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Digital Nomad vs Freelance: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Definitions for the labels in new fields such as digital nomad vs freelancer, or remote jobs, online work, and other things like that are still up in the air and open to interpretation, but there are clear differences between the two. Actually, this can get even more confusing. Since this question kept coming up when […]

How You Can Become a Digital Nomad [Step by Step Guide]

After deciding to become a digital nomad around South America, I got the chance to land jobs in running a hostel in Ecuador, shoot stunning travel photography, and experiences I’ll never forget. In this post, I’ll show you the exact plan I would follow if I could start over again. But first, let’s get a […]

Banos Ecuador Guide

Baños, Ecuador was a place I called home for over a year as an expat while running a local hostel. As many of you know, I’m from California, so Ecuador culture and customs were a nice surprise. There are a ton of activities to do in Baños de Agua Santa (the full name), and they […]

Here’s How I Stopped Being Jealous Of Other People’s Success

Whenever I saw someone do extremely well financially, I’d feel envy. I’d convince myself that I was still better in other ways. But when that didn’t work, I’d just tell myself that I didn’t want what they had and forced myself to believe it. It was 3am and I was in a tent. In a […]

JF 010: A Family Who Refused to Settle Down and How They Did It

A talk with Paul Kortman from NomadTogether.com about how he travels through Mexico with his wife and kids. How do you convince other people that your lifestyle is okay? You don’t. Check out the episode right now! Links mentioned: Paul’s website NomadTogether.com This episode is sponsored by Audible.com. Get your TWO FREE audiobooks and free first […]

JF 008: An Overview on Creating Your Very Own Online Store for Under $20

[:en]Http://JourneyFeed.com/episode8 In this episode, I share with you a semi-technical overview on how you can start your own online store while on a shoestring budget. Resources mentioned in this episode: Shopify.com Etsy.com WordPress.org WooCommerce (WordPress plugin) PayPal.com Stripe.com 2Checkout.com JourneyFeed.com/BlueHost (affiliate link) JourneyFeed.com/Website This episode is sponsored by Audible.com. Get your FREE audiobook and free […]

JF 007: How Housesitting Works and Minimalism Talk with Shelly and Al from SellAllYourStuff.com

  We have Shelly and Al from SellAllYourStuff.com where they talk to us about how they have managed to get out there and housesit. We also talk about minimalism and answer some common questions about how to get started with this lifestyle. Links mentioned in this podcast: Shelly’s social media management company (http://www.shinesocially.com/) Al’s ebooks […]

Getting Started as a Freelance Writer, an Interview | Episode 6

Sajib got started by doing his own online research. He gets his inspiration through the blogs that he follows. You don’t need a formal writing education to start your own business, and as you can find out through this episode, there are lot of free and paid resources to take advantages of online. Links mentioned: […]

How WWOOF Can Help With Accommodation and Boarding While Traveling

In this interview with Amanda from World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), we cover common questions that can show you how to get started with your own WWOOF adventure.WWOOF is an educational exchange program that helps volunteers go and live on a farm in exchange for food and accommodation.Links: To learn more about WWOOF: […]

JF 004: Traveling the World as a Young Couple on an Average Salary

In this episode, we speak with Seb and Marieta, a couple who has been traveling the world after saving up for a few months. We get into specifics like what they pack, how much they saved, and some experiences they’ve been through. Links: Contact me at: http://twitter.com/edwincov Journey Feed’s Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/journeyfeed Long Exposure Facebook […]

JF 002: How to Start Your Own Freelancing Business

In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to start freelancing, right now. From things like how to land your first client and how to follow a technique that few freelancers out there actually do. From doing things in person, such as tutoring, to online-specific tasks, this episode will help […]

Children and Gunshots

[:en]“Señor, ¿me puede abrir esto?” A little girl approached me, she must have been about six years old. Normally, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in children’s ages, but after being around children every morning and evening, I was able to say her age with certainty. “Señor, ¿me ayuda?” She lifted a sippy […]

I Survived: Traveling Internationally with Budget Airlines

Originally posted on May 25, 2015 Surviving Long Flights in Budget Airlines Surviving in budget airlines is considered as a rite of passage for many travelers to prove themselves to the world. I understand why people complain so much about flights and travel. I seriously considered joining one of those lounge things that airports give you […]

Are you running away from your life by traveling?

Originally posted on May 6, 2015 When planning an open ended trip, there is always someone that will tell you that you’re running away from your life. Are you? I’ve read this in several blog posts by travel bloggers, like Nomadic Matt (post here) and by Kristin (post here), on how travelers must be running away from […]

Stuck in the Mud in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

I arrived in Guaymas, Sonora during the winter months and got to see many tourists arriving for their stay around the area. They weren’t coming to see Guaymas, however, they were passing through on their way up to San Carlos. San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico is located on the northwestern part of Mexico, by Mar de Cortéz (Sea […]

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