After my mom married my stepfather, I was introduced to a new-to-me family tradition: The annual Ukrainian Christmas Eve. Christmas is celebrated on January 7th each year in Ukraine. Why? I’m not sure. All I know is that the night prior is Ukrainian Christmas Eve. The ‘Sviatyi Vechir’ or ‘Holy Evening’ centers around a feast […]
Earlier this year, Joe and I gave up our Brooklyn apartment and hit the road. We traveled from Montreal down to New Orleans over the course of six months, working remotely while we stayed in new places each month. I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane. So Joe and […]
Our first stint becoming digital nomads this year involved a long, slow road trip from Montreal down to New Orleans over the course of six months. We said goodbye to New Orleans last week, closing out our first phase of nomad life last week. (The next six-month stint? Europe!) Leaving New Orleans made me sadder […]
Joe and I have always loved working from coffee shops. When we first arrived in New York City in 2010, coffee shopping over the weekends became our favorite way to explore new neighborhoods — that and uncovering the best dollar slice spots. Sometimes we’d bring a book and read. Sometimes we’d catch up on work. […]
It’s been a year of firsts. Joe and I are coming up on our six month mark as digital nomads. So far, we’ve spent our time meandering down the Eastern side of the U.S. as we work remotely (next up, Europe!). I’ve been working independently as a marketing consultant — and doing so entirely from home […]
Last week was our first in New Orleans, where Joe and I are living for about six weeks until making the long drive home for the holidays. Our arrival in the Crescent City caps off our first six months living as digital nomads, living in new places each month as we work remotely. (Next up, […]
My 2017 goal has been to enjoy living with the unknown, rather than jumping to solve for it. I wanted our nomadic adventure to push us to exist in the now. I wanted us to take a breath, look around, and go in whatever direction we see fit. Doing so is a challenge. I’m a […]
Now that we’re a solid four months into our digital nomad adventure — we’re working remotely and visiting a new city every month or so — we’ve learned a few key lessons in how to best approach this adventure of ours. One of the biggest learnings is that, to us, our concept of ‘balance’ will shift with […]
Joe and I have been stuffing ourselves silly with seafood during our month in Maine. Lobster rolls. Fried scallops and clams. Fresh oysters. Crab melts. We’ve traveled for clams with a view. We’ve ordered a second lobster roll because it was *that* good. It’s been a glutinous month. But when in Portland, Maine… So as […]
Anyone else have oddly specific processes for going through beloved rituals? You have to eat ice cream with the tiny sampler spoon, say? Or you need to take a little nap after you shower, before starting the day? (I’ll defend my post-shower naps until the day I die. They’re like a second snooze!) ANYWAY. My […]