Today I am doing a solo episode about something that doesn't get talked about enough in the digital nomad and backpacker space.. feeling lonely while travelling. If you're a digital nomad, backpacker, or long-term traveler, chances are you've experienced this. I want to explore the highs and lows of remote work life abroad — especially the parts no one shares online. I also want to give you my best tips and travel apps so you can avoid loneliness abroad.
🔑 Keypoints:
- Digital nomad
- Loneliness travelling
- Feeling lonely travelling
- Loneliness as a digital nomad
- Making friends while traveling
- Remote work lifestyle
- Solo travel mental health
💬 What You'll Hear:
- [00:00] The unfiltered truth about loneliness while traveling
- [00:02] From LA to everywhere: the host's transition into digital nomad life
- [00:05] Tips for fighting loneliness abroad — including apps like Meetup, Flatio, Timeleft, and ClassPass
- [00:08] The downsides of traveling in less digital-nomad-friendly places like Korea
- [00:12] The emotional whiplash of travel days and visa deadlines
- [00:14] Real talk: Instagram travel vs reality
- [00:16] Thoughts on slowing down, finding a home base, and reimagining the travel lifestyle
🛠️ Tools & Tips to Beat Loneliness Travelling:
- Flatio – affordable mid-term stays with roommates
- Meetup – connect with communities worldwide
- Timeleft – curated group dinners to meet new people
- Coliving.com – communal living with privacy
- ClassPass – access gyms and wellness classes anywhere
- F45 – global gym for staying active & social
✨ Final Thought:
Travel isn’t always glamorous, and the loneliness of long-term travel is real. But you're not alone in feeling this way. Whether you're missing old friends, longing for a home base, or struggling to connect in a new place — this episode is your reminder that it's okay to feel all of it.
📲 Connect:
Follow the host on Instagram at @CultureCultShow DMs are open for anyone needing a virtual travel buddy or just someone who gets it.
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