Want to travel the world as a digital nomad? Here are 7 valuable tips | NerdWallet - MarketWatch

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Many of us have seen those digital nomad images of a laptop next to a coconut, a gorgeous ocean in the background and the hashtag #officeoftheday. The thought of working from the beach or a hammock in a tropical location can easily induce envy, especially if you’re sitting in a cubicle or working from home in your sweatpants.

I’ve been a digital nomad for the last three years, so I know a lot about traveling the world while working remotely. I’ve been to 49 countries, made many friends along the way and had amazing experiences as a nomad traveler.

Here are some of the most important things to think about when you’re considering how to become a digital nomad, especially if you’re hoping to travel the world.

You can have a real career as a digital nomad

Due to the pandemic, working remotely has become more normalized, shifting the nomad scene into the mainstream. A common misconception of the digital nomad lifestyle is that people who do this are sacrificing financial stability or have shady jobs. That is not the case.

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