Yes freedom, I hate my work I feel depressed, making small salary, be happy and do what you like and travel enjoy better than stuck on making more money and don’t live your life the way you want to
I understand where you are coming from and hear it so much form people worldwide.I am so glad you appeared to learn that being a digital nomad is not a destination , but a journey, and one where every day is special and different. The struggles are what makes you motivated to find solutions and keep you going. We share one major obsession, we both want are friends as nomads to have it easier than we did. Keep traveling and making friends along the way .
You see this is why I'm building up my income through renting out real estate. Its more stable than freelancing, and gives you a base amount of money every month for barely doing anything. Property Management can be outsourced usually for 10% or so of the monthly income. For me though, I have a father who said he would maintain it for way way less. I'm about to buy my first 4plex. Each unit will pay 950 for rent ( this includes utilities) which is average where I live. So, that's about 3700 a month gross. My mortgage + taxes & insurance will likely only come out to about 1500-1700. My mortgage will be fairly cheap since the property I'm buying is only 300k. I should have roughly 1500-1700 left over after expenses. Later next year I'm going to hopefully buy one more 4plex and double that. Meaning, assuming full vacancy I should make about 3,400 monthly, 2800 at minimum. That's more than enough. I used to live in LA, one of the most expensive cities in the world with 1800 a month. This is nearly double that. I also plan on having about 20k in savings just in case there is an emergency that I need to repair, and theoretically if I go to cheaper countries I should be able to SAVE money every month to add to that 20k. This is all possible because I've worked my ass off for 2 years now and three years coming up next year. I work about 60-80 hours a week, and I live at home so I can save every penny. I want to set my journey up so that I can travel indefinitely, and really never have to work again if I don't want to. Though, I still will freelance here and there while I'm traveling. Hard work pays off.
Love this, you are killing it. Well done, inspiring stuff. Glad to see I am not the only one who started well as a digital nomad, then ended up back at square one... am working my way up to leaving again... Can't wait.
Inspiring video Chris! Well put together and great storytelling! So interesting to hear about your nomad year of 2017 and the lessons you've learnt. Thanks for sharing! :)
I pursue a similar lifestyle long term and am currently getting some regular industry experience as a systems developer. Some stuff my colleges try to show me on a daily basis go over my head for sure, but most of it stick, especially after some repetition. But I notice your apps look really good, so you should probably focus on front-end development and get help with the more technical parts if needed, good luck :)
So inspiring Chris, thanks so much. Your spirit and attitude towards freedom and travelling are so relatable. I'm about to pursue my freelancing dreams - wish me luck, and thanks for creating such great content.
Interesting stuff Chris, I had the same experience with coding after working professionally for over a decade in cold Sweden and then finally letting go and moving to Sydney Australia. At that point it was like a chrysalis becoming a butterfly and so a new journey begun. Always in life for the awaken people around the world there will be a fight between who we are now and who we are becoming in life. Struggles are inevitable but that's also part of what makes up a great and memorable life.
Your channel was such an inspiration for me to drop out everything and learn how to code and become a digital nomad. Looking forward to your 2018 videos! Thank you and Happy New Year!!
Thank you being in my country and showing Belgrade to the world. I am trying to learn to code, but somehow my day job makes feel tired all the time, and I am stuck in the middle. I really like your videos, they are really inspirational, I remember when I first saw your video "How to learn to code?", and I just started to learn. I must say it was really interesting and it still is, maybe one day is going to pay out maybe I will never become a developer, at least I tryed. Once more I wish to thank you. Best wishes to you and Denise.
Awesome video Chris, big fan of your videos. Chris would love to know your 2018 travel plan, also would awesome if you did few travel templates with list of countries to travel one after the other, it can be confusing for new No Mads to where to go first, second and third. Finally, thank you for your work, you recorded some awesome videos...!
I want to do this. This is literally my dream! I'm a comp sci major in college right now. I feel like I have more of an interest in videography and travel but I just don't know how I can make a living off of doing that stuff.
Good effort mate, as always your words resonate with my own experience of 2017 where I managed 17 countries on 3 continents. Now in a bit of a lull myself just waiting to see what happens next. I think you are right about the quality of destination not quantity so I'd say 2018 will be a little quieter on the travel front.
I was hoping you could create a Vlog in the Philippines. We have a lot of great tourist destinations and it is inexpensive here. You and Denise would love it here.
Hi, thank you for this! Subbed. I'm only two minutes into it, and can already tell this will be valuable. But I have a question that I don't think you are going to answer, and that I'm afraid I'll forget by the end. At around 2"00 you say that your goal in 2016 is to "Survive" as a Digital Nomad, and in 2017 it is to "Thrive" as a digital nomad. I loved this! It's very powerful, but getting into the nitty gritty. My question(s) is this. How do you define the difference ? How do you know/measure that you have survived/ and same for thrived? Thank you so much for your time.
11:07 OMG I have that book sitting on my night stand for a year now without the time to look at it. I almost got a shock when you mentioned it because I see it every day yet never read it. You definitely just encouraged me to get started!
Great filming as always Chris. I am wondering, if you want to answer this question. In the 2 years on the road, how many months did you live off your savings and how many months could you provide for yourself with the income you had working remotely? In these 2 years you met lots of people. What is a quick guess percentage of people that actually live of their online business? Good luck with the new beginning, go after your inspiration and passion.
Hard to say really as people weren't often disclosing their financial situation. For me personally, I had about $10,000 AUD which ran out within about 6 months as I was supporting my girlfriend as well.
What an amazing year! Looking forward to see which places you choose next for more quality. Also, if you’re ever in LA again, feel free to get in touch! I so love what you’re doing!
Hi Chris, zen story time, @ 15:24... The student asked the master, "Can you show me a path to liberation?" And the master answered with a question: "Who has imprisoned you?" And the student became enlightened. The end.
I don't know how to say this without it coming across as strange. But this video was emotional for me. Like this has been my dream for a few years now, and I'm nearly at the stage of being able to make it happen. You're fantastic at editing and capturing a feeling from the viewer. You're naturally charismatic and genuine. I've never heard of this channel before, but I'll happily follow along now. I just can't describe how perfectly you've captured my dream, with hardships and all. Cheers
agreed - very fulfilling video. Chris I really am amazed by the honesty here. Keep up the great work! - I just gave you a 1 BAT crypto tip if you want to have another source of income through the Brave browser :)
Hey Chris! You know what some people don’t understand about the Nomadic lifestyle? The one thing that separates those who succeed and fail is GRIT AND CONSISTENCY.
Thank you UA-cam for suggesting this video. Chris, I've been watching a lot of Chiang Mai video and YT was smart enough to suggest your video and now I'm subscribed. Thanks for making awesome content!
been following your YT Channel for almost 1year and feel inspired to start my first journey as Digital Nomad in 2018 , hope can catch up with you this year Chris !
What kind of visa did you get for Thailand ? Now getting working visas is so difficult, I not think nomad style is for me. SE Asia is great, but internet is way slower than in Europe.
So incredible... Bet you had TONS of haters and naysayers telling you you couldn't do it. They're probably still stuck in the same location, going to the same office, living the same life, and missing out.
Great video! Sorry to hear Eastern Europe was a low point, however profound depressive reflection is almost a national sport here in Serbia, so it seems you did get an authentic cultural experience. ;) I visited Chiang Mai in November and I can say I miss it a lot and Medellin is high on the list for 2018. Thank you for showing us the world through your eyes.
So true! Place independence is about the freedom to have a choice! Me and my family started our journey 2016 and have met so many digital nomads and freelancers on our way. It is so interesting and inspiring to see how we as a movement fail and learn together, I believe that we shape the future. Failing forward! :)
That was beautifully stated. As a digital nomad in the finance sector. I can tell you it makes for an interesting life & time of failure or setbacks that not everyone was BUILT to handle. There's this love of the unknown that must fascinate you to the point it's intoxicating even when you take breaks.I believe others who have normal one city schedules will never understand it care to because the desire to travel may not be there anyway. So it depends. But well said. Keep up the nomad lifestyle for as long as you can.
I really enjoyed this behind the scenes perspective of your 2017 experience. It was really interesting to hear your struggles because i didn't see that in your content the first time around.
Just wonderful. I loved this part 1:40, it really resonated with me. Personally, I felt 2017 I survived, and now looking forward to 2018 I want to thrive. I'll catch up soon!
Richard: "...and me, I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for, 'cause it's not where you go. It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you're a part of something, and if you find that moment... it lasts forever." - from 'The Beach' movie
Hi man, great video, thanks for sharing. I am planning to go nomad next year too. Just had one thing to ask (which is my biggest concern, since I’m Asian Nationality), how about the Visa? What kind of Visa did you apply for staying up to 6 months or above? Me, having Indonesian passport, only allowed a limited amount of days to stay in many countries. Would love to hear your response! Thanks!
Ah I dunno man. It does depend on the visa rules for your nation. Longest stay in 2017 for me was 3 months and that was in Thailand, the rest were one month or less. Tourist visas are pretty good with an Aussie passport. Not sure about Indonesia though sorry.
Thanks so much for the honesty and realization Chris! I too have been hopping around the globe, having visited 9 locations, stepping foot on 6 continents, circumventing the globe in 2017. You’re videos have been an inspiration on the my journey but it’s been your truthfulness that makes things seem possible. Once again, thanks so much. To the journey!
Chris, I ve found your channel like a week ago, never seen something as inspirational and helpful as your videos. Mark those words and keep doing your work. Greetings from Slovakia.
I just discovered your channel and loved this video, I just have one question which is how old are you and how old were you when you started your digital nomad journey?
Great video and full of inspiration. FYI the countries you went to in Europe hate to be called Eastern Europe. Hungary and Poland prefer to be referred to as Central Europe and Serbia and Bulgaria are in the Balkans. Nowadays Eastern Europe tends to refer to the former countries of the USSR.
Hey Chris, Happy New Year, always such a candid and nice video coming from you man. I am waiting for your next video and what are the plans for you and Denise for 2018. Chhers mate!
Hi Chris I'm Jeff That's so cool....I was wondering if I can get( buy) some info.about particular webbs apps something easy as a techk.bicouse I'm a just a beginner Something which can lead to potential small income as remote job. Thanks a lot .I'm willing to buy any book to be at webinar whit you or somebody you know.staff like that. Thanks in addvance
Awesome, Chris! I struggled with believing that software was my only way to become a digital nomad. Slowly, it's great to see that there are other paths. Looks like 2018 will be a year for some of us to explore these other "roads less traveled." Here's to a new year of adventure and freedom!
I’m 16 and I’ve been researching this lifestyle for a while. I’m staring my journey soon and I can’t wait till I’m able to travel! Thanks for the inspiration dude! I love your content.
Hey Chris, nice channel mate! I am a 36 year old guy from Holland and just started working in digital marketing last year. To become a digital nomad feels like a dream to me. What where you're biggest challenges or fears mentally in taking the step to work offshore and leaving 'everything' behind?
Hi Michael. Wasn't a challenge to take the leap from a mental standpoint at all tbh. I was very excited and committed to living this lifestyle back in 2015/2016.
Chris, thank you for all your content and sharing your experiences with us. I've been learning about traveling and what to expect as I move my life forward as a digital nomad. Thank you again, bro!
That is awesome Chris! How did you get your Living Under $600 video go viral? Did you do any advertising, promoting, or did you have a good following by that time that it just started to gain momentum. We loved Morocco! So cool that you got to visit a lot of different places while working as a digital nomad! Good luck in this year!!
What exactly do you do? I am looking for programmer for my own self startup project. Looking for someone who has experience in ASP .net, C#, with Web API project experience. Let me know if there is someone with such skill.
Thank you for documenting your efforts; I enjoyed viewing your experience in a well shown series of your travels. Lots of inspiration. Best for 2018 as I will keep tuned-in.
Awesome Chris! So glad to see things are becoming a little clearer. Memories of Chiang Mai and Koh Lanta coming back to me :) ...but in 2010 (couple of years after Tims 4hww) there was zero co-working activity...how things change! Have you read Mark Mansons, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***" ? He touches on a similar point about travelling and "chasing" the grass is greener idea. He came to the conclusion that focusing and choosing the critical few important things, and going deep on them, that was what became deeply fulfilling. Not travelling to the next country, the next experience, (although there is so much to gain from travel and experience too), but deciding on what few things are most important in life and doubling down on them without regretting the 50 other things that Pinterest and UA-cam aspirations hypnotise you into searching for. Ultimately, we all want happiness, thats the point. But it's never beyond the next trip or once you reach xyz goal. Like you said, which I think is the ultimate lesson to learn here....it's not the physical 'freedom' to do everything, anywhere, all the time, endlessly. It's the conscious mental freedom to choose what is most important at any one time, and be able to do it. Even if that is to travel the world permanently. Slightly different perspective on freedom, but an important one I think. Anyways, awesome video and I wish you all the best for 2018 man!
Dude,,, Great video documenting your journey.... I only have one question... What did you and Denise do for money? traveling and partying looks very appealing and going to the right spots looks like pocket friendly... How did you make money once your jobs fell through?
"Freedom" of choice is the new RICH...
this is inspiring!! congrats!
The 4 Hour Week - Timothy Ferriss
Wow this was deep bro
Yes freedom, I hate my work I feel depressed, making small salary, be happy and do what you like and travel enjoy better than stuck on making more money and don’t live your life the way you want to
The freedom of traveling the world is just the best, isn't it!
Alhamdulillah :)
quit
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Life is short man, fk doing things you hate.
I understand where you are coming from and hear it so much form people worldwide.I am so glad you appeared to learn that being a digital nomad is not a destination , but a journey, and one where every day is special and different. The struggles are what makes you motivated to find solutions and keep you going. We share one major obsession, we both want are friends as nomads to have it easier than we did. Keep traveling and making friends along the way .
Honesty and transparency....
You see this is why I'm building up my income through renting out real estate. Its more stable than freelancing, and gives you a base amount of money every month for barely doing anything. Property Management can be outsourced usually for 10% or so of the monthly income. For me though, I have a father who said he would maintain it for way way less. I'm about to buy my first 4plex. Each unit will pay 950 for rent ( this includes utilities) which is average where I live. So, that's about 3700 a month gross. My mortgage + taxes & insurance will likely only come out to about 1500-1700. My mortgage will be fairly cheap since the property I'm buying is only 300k. I should have roughly 1500-1700 left over after expenses. Later next year I'm going to hopefully buy one more 4plex and double that. Meaning, assuming full vacancy I should make about 3,400 monthly, 2800 at minimum. That's more than enough. I used to live in LA, one of the most expensive cities in the world with 1800 a month. This is nearly double that. I also plan on having about 20k in savings just in case there is an emergency that I need to repair, and theoretically if I go to cheaper countries I should be able to SAVE money every month to add to that 20k. This is all possible because I've worked my ass off for 2 years now and three years coming up next year. I work about 60-80 hours a week, and I live at home so I can save every penny. I want to set my journey up so that I can travel indefinitely, and really never have to work again if I don't want to. Though, I still will freelance here and there while I'm traveling. Hard work pays off.
How has your real estate business been recently? Still consistent?
Love this, you are killing it. Well done, inspiring stuff. Glad to see I am not the only one who started well as a digital nomad, then ended up back at square one... am working my way up to leaving again... Can't wait.
Inspiring video Chris! Well put together and great storytelling! So interesting to hear about your nomad year of 2017 and the lessons you've learnt. Thanks for sharing! :)
I pursue a similar lifestyle long term and am currently getting some regular industry experience as a systems developer. Some stuff my colleges try to show me on a daily basis go over my head for sure, but most of it stick, especially after some repetition. But I notice your apps look really good, so you should probably focus on front-end development and get help with the more technical parts if needed, good luck :)
So inspiring Chris, thanks so much. Your spirit and attitude towards freedom and travelling are so relatable. I'm about to pursue my freelancing dreams - wish me luck, and thanks for creating such great content.
amazing video! I wish you a wonderful 2018 Chris
Interesting stuff Chris, I had the same experience with coding after working professionally for over a decade in cold Sweden and then finally letting go and moving to Sydney Australia. At that point it was like a chrysalis becoming a butterfly and so a new journey begun. Always in life for the awaken people around the world there will be a fight between who we are now and who we are becoming in life. Struggles are inevitable but that's also part of what makes up a great and memorable life.
Man, you're making me even more sure about where I'm going. I'm definitely going nomad soon!
Nice video Chris, you are very inspiring! I wish you the best and hope to see more videos. Have a great 2018!
Great video, Chris! Been following you for a while...really inspiring! Keep up the great work!
Your channel was such an inspiration for me to drop out everything and learn how to code and become a digital nomad. Looking forward to your 2018 videos! Thank you and Happy New Year!!
Thank you so much .
Thank you being in my country and showing Belgrade to the world. I am trying to learn to code, but somehow my day job makes feel tired all the time, and I am stuck in the middle. I really like your videos, they are really inspirational, I remember when I first saw your video "How to learn to code?", and I just started to learn. I must say it was really interesting and it still is, maybe one day is going to pay out maybe I will never become a developer, at least I tryed. Once more I wish to thank you. Best wishes to you and Denise.
Awesome video Chris, big fan of your videos.
Chris would love to know your 2018 travel plan, also would awesome if you did few travel templates with list of countries to travel one after the other, it can be confusing for new No Mads to where to go first, second and third.
Finally, thank you for your work, you recorded some awesome videos...!
My travel plans are always available at nomadlist.com/chrisrdodd but basically, the idea is to travel less in 2018.
So inspirational! Thank you for sharing
Wow awesome recap! Inspiring! I recently started working as a digital nomad too, this content is so helpful. Can’t wait for your app 😀
The app is already live at nomadwifi.net
I want to do this. This is literally my dream! I'm a comp sci major in college right now. I feel like I have more of an interest in videography and travel but I just don't know how I can make a living off of doing that stuff.
You might be interested in my other channel then: ua-cam.com/users/chrisrdodd
Good effort mate, as always your words resonate with my own experience of 2017 where I managed 17 countries on 3 continents. Now in a bit of a lull myself just waiting to see what happens next. I think you are right about the quality of destination not quantity so I'd say 2018 will be a little quieter on the travel front.
Sounds good Kelvin. Thanks for the comment.
I love my job, could never go nomad since it requires me at the office.
But cool to see this experience!
Awesome video! Look forward to watching more as I am planning to start my nomadic journey soon.
anyone watching this is in 2022 ?? still inspiring for me, it is a pity Chris stopped making these great videos 😐
New video about my round-the-world trip is currently in the works. Stay tuned!
Happy new year Chris, can't wait to watch more Vlogs from you. Cheers!
Thanks Roy 🙏
I was hoping you could create a Vlog in the Philippines. We have a lot of great tourist destinations and it is inexpensive here. You and Denise would love it here.
Enjoyed this one tonight. Are you thinking of doing one for 2018
Thanks! There will be no recap for 2018 unfortunately.
Happy new year, i love you man, from Morocco, Marrakech
Thanks Jamal :)
You are a lovable inspiration, I am starting my DN journey 25th instant. Hoping for a incredible year(2018) traveling ASIA.
How did it go?
Hi, thank you for this! Subbed. I'm only two minutes into it, and can already tell this will be valuable. But I have a question that I don't think you are going to answer, and that I'm afraid I'll forget by the end. At around 2"00 you say that your goal in 2016 is to "Survive" as a Digital Nomad, and in 2017 it is to "Thrive" as a digital nomad. I loved this! It's very powerful, but getting into the nitty gritty. My question(s) is this. How do you define the difference ? How do you know/measure that you have survived/ and same for thrived? Thank you so much for your time.
How many months did it took you to learn react?
Thanks Chris! Loved the video.
dude, you were in the oudayas in Rabat? I'm there at least 3 times a week shooting.
11:07 OMG I have that book sitting on my night stand for a year now without the time to look at it. I almost got a shock when you mentioned it because I see it every day yet never read it. You definitely just encouraged me to get started!
Great filming as always Chris. I am wondering, if you want to answer this question. In the 2 years on the road, how many months did you live off your savings and how many months could you provide for yourself with the income you had working remotely? In these 2 years you met lots of people. What is a quick guess percentage of people that actually live of their online business? Good luck with the new beginning, go after your inspiration and passion.
Hard to say really as people weren't often disclosing their financial situation. For me personally, I had about $10,000 AUD which ran out within about 6 months as I was supporting my girlfriend as well.
What an amazing year! Looking forward to see which places you choose next for more quality. Also, if you’re ever in LA again, feel free to get in touch! I so love what you’re doing!
Hi Chris, zen story time, @ 15:24...
The student asked the master, "Can you show me a path to liberation?"
And the master answered with a question: "Who has imprisoned you?"
And the student became enlightened.
The end.
I don't know how to say this without it coming across as strange. But this video was emotional for me. Like this has been my dream for a few years now, and I'm nearly at the stage of being able to make it happen. You're fantastic at editing and capturing a feeling from the viewer. You're naturally charismatic and genuine. I've never heard of this channel before, but I'll happily follow along now. I just can't describe how perfectly you've captured my dream, with hardships and all.
Cheers
agreed - very fulfilling video. Chris I really am amazed by the honesty here. Keep up the great work! - I just gave you a 1 BAT crypto tip if you want to have another source of income through the Brave browser :)
Starting my digital nomad journey next month hope to meet you somewhere in South East Asia
Great video. Loved the whole way you set it up. 👍🏼
Would love to see more of your videos
Hey Chris! You know what some people don’t understand about the Nomadic lifestyle? The one thing that separates those who succeed and fail is GRIT AND CONSISTENCY.
Nice video bro, I live in Gran Canaria!
Thank you UA-cam for suggesting this video. Chris, I've been watching a lot of Chiang Mai video and YT was smart enough to suggest your video and now I'm subscribed. Thanks for making awesome content!
Thanks for sharing Chris. Love, and all the best for you and Denise (Sp?) in the new year.
What is the time change like? does that wreak havoc on your body?
Not so much. The biggest timezone shift was from Gran Canaria to Panama I suppose and that was done over 14 days aboard the Nomad Cruise.
been following your YT Channel for almost 1year and feel inspired to start my first journey as Digital Nomad in 2018 , hope can catch up with you this year Chris !
I love that you show the hard work and setbacks that come with this lifestyle. The focus on just glamour is all we see which is not realistic or true.
Chiang Mai....Playa del Carmen....Las Palmas....Medellin....could your choices be any more pedestrian?
I've lived like that for over 10 yrs WITHOUT THE INTERNET. But thanks for the inspiration, always love to learn and expand.
What kind of visa did you get for Thailand ? Now getting working visas is so difficult, I not think nomad style is for me. SE Asia is great, but internet is way slower than in Europe.
For the trip featured in this video, I got a 2-month tourist visa and extended it by a month.
cue beard..selfie vlogs..edm music..luxury travel stunts..
So incredible... Bet you had TONS of haters and naysayers telling you you couldn't do it. They're probably still stuck in the same location, going to the same office, living the same life, and missing out.
Great vids .. keep it up!
Dayum, are you Ben Sand's son? You sound alike ahaha, I'm a digital nomad in Sydney, inspiring video!
Thanks for that video, finally a honest story. I really dislike the tons of vids telling us how quickly you can become rich just by being a DN.
Great video! Sorry to hear Eastern Europe was a low point, however profound depressive reflection is almost a national sport here in Serbia, so it seems you did get an authentic cultural experience. ;) I visited Chiang Mai in November and I can say I miss it a lot and Medellin is high on the list for 2018. Thank you for showing us the world through your eyes.
Hey mate. Shame we didn't get to meet up. Thanks for watching and happy new year!
Yeah, thanks man, to you also!!!
So true! Place independence is about the freedom to have a choice! Me and my family started our journey 2016 and have met so many digital nomads and freelancers on our way. It is so interesting and inspiring to see how we as a movement fail and learn together, I believe that we shape the future. Failing forward! :)
That was beautifully stated. As a digital nomad in the finance sector. I can tell you it makes for an interesting life & time of failure or setbacks that not everyone was BUILT to handle. There's this love of the unknown that must fascinate you to the point it's intoxicating even when you take breaks.I believe others who have normal one city schedules will never understand it care to because the desire to travel may not be there anyway. So it depends. But well said. Keep up the nomad lifestyle for as long as you can.
Great video. Definitely a unique video in a sea of videos out there that try to hide any adversity whatsoever.
exactly
I really enjoyed this behind the scenes perspective of your 2017 experience. It was really interesting to hear your struggles because i didn't see that in your content the first time around.
you’re amazing 😊
Just wonderful. I loved this part 1:40, it really resonated with me. Personally, I felt 2017 I survived, and now looking forward to 2018 I want to thrive. I'll catch up soon!
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing! I pray more people start taking the "road less traveled" in 2018. HAVE A GREAT YEAR! Go harder in 2018!
Cool video Chris! I wish you a successful 2018 year experience!
Great video! Thanks! Really appreciate the honesty about difficulties and changing your mind on things.
Richard: "...and me, I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it's not some place you can look for, 'cause it's not where you go. It's how you feel for a moment in your life when you're a part of something, and if you find that moment... it lasts forever." - from 'The Beach' movie
This is so inspiring!
Hi man, great video, thanks for sharing. I am planning to go nomad next year too. Just had one thing to ask (which is my biggest concern, since I’m Asian Nationality), how about the Visa? What kind of Visa did you apply for staying up to 6 months or above? Me, having Indonesian passport, only allowed a limited amount of days to stay in many countries. Would love to hear your response! Thanks!
Ah I dunno man. It does depend on the visa rules for your nation. Longest stay in 2017 for me was 3 months and that was in Thailand, the rest were one month or less. Tourist visas are pretty good with an Aussie passport. Not sure about Indonesia though sorry.
Cool man. Thanks for the response, really appreciate it.
Looooool!
All Thai girls I’ve met hate David Bond 😂😂😂
Hey Chris, awesome video. May I ask where the location is @ 15:29 in the video please? Would love to visit..
It's called 'The River Flows'
ua-cam.com/video/BSCSwuJqOj0/v-deo.html
What a blast🧚♀️thanks for sharing
I've just got back from a year of travelling and this video has helped to cement my ambitions to become a digital nomad in 2019 :)
Thanks so much for the honesty and realization Chris! I too have been hopping around the globe, having visited 9 locations, stepping foot on 6 continents, circumventing the globe in 2017. You’re videos have been an inspiration on the my journey but it’s been your truthfulness that makes things seem possible. Once again, thanks so much. To the journey!
What language do you code?
NEEDS MORE VIEWS! Good job, and dope idea for nomadwifi! *fist bump*
Chris, I ve found your channel like a week ago, never seen something as inspirational and helpful as your videos. Mark those words and keep doing your work.
Greetings from Slovakia.
I just discovered your channel and loved this video, I just have one question which is how old are you and how old were you when you started your digital nomad journey?
I'm 25 now so I must have been 23 when I started.
Great video and full of inspiration. FYI the countries you went to in Europe hate to be called Eastern Europe. Hungary and Poland prefer to be referred to as Central Europe and Serbia and Bulgaria are in the Balkans. Nowadays Eastern Europe tends to refer to the former countries of the USSR.
Awesome video, Chris. Your videos keep getting better and better. Well done!
Hey Chris, Happy New Year, always such a candid and nice video coming from you man. I am waiting for your next video and what are the plans for you and Denise for 2018. Chhers mate!
Hi Chris I'm Jeff
That's so cool....I was wondering if I can get( buy) some info.about particular webbs apps something easy as a techk.bicouse I'm a just a beginner
Something which can lead to potential small income as remote job.
Thanks a lot .I'm willing to buy any book to be at webinar whit you or somebody you know.staff like that.
Thanks in addvance
Thanks for the inspiration bro.
Awesome, Chris! I struggled with believing that software was my only way to become a digital nomad. Slowly, it's great to see that there are other paths. Looks like 2018 will be a year for some of us to explore these other "roads less traveled." Here's to a new year of adventure and freedom!
You are going to be so successful, its obvious .
I’m 16 and I’ve been researching this lifestyle for a while. I’m staring my journey soon and I can’t wait till I’m able to travel! Thanks for the inspiration dude! I love your content.
12:44 I'll stare my journey in Metta-Geeann!
never comment your age.
I don't understand ...why not
Hey Chris, nice channel mate! I am a 36 year old guy from Holland and just started working in digital marketing last year. To become a digital nomad feels like a dream to me. What where you're biggest challenges or fears mentally in taking the step to work offshore and leaving 'everything' behind?
Hi Michael. Wasn't a challenge to take the leap from a mental standpoint at all tbh. I was very excited and committed to living this lifestyle back in 2015/2016.
Chris, thank you for all your content and sharing your experiences with us. I've been learning about traveling and what to expect as I move my life forward as a digital nomad. Thank you again, bro!
Such a great and inspirational video! Loved following your journey of 2017. You've got a new subscriber :)
Wonderful video!
You inspire me. Thanks Chris. And nomadlist.com's sticker cameo !
That is awesome Chris! How did you get your Living Under $600 video go viral? Did you do any advertising, promoting, or did you have a good following by that time that it just started to gain momentum.
We loved Morocco! So cool that you got to visit a lot of different places while working as a digital nomad! Good luck in this year!!
I guess the content just did well with their algorithm and 'Living in Thailand' is a big niche on UA-cam.
What exactly do you do? I am looking for programmer for my own self startup project. Looking for someone who has experience in ASP .net, C#, with Web API project experience. Let me know if there is someone with such skill.
Front-end web development so HTML, CSS and a bit of JS, working with platforms like Wordpress and Shopify.
Sorry anyone knows where is the temple of 00:26???? So incredible....Magnific video, shotouts from spain
The Sanctuary of Truth
that's an inspirational video dude !! thanks for sharing it . wishing you a happy new year 2018 and wishing you all the best :)
The thing is can you live off this lifestyle forever ? What about medical benefits :(
Thank you for documenting your efforts; I enjoyed viewing your experience in a well shown series of your travels. Lots of inspiration. Best for 2018 as I will keep tuned-in.
Great video!! Thanks a lot!! Keep sharing this is really inspiring many of us
Awesome Chris! So glad to see things are becoming a little clearer. Memories of Chiang Mai and Koh Lanta coming back to me :) ...but in 2010 (couple of years after Tims 4hww) there was zero co-working activity...how things change! Have you read Mark Mansons, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***" ? He touches on a similar point about travelling and "chasing" the grass is greener idea. He came to the conclusion that focusing and choosing the critical few important things, and going deep on them, that was what became deeply fulfilling. Not travelling to the next country, the next experience, (although there is so much to gain from travel and experience too), but deciding on what few things are most important in life and doubling down on them without regretting the 50 other things that Pinterest and UA-cam aspirations hypnotise you into searching for. Ultimately, we all want happiness, thats the point. But it's never beyond the next trip or once you reach xyz goal. Like you said, which I think is the ultimate lesson to learn here....it's not the physical 'freedom' to do everything, anywhere, all the time, endlessly. It's the conscious mental freedom to choose what is most important at any one time, and be able to do it. Even if that is to travel the world permanently. Slightly different perspective on freedom, but an important one I think. Anyways, awesome video and I wish you all the best for 2018 man!
Thanks mate. Yeah, I read that book in 2017 as well and I agree with what you're saying. That was also a life-changing read.
Dude,,, Great video documenting your journey.... I only have one question... What did you and Denise do for money? traveling and partying looks very appealing and going to the right spots looks like pocket friendly... How did you make money once your jobs fell through?
I was still making money via Chris the Freelancer and freelancing work but it wasn't a lot of money.