Becoming location independent

Life as a digital nomad takes a little more than a laptop and a Lonely Planet guide.
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Combining the work you love with a nomadic lifestyle seems to be the contemporary dream for creatives. Today, thanks to the Internet, an increasing number of freelancers are putting their Pinterest-perfect life into practice.   

But while this might seem to involve nothing more than leaning out of Parisian windows and carrying around laptops on Mexican beaches, there is a lot of hustle behind the scenes. Contrary to appearances, approaching a location independent lifestyle with a holiday mindset is a recipe for failure. It takes a lot of hustle, stamina and organization to keep yourself on track while on the road.

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Naima Morelli
About the Author
Naima Morelli is an arts writer with a particular interest in contemporary art from the Asia Pacific region and the emerging art systems. She is a regular contributor to CoBo Social, Culture360 and Middle East Monitor, among others, and the author of a book about contemporary art in Indonesia.