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I’ve been working towards taking my family to Mexico to try out the digital nomad lifestyle. We have three kids (currently ages 0, 2, and 4), but we’ll likely wait until they’re at least a year older before making the move.

The plan is to start with a month-long stay—possibly in Mexico City (CDMX), Quintana Roo or maybe some of Mexicos ciudades magicos (magical small towns)—but I’d like to set things up so we can extend our stay to as long as six months, taking advantage of Mexico’s generous digital nomad allowances.

My employer is fully on board, and I’m fluent in Spanish, having spent two years fully immersed in Guatemala. I also have some schedule flexibility so I could also take long lunches or breaks to go out a couple times during the day as well. I’ve also visited a few places in Mexico before, like Huatulco, Puerto Vallarta, and Tijuana, so I have some familiarity with the country. However, this will be my first time traveling there with my wife and kids.

One of my priorities is to ensure that my family feels comfortable and able to explore while I’m working. We’re considering renting a nice condo or house with amenities like a pool or playground, but I don’t want them to feel stuck in the rental all day. I’d love for my wife to feel confident taking the kids out on outings to explore and enjoy the area, even without me. Also my wife does understand a little Spanish, and could likely get by asking basic directions but she isn't fluent, but the kids have shown an interest lately and I've been spending a lot of time talking to them in Spanish and limiting their tv time to Spanish language content(that they seem completely happy watching)

Does anyone have experience working remotely while their spouse takes the kids on day outings, especially in Mexico? I’m looking for tips and insights from families with young kids, particularly where one parent works remotely and the other doesn’t. What has worked for you in terms of logistics, activities, and keeping everyone happy and comfortable?

TL;DR: Planning to take my family (wife and 3 young kids) to Mexico for 1-6 months to try digital nomad life. My employer is on board, and I’m fluent in Spanish. Looking for advice from families on how to balance remote work with day outings for the kids (led by my non-remote-working spouse). Any tips on logistics, activities, or keeping everyone comfortable?

Hey everyone! I’m looking to spend my last year in my 20s creating a foundation for a healthier lifestyle while managing endometriosis. I’m searching for locations where I can stay 2-3 months each, focusing on healing and wellness while maintaining my remote work (US timezone compatible). Already have 2 months planned in NYC during spring for work, so looking to plan the rest of the year.

My criteria:

• Budget: €3000/month (flexible if needed)

• Must be in Europe or Western Hemisphere (timezone compatibility for US work)

• Good internet connection essential

-Easy access to fresh, organic food

• Walkable city with nearby nature/parks

-Beach access preferred (no surfing, more calm like Croatia)

-Quality gyms, yoga, and pilates studios

• Bonus: biohacking facilities/wellness centers Safe for solo female traveler

-Good flight connections to Costa Rica (direct or convenient routes)

Some background: I previously lived in Valencia and loved it, but looking for new experiences. I’ve tried Quintana Roo (Mexico) but found it too touristy and felt unsafe. Costa Rica is not my cup of tea (too expensive for poor quality of life).

I’m also open to structured wellness programs/bootcamps (60-90 days) that focus on healing protocols while allowing me to maintain work. The goal is to establish healthy habits and potentially find a longer-term base (6+ months/year) that supports my career, wellbeing, and healing journey.

Would love to hear from people who’ve spent 2-3+ months in places focusing on health/wellness - what are your top 3 recommendations? Particularly interested in locations with wellness-minded communities.

Any leads on more affordable accommodation options would also be greatly appreciated!

As nomads, our choices shape tourism. Would you sacrifice conveniences for eco-friendly stays or adapt your lifestyle for minimal environmental impact on the road?

I need a webcam for teaching online classes, ensuring that my students can see my face and upper body clearly. I will be positioned between 80 cm and 1.5 meters away from the camera. I'm currently considering the following webcams:

• NexiGo N930AF 1080p
• Webcam Razer Kiyo Full HD 1080p
• Webcam Elgato Facecam Neo Full HD 1080p
• Logitech C920 Full HD 1080p/30fps

Which of these do you recommend, or are there other models you would suggest?

Hi everyone, after a life changing 3 month backpacking trip did in 2023, i have been working relentlessly ever since to find a way to become a digital nomad. In the past 1.25 years, i moved back home and worked day and night to teach myself marketing, and when i couldn’t land any sort of internship or job this past spring, i took the leap to work even harder to build my own LLC to freelance as a digital marketer.

I have been slightly successful, Ive made on average about $2000 a month with my business, BUT i have been working like a dog. Literally like 14 hours a day, taking only Sundays off, wearing all hats. At first i was really determined and despite making an unlivable wage (for the US + $500 monthly student loan payments, and 30% taxes), i kept pushing through for months trying to land bigger clients or at least clients willing to pay me my worth.

Well im officially burnt out, and decided to start job searching again instead because im so sick of being broke and also want to have a position I’ll have steady income. I just cannot send anymore proposals to prospective clients, im exhausted. However i know that remote jobs for entry level Americans are also near impossible to get as an entry level ish professional right now, so im feeling honestly so down about working my ass off living on Pennie’s for the past year to come back to square one in an even worse job market.

Did i give up too soon? I feel like maybe i need more professional experience to succeed more in freelance and to gain better connections. Am i wrong? Did anyone else start freelancing in marketing from a different educational background (for me i have a bachelors in biology) and did it work out for you?

I'm looking for a versatile travel bag (or a two-bag combo) that can handle both traveling while managing two remote jobs.

Currently, I use the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L (older model reference) and the Osprey Farpoint 40L (older model reference). Both have worked well for regular backpacking trips, and I have switched between them depending on the length of travel, where I'm going, or purpose of the trip. Sometimes I bring with my LL Bean Stoway (here) for weekend trips if I have a base or to carry around the town. However, both of the options listed do not integrate work + travel as much as what I am hoping for.

Here is what I need to carry:

• Two laptops (13" and 15")
• 15" portable monitor
• A mouse and other tech essentials
• Travel necessities (clothes, hygiene bag, etc.)

I've been researching options like the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 (here) and Aer Travel Pack 3 (here), but I'd like like some recommendations. Would it be better to add another bag to the collection to use in tandem with one I have or is there a single option that could work better? Any other thoughts?

Need some advice.

I have been a digital nomad for 6 months but my job requires me to travel to the US every once and then. Those of you who have to travel, how do you manage it? How many days do you give to yourself if things go south with the flight (cancellation/delay).

Also, trips to yeh US eat on my budget. Are there spedicid passes I could rely on that you are aware of?

Hey everyone! Long-time lurker here 👀

I'm an Australian software engineer working for an American company, and I’m thinking about trying the digital nomad lifestyle.

My first thought was Thailand—specifically Phuket. I’d love to set up there, focusing on activities like yoga, boxing, and other fitness classes. Has anyone spent time in Phuket as a digital nomad? I chose it because I found Bangkok a bit too big and hectic when I visited earlier this year.

Alternatively, are there any other places you'd recommend? I’m looking for somewhere with a good fitness scene, opportunities to meet people, and a generally chill vibe. I also speak conversational Spanish, so South or Central America could be an option too.

Appreciate any tips or suggestions!

Hello! I’m an RN and will be moving to France next year. I was wondering if it was possible to work as a nurse in America(telehealth or triage) while living in France. Has anyone done this?

Or any recommendations on how to get paid for working in healthcare while abroad? I speak French but nowhere near enough for a hospital. TIA!!

I moved to New Orleans four years ago during the pandemic and bought a new construction 2.5 years ago. Reflecting on my life as a middle-aged single woman and what the city offers, I’ve realized New Orleans isn’t for me for many reasons. The novelty has worn off, my mental health is declining, and I regret making a permanent decision in a temporary place.

I’ve invested heavily in the house, which is actually too big (down payment, furnishings, etc.), and am torn between renting or selling. My biggest fear with renting is high PM fees, property damage, and if ever faced with having to return the energy feeling off. I don’t want to make an emotional choice, but I’m ready to hit the road and explore the world at my own pace. While part of me values having a home base, I’m unhappy and must decide what’s next. Has anyone else gone through this or similar?

Basically the title. A lot of friends with iPhones use Flighty. Is there anything similar for Android that does the same thing, i.e. captures your total mileage flown, number of flights taken, airports, countries, etc? I have App in the Air which does an okay job but curious what else is out there. Thanks!

I really enjoy eating good food and getting drunk but I prefer smaller cities during the off season. In Ecuador I found some good spots and I am wondering if I can find something similar in Europe.

Hello! Scheduled payment was supposed to be sent today but then the sender got an email and a message in Wise account that the Wise business cards are temporarily unavailable and will be fix soon. I need the money for New Year. 🥺

I have a job where i use teams and Google just to connect to the cloud of azure ,run some services in azure and design . What tablet do you recommend to do this kind of task ? I am planning use this tablet just in the airport, train and some times when i am out the house.

I want to apply to a digital nomad visa in Europe and I genuinely want to tell my employer and remain living in the country legally, however every time I visit this subreddit it seems everyone is just hiding it and changing counties.

Have any of you been upfront and honest and succeeded? And if so, what tips do you have to find a contract job that doesn't care where you are? Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I currently work as a customer service representative (remote) and use Five9 for handling incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and confirming donation information. I'm considering working remotely abroad part-time but have a few concerns:

1. Internet Requirements: My job requires an Ethernet connection with at least 100 Mbps speed. Has anyone successfully set up a reliable connection abroad that meets these specs? Any tips on accommodations or tools like travel routers?
2. Five9 Performance: Does Five9 work smoothly outside the U.S.? Are there latency or connectivity issues I should anticipate?
3. Company Policies: Has anyone had to navigate discussing this kind of setup with their employer? Any tips for ensuring compliance? I have not seen anything on our company policy pdf that mentions working from abroad is explicitly prohibited.

I’d love to hear from anyone with experience using Five9 or similar tools while traveling or living abroad. Recommendations, advice, and insights are greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

The next time, I won't get away with a slap on the wrist so I need to be vigilant in how I get this done. I've thought of a few ideas on how to get away with this. I very rarely receive phone calls, and SMS may only be for secondary MFA. The phone is managed through an MDM so I'm sure IT can turn "Location Services" on my iPhone remotely if they want to investigate. I'm also sure that the MDM will show when my phone is roaming. I also do not trust that AirPlane mode will never turn itself off, just like Wi-Fi turning itself back on after 24 hours.

I convinced my IT department to give me a physical RSA token so I don't need my mobile phone to log in remotely to my work network, thus 99% no need to open my mobile phone. The number of times I need to use the phone is very, very limited.

The options I have thought about are:

Leave iPhone in Home Country
I've read somewhere that in the newest version of macOS, you can interact with your iPhone if it is physically plugged in (or AirPlay) to the Mac. I can buy a brand-new Mac Mini for around $500 so it's just the cost of business. I can leave the Mac and phone at my home, or my parent's home.

1. Buy a new Mac Mini
2. Connect the iPhone with an official Apple cable to the Mac and enable interactive screen-sharing
3. Install a remote desktop service on the Mac and allow for external connections
4. Remotely log into the Mac Mini and access the iPhone as needed. + bonus, can set up shortcuts on my iPhone to forward SMS messages to my personal phone or a secondary email that I can monitor regularly. - I have to regularly check my Mac Mini for any notifications. Not sure if I could also forward Teams notifications to my personal email inbox but I'm sure I can find a solution.

Take iPhone to New Country
Buy a Faraday bag with a window (~$100) that you can see the screen but cannot interact with. The bag I got is velcro and while tight enough, has enough slack to fish in an ethernet cable and charger cable. I do not know if the phone will get hot being in this bag.

1. Turn all location services off
2. Put the iPhone on Airplane Mode before leaving the home country
3. Put iPhone in a Faraday bag
4. In the new country, plug in an ethernet adapter converter (in my case, it's an iPhone 13, so lightning to camera/USB + USB to ethernet adapter), plugged into my Beryl AX (WireGuard --> my home). + I'd be able to receive any app notifications this way (I can't think of much but it's just a safeguard). - While I can forward calls to my personal phone through the carrier, I can't do so with SMS. I will not be receiving any SMS

How are you guys going about doing this? I want to make the best decision from all possible ideas. I can test with a handful of actual short vacations coming up before making a big leap for another multi-month nomad experience.

Another option I thought about was a combination of both. Remove the SIM card and put it in some old Android in the home country that will auto-forward all calls and SMS to my personal phone and/ or email, and then carry the mobile phone with me to the new country, in a Faraday bag, connected by ethernet. I'm not sure if IT would figure out from the MDM that a SIM card is not present.

Hi everyone, I’m a software developer with 1.5 years of experience, and I want to transition to the digital nomad lifestyle. My goal is to work while traveling the world.

Some paths I’ve considered include:

Building and running my own product.

Setting up a remote-first company.

Freelancing or working as a 2S (software-as-a-service) consultant.

What other options should I explore? Are there specific steps or strategies for finding remote jobs at established companies that support this lifestyle?

I’d appreciate any advice, suggestions, or resources you can share! Thank you in advance.

Since as non-Americans, we can't take advantage of Charles Schwab's ATM fee reimbursements, let's list all the best ATMs (including the fee and withdrawal limit if you know it) for each country that we frequent so we know where to go to get our cash.

I'll start:

Brazil

• Bradesco = R$0 (limit unknown)

Mexico

• Caja Popular = $21 MXN (8k limit)
• Inbursa = $22 MXN (7k limit)
• BanBajio = $22 MXN (7.5k limit)
• Banca Mifel = $27 MXN (limit unknown)
• BanCoppel = $29 MXN (10k limit)
• Citibanamex = $31 MXN (6k limit)

And yes, I've heard of the option to open a Charles Schwab International account, but it's not available to Canadians and I've yet to meet any non-American who has actually opened one, personally

I am healthy senior speak English and Chinese, looking for simple remote work. Can you recommend any? Thanks.

I wanted to ask marketing agency owners how you guys are doing client reporting and how much time it takes you in a month? Are you able to show the true ROI to your clients?

What are good, low cost tax regimes in or near the EU with liberal deductions of business expenses and perhaps health/dental expenses?

I like to combine business with pleasure, and to go pay business dinners without having to document in detail who I am eating with etc.
I am thinking of e-resident regimes, and nomad friendly countries like Romania, Bulgarian Croatia...

(I think Estonia is not so good for restaurant expenses)

My situation is one where I want to stay abroad for some time, but financially I need to keep working. There is plenty of jobs in my home country, but I just don't want to stay here right now.

I just finished my degree in nursing and paramedicine. I have some work experience already from the ER (1.5 years) and other hospital wards, plus EMS type work. But it seems like a tough degree to be able to be a nomad. Im open to working locally too, but that's a hustle with the permits and such.

I have a lot of work experience from customer service and am handy with computers etc. and was wondering if there are any decent jobs, even pays like 1K a month would help with travelling

Edit. From EU, if it matters

There are sometimes challenges that you don't even remember the next day, but the others stay with you for a long time potentially changing your approach to being a digital nomad altogether. Or maybe you realize you handled the problem not in an efficient way and there was a much efficient way to handle it. Or maybe you suspect there is a more efficient way you wish you knew, but it is not obvious.

So as we all know that some cities in the world just gets lots of hate for whatever reasons

I’m curious to know if there’s any city that doesn’t have good reputation but from your experience, you actually enjoyed your stay there and why you like the city?