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Nomad Packing Essentials: 16 Must-Have Items for Long-Term Travel

We’ve been nomadic and traveling full-time for 6 years and we have gone through a lot of iterations of our packing list. We have swapped a lot of items for better and more travel-friendly items. We have also added items that we didn’t think we needed initially but added more comfort. When you have limited space to carry your life’s belongings around the world with you, you become very selective on those items. In this nomad packing essentials list, we cover 16 must-have items for long-term travel – including tech, toiletries and compact essentials. Many of these items aren’t obvious for a travel packing list but are especially handy for long-term travel. We focused on items that you may not have known existed or may not have known you needed but you will be very glad to have it for your long-term travel!

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By Mrs. Nomad Numbers, ago

Lessons from ‘Die with Zero’ By Bill Perkins – A Book Review and Summary

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins is one of the top few books that recently has had a profound effect on how we approach our lives (which we added to our life changing book recommendations). This book offers a different perspective on personal finance and life optimization that really made us rethink our retirement planning and approach to spending. In this book review, we will break down the key ideas of the book, provide some practical advice as well as share our personal takeaways.

Like many others in the financial independence community, we have been ingrained to save and invest as much as possible to maximize our return. From our cost to travel the world reports we are currently spending between $30,000 and $40,000 per year to support our nomadic lifestyle which is actually well below the return of our portoflio. The concepts introduced in this book has adjusted our mindset on how we make decisions to spend. Let’s get into the Die with Zero book review!

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By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago

3 Day Itinerary: Kerama Islands, Okinawa

Experience the tropical paradise side of Japan by visiting the Kerama Islands in Okinawa. The Kerama Islands are a chain of islands that are the perfect place to experience the gorgeous ‘Okinawa blue’ waters that this area is famous for. The mainland of Okinawa is actually quite developed and not where you will find the idyllic paradise island images seen on postcards. To experience pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and amazing snorkeling/scuba diving, you must visit the Kerama Islands. In this 3 day itinerary, discover things to do, how to get there, where to eat, where to stay and other tips to enjoy your getaway to paradise!

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By Mrs. Nomad Numbers, ago

Blog Income Report 2023

We don’t blog for a living but that doesn’t prevent us from monetizing our blog. This year our revenue decreased a bit compared to last year! In this post we explain how we monetize our blog, what works, what doesn’t, and how much money we made in 2023. Are you ready to dig in?

By Mr. Nomad Numbers, ago