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Digital Nomad Numbers Skyrocket Thanks to Work From Anywhere

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million in 2020, a 49% increase.   As the report chart below shows, the number of digital nomads with traditional jobs roughly doubled from 2019 to 2020. Because of this, only 1 out of 4 (24 percent) American digital nomads said they plan to travel internationally over the next year. The number of U.S.

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Orion Brown, Creator of BlackTravelBox®, Is Changing Self-Care for Travelers of Color

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She had miscalculated the extent of the humidity, and her tiny travel bottle of conditioner wasn’t cutting it when it came to taming her tresses. This experience, and many others throughout her life’s travels, made her wonder why finding appropriate beauty and self-care products when traveling as a Black woman was so difficult.

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Five Must-Haves Every Aspiring Digital Nomad Needs To Succeed In 2024

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Up-to-date passports are essential for digital nomads, as many countries enforce a six-month validity rule to ensure that travelers’ passports do not expire while they are within their borders. Travel experts highly recommend travel insurance when abroad for a prolonged period to avoid potentially high medical costs.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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He stumbled on a story about Matt and Jessica Johnson, an American couple who sold everything to buy a sailboat and travel the world with their cat. It’s a relatable moment for anyone who’s packed for a multi-week international trip only to remember they probably don’t need five pairs of strappy sandals. Community remains crucial.

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Barbados Boosts Its Economy with Its Welcome Stamp Visa Program for Digital Nomads

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Traveling digital nomads contribute to the local economy without straining the job market, as they bring their own employment with them. Over 50 countries around the world now offer digital nomad visas, and this trend is likely to continue to grow as more countries recognize the economic benefits of attracting digital nomads.

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Uncorking the Dream: Founding Ampersand Estates in Australia’s Wine Country

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That was in September 2020, nine years after Bell left a job with Deloitte in London and moved across the world to work for a small, local firm called Velrada. These travels were far from the luxurious holiday most people imagine when they hear destinations such as Paris and Venice.

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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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In December 2019, after years of requesting a sabbatical, my board of directors approved a 12-week paid sabbatical planned for June 2020, after our legislative session concluded. We pushed the sabbatical back two years so that I could steer the organization through the pandemic and be able to travel safely. I also did a lot of nothing.

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