The Struggles of Being a Nomad

Creature Comforts

The thing that prevents many people from becoming a digital nomad is that they know they are going to miss their creature comforts too much. The comforts that fall into this category include things like hot cups of tea, things like their favorite TV shows and things like hot baths. Unless you happen to be one of those filthy-rich internet marketers, you are going to find you have to stay in hostels a lot of the time, which means sharing accommodation with a bunch of other smelly travelers and constantly worrying about your laptop.

It also means having to wear the same clothes for weeks unless you wash them in the sea.You can also go to a launderette but seeing as you don’t know the area, you’ll have to sit with your things. While working probably. Even simple tasks become a challenge when you’re abroad! Then there are the things that you’ll miss about your own country. Foods, the customs and even the fact that the signs are in a language you understand. Which brings us to the next point.

The Language Barrier

Sure, the language barrier is part of the fun and part of the charm when you’re working abroad. That is until you’re starving up a mountain in Poland and you just want something to eat, but accidentally order a bowl of hot water with an egg floating in it because you can’t read the recipe. Again, this is a genuine example – this time from the Tatra mountains in Zakopane. Amazing views, occasionally odd cuisine.

The Danger

There’s no way to get around this: being a digital nomad can be dangerous. If you get ill, then you’re going to be relying on the local hospital and medical services. You don’t know your way around and so