Digital nomad, a word, a concept that seems to be floating around the internet with increasing regularity often accompanied by images of tropical locations with twenty-somethings looking outrageously tanned and healthy frolicking in hipster juice bars with oversized headphones and all the latest tech. Sound familiar? Thought it might. It also could make people feel that if they didn’t fit that demographic then being a digital nomad is not the right fit for them. That raises t

9 must have tools to have with you on the road Spiritually inclined packing list! Packing list for the spiritually inclined, not really a list limited to those spiritually minded, but anyone who recognizes that sometimes we need extra help. In my experience after traveling for a long period of time, I get overwhelmed. Be it unsettled or tired. Often the result is that I find it hard to make decisions, clarify what I’m doing, where I’m going next, who I can trust and so on. If

Change. Dealing with the dreaded c-word and answering the question – What the fuck do I do now? The c-word, change and the question, “what the fuck to I do now?” has been circulating in my head the last few days. And today, I’ve been thinking about my next steps, which is a state I am sure that everyone can relate to. Recently, I found out that I need to move from where I live. Which is both a great and annoying thing. It’s great because I haven’t been entirely happy for a wh

Co-work spaces, co-working holidays, co-living, and their benefits when traveling How to efficiently balance your work and life when traveling. Travel planning with Wayfairer, the benefits of co-work spaces Co-work offices, co-work holidays and co-living spaces are fast becoming the way to work when on the road. They are hubs of activity and interaction between digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and location independent travelers. What are the benefits? 71% of people feel more in

Are you setting smart goals? Do you even know what smart goals are? Regardless of whether you do, or don’t read on! SMART, an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Did you know that as much as  80% of people have no goals and definitely not smart goals? While 16% of people think about their goals, but don’t get them out of their head and onto paper. 4% of people actually write them down. And, amazingly, only 1% of people write them down, revi

The big question to ask yourself is “Do I want to be a digital nomad or location independence, or both?” First of all, whilst, the differences between digital nomads and location independence are nominal, they are different. As a result they require different skills and areas of focus. For example, a digital nomad uses technology to do their job. While location indepence suggests people travel from one country to another (possibly) without a permanent home or job. Most people

Working on the road takes planning, because, as you change locations variables come up that are often not considered when you’re at home in your dining room or office, and everything is set up as you need and like it – unless you have children, then the rules change a little. When planning your accommodation there are a few things you should consider and ask before arriving, as time spent trying to get ideal working conditions can be not only stressful but a huge waste of tim