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by kfrz 3599 days ago
> I moved back home and use it as a homebase to fly everywhere. I like that I have the freedom to take a taxi to the airport and be there in 10 minutes, board a plane with my laptop in a carry-on backpack and fly somewhere random, work from there and stay there until I get bored and fly back. That's extreme freedom and it means I still can have my home life and friends + have amazing travel experiences.

That freedom is the holy grail, and I think has more to do with financial independence than anything. It's cheaper to be a full-time nomad because no rent, but money is worth trading for comfort. It all depends on individual preference. Confidence in your goals will bring you where you want to be!
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chatmasta 3599 days ago
You raise an important distinction between the different motivations of digital nomads. Personally, I'm currently traveling because it's cheaper than living in a major US city, and gives me a longer runway to work on projects. Eventually I hope to have a similar arrangement to the one Pieter is describing, with a home base and maximized travel ability.

Financial independence is the goal. Digital nomading can help get you there by extending your runway, and it can also be a benefit of the independence once you achieve it.

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pieterhg 3599 days ago
If you leave you can Airbnb your place and mitigate that (and even make a profit).
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kfrz 3599 days ago
True, save the areas where legislation disallows. But this is a consideration when I purchase/rent a place now, so your point is definitely valid.
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