The Modern NomadNomad – The Modern Nomad The Modern Nomad is a blog about living life without a fixed address. Through travel, I explore what makes life exciting, meaningful and authentic. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:10:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Loneliness https://www.themodernnomad.com/loneliness/ https://www.themodernnomad.com/loneliness/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:37:57 +0000 Gustav, the Modern Nomad http://www.themodernnomad.com/?p=4415

Loneliness is a recurring issue for most nomads. In this article, I explore ways to handle and eventually beat this sometimes crippling emotion.

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Nomads often have to move money from one country to another. But what is the best way to do so? Find out in this experiment-based article.

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What are the pros and cons with remote working versus office work? I have the fully incomplete list right here!

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Virtual Private Networks greatly improves your online privacy. Find out how, and why this is particularly important for nomads.

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]]> https://www.themodernnomad.com/virtual-private-networks/feed/ 2 Dealing with Physical Violence https://www.themodernnomad.com/dealing-with-physical-violence/ https://www.themodernnomad.com/dealing-with-physical-violence/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:32 +0000 Gustav, the Modern Nomad http://www.themodernnomad.com/?p=3726

I've been the victim of a violent robbery. This post is partly an account of the assault and partly some hard-earned lessons on dealing with physical violence.

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My collected "wisdom" on packing from almost four years of living out of a suitcase.

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Can you afford to be a nomad? What does it cost? Am I broke yet? Find out in my third annual financial review as a nomad!

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My experiences of how communication with my friends diminished after becoming nomadic. I offer no advice on how to deal with this, for I have none. Yet. Only hope.

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Can you afford to be a nomad? What does it cost? Am I broke yet? Find out in my second annual financial review as a nomad!

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Do you have groups of friends in far-off places that you aren't spending much time with anymore? A simple but effective remedy is the Play Week.

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