The Sketchiest Places I’ve Stayed as a Dirtbag Digital Nomad
I’m a solo nomad with a budget-minded “dirtbag” travel style. As a result, I’ve had some rather “interesting” accommodation experiences.
I’m a solo nomad with a budget-minded “dirtbag” travel style. As a result, I’ve had some rather “interesting” accommodation experiences.
When trying to design an adventurous travel-based lifestyle for yourself, the first step is to figure out what type of work is going to facilitate this for you. For me, the top two most sustainable and reliable options have been seasonal work and online remote work. Of course, no solution is ever perfect. If you’re not sure which one is right for you, try to be honest with yourself about your personality as you read over the following pros and cons of seasonal work vs. remote work.
Before beginning my backpack of the Slovenian portion of the Alpe-Adria Trail, I stopped in the capital city Ljubljana to get an introductory feel for the culture, food, architecture, and traditions of the country. If you only have a quick 24 hour stopover in Ljubljana and want a jam-packed itinerary, put on your walking shoes and follow in my footsteps.
In honor of completing my self-planned solo backpacking trip of The Kerry Way in Ireland, I’ve created this free PDF guide to help you plan your own self-guided hike. Find budget-minded information on camping, accommodations, transportation, route options, proper gear, weather and terrain concerns, and more.
When I’m hitchhiking or backpacking, life is boiled down to only the most essential. Are we meant for permanent settlement?
La Fortuna, Costa Rica is most known for the Arenal Volcano which forms an impressive backdrop to the small, laid-back tourist town. Don’t be fooled by the relaxed vibe, as it’s also a total adventure hub for those who prefer an active vacation.
You likely heard about Slab City through the Chris McCandless story, or through reading Civil Disobedience and Googling “is there anywhere in the world you can still live freely?” Visit this anarchic off-grid community, and who knows – maybe you’ll never want to leave.
Monteverde, Costa Rica is known for its dramatic cloud forests, which made it my favorite stop on our two-week itinerary through the northwestern part of the country.
The wide acceptance and casual attitude towards hitchhiking in Alaska is a metaphor for why I love this state. It took multiple drivers to get us to Seward (including a fisherman, a college professor, and a fugitive), but only one to get us back to Anchorage (a man who’d take us on a full impromptu sightseeing tour).