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The life of nomads is interesting; they travel, learn more about diversity, and adapt to various cultures, people, food, environment, etc. Most people prefer to work from one single location. But the pandemic did change a lot of things for us.

Digital Nomadism a rising trend:

• The pandemic has made a profound impact on human life. It has also changed the way we work. Now more and more people have switched to working remotely or chosen to follow the hybrid mode (a mix of working remotely and working from offices).
  
  

• Due to working remotely, they have the freedom to choose the profession of their liking and travel extensively even while they are working. They are referred to as Digital Nomads. This lifestyle existed earlier, too, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it more widespread.
  
  

• Digital Nomads don’t have to stick to one particular location. They live in vans or redo school buses; these are perfect travel homes. Digital Nomads are always on the move; they travel from country to country within a short span of time, while remote workers choose to travel in one country.
  
  
• Living a life of a nomad presents its challenges. We thought about sharing tips and guiding you on this unique way to live and work.

Guide to working remotely and traveling the world:

Ask yourself these vital questions?

1.What is the right location for you?

• You can choose many locations and map your journey the way you wish. But, pick places that are suitable for you. Find out the weather that suits you the most.

• If you tend to fall sick as the weather changes or can catch flu, avoid places where it rains all year through. Find out the cuisines too, if they suit you.

• But if you are a person who navigates comfortably through varied weather conditions, then you will have a wider choice. But its wise to find out how the place suits you.

   

2.Have you made your boss part of the plan?

• Once you’ve picked up places to travel, ensure where you will reside. Since you will not be at the office, the first person who needs to know is your boss. 

• First, you should find out everything about where you will travel and reside. Ensure these places are safe. Once you’ve researched, your only challenge is convincing your boss.

• Prepare points that showcase reasons supporting your plan to work remotely. Make a detailed draft of your entire travel plan. Then, arrange a personal meeting with your boss/client to present your plan. Mention the benefits of working remotely for the company and reassure that it will enhance your productivity. 

• If you have a creative job, then mention that travelling and maintaining a nomadic lifestyle will boost your creativity.

• Also closely examine your company’s mobility policy before deciding to be a digital nomad. Your nomadic lifestyle will be influenced by your organization if you are not a freelancer. So, study the restrictions to your travel duration. Mention your time availability as you might travel to different time zones.

   

 3.Is it legal to visit the place?

• You must also look into the legal aspects of residing in another country or city. Discuss with professionals about passport limitations, visa, insurance, taxes, travel restrictions, and other legal matters.
• Ensure that you check your passport well in advance. If it's expired, renew it. A special visa might be required, depending on how long you stay in a particular location.
• There are a few facilities for digital nomad visas that some countries provide. Your health insurance can also be covered through a local healthcare provider or an international plan.

4. Have you explored and found your community?

• It might so happen that you will get busy with practical matters while planning to work remotely and travel. It's natural to be absorbed in these matters as they are vital.

• But one aspect that needs to be thought over is that a nomadic lifestyle might lead to isolation and loneliness. But this also can be treated as an opportunity to mingle with like-minded people around the world. This is possible through social media, seminars, workshops, social events, talks, etc., that you can attend,

• There are forums and online groups like meetup.com that give information about events in the city and get you to know people where you decide to live.

• You can also engage in a new sport or hobby where you get to meet people.
  
  

   

A few benefits of digital nomadism:

•  You get to live in a different place and explore their culture while still earning your daily income as usual. 
•  Its breaks the boredom of living a routine life. It’s the best way to keep up your spirits.
• You can get some free time that can be used wisely, and nomads generally follow flexi-timings based on the availability of WiFi. So you can work in the morning or night while spending your early mornings and evenings amidst nature, or just relax as per your choice.
• It’s an excellent opportunity to know different cultures, traditions, history, people, languages, etc.
• The digital nomad lifestyle teaches you to be adaptable and flexible. It also helps you to multitask. You will always break through your comfort zone and challenge yourself.

Are you prepared to be a digital nomad?

• Before taking the plunge to become a digital nomad, ask yourself if you are prepared. You must manage travel and office workload with colleagues and clients in multiple time zones.

What skills would you need?

Communication skills:

• You should possess good communication skills. It is the most vital trait of a digital nomad.
• Remember that you won’t be working with your colleagues and boss in the office.
• Thus, it's essential that you communicate clearly, and need to be crisp and precise. Your team won’t be immediately available to resolve your queries. Thus, careful study and clarity in communication are necessary.

 Tech-savvy:

• Being well-versed in technology is a prerequisite if you decide to be a digital nomad. It’s crucial because connecting with your co-workers and boss will happen through technology. Keep yourself updated about the new trends. While travelling you might not get quick assistance regarding any technological issues.
  
  

• Nowadays, companies support their teams to work from anywhere in the world and encourage digital nomadism. Being a digital nomad is a joint effort of the employee and employer. They have to work together to make it successful.
  
  

• While looking out for a job, keep an eye on the support provided by your firm about the work-from-anywhere policy.
  
  

• Tour operators and travel agents must be in touch with digital nomads as they will require your travel services frequently. They can maintain a detailed profile for them through travel CRM software.

   

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