We tackle the essential skill of packing your entire life into one bag as a digital nomad. Sharing our journey from hoarders to minimalists, revealing practical strategies for managing clothes, tech, and unexpected must-haves that make nomad life possible across Southeast Asia and South America.

This episode answers crucial questions about how many clothes to pack, worthwhile tech, and adapting to different climates while constantly moving. From universal extension cords to luggage tracking secrets, we're offering genuine insights for anyone wondering how nomads maintain a professional appearance while living out of a backpack!

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Sara’s Backpack - https://shorturl.at/9tv9I

AirTags - https://amzn.to/43KA2bs

PM Camera Bag - https://amzn.to/3R7OcvB

PM Luma bag - https://amzn.to/3XO3dGJ

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Packing Cubes - https://amzn.to/4iSD95I

Digital Luggage Scale - https://amzn.to/3Yp2CeL

Portable Body Scales - https://amzn.to/3Yp2CeL

Food Scales - https://amzn.to/3FXjbIt

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Universal Outlet Adapter - https://amzn.to/3XOt01s

Cable organiser - https://amzn.to/42Cf1yo

Hokas (Men's) - https://amzn.to/42j0vue

Hokas (Women's) - https://amzn.to/4lmCrza

Birkenstocks - https://amzn.to/3RE2eFv

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🎙️ ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Sara and Ryan are freelancers who have been working online and travelling for over three years. Simultaneously, they’re building their Across Every Border business as a side hustle, and teaching other aspiring nomads how they can chase a life of freedom. From this, they decided to start Nomad 101 as a way to spread valuable advice to those who might not feel quite ready to take the leap. This show is safe space all about encouragement, motivation, and helping others!

🧑‍💻 Nomad 101 is a podcast for digital nomads, by digital nomads.