<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"> <channel> <title>World Travel Ambitions - Digital Nomad</title> <description>Posts tagged with Digital Nomad from World Travel Ambitions - Family travel blog with destinations, tips, and inspiration.</description> <link>https://worldtravelambitions.com//tags/digital-nomad/</link> <language>en-US</language> <managingEditor>melissa@worldtravelambitions.com (Melissa)</managingEditor> <webMaster>melissa@worldtravelambitions.com (Melissa)</webMaster> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:13:57 GMT</lastBuildDate> <generator>Astro RSS Generator</generator> <image> <url>https://worldtravelambitions.com//images/logo.png</url> <title>World Travel Ambitions - Digital Nomad</title> <link>https://worldtravelambitions.com//tags/digital-nomad/</link> <width>144</width> <height>144</height> </image> <!-- Self-referencing link --> <atom:link href="https://worldtravelambitions.com//tags/digital-nomad/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <!-- Additional links --> <atom:link href="https://worldtravelambitions.com//rss.xml" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="World Travel Ambitions - All Posts" /> <item> <title><![CDATA[How we are Earning While we Travel the World]]></title> <link>https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/how-we-are-earning-while-we-travel-the-world/</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/how-we-are-earning-while-we-travel-the-world/</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded>< where yes, we spent a fair bit of our savings in only a month. We were so lucky our first stop was the wonderful [Vietnam](/tags/vietnam/) because it is affordable here. And we were blessed to be stuck there during Covid. <div class="flex justify-center my-8 max-w-2xl mx-auto"> <div class="w-full"> <img src="/images/Gypsy-Villa-Phong-Nha-Vietnam-World-Travel-Ambitions-scaled.jpg" alt="Gypsy Villa - Phong Nha Vietnam - World Travel Ambitions" class="w-full h-auto object-cover rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow duration-300" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> <div class="text-center italic text-gray-600 mt-2"> <em>We are so grateful to be stuck in Vietnam during Covid - August 2020</em> </div> We were also grateful to be able to access some extra cash when my other car sold (just under $9,000) and a bit more from our Super (mine didn't have that much to begin with, so we took all of it) ✨ Now we've been abroad seven months and we still have a fair amount left. However, it's time to get serious. Travel blogging isn't cutting it (even the most successful blogs aren't making their money, so it's unreasonable for me to think I can make $5,000 a month blogging in the next 18 months)... So we needed SOMETHING, ANYTHING. FAST. And something that wasn't going to take too much time from me ⏳  I've been dabbling in Crypto and Shares for ages, but I'm just not an active trader. ### A Passive Opportunity Saved Us (But it didn't Last) We got involved with a trading platform. At the time, everything checked out. Subsequently, the trading company (that was registered and even actually sponsored the Seville Football Club in Spain), was shut down and <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/forex/police-arrest-everfxs-spanish-top-gun-at-airport-in-barcelona/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a guy was arrested for fraud</a>. In October, 2020, an opportunity crossed my path, and my heart exploded. An opportunity to invest a small amount (only $300 USD), and allow some pro traders to trade in the Foreign exchange market which was going to help me double our return over a period of months. I was joyful to discover this because I didn't have to stare at screens all day. Instead, I was able to watch my balance grow, then cash out and / or deposit my earnings to grow some more. For our family, this seemed perfect. And it fed us for a few months. However, as time went on, it drastically changed and eventually stopped paying in March 2022. ### What I learned: As I've become deeply involved in crypto, I discovered projects like this are usually ponzi's with a great story, and lots to cover up. 1. 'Promise to pay' programs usually go bust. The one we were involved with is probably one of the very few that lasted beyond two years. 2. I learned the longer they operate, the more people they burn.  3. I've learned there are other, more transparent ways to trade and retain full control of your finances. 4. When the promises aren't delivered, you should run a mile (but try not to go there in the first place) Amongst announcements and changes, I realized I didn't feel comfortable being 100% dependent on our Forex trading investment and started looking for a job. I began to accept that this could all disappear overnight. This is why I don't really talk too much about the opportunities I find anymore (most things just are too good to be true).  ### I Got a Remote Job Earning BTC Instead of Dollars During my time of uncertainty, I applied for a remote job working in the crypto sector. It took a while for my application to process, however once I hit my first interview, things went really fast. It was a dream job for me and I accepted in June 2021.  This job, for me, isn't a prison. Part of our mission is to help half the world exit the traditional financial system by 2030. That mission sets my heart on fire.  One of my wildest dreams since I was 18 or 19 was to work for Google. I applied once. Didn't get the job. In 2019 I had an opportunity to get a job with Google in Sydney. I spoke with a friend who worked there and asked about what it was like. My friend told me about the hours involved and I decided not to apply because my heart said it would take me away from my family too much.  My new job feels right. For me, cryptocurrency is doing amazing things for the financial sector. Right now, crypto is comparable to what the internet was like in 1996. This is the start of something much bigger than most people can see right now. So it turns out, I've manifested my big dream. I think my job is better than working for Google!!  This job also gave me the depth of knowledge and understanding that I want to provide full transparency about ALL that I know and do. This is why I don't refer people to the Forex trading platform anymore. It's also why I haven't taken down my story reel. It's an unfinished story. I want to show you what happens (even if it turns out badly).  My failures are part of my learning journey. Just as my achievements are.  There are people out there who will judge me based on MY mistakes, or my inability to spot a scam. That's just part of life in our current times. Hopefully, most of my readers may just want to see the truth. And hopefully most people will appreciate the transparency with which I share these stories. In conclusion, if you're looking for opportunities to earn while you travel, there are plenty out there. Very few will actually create a long standing income though. ### I had a baby, and decided I want to reboot my online incomes In 2022, I was blessed to become a mother to our fourth baby, Manaia. Since that time, over 1.5 years at the time I write this, I haven't had many full nights sleep. I work, I sleep. My excitement for travel turned into burn out. I have been tired, not excited. I just wanted to rest! Meeting good friends in Bulgaria, that subsequently followed us to Vietnam, reignited my passion to build an online income stream. I really want to build my own products and share this journey with others. I decided to be open to different ways to make money online again. But with boundaries. No Network Marketing, no MLMs, no trading schemes. I saw a friend of mine talking about $700AUD days. She's a mum, and it got me curious. So I reached out.  What I found was something that I'm excited to share. It's not Network Marketing, it's not MLM, it's not trading. It is a digital marketing course that teaches people how to create ANY online business.  I bought the course, and by doing so, I gained full resell rights. This means I can sell the course at any price I choose (as long as it's above $497 USD), and no middle man takes a cut. I have set up my own Stripe payment and Bitcoin payment options. Going through the course, I realized it would help me also build my own courses and content. I have started with my first Bitcoin for Beginners course. And I also have a 1:1 program launching soon. This digital marketing course really set me up for the next level of success in online business. I'm really excited about this and truly believe if people are willing to put in the time and effort to learn a new skill, this is the best opportunity out there!  I'm about to launch an updated for 2025 version in my Vibe Nomads Skool Community. <a href="https://vibenomads.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to join</a>. Now, we're building for more online income streams than ever before - and we want to help you do the same After meeting friends all over the world funding their travels in multiple ways, I decided it was time to get expansive. I've researched and tried so many ways to make money online. While I love my remote work, and will probably still stay in my job for a couple more years yet, I realised a goal for our family is to also create wealth for our future, and the future of our children.  There is so much uncertainty out there, and I know that I have so much to share on money, mindset and wealth creation. This prompted me to begin work on my new project: <a href="http://howtofund.travel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Fund Travel</a>.  Currently, it is a waiting list and if you get on it, you'll be the first to know when our online resources are up and running. I'll update here when everything is live!  If you've got questions, reach out. I'm here for you!]]></content:encoded> <author>melissa@worldtravelambitions.com (Melissa)</author> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>digital-nomad</category> <category>remote-work</category> <category>travel-finance</category> <category>nomad-life</category> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>financial-planning</category> <category>long-term-travel</category> <category>family-travel</category> <enclosure url="https://worldtravelambitions.com//images/earning-while-world-travelling-optimized.webp" type="image/jpeg" /> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Why You Need A VPN for Your World Travel]]></title> <link>https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/why-you-need-a-vpn-for-your-world-travel/</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/why-you-need-a-vpn-for-your-world-travel/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><, change your VPN location to Vietnam, and all of a sudden, you'll see the rates people in Vietnam see. Winning. And yes, I tried it. It does work!  ## What is a VPN? A VPN is short for Virtual Private Network. This allows you to hide your location and data from the web. This simply means when I'm in Vietnam, I can connect via my Australian VPN if I want to access Aussie Netflix, or if I'm in New Zealand and want to book a Vietnam Airlines flight for the best price I can connect via my Vietnam VPN.  The VPN keeps your browsing private and prevents you from getting hacked. I don't want my information stolen and I feel much safer using the VPN. This is why everyone needs a VPN for world travel! ## How much does a VPN cost? I currently use [NordVPN](https://go.nordvpn.net/SH2oY). It costs me $3.49 a month because I knew I'd be gone a while and opted to purchase three years in advance. If you're not keen on signing up for two or three years, you can always go monthly for $12 per month. You can use this application on up to six devices, and you get information telling you the speed of your connection. There's also a handy 'Pause your connection' tool if you're having problems with a particular site. I sometimes experience this logging into the NZ government sites, for this I just open a private browser instead. NordVPN have servers all around the world, so you can be sure there will be a connection nearby that will work for you.  <div class="flex justify-center my-8 max-w-2xl mx-auto"> <div class="w-full"> <img src="/images/Work-from-anywhere-World-Travel-Ambitions-Family-Life-Outside-the-Box-scaled.jpg " alt="Work from anywhere - World Travel Ambitions - Family Life Outside the Box" class="w-full h-auto object-cover rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow duration-300" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> _Working from a hut at Shore Club - An Bang - May 2020_ ### How do you set it up? All you have to do is [click here](https://go.nordvpn.net/SH2oY) and purchase the VPN subscription that works best for you. You can choose to go monthly, annually or purchase more than one year in advance. Once you have set yourself up, you'll get the links to download the apps for your phone and computers or Mac. Once you've downloaded these and logged in, you are free to browse privately from anywhere in the world. It's really that easy, a VPN is essential for your world travel adventure! #### Things to remember [NordVPN](https://go.nordvpn.net/SH2oY) is a subscription service, so remember to cancel it if you're no longer using it. It will bill continually monthly or annually on the date you subscribed. This is important if you're doing an annual subscription! ### Why you need a VPN for World Travel _Please note: I have included affiliate links in this post which means if you decide to purchase, I may receive a commission. It won't cost you any extra. Thanks so much!_]]></content:encoded> <author>melissa@worldtravelambitions.com (Melissa)</author> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>vpn</category> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>digital-nomad</category> <category>travel-safety</category> <category>long-term-travel</category> <category>travel-tips</category> <enclosure url="https://worldtravelambitions.com//images/need-vpn-travel-2020-optimized.webp" type="image/jpeg" /> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Banking Solutions for Nomads]]></title> <link>https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/banking-for-nomads/</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://worldtravelambitions.com//blog/banking-for-nomads/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded>< with my referral code and see how easy banking can be - My referral code is melissaw8690. This means when you spend €15 with your card, I receive €15. You will also receive a referral link so you can refer your friends too. ### American Business Banking For business to business banking transactions I use [Payoneer](https://share.payoneer.com/nav/OWYpJK_TdpFzSyZHhACjFGm-fj3c4IGJh9zPEaBbqX7d1sVUAcbXSBGWg3w6B4Yb4gSPOv_81blf838SJuFoHA2). If you sign up using my link ([click here](https://share.payoneer.com/nav/OWYpJK_TdpFzSyZHhACjFGm-fj3c4IGJh9zPEaBbqX7d1sVUAcbXSBGWg3w6B4Yb4gSPOv_81blf838SJuFoHA2)) both you and I receive $25USD when you've made $1,000 in transactions. This is an awesome service if you are an Amazon Associate or if you need to receive business income into a US bank account!! It's come in handy with many affiliate programs who can only deposit to US accounts. I have found many other nomads use this as a banking solution too. <div class="flex justify-center my-8 max-w-2xl mx-auto"> <div class="w-full"> <img src="/images/Banking-Solutions-for-Nomads-World-Travel-Ambitions-Family-Life-Outside-the-Box-scaled.jpg " alt="Banking Solutions for Nomads - World Travel Ambitions - Family Life Outside the Box" class="w-full h-auto object-cover rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow duration-300" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> ### Australia and New Zealand Solutions for Nomads My preferred bank any international travellers in these countries is [ING](https://campaigns.ing.com.au/refer?code=Goh614&p=a)! I love they reverse the ATM charges, it's awesome. I watch my savings add up monthly, so far we have saved over $1,000 AUD with these rebates. That's almost another month accommodation for us. What would that mean for you? <div class="flex justify-center my-8 max-w-2xl mx-auto"> <div class="w-full"> <img src="/images/Screen-Shot-2021-09-08-at-13.11.18.png " alt="ING Savings - The Best Bank for Australians who travel - World Travel Ambitions" class="w-full h-auto object-cover rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow duration-300" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> ### International Banking for Nomads After living in Vietnam for a while, we started to really enjoy using [Wise (formally TransferWise)](https://wise.com/invite/i/melissaw418). It's an app that can take a little to get used to, but it creates a lot of convenience. We could easily send money from our Australian [ING](https://campaigns.ing.com.au/refer?code=Goh614&p=a) bang to our Australian Wise account. Then convert with a tiny fee to Vietnamese Dong (or any currency). Then it can transfer into a bank account of that currency. It's a fantastic tool and can save a lot of money!  I love [PayPal](http://paypal.com) for the ease it provides. I use this where needed! Some of our affiliate income actually gets paid directly to our PayPal account. I'm also very careful with this as I have heard of other Nomads who have encountered issues with PayPal freezing their accounts. So keep this in mind when you are setting up payment options for your customers (if you are doing this) as you want to have more than one place to receive an income. Maybe you'll prefer Crypto!  I hope these banking solutions for nomads help you a little if you are planning to travel long term. Another really useful resource is the use of a VPN. [Click here to read more about VPN](/blog/why-you-need-a-vpn-for-your-world-travel/) services, as these are also very valuable while travelling abroad. **Disclosure:** _Thank you for visiting our blog. Please note that I have included affiliate links in this blog. This means we earn a commission if you make a purchase _with no additional cost to you_. If you have any questions about the companies or our affiliate status, please feel free to e-mail us._]]></content:encoded> <author>melissa@worldtravelambitions.com (Melissa)</author> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>digital-nomad</category> <category>banking</category> <category>travel-finance</category> <category>nomad-life</category> <category>travel-resources</category> <category>financial-planning</category> <category>long-term-travel</category> <enclosure url="https://worldtravelambitions.com//images/banking-for-nomads-2021-optimized.webp" type="image/jpeg" /> </item> </channel> </rss>