Balancing Travel and Work Commitments

How did you start your digital nomad journey? And why is living abroad so life-changing? Those are common questions Nienke Nina gets asked and in this episode, your podcast host Nienke Nina is sharing how she became a digital nomad. Her journey started in 2016 when she studied abroad for six months in Denmark. This experience changed the course of her entire life and was the stepping stone to the digital nomad lifestyle she lives today. Since then, a lot has changed, and Nienke Nina talks about the differences between becoming a digital nomad back then and in 2023. Tune in for nomadic behind-the-scenes moments with Nienke Nina and get tips from your digital nomad exper…

How do you start a side hustle with confidence? And how can you ensure your side hustle is actually helping achieve your freedom goals and fits into your current day-to-day life? Nienke Nina is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with many side hustles and income streams. It’s common for digital nomads to work on multiple projects and even remote employees often have a side hustle. In this episode, Nienke Nina shares 5 key questions she asked herself before starting The Digital Nomads Daily podcast to evaluate if this was the right move. She gives practical tips with real examples on building a strategy and making her podcast successful without going crazy. Download the F…

What is a co-living space and why do digital nomads and traveling entrepreneurs choose co-living accommodations over private apartments? We interviewed digital nomad Marc who is passionate about community building and entrepreneurship. His travel lifestyle gave him a deeper sense of belonging and he loved meeting like-minded people from all over the globe. It inspired him to build his own co-living accommodation in his city Barcelona called Karisma. 🔥 What is a co-living space? 🔥 What are the biggest benefits of co-living? 🔥 How can co-living can enrich your life abroad? Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepre…

Are digital nomads really thriving? And what is it that makes this abroad lifestyle so life-changing? In this episode, your host Nienke Nina shares 3 ways on how the digital nomad lifestyle is boosting her daily life. She shares real-life examples and takes you behind the scenes of some daily digital nomad learnings. Keep listening to the end for top digital nomad tips on how to start your digital nomad lifestyle without selling all your stuff. 🔥 Why you want to become a digital nomad 🔥 Why the digital nomad lifestyle can make you a better human 🔥 Big learnings from 5 years nomadding 🔥 Tips for starting your digital nomad lifestyle 🌟 JOIN THE DIGITAL NOMAD LIVE Q&A …

How do digital nomads pack when traveling across the globe full-time? And what are common digital nomad packing struggles? In this episode, Nienke Nina takes you behind the scenes of her packing and unpacking life. She has been nomadding for 5 years and with trial and error became a master in packing for her daily digital nomad life. Her suitcase is basically, her whole household and she also shares top packing tips for digital nomads who want full-time travel and work from anywhere. Enjoy an episode with a lot of practical packing tips and real digital nomad talk. Listen to our episode with Nienke Nina 🔥What to pack when you're are a full-time digital nomad 🔥Top tips …

Ever thought about joining a travel group but unsure if it’s really for you? Or are you new to the digital nomad lifestyle and want to get an amazing experience but don’t know how? In this episode, we interview the co-founder of Noma Collective Daniel Thomson to talk about the benefit of travel groups for digital nomads. Traveling is fun and we love the digital nomad lifestyle but isn’t it nice that someone can just do all of the nitty-gritty for you? Many digital nomads spend hours of time and heaps of energy searching for new locations, booking flights and finding the perfect accommodation. Travel groups are great opportunities to not only save yourself some time and en…

We interviewed digital nomad mom Erin who is a digital nomad traveling the world with her family while working online as a recruiter and freelance writer. In this interview, Erin shares her experiences as a nomadic family and discusses the challenges and perks of the lifestyle. She talks about managing family time, choosing locations that meet their family's needs, and providing enriching experiences for her kids. Erin also shares her preference for staying in places with bike parks, skate parks, and great bike infrastructure. Her insights and stories provide a unique perspective on the digital nomad family life. Listen to the full episode for more tips and inspiration. …

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Bianca who has been living the digital nomad lifestyle for five years. Bianca is the author of the book "Soul Truth" which focuses on finding and living in alignment with your truth. This digital nomad conversation covers various topics related to the digital nomad lifestyle, including sustainability, inclusivity, and authenticity. Bianca shares her experiences and tips on how to approach a more long-lasting digital nomad lifestyle and how to be authentic in your content creation. The episode also touches on the unexpected transformations that come with living a nomadic lifestyle and the importan…

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily Podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Sandra Abrouk, a UX designer who started her freelance career focused on creating inspiring co-living expriences as a freelancer. Sandra has been nomadding for three years and they talked about the challenges of uncertainty and the importance of finding a support network while living the nomad lifestyle. Sandra shares her personal experiences with mentorship, coaching, and self-development, emphasizing the importance of becoming comfortable with oneself when facing uncertainty. The conversation also covers unexpected, beautiful experiences, including a silent retreat where Sandra unexpectedly fo…

In this episode, Nienke Nina shares her experience and insights on how outsourcing can boost growth and freedom in your business. She discusses the benefits of outsourcing, the key mindsets for successful outsourcing, and practical tips for getting started. Whether you're a freelancer or a business owner, you'll learn how to optimize your time, increase productivity, and create a more fulfilling work-life balance. Tune in to discover the secrets of successful outsourcing and start building your dream business with more freedom today. 🔥How to effectively outsource 🔥The power of outsourcing 🔥Taking calculated risks 🔥Investing in learning and growth 🔥The alue of time …

Do you want to learn how to improve your sales skills? Meet digital nomad Desmond who joined the podcast to talk about fundamental sales insights. He learned that the best way to build strong sales skills is to become obsessed with trying to understand the other person. Listen to this episode to learn practical tips every freelancer and entrepreneur wants to master. Desmond is celebrating his one-year digital nomad anniversary. He studied engineering but shifted careers. After years of learning, experimenting, and even doors slammed in his face, Desmond became a sales expert. It’s a job he can easily do online and one of his biggest breakthroughs was that sales isn’t abou…

Changing your career and starting a new freelance journey? Sounds challenging right?! Digital nomad Steve joined the podcast to share his story on how he shifted careers and began his freelance writing career. We cover 8 common challenges he faces and what he did to overcome them. These are typical challenges many freelancers face and even more so the digital nomad freelancers folks. Tune in for a fun episode with practical tips and a ton of life advice for digital nomad entrepreneurs. Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO AP…

How do you balance work and travel life as a digital nomad couple? And what can you do to keep your relationship exciting? We interviewed digital nomad couple Dom and Jo. They have been traveling for 7 years and also run an online business. Dom and Jo share tips on how to keep the spark up in the digital nomad lifestyle and how to stay focused on the business all at the same time. Spending 24/7 together and working on the same business is challenging, but the couple found ways to make it work, and we are excited to share these behind-the-scenes digital nomad couples tips with you! Listen to our interview with digital nomads Dom & Jo 🔥How to turn your passion into a…

How can companies feel more confident working remotely? And why are digital nomads the early adopters of the remote-first work life? We interviewed Mitko, who started his digital nomad journey in 2016 and is a operations and remote work expert. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the first steps to becoming a remote-proof company. He is a big sci-fi fan and has an interesting take on why remote work isn’t just something sexy now but part of the economy. We talk about the impact of digital nomads and how they and freelancers are the early adopters in this transformation that is already happening. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Mitko 🔥 The first steps …

Is the freelance lifestyle better than running a business or a steady remote job? And how do you fit work and travel into one lifestyle? Meet digital nomad Dianni, who became a freelancer so she could travel the world while working online. In this episode, we talk about her six months journey to becoming a digital nomad where she focused on building a solid foundation first before hitting the road. We also discussed how she started her freelance career and how it has worked out for her. Listen to the end of this episode because Dianni and Nienke Nina share must-know behind-the-scenes life advice for digital nomads. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Dianni 🔥 How…

Are you feeling stuck in life? Or unsure what your next steps are? It’s a misconception that digital nomads always live healthy and happy life. This lifestyle brings its own challenges and it’s normal to feel stuck in life. In this episode, Nienke Nina shows her vulnerability and shares some life events that made her feel insecure and question her next steps. To overcome this and feel less stuck in life, she recently had a clarity week and practiced a well-being ritual that has helped her to stay positive and feel more confident about her feelings and decisions. It might not look like this, but the digital nomad lifestyle is not a cure for happiness and everyone needs…

How can you find clients for your business much easier? And how can you be effectively online without burning yourself out? In this episode, Nienke Nina shares 5 top tips she learned from the interviews with successful digital nomad entrepreneurs. These tips are great for small business owners, freelancers and solopreneurs and are super easy to implement in your online business today. 🔥 How to build a client-winning marketing strategy 🔥 How to avoid being online everywhere 🔥 Marketing approaches you want to avoid 🔥 How to model other entrepreneurs without feeling you are behind Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic en…

Listen to the recap of the LIVE Digital Nomad Freedom Booster Q&A with digital nomad Kristin Vierra! The digital nomad lifestyle looks sexy on Instagram, but we all know that the reality is slightly different. On this podcast, we cover the daily challenges digital nomads face and ask experienced digital nomads and remote workers HOW they do it! We love this and recently added a new format to the podcast where Nienke Nina shares her personal digital nomad stories and tips. Since getting so many questions on Instagram and want to make sure we answer all your burning digital nomad questions, we decided to add a NEW format to the podcast. Every month, Nienke Nina will be…

Ready to take your remote work game to the next level? In this exciting episode, We've got our very own, Nienke Nina on board, listing her workspace essentials for all the digital nomads out there. Get ready to unlock a treasure trove of tips and tricks to enhance your digital nomad lifestyle! Nienke spills the beans on the essential tools and gadgets that have made her work remotely like a pro, whether she's sipping coconuts on a beach in Southeast Asia or typing away in a bustling European café. From must-have apps and nifty tech gear to ingenious ways to stay productive and keep yourself comfortable, Nienke's got you covered. So, if you want to breeze through your …

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily Podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Adrian, Head of Culture at Safetywing. Adrian shares insights into Safetywing's mission to create the first country on the internet that ensures equal freedom and equal opportunity. He takes us behind the scenes of how Safetywing created a thriving remote-first culture by hiring talent globally. Listen to this episode to learn about the importance of having clear and actionable values, hiring great people (including digital nomads), and being compassionate with each other in a remote work environment. 🔥How to build a mutli-culture company culture 🔥Why you want to create actionable company values …

This week, solopreneur and digital nomad Andrae is joining us on the podcast. She started her entrepreneur journey with her travel company Work Wanderers. Due to the pandemic, travel and in-person events weren't allowed. This forced a pause in her business for 2 years. In this episode, she shares her story and how to pivot into an online business. Today she is helping others to build an online business with purpose and passion and combine this with a travel lifestyle. If you are stuck in your career or ready to embark on a new journey, tune in because this is your episode! Check out the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Want to learn more about the digit…

Tune in and learn how digital nomad and copywriter Jaimie created a successful digital nomad lifestyle for herself. She has been nomadding for 4+ years and started her journey in Bali. In this episode, Jamie answers practical questions and lessons learned from working as a remote copywriter over the last three years. We dive into how she finds clients, the skills needed to become a thriving freelancer, and how she manages her day-to-day life. Like many freelancers, her journey started with low-paying projects to build a portfolio. Today she is working with clients she loves and projects she truly enjoys. Thinking about traveling the world as a freelancer? This episode is …

Suzanne is a creative entrepreneur who has traveled the world for five years. Today she’s talking with us from her home country the Netherlands about how she successfully built her freelance career as a creative. Suzanne has seen many difficulties in this process, but she overcame these challenges and shares helpful tips for digital nomads and creative freelancers. We cover behind-the-scenes insights about Suzanne’s freelancing journey like how to find clients, tips for networking as a nomad and tips to get the most out of co-working spaces. Tune in for an episode full of tips and inspiration for digital nomads. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our g…

Many digital nomads aren’t ready for the family life just yet. While guys feel less pressure because their biological clock isn’t ticking, many digital nomad women in their thirties find themselves in a difficult position. In this episode, we are having an open conversation about egg freezing and a basic understanding of how it works. We also dive deep into how you can do this while living abroad and the costs of this procedure worldwide. Even if this is not on top of mind right now, we invite all women to listen to this insightful episode. And if you are a guy, please don’t shy away from this topic because it could apply to your relationship too. It’s our guest mission …

Digital nomads have a lot to think about, but how is that for a digital nomad family? And even more so if you are a traveling gay couple with a toddler? In this episode, we are interviewing Corritta and Mia about what it takes to live a successful digital nomad family life. The couple shares practical tips from choosing their next location, balancing work life and parenting to finding community. Corritta and Mia are a gay couple of color and we also chat about what challenges they encounter and how to overcome them. It’s an eye-opening conversation full of handy advice and inspiring stories. Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together wi…