Being a digital nomad is amazing. However, there’s a reason why more and more digital nomads are looking for a home base. In fact, there are several reasons. In this post, I’ll be looking at some of the most common ones.
Why More & More Digital Nomads Are Looking For A Home Base
I’ve been traveling and working remotely as a digital nomad full-time for 2 years now. While I absolutely love the lifestyle, and all the freedom it allows, I – like many other digital nomads – have started thinking seriously about trying to find a home base.
It’s not that I’ve fallen out of love with traveling. And I’m certainly not looking to go back to a full-time, in-person job with a commute. But there are a few advantages of having a home base that you travel from, rather than traveling non-stop.
1. Stability and Routine
For me, and many other digital nomads, one of the hardest things about the location-independent lifestyle is the lack of stability and routine.
The idea of waking up in a new city (or even country) every other week sounds exciting. However, after doing it for a while, it’s common to start craving a bit of stability and “normality”. Don’t get me wrong, moving around and discovering new places is great, but not all of the time.
While creating a routine when traveling is possible, whether that’s by regularly visiting your favorite coworking space or having a regular exercise program, in my experience, it’s harder to get into a solid, stable routine while also having to find your bearings in a new place.
Constantly adapting to new environments can also take a toll on your productivity and mental well-being, as I’ll go into more detail about below. That’s why, for many people (including me), the idea of having a fixed base somewhere (anywhere!) is looking more and more attractive.
2. Community and Connections
I miss my friends from home more than anything else. While traveling you’ll likely meet some amazing people, and I’ve made some great new friends on the road. However, these interactions are often fleeting and you have to say a lot of goodbyes.
Having a home base, on the other hand, allows you to cultivate lasting relationships, both personal and professional. These are the people you can visit regularly, without needing to introduce yourself and start from scratch each time.
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