Nomad Magazine Issue 2 - Nomad Communities

NGM is your fast pass to the global community of jet-setting professionals. From remote workers to freelancers, online entrepreneurs, to all you creative souls, we're here to dish out the freshest perspectives on living your extraordinary life in harmony with your chosen home-from-home. Our mission is to unite the individual nomad with the wider world, facilitate connection and offer you a crystal ball into the future of the digital nomad industry. What's our game plan? NGM primarily offers digital literature for when you're on the move as well as stunning, limited-edition printed magazine issues for that old-school charm (which you'll find in all the best digital nomad co-working hotspots). NGM is written for the nomad in all of us; and we're excited to welcome you to the community.…

Dear Reader, I'm delighted that you're holding the second edition of NGM in your hands (or just reading it on your tech of choice). This time, we've dedicated our glossy literature to Digital Nomad Communities and the wonder that is Japan. First off, why focus on communities? Over the course of our research, we've discovered that choosing a destination with an active community can lead to enhanced levels of well-being, resulting in dinner with new, life-long international friends from the very first evening you land in a new place! Whether you stay in the location for one month or three, engaging in community meetups is the fastest way to integrate into the culture and spark the connections you need to live your best life. However, what we often don't realize…

LERA Visionary and CEO Lera has been living the digital nomad lifestyle since 2015 and recently found a haven in Madeira, Portugal. 10 years ago, she took a leap, bidding farewell to her glamorous job at Nike in Ukraine and ventured into a new chapter as a community manager in a coworking space in Thailand, initially for just a winter break. But destiny had other plans, and there was no turning back to her previous life. Expertise Experience: 16 years. Countries: 56. Design Dominik Fodora Bára Tabačková Curves.Digital Illustrators Helga Pavelková Barbora Dzadík Kmecová Nataly Sheveleva Giang Gao Advisor Tatiana Illarionova ANYA Anya, our Digital Creative. Anna is the co-founder of the digital agency curves.digital, with a team of 15 creative brains she bosses around with her amazing brain. If…

KRISTINA MÄND-LAKHIANI Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is what you call a multi-hyphenate powerhouse. Not only is she the mind behind the “flawesome” revolution, she's also the co-founder of Mindvalley, the world's most powerful life transformation platform with an ever-growing 20 million-strong following. She's a Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, farmer and philanthropist based in Estonia. On top of that, she's the founder of Mindvalley Book Club, and created four life-changing programs for Mindvalley: From Awesome to Flawesome, 10 Questions for Self-Love, Live by Your Own Rules, and 7 Days to Happiness. With over two decades in the personal growth game, Kristina's touched thousands of lives with her unique blend of wisdom, practical life hacks, and habit-building tricks. In 2024, Kristina has founded Mindvalley Book Club to…

Everything should be perfect. You have landed in yet another dream destination. Your apartment is just a couple of minutes from the sea, the sun is shining but you are not drowning in your sweat, and with a laptop on your lap and a glass of lemonade at hand, you should feel like you're in paradise. But something is missing. You have no one to discuss the latest Champions League game or celebrity gossip with. You have no one to recommend the best restaurant for lunch or tell you which gym has the friendliest instructors. You have been through this several times – and you know that in a couple of weeks, you will have a new bunch of friends. Just like before. But it takes time and effort. And…

“My journey as a digital nomad started with becoming a community leader. I didn't really understand what that meant, or who these nomads were that could travel full-time while I couldn't afford a two-week vacation. I'd found a volunteering job on the island of Koh Lanta in Thailand and for the following five months I spent my days remembering people's names, what they did for work, and making sure they had a dinner to attend each evening. My job was to create environments where people felt welcomed and seen. They would end up joining the group to build new connections. Over time, I noticed that it takes between three and five interactions amongst people for them to build a connection. At least one of these interactions should include experiencing adventure…