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I am not a nomad myself, but I like to travel too. When I do hikings I love to be alone, to not depend on anybody. You've talk about loneliness... I think that loneliness is not real. You are with everybody wherever you go, because you take with you the memories of those people you know.

Sometimes is better like that, to have only good memories about somebody.

Life is about solving problems.

Exactly that. And is not a race... problems are solved in time with patience and being wise in your actions. Those problems are not coming onto you because you want them, but because others are throwing them into you. And sometimes its easier just to avoid them by moving away.

Beautiful, I wish you long years to discover much more from this world.

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

Those problems are not coming onto you because you want them, but because others are throwing them into you.

many unwanted problems from others, and then they keep draining your time and energy without solving your own problems; I think the better strategy is you focus on solving your own problems and then share the solution with those who happen to have a similar problem, win-win.

43 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby 28 Mar

Great post. Very informative. I am the opposite of a nomad. I just hang out in my house with my family so it is interesting to see a drastically different lifestyle.

60 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

in the ideal setting, I might prefer spending quality time with my family sometimes and having my own freedom to explore, so I come back to rest and share all the cool things that I see and learn, but then I am free to set out when I am well rest. 👀

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 28 Mar

Very nice.

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

The way I see a healthy family is providing safety and comfort whenever you feel tired or need help, instead of being a cage for your own safety. 👀

43 sats \ 4 replies \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 28 Mar

Thanks for a great post. I'm kind of in a "road not traveled" situation, since being a nomad and having a family are a tough combo, but I love hearing about people who are able to live this lifestyle. I also appreciate you noting the downsides; not every lifestyle works for everyone, and nothing is perfect (and I'm wired to distrust anyone who sells something as utopian).

One of the things I liked the most during the exploration was meeting interesting people, so I am trying another approach now: meeting more self-driven and creative thinkers via the Internet!

As an older internet user, this was one of the joys of the early days (when usenet and listservs were "social media"), and I'm glad it's still something that modern communities from github to SN are making available.

31 sats \ 3 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

Stay tuned for how @Natalia manages to rock and roll after starting a family. 👀

But I met some nomad families before, they also have a base and travel from time to time.

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin 28 Mar

"Family" is a heavy word. Great responsibilities comes with a family and your "rebel" energy will be quite slowed down after you start a family.

43 sats \ 1 reply \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

maybe my future kids will be more rebel than I am. 🤣

me teaching all the tips and tricks that I've learned...

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 29 Mar

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vkmkvyeFL._SY445_SX342_.jpg

43 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 28 Mar

Portugal ?

https://m.stacker.news/23569

64 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

yes! Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. 👀

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 28 Mar

I was pretty sure that was the Jerónimos Monastery. I'm glad to hear you've been to Portugal.

16 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

I was actually almost move there... 🙊

31 sats \ 1 reply \ @gmd 28 Mar

Very cool... do your asian parents continually freak out about you nomading? Do you ever feel unsafe, particularly in certain countries? Do you spend time trying to learn the languages before you move there?

209 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

do your asian parents continually freak out about you nomading?

yes, and they don't like it for sure, but then it's my own life...

Do you ever feel unsafe, particularly in certain countries?

not much, I feel quite safe generally; the most unsafe places I ever been to are Pattaya Thailand, where was eye-opening for me to see how desperate people will do for money; And Phnom Penh Cambodia, where I almost got robbed.

Do you spend time trying to learn the languages before you move there?

no, I learn the local language after living there, and it's more natural and faster this way because you need to solve problems in real life!:)

111 sats \ 1 reply \ @anon 29 Mar

of course freedom is the real goal optionality yet that too must be managed freedom != purpose or meaning but it allows you to find it or shape it

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 31 Mar

wise @anon

111 sats \ 1 reply \ @Lux 28 Mar

Amazing inspiring story Never stop learning Natalia to the moon

111 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

me fishing for other stackers' cool stories. 👀

196 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 28 Mar

I just read everything now :) It's a captivating and very inspiring story. Thank you for not hiding the negative side of that lifestyle.

I would summarize it with this phrase:

It's not the destination, it's the journey.

I am particularly interested in knowing what led you not to stay in Europe. You don't have to hide anything, I know the European people and culture well enough to recognize what is not good, or bad. Maybe it was for other reasons, tell us. If you don't want to talk about it, that's perfectly fine ;)

358 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

Here are some of the things I don't like, but do know that I haven't been to the whole Europe, only sampled a few 👀

Most shops or restaurants close at 6 or 8 pm, and it feels like dead towns during Sundays or holidays.
The infrastructure is quite bad in many places, especially airports; seriously, out of all these years of traveling, and I've been to many "less developed" countries, even airports in Vietnam are way more organized than in Amsterdam. 😂
People are nice but quite distant, aka not really helpful...
Things are so much more expensive yet with average quality.
Lack of diversities or uniqueness, most Europeans cities feels the same tbh.

cold, empty, and dull...

Europe is big, the mentioned points mostly being generalized; however, I do like Eastern Europe!

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @amaurel 29 Mar

I guess being a nomad or living a nomad life is like spending most of your time out of your comfort zone, aka the best place for personal growth!?!

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 29 Mar

correct, and no one there to complain to - you are the captain of your ship. 👀

54 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 28 Mar

Everything I read about being a Nomad motivates me. I wish I could start my Nomad life earlier. But now I have decided and I am soon be joining other Nomads on the list

Thanks for the inspiring story. Amazing!

32 sats \ 1 reply \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

But be prepared for what you need to deal with, it's not easy but quite rewarding.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 28 Mar outlawed

stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.

54 sats \ 3 replies \ @Fabs 28 Mar

I tend to daydream about wandering around the world, making ends meet somehow while living out of my backpack; then I think about the non-existent stability and dread I have for my future, as I'll gather some interesting stories and experiences, but fail to build a solid foundation while I still can - I'm almost 25 and certainly aren't where I would want to- nor should be.

Simply take having a family as an example:

What woman would consider a guy as their partner who has a lot to tell about his "adventures", but fails to present a stable job at thirty years of age while still living with his parents? Would you?

I don't want to end like some interesting dude without a future.

I've thought about taking the leap and start travelling, too, and I've came to the conclusion that - for me - it'll be better to work on my foundation now and travel later when I'm at a somewhat stable spot in my life.

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar freebie

Living in a big city was expensive, and I also found it quite challenging to write without doing anything interesting. I decided to fly to Saigon, Vietnam, where things are much cheaper, and I could explore different cultures and food, win-win!

wait for my next post - what if living somewhere could potentially help you build your foundation faster?

I don't want to end like some interesting dude without a future.

but the world is lack of interesting souls now 👀 and what's a future? why not simply do the work and build it yourself without depending on anyone.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Fabs 28 Mar

"wait for my next post - what if living somewhere could potentially help you build your foundation faster?"

As in: save in a dominant currency or asset, relocate to a poor(er) country, live like a king? Meh.

"but the world is lack of interesting souls now 👀 and what's a future? why not simply do the work and build it yourself without depending on anyone."

Care to expand on the first part?

A future, to me, is something I can look towards without a feeling of dread while feeling like a failure because I'll likely have "fallen through the net" at some point in regards to others my age.

Travelling is nice and all, but it's being treated as something "divine" and almost "necessary" in order to have "a life" by people my age.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 29 Mar

dont worry, youre young just do whatever you feel like doing punk rock dont give a fuck life happens on its own terms and at the right time follow your bliss, but not your addictions, lol

54 sats \ 3 replies \ @OT 28 Mar

What an amazing story!

I'm jealous that you are able to travel and create.

I traveled for a few years in my 20's until ending up in China. Now with a wife and two kids I'm thinking quite a bit about where we go.

Thanks for sharing your story

122 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

I'm jealous that you are able to travel and create.

finding balance is really important!

Now with a wife and two kids I'm thinking quite a bit about where we go.

indeed, a lot more to think about when with kids; Unfortunately I don't have this experience yet, but I did see many people with kids living in Thailand.

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @OT 28 Mar

We have some friends from China who have moved to Changmai to escape the intense education system.

I'm thinking of homeschooling, but moving around too much might not be ideal with young kids.

101 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

I'm thinking of homeschooling, but moving around too much might not be ideal with young kids.

same, I think parents are the best teachers, and no one would care about your kids more than you.

54 sats \ 0 replies \ @Stackadeus 28 Mar

Your journey embodies freedom and discovery, a testament to the allure of the digital nomad lifestyle.🙏

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @nym 20 Apr

This one of my favorite posts on SN!

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @TNStacker 29 Mar

Amazing journey. Thanks for sharing. I am envious. 😁

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @renielbarretoherrera 29 Mar

Nomadic way of life means freedom to me.Gone the times where you wander in the desert.Welcome laptop nomad times!

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 29 Mar freebie

Internet and Bitcoin are a super combo 🤓 and excited to see what is possible!

33 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 29 Mar

Do you regret anything?

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @Natalia OP 29 Mar

not really; why regret something that can't go back and change?

but there are certain things I could have done better for sure, but I don't really regret them; more like some experiences taught me more than others, and I need to avoid making the same mistakes again.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 29 Mar

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LhK0bs8nL.jpg

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @BTCFC 28 Mar

So glad you chose to share Natalia! Such an inspiring story, I always love hearing the proof of work stories of others! Going to share with my gf who just recently moved to Japan for work because it's been an experience she always wanted to try, but becoming a digital nomad is more so what she truly wants to do and I feel your story can help encourage and empower her! Thanks for sharing!

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

always nice to try things out! And you can always change if you don't like it, what really matters is you are the one to choose what works for you.

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @kilianbuhn 28 Mar

Small thing that pops to mind to people who read this:

If your employer doesn't allow "homeoffice" from other countries, you can just do it anyway by setting up a vpn at home. Just vpn from foreign country back to your appartment home.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 28 Mar

indeed, but I think better to be honest, or be your own boss. 👀

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @bsdbloke 29 Mar freebie

Very captivating read, thanks for sharing.

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan 19 Oct

Shiiit, thank you for this. Fantastic journey

Lots that resonate, lots that fit with my own trajectory, 2017-2021 more or less... then I picked a wonderful place a freaking stayed put there.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia OP 20 Oct

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @4560b3e69e 10 Aug freebie

Natalia hi my name is Light can I talk to you through signal in order for writing advice ?