Work and Travel Tips

What nobody tells you about being a digital nomad

December 3, 2018 by Karen 8 Comments

Last Updated on December 12, 2018

It’s been about a year since our lives descended into chaos and we didn’t have a permanent address in any continent. We had just exited the Schengen area as our work visa was up. Within the span of a few months, we had traversed Albania, Belgium, Romania, France, and the Netherlands (3/5 with a cat in tow). I kept wondering what the hell we were doing with our lives. There’s a simple answer: We had become digital nomads.

Maybe now that we’re back in a stable place, I’ve had time to process this hellish period that I put behind me and rarely discuss. These are some thoughts about our time as “digital nomads,” the culture surrounding digital nomads, and how to be a responsible digital nomad. I don’t expect everyone to agree, but it’s based on my experiences.

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How to save money for travel: Thirty realistic money saving tips for anyone

March 4, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on January 23, 2019

As much as I want to pretend that travel is cheap, travel costs money. As someone who lived close to the poverty line for a couple years, I know how hard it is to save money for travel.

I’ve focused these tips on how to save money for travel for any salary rather than focusing on money saving tips for those who earn enough that a latte each day is something that you can cut out of your budget. Keep reading for my very real and battle-tested tips on how to save for travel… I’ve had a lot of questions on how I save for travel as I’m quite frugal and I hope this answers some of the questions.

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How to make money on the side: 15 crazy and creative ways to make money

January 15, 2018 by Karen 4 Comments

Last Updated on January 24, 2019

If you’re trying to make travel (or any other financial goal) a priority this year, you’re probably thinking, “I need to make more money.” With a wedding party and travel coming up, I hope that my entrepreneurial spirit will teach you how to make extra money on the side starting this month!

Saving money each month is one part of the equation, however a clever side job that makes you extra money might be enough to treat yourself to a vacation, a shopping trip, a new apartment, or even a spa visit.

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How to work abroad: Professional jobs to help you move abroad

May 27, 2017 by Karen 17 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

Wondering how to become an expat? You need to find a job abroad! Here is a list of careers and advice to help you find international jobs! Finding jobs abroad is much easier if you’re a professional with significant job experience and/or have a Masters/Ph.D. Depending on your career, living and working abroad with the right work experience is possible if you’re trying to figure out how to move abroad. Keep reading for tips from real expats!

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Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time

November 14, 2016 by Karen 30 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

I’m an American working a 9-5 job. I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job. Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing your vacation days out of the office. Keep reading to see how I managed to swing visiting 12 countries in 12 months with a full-time job.

Traveling is not always about traveling for days…but it’s about going to where you’ve dreamed of visiting, no matter how long you have. Keep reading for easy steps to travel more with a full time job!

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7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Living Abroad

April 18, 2016 by Karen 15 Comments

Last Updated on June 29, 2018

Before we begin, let me say moving abroad is not easy and although everyone loves to write about the benefits, it’s not a fairytale. It’s especially hard if you’re moving to a country unemployed like I did, but whether you can get a job depends on a lot on your field, qualifications, visa, language skills, and the country itself. These are the seven things that I wish someone had told me a year ago to make moving abroad easier. …

Expat Advice: Moving Overseas for a relationship

January 6, 2016 by Karen 12 Comments

Last Updated on December 4, 2018

If you’re considering moving overseas for a relationship, you might be wondering is this a good idea? Read this expert expat advice on if you should move overseas for a relationship and if you’ll be happy when moving to a new country for love.

Doing your research is quite important when considering moving to a new country with a Significant Other. These are the questions I thought most about prior to moving and the ones that were most important in my decision to come along.

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