Mr. Nomad Numbers

We are a couple who travel the world and want to inspire people to think differently about the life they can design for themselves through our journey.

Applying for Permanent Residency in Taiwan – A guide to APRC

We have now become residents of Taiwan, expanding the list of countries we can proudly call home.

In this blog post, we’re thrilled to share our journey of achieving permanent residency in Taiwan in a mere three years, all without the requirement of employment with a Taiwanese company.

If you’re seeking a swift path to establishing roots in Taiwan, this could be one of the quickest routes to attaining permanent residency in Asia!

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[Interview #027] From chronic stress to full-time nomad as a writer & editor thanks to the pandemic

Rose and her partner Seva have been full-time nomads since late 2019. Seva grew up in Ukraine, and Rose grew up in Alaska in the United States. They both traveled extensively before 2019, but never really considered the possibility of doing it full-time. He is a language professor, and sje was a political science professor before chronic burnout and a desire to write fueled my decision to live a different life. Read more about how they designed a life they loved in this latest edition of our interview series!

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The Wisdom of ‘Outlive’ by Peter Attia – A Book Review and Summary

Discover the groundbreaking insights of “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia. This book review dives into the concept of Medicine 3.0, exploring how it redefines our approach to health. With a focus on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional well-being, Attia’s work guides us towards a more vibrant and fulfilling life. Learn about the Centenarian Decathlon, Nutrition 3.0, and other actionable strategies for extending your healthspan. If you’re interested in longevity and well-being, this review is a must-read.

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The Real Cost to Travel the World as a Nomad – 5 Years of Expenses

Time has flown by, and it’s already been five years since we embraced the slow travel lifestyle, immersing ourselves in the beauty of the world. During this half decade, we’ve ventured across four continents, explored the wonders of 18 different countries, savored in the experiences of 48 unique destinations, all while staying at 70+ distinctive Airbnb!. This journey has been a remarkable one, and today, we’re excited to unveil the financial insights we’ve gathered along the way.

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Year 5 Nomad Travel – Back to Slow Travel (Part II – The numbers)

In our fifth year of nomadic travel, we once again embarked on the road less traveled. With the pandemic now behind us, we ventured far from Taiwan to explore the world anew.

Together, we experienced Australia for the first time, caught a glimpse of Fiji, and discovered the wonders of various Southeast Asian countries.

Despite our extensive travels, we managed to maintain our frugal ways and save a significant amount of money. By employing money-saving strategies like booking long-term Airbnbs, indulging in local cuisine, embracing a slower pace of living, utilizing travel rewards from credit cards, and more, we kept our expenses well within a reasonable budget.

In this post, we will meticulously detail every penny we spent, as you may be astonished by the final tally. Are you ready to delve into the breakdown?

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Year 5 Nomad Travel – Back to Slow Travel (Part I – The highlights)

Year 5 (2022-23) was an incredible year filled with exploration! We embarked on adventures to new and exciting destinations, such as Italy, Fiji, Australia, and Cambodia, uncovering hidden gems we had never experienced before together. We also had the opportunity to revisit familiar places (like Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan). We also cherished precious moments spent with our respective families back home.

In this first post of a two-part series, we will dig into reminiscing about the highlights of that exciting year! Are you ready to dive in and experience those extraordinary moments with us?

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