FABRICE ON ... TRAVELING WITH PURPOSE Q: WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIGITAL NOMADS ARE THERE? A: There is a great diversity of profiles and professions. I would say that these are the four main families we meet on the road: 1. Digital nomads engaged in e-commerce 2. Influencers 3. Infopreneurs 4. Freelancers Of course there are many variations within these categories, too. As well as those who change countries every month and those who have a base they keep coming back to. Those who live on the other side of the world and those who prefer the French countryside. It takes all kinds! Q: FOR YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES AS A NOMAD? A: The loneliness. “Your community is far away. While meeting new people is often easy, building deep and ongoing relationships remains difficult. And over time, these relationships are the important ones.” Managing this is important. It will affect your motivation and energy and, thus, your productivity. Q: WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS? A: Traveling will always be a big part of my life, at least in the coming years. Beyond that, my way of traveling will undoubtedly change. I will take shorter journeys than I used to and plan more time to relax. “I’d rather go to a country with a purpose, such as seeing a friend or attending a conference.” For example, last September I lived in Paris to prepare an event I created, Digital Nomad Starter . ● Fabrice ● From France ● www.instinct-voyageur.fr ● Travel blogger ● On the road for over 15 years ● Now in Myanmar ✈ ✈ ✈ A DAY IN THE LIFE • I spend most of the day working – at home, in a hotel, coworking space or cafe. Productivity is a daily challenge. • I try to accomplish the most in the morning. • Getting exercise is key to being a digital nomad. ✈ ✈ ✈ WORK-LIFE BALANCE “Because traveling is, as it were, my profession, I make sure to take nonwork trips, as well. Recently, for example, I was in Glasgow to see a friend. On these kinds of trips, I do little to no work.” 11
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