Travel Page

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Definitions: Digital Nomad | Flag Theory

The words “digital nomad” and “flag theory” each have generally the same meaning but can be personalized/customized to fit individual lifestyles. Click the link to learn what the words mean to me; plus, see my top “flag theory” related links.

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Most Used Links | Essential/Important | All On One Page | Bookmark This Page!

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Travel Guides

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Immersive Travel Briefings (52) | Valuable Country Information For Foreigners

A concise summary of essential information you need to navigate unfamiliar and complex destinations with confidence and blend in more (immersive) than a tourist, while minimizing risk. Think of it as a one-stop resource for everything from local customs and etiquette to language essentials and safety tips. The most important information distilled into a format that’s easy to digest and remember (or quickly reference), so you can focus on making the most of your trip; along with the added benefits of enhanced safety, comfort, and acceptance by locals.

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Wikivoyage | Their Claim: Up-To-Date Reliable Worldwide Travel Guide

Wikivoyage is a reliable worldwide travel guide; edited and updated continuously, as information changes rapidly. Vandalism is usually reverted within minutes. It was originally a fork of Wikitravel. In 2013, Wikivoyage became a project of the Wikimedia Foundation, the same non-profit organization that owns and operates Wikipedia. Read more about the fork.

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Nomad List | See The Best Place In The World For Digital Nomads To Go

Nomad List finds the best places in the world to live, work and travel as a remote worker. Every second, it collects millions of data points on thousands of cities around the world, from cost of living, temperature to safety. With that data they provide filters. This allows you to filter through different cities based on factors that matter to you most. The first 5 filters are free. Full access, lifetime membership is $99 (not affiliated).

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Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Help Plan Your Trip | Google’s Gemini

Planning a trip can be overwhelming. Use Google’s Gemini as your personal travel agent. Ask about flights, accommodations, restaurants, attractions, safety tips, what to pack, customs, culture, when’s the best time to visit, and more. You can also use Gemini for translation and communication | How to use Gemini for travel: VIDEO | gemini.google.com

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International Living | Recommended Resource

For more than 30 years, International Living‘s editors and writers have been scouring the world to find the best places to live and retire to.

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Cost Of Living

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Numbeo | Cost of Living Plus Rent Index | Over 500 World Cities

Indices are relative to New York City. This means that for New York City, each index should be 100(%). If another city has, for example, a rent index of 120, it means that on average in that city rents are 20% more expensive than in New York City. If a city has a rent index of 70, that means on average rent in that city is 30% less expensive than in New York City.

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Expatistan | Cost of Living Databases of Prices In The World

The expenses of a “typical expat” is divided into 6 groups: Food, Housing, Clothes, Transportation, Personal Care, and Entertainment. Calculations of each city’s CoLI (cost of living index) starts by assigning a value of 100 to a central reference city (Prague, Czech Republic). Cities with a CoLI of 120 costs 20% more than Prague, cities with a CoLI of 80 costs 20% less than Prague, etc. Why Prague? It is not among the most expensive cities, nor among the cheapest.

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Living Cost | Compare Cost Of Living In 9294 Cities And 197 Countries

A crowdsourced database with a cost of living calculator for prices comparison in 9294 cities in 197 countries all over the world. The cost of living calculated as a consumer basket for a moderate lifestyle in developed countries and thus might seem too high for some least developed countries where maintaining such a standard of living is expensive.

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Nomad List | Cheap Places

The best places to live and work remotely. Internet speed, weather, the cost of living like a tourist, the cost of living like an expat, the cost of living like a local, safety rating, and other metrics and filters.

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133 World Cities Ranked Cheapest To Most Expensive | Backpacker Index For 2023

Daily budget (USD): For 1 dorm bed at a good (and cheap) hostel, 3 budget meals, 2 public transportation rides, 1 paid cultural attraction, and 3 cheap beers (as an “entertainment fund”). Data is meant for backpackers and budget travelers.

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Price of Travel | Recommended “Cost Of Living” Resource

A database of travel costs in every major destination around the world. Features 200+ cities, with prices for accommodation, transportation, attractions, food, and drink.

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Budget Your Trip | Helps Travelers Plan And Track Their Travel Budgets

View typical and average travel costs for thousands of cities and hundreds of countries around the world. Plan your next trip with real knowledge of your travel budget. All of the average travel costs come from real travelers, and it is updated regularly to ensure that it is up-to-date.

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12 Underrated Countries to Live in Cheap & Safe (VIDEO)

In this video, they’ve ranked the 12 most underrated & cheapest countries in the world to live in (according to their average cost of living). These countries might be off the beaten path but that does not mean they are not livable. Plus, most of these countries are quite safe.

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Top 15 Places in Entire World to Retire Early Cheap in 2021 (VIDEO)

Dan has been traveling the world, perpetually, for 14 years. He shares pictures and comments about his top places on earth to retire on $1,500 or less.

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$1000 Per Month

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Safe Places To Live With $1000 Per Month | Fast Internet | Visa-Free For U.S. Citizens

The list features details and insights into places to live for less than $1,000 per month. Applied Filters: 1) Fast Internet. 2) Safe. 3) Visa Free (30+ Days) with U.S. passport.

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Best Places To Live With $1,000 Per Month (VIDEO)

Where are affordable places for new nomads to live? In this video, Andrew discusses the top cities for new nomads to live for just $1,000 a month.

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Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month (VIDEO)

Kristin Wilson shares her top picks for 10 places to live under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location. Plus, info on healthcare, housing, food, and more. Kristin has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for over 15 years, traveling throughout more than 50 countries, and is the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies.

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10 Countries Where You Can Live for $1,000 or Less Per Month (VIDEO)

Inflation and stagnant wages are dragging down the quality of life for millions of people in “1st world” countries. Thankfully, there are more affordable places to live. The developing world and even some developed countries offer a much lower cost of living, while at the same time offering a much higher quality of life full of adventure and new friendships. In this video, They share 10 countries where a single person can live on $1,000/month or less, and a couple can live on $1,500/month or less.

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Best Places To Live With $1,000 Per Month (VIDEO)

Where are affordable places for new nomads to live? In this video, Andrew discusses the top cities for new nomads to live for just $1,000 a month.

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Top Places To Retire With $1000 Per Month (VIDEO)

Dan and Qiang breakdown their top countries, top cities in those countries, and why those cities made their lists.

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Immersion Travel | Live As The Locals Live

Travelers who stay in a country long-term (1-3+ months) save more money than those who stay short-term (less than 1 month) | Examples: Long-term rate on accommodations, less frequent travel costs (planes, trains, automobiles); bulk groceries buy, to cook at home | Experience a locale like a local rather than a tourist | Immersion travel is a way to embed yourself in the culture of a destination | 11 Ways To Adopt Immersion Travel | Tactics for Immersive Travel (Rolf Potts | Video Interview).

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65 Money-Saving Travel Tips | Travel Hacks (VIDEO)

Cheap flight and airport hacks, the best budget travel websites and apps, and many more ninja travel tips | About: Kristin Wilson is a digital nomad travel blogger, writer, public speaker, podcaster, and travel host. She has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 20 years, traveling throughout more than 60 countries | The Truth About Full-Time Travel (VIDEO)

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Favorites

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My Top “Home Base” Picks | SE Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America

The general idea is to first establish a regional home/base for about 3 months. From there take multiple shor trips (1 bag/1 week) to surrounding areas in order to explore/discover more favorite places | Travel Style: Hub (home base) and spokes (short trips).

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My Favorite Places | Based On Research And Reviews | Less Than $2,000 Per Month

Subject to change: Tbilisi, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Sofia, Chiang Mai, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ubud, Medellín, Manila, Tirana, Kathmandu, Ho Chi Minh City, Yerevan, Chisinau, Porto Alegre, Phnom Penh, Pokhara, Merida, Colombo, Rijeka, Katowice and Lviv.

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My Favorite Travel Podcasts | Digital Nomad and Flag Theory heavy

If you see me with earbuds on (usually just 1 in the right ear) chances are I’m listening to an Audible audiobook, a forex podcast, or a travel podcast. Here is a short list of my favorite travel podcasts. They’re informative, inspiring, and motivational.

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My Favorite Travel YouTube Channels | Digital Nomads | Perpetual Travelers

I’ve been entertained, educated, inspired, and motivated by many travel YouTubers. Here is a list of those that remain at the top of my list. Archived videos give value also. They’re evergreen/timeless.

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Hostels | ESA

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What is a Hostel? An Overview and Tips for International Travelers

There are tons of housing types to choose from, but one popular option is to stay in hostels during your travels – particularly if you’re with a group or if you’re on a tight budget. But just what is a hostel? And how do hostels work? Let’s take a look at what you can expect from staying in a hostel, and whether it’s the right option for you.

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Expert Tips On Picking A Good Hostel

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Hostelworld | A leading global Online Travel Agent (OTA)

Hostelworld is focused on the hostel market. A well-known trusted brand, 13.7 million reviews and a loyal customer base built up over 22 years. Their core business provides customers with hostel accommodation options and hostel-focused small group adventure tour products (Roamies) in over 180 countries worldwide via website and native app platforms in 19 languages.

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Extended Stay America (ESA) | $50 (Or Less) Per Night | My Google Docs File

Optional: While traveling/living in the USA, stay at the most affordable (3.0+ rated) ESA locations. Monthly rates include a full kitchen, electricity, water, wi-fi, cable, towels, linen, mail/package delivery, and more. Monthly rates do not include tax and security deposit ($100-$250).

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Before You Leave

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Numbeo | Other rankings

Quality of Life Index | Safety Index | Health Care Index | Pollution Index | Traffic Index

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Visa-Free Travel For U.S. Citizens | Visa Not Required are in Green Boxes

Travelers who stay in a country long-term (1-3+ months) save more money than those who stay short-term (less than 1 month) | Examples: Long-term rate on accommodations, less frequent travel costs (planes, trains, automobiles); bulk groceries buy, to cook at home | BONUS: Experience a locale like a local rather than a tourist | Immersion travel is a way to embed yourself in the culture of a destination | 11 Ways To Adopt Immersion Travel | Tactics for Immersive Travel (Rolf Potts | Video Interview).

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Learn About Your Destination | Travel.State.Gov

Safety and security information for every country of the world. NOTE: Enter country in search box provided. Pay close attention to the entry and exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, and other details to decide whether traveling to that country is right for you.

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Travelers Checklist | Travel.State.Gov

Traveler’s To Do List For a RTW Trip | 6-9 Months Before You Leave

You’re going to be traveling for a long time, and you’ve got a lot to do. Here’s a To-Do list to help you get started.

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Luggage Setup | Carry-on only vs Checked Luggage | Pros and Cons

One of the biggest questions/debates in the digital nomad community is whether to travel with checked luggage or carry-on only. Obviously, the answer depends on many personal and/or professional factors. As of now, after weighing the pros and cons, my choice is to check luggage.

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