How to travel the world as a nomad, get the best deals and suck the juice out of life!
Here you’ll find info on visa’s, nomadic travel hacks and how to balance work and play while traversing the globe.
I looked up, panting. The 11kg backpack on my shoulders felt like I was carrying three grown men, and my knees were creaking with every step. The hotel looked stunning in the photos, but nowhere did it say, “must climb 300 steep steps to get here.” The view was spectacular though. Dubrovnik — The view from our … Read more
I have a confession. I used to think I was a flexible, easygoing traveller. Someone who could adapt to any situation, sleep anywhere, and embrace the “authentic” travel experience. But after a recent trip that involved house sits, guesthouses, homestays, and hotels, I had a revelation: I am, without question, a comfort snob. I don’t … Read more
I see you. You’re scrolling through Instagram, looking at a perfectly filtered photo of some twenty-something digital nomad posing on a Bali beach with their laptop (probably in a thong), and somehow making six figures a month while sipping coconut water. Meanwhile, you’re in a tiny Airbnb, fighting with dodgy Wi-Fi and questionable air-con, wondering … Read more
After two weeks of travelling through New Zealand, bouncing between house sits and one-night motel stays, I’ve learned a thing or two about packing efficiently. We brought one suitcase between the two of us and a small backpack each, but I quickly realised that for short motel stops, I barely touched most of what was … Read more
Travelling long-term comes with one unavoidable question: where do you sleep without spending a fortune or losing your sanity? Over the past few weeks while travelling through the Northlands of New Zealand, I’ve tried a mix of house sitting, motels, and what I can only describe as a home-stay-but-also-a-hotel experience. Each has its perks. Each … Read more
Why does it seem that society has a script they want you to follow as you reach your 50s, 60s and beyond? But let me ask you; who wrote that script? And more importantly, why are we still following it? I’ve spent countless hours talking with people who’ve completely transformed their lives after 50, 60, … Read more
Think you need to be a tech whiz to make money online? Think again! For 50+ nomads, earning on the go is not only possible but can be incredibly fun. Whether you’re parked up in your RV, sipping coffee in a cosy Airbnb, or enjoying a month-long stay in a new city, these ideas offer … Read more
If you’re dreaming of earning money while sipping a cappuccino in Italy, hiking through the Andes, or lounging by a pool in Bali, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re already on the road or planning your next adventure, there’s no reason your wanderlust and wallet can’t work together. Gone are the days when funding … Read more
As a nomadic solopreneur of 14+ years, I’ve made many mistakes on my journey. What started as a leap into the unknown has become over a decade of hard-earned lessons. Through trial and error, I’ve identified 5 profound mistakes that every aspiring 50+ digital nomad should avoid at all costs. Here they are; Mistake #1: … Read more
I’m too old to start publishing ‘on camera’ videos on TikTok. I’m 51. It’s not true of course. There are plenty of very successful older people on TikTok, it’s just my belief systems kicking in. I look in the mirror and think ‘who wants to see my wrinkly face and sagging jowls?‘ The chances are … Read more