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Would you like to feature in my digital nomad documentary?

by @youjindo 10yr 10yr | 26 comments

I am making a documentary on digital nomads, and just launched my website with the trailer recently: http://digitalnomaddocumentary.com

I am collecting stories of current nomads and how they became it. Please share your short video clip and let’s spread out your story! : https://youjindo.typeform.com/to/JcqDhy
This will also be part of the documentary, and may help to show people the ups and downs of it too.

Right now is a very special time as the digital nomad and remote work movement is exploding, and it’s one of the most interesting social developments of the 21st century. Millions of lives will literally be changed in the next decade by this. So I want to document what’s happening RIGHT NOW!!

I am working on this project independently and I am currently crowdfunding it through my site. If you’d like to help out, donations are very appreciated, and backers will be keep updated on the progress and receive rewards too.

Ideas, suggestions on topics, places, events, and people who you think should be featured in it are more than welcome too!

Thanks
Youjin ([email protected])

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@independentian 9yr 9yr

My wife and I were married without a common country to live in.

I’m from the United States of America (USA) and my Australian visa was out. V (my wife) couldn’t enter the USA because she was married to me so all the US boarder agents would deny her entrance to the USA. In their eyes, she had a high probability of staying.

That’s silly of course. But we had no choice but to build a remote business that could be run from anywhere.

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@chrispreynolds 9yr 9yr

Are you still looking for DN’s to send in videos?

I would love to share a bit of my story

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@replay 10yr 10yr

Hey @youjindo I’ve also done a self interview for your documentary:

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@thedesignnomad 10yr 10yr

Hey @youjindo, if you’re coming to Singapore, let me know! I’d love to meet you.

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@marcuslucas 10yr 10yr

Hi everyone!

I’ve been talking to Youjin, and very excited to be part of this awesome documentary!

Here is my video:

Looking forward to meeting some of you guys!

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@dorischow83 10yr 10yr

Hi @youjindo, will you be coming to Singapore as part of your filming itinerary? I am very inspired by your adventure in making this documentary and look forward to the final product.

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@johnnyfd 10yr 10yr

Hey Youjindo,

Glad you liked the video! It was fantastic meeting you in Chiang Mai, looking forward to hearing more about the documentary and being involved!

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@marcusmeurer 10yr 10yr

Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin, @youjindo.
Do u already know when you are coming?

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Hey Marcus,
I’m still working on setting my filming itinerary I might be around Europe from June or July, I guess. See ya!

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@johnnyfd 10yr 10yr

Hey Youjin, it was really cool meeting you at the Nomad List Meetup at Blar Blar Bar in Chiang Mai. I’ve been excited about the documentary ever since I first heard of it and would love to take part! Here’s a quick 1 minute video intro on my backstory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5TL2sz7G3s&feature=youtu.be

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Thanks a lot, Johnny It was nice meeting you in CM!
Your video is really cool, I’ll keep you updated on the progress, thanks!

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@nigelfish 10yr 10yr

When will you finish/stop taking submissions?

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

There is no deadline! The sooner the better of course, since these videos would be helpful to set my filming travel itinerary and the film’s direction

Here is awesome example from Valerie and Danny! :

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

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@bartclaeys 10yr 10yr

I start my nomad life beginning of March in Bangkok, feel free to interview me!

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Feel free to share your story here! https://youjindo.typeform.com/to/JcqDhy
I’ve got several feedback/requests that people want to hear more stories about the first step before starting a nomadic life, not only current nomads’ stories.

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@klavs 10yr 10yr

hi there! i’m Klavs & will try to submit my video as soon as i reach las palmas (in 2 weeks). that will be my first big experience living as nomad

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Awesome, am looking forward to hearing your story

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@jeff_bronson 10yr 10yr

Cool. As my current “why I’m becoming a digital nomad” video is about 3.5 minutes, I’m going to record a shorter one this week and submit for the documentary!

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Don’t need to put too much effort on the total length! Editing will do awesome magic on your video haha. Looking forward to hearing your story!!!

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@jeff_bronson 10yr 10yr

Right on. I just submitted a video. I can create a new, shorter one to better address the points asked if needed.

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Yay thanks! I just checked and it’s cool

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@jeff_bronson 10yr 10yr

Great, thanks for letting me know!!

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

Awesome, thanks for the nice interviews. It would be very helpful to build a list of interviewees

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@meanderingwoods 10yr 10yr

Taylor Banks and I did a presentation on what inspired us and how did we approach starting our digital nomad lifestyle. We called it GTFO FTW: Hacking your lifestyle for fun and profit. Might be helpful for you. http://www.gtfoutcast.com/2013/09/05/gtfo-ftw-presentation-at-bsideslv/

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@youjindo 10yr 10yr

I’m watching the video now, cool!!

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What features would you like to see on Nomad List?

by @levelsio 4yr 4 years ago | 3 comments

Hi everyone,

I would love to hear what you'd like me to build next on Nomad List, or any other product/feature feedback ideas you have.

It's been 6+ years now but I'm in this for the long term and with the boost remote work got last year it's even more exciting to work on Nomad List than ever.

Current roadmap is here: twitter.com/levelsio/status/1363204985488572417?s=20 and pbs.twimg.com/media/EusS9PKXEAUR8xp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

The next products/features I have planned:

- 🛂 Rebase: visa, residency and immigration services for remote workers

- 🎓Courses: learn the steps how to go remote and travel/relocate

- 🏛 Gov liaison: diplomacy services to the governments to help us lobby for nomads and for them to attract remote workers

Thanks a lot!

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Any nomads in Arizona, US?

in Netherlands by @info132 4yr 4 years ago | 4 comments

Hi guys,

After the Netherlands, the Bay Area, Colorado and being on the van life for 8 months, I am now in Sedona, AZ with a few other digital nomads. We are sharing a home here and are wondering if there are more like minded people in the area.

We do a bunch of hikes and campouts in the northern of Arizona. If you would like to connect with us, please do so :)

Val

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Are there any digital nomads in the Islands e.g Bermuda, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis?

in Antigua , Guatemala by @momo11 4yr 4 years ago | 3 comments

Does anyone ever travel to any Islands like Bermuda, Barbados, Barbuda and St. Kitts & Nevis?

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Best place in Portugal near cool nomads, good surf, and a great cowork spot

in Portugal by @joelnicholson 4yr 4 years ago | 9 comments

Hi there, title says it all. Canadian nomad hoping to find the city/town in Portugal with great, consistent surfing, a solid coworking spot, and a fun group of young nomads. Please recommend!

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Tax advisor for permanent nomads?

by @eljaques 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

I'm in need of a tax advisor who understands "our" typical situation. I'm all good on being legal on taxes at this point, but as I'm doing more investing and there's more compliance and KYC and such, it's getting more complicated to deal with this topic. Not living in my country of citizenship, company in another country, resident in yet another country, banking in a different country ... you know how it is, a pile of red flags.

Would be great to find a good tax advisor to sort things in a way that makes my situation as "explainable" and easily dealt with as possible. Any leads?

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How to get into the digital nomad lifestyle?

in Switzerland by @filiptk 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

Hi, I've got a question to anyone who had experience with the digital nomad lifestyle. I'm 24, I'm in my last year of university doing computer science, got 3 years of experience mostly doing web development.

I never liked the idea of staying in one place, getting a job and growing roots - hence the will to take the opportunity and travel the world. My main question is – how do I go about it? Are there any useful resources I could look into?

How do I go about insurance and such once I decide to move. I currently live in Switzerland and do freelance work for one company. It's not a lot, since my studies don't allow me to pick up a full time job, but it allows me to cover simple expenses.

I'd be happy to get some insight into how things work and also happy to network with anyone interested.

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What is the best online insurance for digital nomads ?

by @berberos 4yr 4 years ago | 4 comments

Hi guys ! hope you are doing well.

I would love to get your feedback regarding the best insurance for digital nomads. i'm traveling around Asia since 1 year and for next 4 or 5 years. Would love to buy an insurance to cover especially :

- health

- laptop, phone ...

- Flights

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Any nomads working on startups?

by @mattlock 5yr 5 years ago | 33 comments

Hoping to see all the cool stuff people are working on while they live an extraordinary life.

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Any Ph.D students dissertating while a digital nomad?

by @larsheather 5yr 5 years ago | 5 comments

Anyone know of any groups or resources for Ph.D. students working on dissertation while living as a digital nomad? I know there are several virtual writing groups around, but wondered if there were any specifically for digital nomads, particularly those who are dissertating.

Thanks!

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Does international health insurance for digital nomads exist?

by @al_steffen 5yr 5 years ago | 59 comments

Hey Nomads!

I’m looking for an international health insurance (no travel insurance) for my nomadic life. It should cover the basic services and at least be accepted in the EU (it’s ok if it’s not accepted in the US as I’m aware they rarely are). Nice to have: enter into a contract online. Anyone got a good experience or a recommendation?

Thanks in advance!

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What is the gender split on NomadList?

by @iamhopeless 5yr 5 years ago | 1 comment

Just curious. What percentage of men vs women are on here.

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How do you invest internationally as a nomad?

by @mateuszwieloch 5yr 5 years ago | 17 comments

I have finally saved enough money to start investing. What company gives good, diversified access to stock, ETFs and mutual funds? Does it make sense to use company like Vanguard or Fidelity for that? I’m a EU/Poland citizen, how would I transfer my money back and forth without incurring significant fees?

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I dream of being a digital nomad? How do I do it?

by @programmingmark 5yr 5 years ago | 2 comments

Hello digital nomad!

I dream of being an independent digital nomad. But it feels very elusive & unattainable with my success rate. In full disclosure, whilst I have dreamed about making money online since high school; I have not earned a single cent making money online. $0, nada, zilch!! On the contrary, I have spent a lot of time & money on books, podcasts. Even though I have spent a lot of time reading/listening to others, I do not have anything to show for it!

I have made attempts in the past to start an online business, but these fizzle out quite quickly when I do not see traction especially when the goal I have set myself is too high.

Instead of reaching for the ultimate nomadic lifestyle goal, I want to start much smaller. Really small! I am simply looking to make $50 profit per month from a new online business. That’s it.

I need some advice from you please!

Is $50 profit too low? How long did it take you to earn $50 profit per month?
What is a good way of achieving this goal?

Thanks
Mark
aka the $0 online business entrepreneur

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Are there any nomad meetups in Osaka?

in Osaka , Japan by @freddychanut 5yr 5 years ago | 1 comment

Will be in Osaka this April/May and was curious to discover interesting groups/events.
I had a look at FB + Meetup but there doesn’t seem to be much. Any advice on where to look?

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How do digital nomads pay tax?

by @rodriigovieira 5yr 5 years ago | 19 comments

Hello everyone! I’m new here and probably this is a very newbie question, but it doesn’t leave my head.

How do you, nomads, pay your taxes? I mean, if you’re constantly traveling, how are you going to pay taxes for a certain country if you are going to stay there a short period of time?
Or do you return to your “original country” and then pay them?

By the way, this forum has very nice cool formatting features!

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Are there nomad families here and how do you choose your next destination?

by @martinratinaud 5yr 5 years ago | 4 comments

All members of my family has different needs and hobbies so how do you pick the perfect places?

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My first time nomad-ing... Spain or Portugal?

in Portugal by @jasraj 5yr 5 years ago | 6 comments

Hey everyone,

I’m a freelance + nomad newbie, off for my 1st proper trip in May. I’m wanting to spend a month somewhere and go from there.

I just came back from Slovenia/Ljubljana and loved it there (just a week). I don’t mind “sleepier” places par-say, as long as they’re close to a beach or nature of some kind. In fact, I kinda like places less-busy and a bit smaller/cosier.

I’m been swaying towards Porto, but have been impressed by the rave reviews I’ve seen for Valencia.

-> Have you every nomad-ed in a Spanish/Portuguese city? I’d love to know where and what you liked/disliked

Thanks!

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How to save filter settings on Nomad List?

by @krzemian 5yr 5 years ago | 3 comments

Hey, is there currently a way to save filter settings? I feel like it would be helpful for planning the trip as I have several ideas on what to target and would like to cycle between them

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Anyone know an accountant for Canadian nomads/expats?

by @noam_lightstone 5yr 5 years ago | 16 comments

Hey guys, this was my first year as a Canadian nomad.

As far as I know of, Canadians don’t pay taxes if they do not live in the country for 6 months.

But I’d like to talk to an accountant or someone who does Canadian taxes specifically for expats and nomads to get clear on the rules and for help on my return coming up.

Does anyone know someone who specializes in Canada who can help? I’ve seen plenty of US recommendations but none for us canucks.

Thanks guys!

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Best place for Digital Nomad in Latin America?

by @rose_davis 5yr 5 years ago | 7 comments

Hi!

I am planning to move to Latin America for 3-4 months (Oct-January). I’ve narrowed down 6 different places that I want to visit before committing to settling down, but I’d love to get some community input.

Here are the cities I’m considering: