The internet has given us all access to complete information on just about any topic we choose, but that has created a big problem – which sites are trustworthy? Moving abroad for a few months living in a country of your choice needs a lot of research when it comes to topics like healthcare, taxes, visas and so on and having a trusted source of information can be vital for a safe and pleasant stay. So below are the top digital nomads’ blogs you should follow to get the best and most accurate information there is.
Nomad List Nomad
The list is a bit different from your usual blog. The site is structured around individual pages that describe the conditions of a single major city anywhere in the world. Each town then has many different “scores” ranging from bad to great regarding some thirty-five other aspects of living. These can be anything from walkability, lack of crime, cost, quality of hospitals, nightlife, LGBTQ+ friendliness and much more.
But that’s not all the blog gives you. It also tries to list some general tips like if the country has Amazon access, whether tipping is a must, what the best taxi rates are, etc. It also helpfully breaks down the cost of living in a given city, and if you join the site, you can even chat with digital nomads who are currently living in the town or are soon about to live there.
The Flatio Blog
The Flatio Blog has tons of great articles on all kinds of topics, especially for countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, and more. Our blog focuses on the practicalities of your day-to-day life, such as where to find good food, what sort of healthcare you should get, and how to get your pet to the country you want to stay in.
But we also write about more general topics, such as meeting people in a given country or travelling the world sustainably. It is important to us that your stay is safe for you and the people around you and that’s not just about where you do your shopping and what part of town you live in, but also about what you should even visit and how. And if you are looking for a mid-term rental, Flatio has tons of apartments on offer – all hustle free.
Blogs of Digital Nomads
The more general blogs like Flatio or Nomad List are focused primarily on impersonal information, which can apply to just about anyone. Still, there are tons of personal blogs to choose from. Each digital nomad who has decided to share their experiences is valuable information since their expertise will catch particularities that the general blogs cannot include.
Hence blogs like the Nomadic Matt, Minority Nomad, or Girl Gone Abroad all have individual experiences that will help you see what you’re getting yourself into. There are still more generalised blogs, but they usually have some focus like the Too Many Adapters blog, which focuses on technology or Hobo with a Laptop that gives you tips on making money online from anywhere.
There are tons more of these blogs, and they all have something interesting to say, so just get reading. Just make sure you always approach them with a critical eye.
