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Why You Should Travel and Live Abroad: Lessons in Freedom & the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
In a world of infinite possibility, choosing to live outside your birth country can be one of the most empowering decisions you’ll ever make. Over the past decade, I’ve called 12+ countries home—from Germany to Thailand, Hungary to Mexico—and each move taught me something invaluable about business, culture, and what it truly means to be free.
Lessons from living in 13 Countries in 10 Years
In April 2015, at age 23, I walked away from Germany’s rigid system and flew to Chiang Mai, Thailand. With a one-way ticket and the goal of launching an Amazon FBA business, I discovered that:
Community transforms everything. Two weeks in, co-working friends replaced old insecurities.
Minimalism breeds clarity. Quitting alcohol and living with just a suitcase freed up mental space to innovate.
Fear is the barrier, not reality. Once I embraced the unknown, possibilities multiplied.
Building a Location-Independent Business
Fulfillment-by-Amazon was booming in 2015. I sourced products from China and India, sent them to U.S. and European warehouses, and rode the wave of e-commerce growth. While the model has shifted, the core lesson remains: if you master a skill, you can monetize it from anywhere with an internet connection.
Visa runs can feel tedious, but they taught me agility. Three months in Thailand → three months in Vietnam → a year in Hungary → quick stints in Japan, Portugal, Bali, India, and more. By 2025 I’m in the U.S., still moving forward. Flexibility becomes a superpower when you’re legally savvy.
Escaping High Taxes & Consumerism
Western “first-world” countries tax you on income, VAT, social security, and even state media. Meanwhile, in Vietnam or Mexico, $2,000 a month can buy you a king-size lifestyle. Geo-arbitrage—earning strong-currency wages while spending in low-cost markets—unlocks financial freedom.
Geo-Arbitrage & Digital Nomadism
Tim Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Workweek ignited the digital nomad movement.
Earn in dollars or euros
Spend in Thai baht or Indonesian rupiah
Reinvest savings into crypto, health, or personal growth
This strategy isn’t just about lower living costs—it’s about maximizing choice.
Cultural Insights & Personal Growth
Travel strips away propaganda and stereotypes. In Europe, I saw the stark north-south work/play divide. In Southeast Asia, I witnessed both generosity and hidden prejudices. Each culture sharpened my intuition and deepened my empathy.
Family, Obligations & Freedom
Many fear uprooting when kids or elderly parents are involved. Yet, genuine freedom isn’t about isolation—it’s about
1) Planning your moves responsibly
2) Involving family in your vision
3) Living a life your loved ones can share
My own father made a lot of money in his career but missed over a decade of being at home. What do You believe your children truly want – more Stuff or more parental Love and Guidance?
Conclusion: Embrace Global Freedom
Your only true limitation is the story you tell yourself. If you’re unhappy with high taxes, consumer debt, or corporate cubicles, rethink your life. Learn the rules, take the risks while you’re young or able, and build a reality that honors your heart.
Where you’re treated best—where your skills, intentions, and spirit are valued—that’s your real home.
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