4 YEARS AS A DIGITAL NOMAD with Nick Danforth
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Nick Danforth is a digital nomad and UA-camr who like me, is passionate about the location independent movement, coworking and travel. Today, I sit down with Nick to discuss the learnings he's hard over the last 4 years of working and travelling.
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I could listen to that dude talk all day, wow! Very very insightful! This is one of my favorites that you've put out Chris. Thank you for sharing!
Wow this video is amazing. It got better every minute ❤
love this interview. Keep it coming man!
Cheers Fyrus!
Such a good interview - Nick's POV on self-awareness & making sure you find your own "way" in terms of what works for you and/or makes you happy (which can be applied to any lifestyle too) is really sound - not many people touch on it 'cause they're wrapped up in the glamour. Heaps good :).
Cheers T L A
Hi Chris, i've been living this lifestyle for 2 years now and on going.. and doing well.. let's get in touch
How are you doing now? Considering taking the plunge into the digital nomad lifestyle soon.
Great video. Loved the way self awareness was covered as lots of people do seem to get caught up in the travel and work aspect. Looking to become a digital nomad so these tips and insights into the lifestyle are all very helpful, many thanks.
+BFA74 no problem. I'm glad you found it useful
Such a great conversation. Thanks for sharing guys!
Hey Chris, great to see you looking so well. Great video series, keep em coming! Love the two camera shots and lapel mics, quality is much better. Good folks too. Well done.
Thanks Mark! Hope you're well also
cool podcast guys! i want to do some films like this
Good points about staying longer in a place and community. Haven't heard other newbies mention this. Notice he doesn't have a vlog. Too busy working and living. EDITED. Oh he does have a vlog. Late to it though.
A few questions for you guys. Really would appreciate some honest feedback.
1. How early is early adopter? I started working abroad in 2001. Living fully abroad and running my business since 2007. There was no "digital nomad" scene, just online entrepreneurs like Yaro Starak and online resources like digitalpoint, freelancer.com, and sitepoint.com.
2. With all these nomad communities popping up, how much do you integrate with the local community? Because of my connection to my adopted communities and friends I was able to learn Japanese and Spanish. Total immersion. I would feel sad that I traveled across the world only to spend all the time in an ex-pat bubble.
3. Haven't come across any videos where digital nomads discuss the more restrictive visa rules in countries like Thailand. This is a crucial looming concern with travelers I've met.
Thanks in advance and safe travels.
Wow. Just had to switch over to my laptop for this. Thanks for the questions.
1. I would say you're definitely an early adopter.
2. Yes. We do hang out in ex-pat bubbles but the reason (at least from my perspective) is that it's hard to meet like minded people sometimes but these digital nomad communities make it very easy. We do miss out on being immersed in the local culture and language but for a lot of us, that's not our main priority.
3. Nick has a good video on VISAs in Thailand but it's not a critique. I think that's a good idea though to talk more about VISAs as embassy websites aren't the best at explaining it in easy terms.
Let me know if you have any other discussion points. Cheers.
Thanks for the reply. On point 2 I appreciate your honesty. I suppose each to their own. On a shorter time scale, I can see the benefits of that choice. In certain places, it becomes harder long term to remain independent of the host community. Japan, case in point.
Good luck with the travels.
Very good mate! Been with you from the very beginning and really enjoy your videos. Hope I will be in your shoes soon!
Cheers Rio. Best of luck. Let me know if you have any questions.
I like your videos. I grew up as a military brat and I have seen and have been to some of these places when I was very young. I see the glamour of it in your videos. I have also seen some really bad things that you would never see in the states or even in Europe for that matter. But, as technology changes and things change. I am not sure if this type of lifestyle/work May change, evolve or just simply go away.
I would love to do it and I hope people are very successful, but it seems risky and gimmicky.
+Chris the Freelancer congrats on almost 3000 subs
Who's gonna be number 3,000?
cant be me sory
I think by looking this videos i will soon get to be like you guys so thank for it.
Thanks Carlos
So Awesome!!!!
Great interview! :)
Haha thought you might like it ;)
How long did you live on the Island in Kohlanta? How often did you leave
the island? I lived in Mexico for a year and a half, so I know about
cultural differences. It's harder to learn Thai than Spanish though.
Good stuff
good job chris
Thanks Al
In Thailand how is your life there effected by the political and social turmoil in the country? Why do digital nomads feel safe working in a country where people are jailed for social media posts? VPN or not, that's a very distressing trend.
Interesting interviews, thanks for sharing.
great videos ... very interesting and inspiring. ..
Awesome. Thanks Abnoy!
+Chris the Freelancer no worries man im watching all you guys learning alot ..
i just need to save my ass off now and make the change happen! sooo jelous of you guys lol .... drives me crazy that i got to save for another 6/12 months!!
Great video but.. what happened to his eyebrow? =)
very nice video!
Cheers
look, I have never been out of the country, so traveling abroad would be nice for me, teach me how to code , so i can enjoyed being a digital nomad
Great video. I love the relaxed vibe and setup :) I was wondering-have you ever traveled with a partner/lover? My partner and I share tips on our channel for managing love life + traveling + working together as a DIGITAL NOMAD COUPLE. We are always looking for inspiration, feedback and ideas for more content, so feel free to ask, advice, and suggest. Have an amazing day!
Where was this video recorded? You mentioned being near the beach.
Hi Lisa. We were at Kohub in Koh Lanta
The beach is over where? I thought you were in Chang Mai?!
This was filmed in Koh Lanta, Thailand
@@ChristheFreelancer hahah.. sorry. I kept hearing chang mai, chang mai... sometimes my inner skeptic gets the better of me.
@@ChristheFreelancer are you guys going abroad in 2019? Or just staying in near home? If so, why did you decide to quit travelling?
I'm visiting Bangkok soon. Is the experience and ppl there much different from the city you are at now?
Do you mean where I am in this video or where I am currently?
Lol in the video
+Sean Juan of course man. Bangkok is a huge city of spread out people, noise and general business. Koh Lanta is the opposite
+Chris the Freelancer sorry I meant Chiang Mai. I'll going to visit there for a month and check out the digital nomad scene next year.
+Sean Juan nothing beats Chiang mai man but it depends on what you're looking for. Bangkok is obviously more for people who enjoy the big city vibe
One of the best interviews!!!!!!!!, how do you make it look so easy, I would like to chat with you Chris, please let me have your email.
Contact details are on the website Bodyfit
Thanks Chris!!!!!