EP117: How Digital Nomads Use Airbnb

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sell most of what you own and live the life of a digital nomad? Jasper’s guest this week is Eli David who has been a digital nomad since 2010. Eli says he lived a pretty “normal” lifestyle until life threw him a couple of curve balls. Eli was fired from a job and lost a serious relationship around the same time and it was then he decided to change his life in dramatic fashion.

In the past 6 years, Eli has lived in over 30 countries while visiting more than 60! Because of this Eli has a unique perspective on what a makes a good Airbnb Pad and host. Listen in as Eli explains what he looks for when booking a place on Airbnb or other similar platforms!

Some of the topics covered

Eli’s Life before 2010

Accountant
“normal” life in one location
Eli’s Transition to being a digital nomad

Fired from job
Relationship ended
His travel pattern today

Stays in the same place for two months
Visited more than 60 countries so far (lived in 30)
The challenges of being a digital Nomad

What Eli looks for in a short-term rental

Co-working space nearby
Fast Internet
At least one review (usually more)
Eli’s experience with Airbnb, Booking.com & couchsurfing.com

Airbnb tends to be the most expensive
Why Eli doesn’t like to use couchsurfing.com

What Eli looks for in a host and why the right fit is so important

Connect with Eli

becomenomad.com

Resources Mentioned

Become Nomad Podcast

Connect with Jasper

Email: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com

Twitter: @GetPaidForUrPad

Instagram: @GetPaidForYourPad

Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad

This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com

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