Digital Nomad 2.0: Realities of long-term travel and the future of Chris the Freelancer
In recent years, the digital nomad lifestyle has gained popularity as more and more people seek to escape the traditional 9-5 work life and explore the world while earning a living online. One such digital nomad, Chris the Freelancer, has been documenting his travels and experiences on social media and has amassed a large following of like-minded individuals who aspire to live the same lifestyle.
The digital nomad 2.0, as some have dubbed it, is an evolution of the traditional digital nomad lifestyle. While the original digital nomads were often seen as young, carefree individuals living out of their backpacks and moving from place to place every few weeks, the digital nomad 2.0 is more likely to be a seasoned traveler with a more long-term approach to their nomadic lifestyle.
One of the key realities of long-term travel as a digital nomad 2.0 is the need for stability and routine. While the allure of constantly exploring new destinations is certainly appealing, the reality is that long-term travel can be draining and mentally exhausting. For Chris the Freelancer, maintaining a sense of stability and routine has been crucial to his success as a long-term traveler. This has meant finding a balance between work and play, and prioritizing self-care and mental health.
Another reality of long-term travel is the need for financial planning and budgeting. While the digital nomad lifestyle allows for a certain level of freedom and flexibility, it also requires a significant amount of financial discipline. Chris the Freelancer has been open about the financial challenges of long-term travel, and has emphasized the importance of setting a budget and sticking to it in order to avoid running out of funds.
Looking towards the future, the digital nomad 2.0 lifestyle is likely to continue evolving as more individuals embrace remote work and seek to incorporate travel into their lives. In a post-pandemic world, the rise of remote work has opened up new opportunities for individuals to work from anywhere, and this has sparked a greater interest in long-term travel as a viable lifestyle choice.
For Chris the Freelancer, the future holds new adventures and opportunities as he continues to navigate the realities of long-term travel. Through his social media platform and online presence, he aims to inspire others to pursue their own version of the digital nomad lifestyle while also providing a realistic view of the challenges and rewards that come with it.
As the digital nomad 2.0 lifestyle continues to gain momentum, it is clear that the future of long-term travel is bright. With the rise of remote work and the increasing accessibility of technology, more individuals have the opportunity to live a nomadic lifestyle, and Chris the Freelancer is at the forefront of this movement, showing others that it is possible to blend work and travel in a way that is sustainable and fulfilling.
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Since covid I've been a digital nomab in my own country , Canada is so big that you can travel around and explore .
Hey Chris, hi from Russia.
Thank you for sharing your vision with us. It inspired me to look broader on life as I'm looking forward to experiencing a nomadic lifestyle in the future.
What I find interesting is the comment section for this video. You have succeeded in creating the most open and friendly community I've ever seen! I hope you continue to be this genuine in your videos, wish you luck in your journey.
You just cut the moving part. Basically it's living in the sun and earning enough to support yourself without stress, isn't it? And, IMO, being a nomad usually meant moving from the expensive country to a sunny one where living expenses are lower significantly. One may move around that cheap area to keep that nomadic atmosphere 🙂
It makes sense that you got tired of traveling around all the time. I traveled for 6-7 months in 2019, mainly via land borders which meant that it was rare that I stayed more than 3-4 days in one place. I think it is cool that you visited and documented so many places and I think most people will look for some more stability eventually. It will be interesting to see wherever you go after Corona and hope you find a travel paste that suits you, even if that might be just staying in one location.
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Wow, I have been thinking about these same issues for so long now. Very important if you want to go down this road. Especially for older people. You've got to sort this out for yourself, but it can be done with planning. Thanx Chris amazing vid!!
People really get caught up in labels. Who really cares about the societal labels…just do what you want and live how you want.
I watched your videos and it's really inspiring me, Chris. And I got your point in this video. Being a digital nomad is doesn't mean you have to move location all the time.. It's really refer to location independent. All we need to do is the financial freedom and embrace the local culture.
I have a full time job from 9 to 5 now, but beside having full time job, I also take the Graphics Design offline course every Saturday. After I finished my course on the next 4 months (around March 2019), I'm planning to start as a freelance graphics designers and having remote working one to have stable job and stable income, and move to Bali as my Location independent, embrace the culture, and focus on my job in order to have stable income, and focus on my own spending..
finally some ppl talks about this, its kinda obvious but with the hype ppl seem to get dumb about it. for me it seems like digital nomad its just another tool that may help you to achieve other goals, because as a goal its just feels empty, like party non stop
you're sexy. k, thanks.
Traveling for the last 20 years, while having a job at home…..Only 42 countries done yet…..my Mam died 3 months ago aged 63, so I've kind of lost my itchy feet…..for the moment at least, but Chris is right……life is so much more. Sometimes I travel to multiple far flung countries on the one trip, and even before my mother died……it had got to be a bit tedious, who knows what's around the corner. Just enjoying the World Cup at the moment
Thanks for the video Chris. Even though we've been on the road working constantly for the last three years, we never wanted to lock our mindset into being a "digital nomad." We just focused on building a business that requires a lot of moving around (which we still love). All the best with your next phase.
Thanks for the video Chris. Even though we've been on the road working constantly for the last three years, we never wanted to lock our mindset into being a "digital nomad." We just focused on building a business that requires a lot of moving around (which we still love). All the best with your next phase.
Bro you do you. You've made good content, just keep evolving and do what works for you.
Just get lots of subscribers and live off youtube revenue…oh hang on you already are lol
Personally I'd still be interested in the video content, no matter how unsexy you think it is, or even if it's not a "positive" video. Keep people updated and no need to filter the bad stuff or the unpolished thoughts of the future. I think when everything is positive it comes across as too good to be true. All the best with your new direction.
So you are becoming an expat.
🙁 … too bad. Really liked seeing the places you go and how you get on. Good luck with your retirement.
Chris, thank you for all the incredible value that you're brought to the traveling community as a whole, but I think you are clinging too much value to the word and maybe even definition 'digital nomad'. Because in all honesty, who cares about terminology? It's bigger than that, it's an idea of freedom, and for many people, that can be in many forms and variables. You go live life in the way you do, you don't owe anyone an explanation or even an apology (I think you do that too much because you are an obvious polite and a real person).
I think we are entering a new phase in society where people are becoming more and more genuine again, the days of 'perfect filtration' through social media is seemingly coming to an end, we are hitting all-time high suicidality rates and depression rates since the great depression in 1924. And I think this very idea, the idea of needing to validate to others, Is what may be clashing in your head as well. It's totally normal to be misguided in life, but you'll figure it out.
Go be you, Chris, I wish you and your girlfriend the very best my friend, Bon voyage.
Soooo basically the 2.0 is…regular life.
I have to say I am really disappointed by this video. You are pretty much saying that you have evolved passed being a digital nomad. Nomad 2.0 is just an expat that travels occasionally it seems.
I'm there as well!
I always find it useful to look for the old people in whatever I am doing, if there aren't any there is probably a reason. This works well for jobs, lifestyles and a bunch of other things.
Sounds like normal progression to me. Looking forward to your future vlogs.
I think it's a trend thing. Saying you are a digital nomad is no longer considered cool so many (like yourself) are shirking the idea. I think the location independence movement is only just starting. Trendy or not, being a digital nomad is the best thing that I ever did. Doesn't matter if I stay in one place for a day, month or decade.
Great insights into the life of a "Nomad"
I can't wait to venture out of New Zealand and start my own adventure.
Sounds like a middle life crisis
I'm focusing on financial freedom, meaning my stocks pay for my expenses. Then I can work on things that I want to work on.
Good luck. I've enjoyed your videos.
Many of the DN's don't experience much of the places. They seem to spend most of their time with fellow westerners, in "tourist" workspaces and coffee shops.
Interesting. Regardless of where you end up from here the key from my POV is that you were brave enough to surrender to the outcome of living this lifestyle. Everyone evolves – it would be a shame if you were still being the same 'Digital Nomad' in 5 years and hadn't progressed. Good luck with the next chapter dude!