I've travelled to 26 countries across 4 continents in the past 2 years. Here's 32 unconventional tips on how to nomad best: 1) Nowadays hotels are better than Airbnbs most of the time. No crazy extra fees, no rules and breakfast! 2) If you do use Airbnb, a little tip is to find brand new properties that look great with little reviews (scroll to the end). It's a gamble but if it's legit you get a banging place for cheaper as they look to get early bookings. 3) Most tourist places are overrated, find the lesser known spots locals visit. That's where there's gold to be found. 4) A little language goes a long way, learn some basic phrases & don't default to English until you have to. 5) It's easy to live out of hand luggage, just pack what fits and then use a one-in, one-out policy whenever you buy anything. 6) If you have the ability to travel anytime, go the opposite times to tourists. Shoulder seasons are prime for combo of good weather and not crazy busy. 7) Meeting locals is far more interesting than meeting other nomads, you'll learn more culture and they'll show you around the true hotspots. 8) Flying is part of the experience, pay a little extra for better airlines/seats/flight times. 9) Co-working spaces are rarely as fun as they seem, if you're in a place for a short-time just work from your room and meet people out instead. 11) If you love somewhere - go back, I used to chase flags now I chase experiences. 12) Slowmadding is great but not if the place sucks. Book 2-3 nights first to see if you like it, then extend. 13) Nowhere really sucks though, everywhere has some charm to be found if you look hard enough. 14) The best places are the ones you wouldn't normally go to and/or where you feel most out of your comfort zone. 15) You will like the place you come from less, if/when you ever return. 16) Book a tour on one of your first days to get the lay of the land, makes exploring more fun afterwards (inc. where to avoid). 17) It's the little walks in nature, the coffee by the beachfront, the reading in the park moments that are best. Fill your time with them. 18) Almost all locals will welcome you with open arms if you treat them with respect, attempt the language and embrace the culture. 19) Tip liberally, even if there's not a tipping culture. 20) When you think you've explored enough go 10 minutes further, there's always a hidden gem. 21) Have friends come meet you on your travels, you'll have an amazing experience to remember, moreso than visiting them back home. 22) If you like a country visit some lesser known towns, that's where you get to feel how they truly live. 23) Keep half an eye on if you could live in a place long-term, you never know where life can take you and you might want to return (permanently). 24) Find a great coffee shop and chat away to the staff and guests, hours of fun to be had in a simple setting. 25) You'll get invited to some random events and activities. Say yes! These are often some of the best memories. 26) When stuff is incredibly cheap in your currency, overpay. It's still less for you and if it's helpful for the locals then great. 27) Take the train. Often the trips are beautiful and in many countries it's a great way to travel. 28) Try something new the country specialises in - surfing, diving, cooking, etc. 29) Journal about your experience, I wish I did it more to look back on. 30) Less photos more enjoying the moment is the way. 31) You'll have moments of 'wtf am I doing?', take a break from work, relax and you'll be sound by tomorrow. 32) Know it won't go on forever (even though at times you believe it could), be ready for when to call it quits. 🏝️✌️