Digital Nomads

Introduction -- Goodbye to All That: Escape Stories -- Practical Magic: Welcome to Silicon Bali -- Paradise Paradox: Constructing a Digital Nomad Community -- Not on Holiday: Making Money and Building Dreams -- Stages of Nomadism: Honeymooners, Visa Runners, and Resident Nomads -- Conclusion: In Search of Freedom, Community, and Meaningful Work.

Digital Nomad tells us how current and future technological possibilities, combined with our natural urge to travel, will once again allow mankind to live, work, and exist on the move. This is what just some of the world?s major company leaders and thinkers are saying about Digital Nomad. "The book provides us with a deep insight into the lifestyle in the future" Kazuo Kashio, President, Casio Computer "The book is fun to read and the technical content is sound and perceptive" John G. Linvill, Professor of Electronic Engineering at Stanford University, California "This book answers the question ?What is the value of information for human beings??" Hiroo Toyoda, Chairman (former President), NTT Electronics "From a new perspective, based on fact, two famous authors describe a dramatic lifestyle change: global nomadism" Jürgen Knorr, President, Siemens Semiconductors, 1983?96 ("for 13 years one of those Digital Nomads") "Success in 21st century business will indeed depend on the ability to master the nomadic environment. A guide to this emerging world is therefore highly welcome" Pasquale Pistorio, President and CEO, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics "At heart we are travellers and explorers, unnaturally constrained to our place of work. This book?s unique insight into modern technology shows how we can be freed to roam again" Doug Dunn OBE, Chairman and CEO, Phillips Sound and Vision

Distance is an illusion. We are lucky to live in an age where planes and communication technologies have made the world smaller than ever. There are new opportunities galore. We are at the brink of a revolution that changes the way we live, work and play. And the good news is - you can be part of it. Life doesn't have to be a rat race. Why toil away in an office when you could be working from a hammock? Why postpone that round-the-world trip until your retirement? Why retire at all when work can be fun? A growing army of digital nomads are finding their own answers to these questions. Armed with a laptop, they follow their dreams and live unforgettable adventures. Are you ready to join in their footsteps and make the world your playground?

In this increasingly neoliberal gig economy, exponentially expanding with technological advances, the ability to work online remotely has led some western millennials to travel the world to work and play, while making a subsistence living as digital platform workers.

Escape the nine-to five and learn how to live and work on the road with the latest addition to Lonely Planet's Handbook series, a practical guide inspiring and motivating people to achieve their goal of travelling more, starting a whole new way of living and creating a flexible work/life balance. Divided into two sections, this informative book firstly explains the practicalities of working on the road, such as income generation, managing career changes, keeping in touch with family and maintaining relationships, what to do with your stuff, overcoming common pre-departure fears, keeping healthy on the road and much more. The second showcases a number of ideal destinations for digital nomads, offering invaluable travel insights and information about the location in question, pros and cons, as well as inspirational tales from digital nomads out on the road. From the palm-fringed beaches of blissful Bali to the bright, neon-lights of dynamic Seoul, aspiring nomads will be inspired to make the move and start a whole new way of living. Written by some of Lonely Planet's very own nomadic experts, this book is packed with top tips, insights and real life tales on what it's really like to be working on the road. Chapters throughout include: 10 perks of being a digital nomad What jobs do digital nomads do? 15 items every digital nomad should carry 10 ways to overcome loneliness Top destinations for digital nomads Learning the lingo About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Do you dream of becoming a digital nomad - working remotely while traveling the world -but you're not sure where or how to start? The Digital Nomad Survival Guide is for you. This book provides useful and specific knowledge about travel, housing, work, and socializing to help you set up and manage your new lifestyle as a digital nomad. So whether you can't wait to network while in Chiang Mai on the cheap, live the healthy lifestyle in Bali, or traverse the European landscape, The Digital Nomad Survival Guide is the perfect tool to help you make your dreams into a reality. This book pulls together practical advice from our experience, conversations with 20+ successful digital nomads, and tips from hundreds more nomads across 70+ countries. Included are packing lists, sample budgets, app recommendations, website suggestions, and more. The Digital Nomad Survival Guide will teach you: How to determine your budget and what financial resources are most useful abroad The best and worst places to visit as a digital nomad while you travel the world How to find the best travel and housing options for your lifestyle What pieces of technology you absolutely need and how to work from wherever Where to find friends and how to avoid being lonely on the road What should you pack for months on the road ... and more. Peter and Katherine are experienced digital nomads, with a collective 5 years on the road. They've traveled to over 30 countries on 5 continents while maintaining their jobs. They co-authored this book remotely while traveling separately around SE Asia. This is the book we wish we had read a few years ago. We had jobs, we had dreams, and we had travel experience - but we didn't really know how to go from "normal life" to being a digital nomad. And while there is a lot of information available for people about how to travel or work remotely, it's hard to know where to start and what will work best for you. So whether you dream of freedom from your desk, are hoping to become a suitcase entrepreneur, or are just excited to explore the world, you'll find practical advice and helpful resources in our chapters: Finances Location Scouting Housing Travel & Transportation Jobs & Working Technology Packing & Possessions Lifestyle Local Culture Social & Relationships The Digital Nomad Survival Guide includes: Our personal experiences and anecdotes Specific references from blogs and other digital nomads Suggestions for tools + apps + places Digital Nomad Pro Tips Examples of budgets and packing lists, checklists, and more Interviews with digital nomads (a travel vlogger, developer, and illustrator) A Digital Nomad Tool Kit (the self-assessment, budget, packing list, and all our recommendation + resource links together) Data from our Digital Nomad Census

Why work from home when you can work anywhere? Not all who wander are lost! Digital Nomads For Dummiesanswers all your questions about living and working away from home, short term or long term. Become a globetrotter or just trot around your home country, with the help of experienced digital nomad Kristin Wilson. Millions of people have already embraced the lifestyle, moving around as the spirit takes them, exploring new places while holding down a job and building a fantastic career. Learn the tricks of building a nomad mindset, keeping your income flowing, creating a relocation plan, and enjoying the wonders of the world around you. Learn what digital nomadism is and whether it's the right lifestyle for you Uncover tips and ideas for keeping travel fun while holding down a 9-to-5 Travel solo or with a family, internationally or within your home country Create a plan so you can keep growing in your career, no matter where you are If you’re ready to put the office life behind you and the open road in front of you, check out Digital Nomads For Dummiesand get your adventure started!

This edited volume explores, theorises and critically investigates different facets of the new world of work.