House Sitting and Finding Free Accommodations

In Part 2 of our discussion of "Digital Nomadism," Megan Hargroder shares more insights on the art of living and working from anywhere. She highlights the use of platforms like Trusted House Sitters as an alternative to using AirBnb. And we also discuss safety tips while traveling abroad. Finally, we cover money management strategies, which are critical as well.

Whether you're considering a full-blown leap into digital nomadism or just looking for tips on how to be more effective doing remote work, this episode offers a wealth of useful recommendations and practical advice.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Strategies for securing free accommodations, maintaining fitness, managing finances and ensuring safety while on the move.

• Insights into co-working spaces, fostering relationships, and overcoming language barriers with tools like Google Translate.

• Emphasizing the importance of language learning and understanding cultural etiquette while traveling.

• Addressing perceptions of Americans as poor travelers and sharing personal experiences with petty crime in Europe.

Show Notes

• Part 1 of Digital Nomadism: https://ernietheattorney.net/portfolio/lfa265/
• Trusted House Sitters - A platform for finding house-sitting opportunities, often including pet care, as an alternative to Airbnb and options that require you to pay for lodging.
• https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/
•  Google Translate - Used to overcome language barriers while traveling.
• https://translate.google.com/
• WeWork All Access Membership
• https://www.wework.com/solutions/wework-all-access
• Megan discussed using WeWork across Europe as a consistent and flexible workspace.
• ClassPass - A service for finding and booking fitness classes while traveling, allowing users to maintain their fitness routine.
• https://classpass.com/
• VPN (Virtual Private Network) - Recommended for secure internet use, especially when working from coffee shops or other public spaces.
• https://www.expressvpn.com/
• Google Form to Apply for Digital Nomadism Workshop: https://forms.gle/X7PLgKYDBEoViKk66

General Resources

• The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
• The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
• The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)

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