I can't tell you how excited I am to finally write about this, because this isn't just theory for me. This is my life.
My journey into becoming a digital nomad started in 2016 when I learned web development, e-commerce, digital marketing, content creation and content marketing.
These skills became the foundation for my first business – Droid Island.
By 2019, I had transitioned into helping other business owners establish their digital presence and monetise their platforms through in-person classes.
Then the pandemic hit.
While many scrambled to adjust, I had already built a fully digital business.
The covid19 pandemic pushed me to make my business 100 per cent remote, and before I knew it, I was living the digital nomad lifestyle.
Once the world reopened, I travelled frequently for work – speaking across the Caribbean and working with clients in the US, UK and Canada – yet remained based in Trinidad.
Fast forward to 2024, I made the biggest move of my life, leaving Trinidad for Thailand.
This was when people saw my full transformation – proving that not only could a business be fully digital, but you could also live and work from anywhere.
Now, after six months of travelling Asia, it's the perfect time to share the real pros and cons of the digital nomad lifestyle.
The pros of being a digital nomad
• Freedom and flexibility: There’s nothing quite like waking up and knowing that your office can be anywhere – a beachfront cafe in Bali, a high-rise co-working space in Bangkok or a quiet cabin in the mountains. The freedom to set your own schedule and choose your work environment is one of the biggest perks of being a digital nomad.
• Cultural experiences: Travelling the world while working allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures, learn new languages and expand your perspective.
It’s one thing to read about a place, but it’s a whole other experience to live and work there, engage with locals and truly understand the way different people live.
• Cost of living control: As a digital nomad, you have the power to choose where your money goes further. Some locations offer an incredibly high quality of life at a fraction of the cost compared to the US, UK or Canada. This means you can live comfortably while spending significantly less.
• Enhanced work-life balance: Being location-independent allows you to create a lifestyle that prioritises your health, hobbies and personal development.
Whether it’s spending mornings at the gym, taking midday beach breaks or exploring new cities after work, you’re in control of your work-life balance.
• Networking opportunities: One of the most underrated perks of being a digital nomad is the ability to connect with like-minded individuals around the world.
Whether it’s in co-working spaces, online communities or networking events, you’re constantly meeting people who think outside the box.
The cons of being a digital nomad
• Rethinking success: We’ve been conditioned to believe that success means owning a house, car and settling do
