myself to be content with working, saving, traveling for a few weeks and then going back to my life as a corporate employee.

Digital Nomad Jobs and Where to Find Work
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Digital Nomad Jobs and Where to Find Work

Mar 30, 2021 12 min read

A laptop and a stable internet connection are all you need to get started as a Digital Nomad. Absolutely not! You also need a job that pays. There’s a lot of jobs out there waiting for you but the question is… Can you take your work anywhere? One of the most common question I get is what kind of job should one get ...and an equally important questi

A Year as a Digital Nomad: The Things I Miss & Do Not Miss Working in an Office
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A Year as a Digital Nomad: The Things I Miss & Do Not Miss Working in an Office

Feb 4, 2021 10 min read

It's been over a year since I started my digital nomad journey. It took me years to decide and finally submitted that resignation paper. For over 10 years, I worked in an office. It was a difficult decision to leave as it was my sense of identity and my stability. But the dream of traveling the world without worrying about limited vacation time was

How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2023 | 10 Things to Do Before You Quit Your 9 to 5 Job
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How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2023 | 10 Things to Do Before You Quit Your 9 to 5 Job

Jan 15, 2021 15 min read

How to become a digital nomad an quit your 9 to 5 job? Most digital nomads I met are from rich countries and this is still an uncommon path for us, Filipinos. But I'm here to tell you that it is doable for us. One of the most difficult process in becoming a digital nomad is leaving your comfortable life. So I'm here to share how I was able to quit

Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code
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Earn 6% Interest on your BTC through BlockFi: How to Register, Review & Referral Code

Dec 27, 2020 3 min read

What is BlockFi? BlockFi is a platform where you earn interest by lending your BTC, other cryptocurrencies, even gold and US dollars. I know there's a lot of sketchy platforms in the crypto space but we have tried and tested BlockFi, it's one of the few crypto lending platforms that we trust. It is backed by the Winklevoss twins (most would be fami

Wise 2021: Why Filipino Travelers & OFWs should open a borderless account to save money
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Wise 2021: Why Filipino Travelers & OFWs should open a borderless account to save money

Aug 4, 2020 12 min read

 Update: TransferWise has renamed its company to Wise.   Sending money abroad, remittance and even withdrawing money abroad using our Philippine local bank costs a lot! Thankfully, revolutionary FinTech companies like Wise [formerly TransferWise] is changing the game. This gives us, Filipinos, easy access to USD, EUR and other major currencies. Thi