Expat Life Archives | Modern-Day Nomads

January 16, 2019

Worldwide, 18+: Apply for a paid 3-month sabbatical in southern Italy this summer

Airbnb is sponsoring a unique opportunity for 4 people to move to the small village of Grottole for 3 months and experience authentic rural…

August 17, 2018

Worldwide, 18+: Want to develop your startup in Queensland, Australia? Applications invited to HotDesq, receive up to AUD$100,000

Applications now open for Round 3 of Hot DesQ Hot DesQ is providing up to AUD$100,000 to international and interstate startups to relocate to…

April 28, 2017

Meet Your Fellow Nomad: Natalie

Hey nomads! It’s always a treat when we get to feature one of our own…and this time around it’s Natalie, a freelance copywriter and…

December 20, 2016

Moving to Vancouver, British Columbia on a Working Holiday Visa

I first made the move to Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada in June 2013. It was my first time living overseas and I may…

December 8, 2016

Meet Your Fellow Nomads: Liesbet + Mark from Roaming About

Hello, nomads! In this new installment of ‘Meet Your Fellow Nomads,’ we bring you real-life inspiration from the road, by other travelers – just…

October 17, 2016

Pass the Peas…and By the Way, I’m Going to Quit My Job, Travel the Globe + Live Out of a Tiny House on Wheels That I Built Myself: How to Juggle Your Passion for Travel + Your Relatives

In-laws have been tricky since the dawn of time. I can imagine back in the caves of our ancestors, those first awkward campfire dinners…

October 1, 2016

Working Holiday in New Zealand: 5 Easy Steps to Getting Settled + Finding Employment

After dreaming about it for years, I finally decided to do my working holiday in New Zealand. It’s a place I’d wanted to visit…

August 6, 2015

My Passive-Immersive Method for Language Learning: 3 Key Elements to Improve Your Essential Vocabulary

My Passive-Immersive Method for Language Learning When I first moved to China in 2005, I came across a challenge in learning Chinese. I quickly…

July 26, 2015

Moving Expenses in U.S. + Abroad: What can I deduct on my taxes?

Within the United States: If you relocated to take a new job, you can — and should — deduct your expenses, if you pass…

June 15, 2015

Work + Travel for Digital Nomads: How to Find Jobs in Amazing Destinations

Thanks to Intentional Travelers for including MDN in their new round-up of online resources to find meaningful and creative work-to-travel opportunities in amazing destinations:…