As a Digital Nomad, you fulfill your freedom lifestyle because you get to choose your place of work. Most of the time those places will be coffee shops, a cute cafe, awesome co-working spaces, and funky cafes that you discover along your journey!
There is one café that, in all of my travels, stands out from ALL the cafes I’ve ever been to (trust me, that is a LOT of Cafes!). This café just so happens to be in my hometown of Victoria BC. You get more than just delicious (actually its amazing- smooth Brazilian beans) coffee and great food when you go to “Imagine Studio Café”. You can almost feel the good vibes and energy when you step inside as the lovely staff greets your arrival. The decor is very charming and gives you a sense of warmth and zen. The seats are comfortable, and of course, the Wi-Fi is top notch!
The story
When I met the owner of this lovely cafe, Dorothy Morrison, and asked her a few questions about Imagine, I was completely “wowed” and in AWE by her love and passion for the community. With a background in Community Development and Intercultural Communications, as well as a passion to help others, her face absolutely lit up as she shared her love for people and helping them recognize their abilities. There are 11 employees on staff, most which are at-risk youth with ages ranging from 14-24. Some of these youth have been in life situations where it seems that their only options left are jail, death or treatment. It is so heart-warming to see these gratifying youth whom have been given a second chance, a sense of purpose and acceptance!
They also offer workshops where you can learn how to make First Nation’s jewelry, drums, dream catchers, and moccasins. Or you can also come in for a yoga class in the evenings, and check out live music on special nights as well!
When I come here to work on my laptop, I get so much more than just coffee and a work space. I get a sense of community, love, health, and acceptance. <3
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I’m Julie, The Fit Gypsy.
I am a passionate health enthusiast who is now living the Digital Nomad lifestyle!That means that I work remotely from my computer while traveling this beautiful world that we live in!How it all came to be:I have worked various exciting jobs and careers up until now, including running my own fitness business for nearly 13 years.
I loved working with people and transforming their lives to be healthier and happier.
As much as I am grateful for that experience, every single client and job had me needing to be there in person, which was not allowing me to do the thing I absolutely love-Travel!I would save up my money, then travel for long periods of time with a specific budget, limiting me to certain activities and having to live the “hostel life” to save money.
Every single time!The last adventure I went on, (New Zealand, Australia, Bali, Vietnam) got me really thinking… How do I continue traveling WHILE making money.
Where I do not have to take on little traveling jobs such as picking fruit near deadly spiders, or bartending for peanuts in South East Asian countries.I noticed people working from their computers in every single coffee shop I would stop in (trust me, that’s a LOT of coffee shops!)
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It's a travel medical insurance policy, although we represent over 25 providers for international health insurance if that is the preferred or needed option.What is needed: (and is included in World Explorer)Responsive customer service/claims High level of benefits, ideally US$1,000,000 in medical/accident benefit24 hour emergency medical assistanceWhat is nice to have: (and is in World Explorer)Adventure sports coverage (you never know when you get to go on a zip line for the first time, hot air ballon ride, or safari outing.At least $500,000 in medical evacuation benefitsAccidental death and dismemberment Stolen laptop/phone/camera coveragePet coverage (for those who take their pet along sometimes)Ability to purchase after you have left on your trip.Find our more at www.insurednomads.com
Image SourceNomadic LifestyleFor those suffering from a serious case of wanderlust, the digital nomad lifestyle can sound like the dream.
Seeing far-flung areas of the world and being immersed for extended periods in a new and exciting culture is the ultimate goal of today’s travel nomad.Backpackers have employed this nomadic lifestyle for years.
But, even so, the travel budget eventually runs out and backpackers are forced to take a local gig, or return back home for a period of time to build up their savings before going on their next adventure.This work, then play, alternating lifestyle creates its own problems.
Remote workers have the privilege to make any setting their office: from cafes in Paris, to hotel receptions in London, the beaches of Thailand, co-working spaces in New York, or the glacial plains of Iceland.Working while traveling buys you enough time to truly immerse yourself in a culture, to hang with the locals and to see and do more than the typical tourist.
It also means that rather than having a set travel budget that can be exhausted over time, digital nomads can set daily or weekly budgets that get replenished with their paychecks.
More recent statistics indicate nearly 70% of workers whose jobs can be done from home are now working remotely all or most of the time.Coworking spaces are popping up around the world to accommodate remote workers without regular offices.
If you’re a digital nomad, it’s always best to seek advice from a financial advisor about the taxes you’re liable to pay.
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