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Feb 2025
17m 29s

What it takes to become a digital nomad

Bbc World Service
About this episode

The digital nomad lifestyle sounds like a dream - working from a beach in Bali or a café in Barcelona. But how do you actually make it happen?

In this episode, we meet the people who’ve taken the plunge and hear about the ups and downs of life on the move. Hear from employers managing a remote global workforce and investigate why the lifestyle isn’t always what you see on social media.

Plus - we also look at the tax implications.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

(Picture: Woman sitting by a beach, looking at her laptop. Credit: Getty Images)

Presented and produced by Sam Gruet

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