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What is digital nomad dating like?

by @suzannerose | 3yr 3yr | 9 comments

Hi everyone,

I am planning to start living a semi-nomadic lifestyle from the beginning of next year, probably spending around half my time on the road and half my time at home (but keeping an open mind).

I was just wondering what dating is like as a digital nomad? This is important to me. I am looking for a committed relationship, somebody to have adventures with. Monogamy is a must, but no rush for marriage, children etc.

In your experience, is this something lots of nomads are doing/ looking for? Or is it just a lot of casual sex and “locationships”?

Looking forward to hearing all about your experiences! Thank you everyone

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@alex_vt | 3yr 3yr

The lighter forms of internet finding a partner (e.g. Tinder) have worked well for me. I’m open on my profile about how I am only here for 6 months so people know ahead of time when the end will come. I’ve had several “locationships” and so far it’d worked like a normal lover relationship, but with a known end date. Maybe if you’re fortunate you will meet someone who has the traveling spark in them and will uproot to have a lifestyle like yours, or you can meet someone who’s worth rooting yourself for. Either way there is a lot of flexibility (as long as there’s open communication) which is really nice!

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@ifdattic | 3yr 3yr

Can’t see anything wrong with locationships, if you like spending time together then why not do it, even if you know it’s for a limited time only. In the end if you will find “the one” then it won’t be a problem because both of you will figure out a way to be together. Just my opinion.

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@jnomad30 | 3yr 3yr

Hi Suzanne -
I’d say I share much of your same preferences. I recently started my nomad journey without an intention to be dating as I didnt think I’d find someone who shared my same preferences and values. However, i happened to have met someone I’m really enjoying. I though it would be a “locationship” as he lacked certain qualities i would look for in a long term partner but we are taking everything one day at a time for now. So to be continued I suppose…

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@mikeolteanu | 3yr 3yr

Speaking in generalities, we’ve already left our family and friends behind to travel, we’re the unattached type. This probably means that we’re less likely to let relationships bind us to a specific location.

But in the end, the question is on the wrong track. You probably won’t be dating other nomads. Your choices are typically dating a local, dating a vacationer, or dating an expat who has settled in. Nomad’s will probably be in the minority of your options. So it is up to you to decide how it plays out.

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@pri143u | 3yr 3yr

Well from my expirience and what I know of a lot of full time nomads, monogamy is a must…not. Especially if they aren’t in a place for too long. I think it just depends from person to person and how much time you have to give to dating. I know from personal experience that long distance relationships can be very trying and even more so when there’s a time difference or limited connection due to traveling.

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@suzannerose | 3yr 3yr

Thanks for your reply
Good information to know!

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@simone_scarduzio | 3yr 3yr

Interesting thread. Can you expand a bit on the definition of “locationships”?

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@suzannerose | 3yr 3yr

Thanks for your reply
I’m sure there are various definitions, but to me a locationship is when you’re in an exclusive relationship with somebody while you’re in a specific place that you won’t be in for long e.g. working on contract abroad, or on an extended holiday. It would look and feel much like a “conventional” relationship but as soon as one or both of you leave it’s over.
e.g. You’re going to be living in London for 6 months. You meet somebody you really like the first week you’re there, so you see them and only them for the 6 months. Then you leave London and the relationship ends there.

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@pri143u | 3yr 3yr

I’ve never heard this term or definition, but I love the explanation!

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What features would you like to see on Nomad List?

by @levelsio | 9d 8 days 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 | 1mo 1 month 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 | 3mo 3 months 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 | 6mo 6 months 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 | 6mo 6 months 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 | 7mo 6 months 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 | 9mo 8 months 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 | 12mo 11 months 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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 | 1yr 1 year 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: