SEA is mostly very safe. Although you need to be smart, violent crimes against foreigners are rare. But theft and health issues are worth being aware of. Scams While mugging is relatively uncommon, there

Motorbikes Motorbikes are great. They effortlessly weave through dense traffic jams and are cheap to hire and hit the road. They are also the main reason for hospital admissions and the deaths. Be

Unlike western countries, you can usually get a tourist visa, leave the country for a few hours and then return and get a new visa. This practice is known as a “visa run”. The difference in visas between

Optional Extras Laptop stand Laptop ergonomics are terrible to begin with. When combined with hotel rooms (where chairs and desks are the wrong height) you’re going to get wrist, shoulder, and back problems

When people google your name, you want to stand out (in a good way). You need them to find an introduction about what you offer, a portfolio with examples of your work, links to various online profiles

SEA uses 220 - 240 volt electricity so make sure your devices can handle that. Power socket configurations vary quite a bit so you’ll need an adapter to make your devices work with the local sockets. Rather

A quality pair of flip flops is hard to find among the massive piles of fake rubbish in the local markets. The wrong pair will break within weeks or make walking around into a painful

If you're on a tight budget and already own a decent and functional phone, don’t replace it just because you’re going on an adventure. As long as it is not locked to a particular phone network and

The three most important things you'll need are communications, collaboration, and travel. All these apps are free and I've provided links to the app inside the appropriate stores. On your laptop

Luggage preferences vary a lot from person to person. Some people want to bring LCD screens and scuba gear, and one time I chose to bring a PS3 with me.  Some people are embracing a

Everyone has different preferences and priorities based on the type of work they do, but buying a new laptop as a DN is going to put more emphasis on weight and build quality. Some nomads need long

Being far away from your friends and family at home will change the relationships you have with them. Unfortunately, these relationships don't usually strengthen through this time. Distance can be

All you really really need is a laptop, passport and credit/debit cards. But you'll be much more prepared if you take some time to plan ahead and get hold of some of the things listed in the sub-chapters

Income Firstly, some caveats. Since there has been so much written recently about this topic there isn’t much for me to add, especially at the tactical level. It is also difficult to include the many

Jobs and income If your existing job is totally unsuited for remote work, then you have a long road ahead of you. Nowadays, people are always finding new ways to support themselves while traveling. You

Coworking spaces Often the best way to get a nice chair with a desk at an ergonomic height and good internet is to avoid finding it all yourself - just find a coworking space. Use  find one. The most

Get clear about your necessities In addition to the usual concerns travelers have regarding location, there are a few DN-specific factors.  You need: A desk & (somewhat comfortable) chair

Chiang Mai (CM) is located in northern Thailand and is considered to be digital nomad ground zero. It has the most nomads and is where many people begin their DN journey. There is an