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Become Nomad Podcast - Digital Nomad Lifestyle, Travel and Remote Work

Eli David Rokah

141 episodes

BecomeNomad is a podcast explaining the nomadic lifestyle. Whether you are a digital nomad on the road, or thinking about changing your current life to becoming a nomad, we aim to supply you with insights and resources to make you a better and more balanced long term traveler and nomad.

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  1. BN 141: Uzbekistan's Silk Road: Samarkand, Bukhara & Beyond

    · 19 min · Episode 141

    A week off, the Silk Road, and a country changing fast. In this episode of Become Nomad, I explore Uzbekistan and share why I think Central Asia deserves a place higher on your travel list. The journey takes us from…

  2. BN 140: The State of Digital Nomadism in 2026

    · 35 min · Episode 140

    Dan and Eli are back with another classic episode. This episode explores the state of the nomadic world and digital nomadism in 2026, focusing on topics such as: • AI • The general state of the digital nomad movement…

  3. BN: 139 First Principles of Building a Business: Lessons from 15+ Years

    · 38 min · Episode 139

    After more than 15 years of building and leading businesses, Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, shares the timeless principles he wishes he had known from day one. A practical guide for founders and entrepreneurs at…

  4. BN 138: The Principles of a Happy Nomadic Life: 15 Years of Lessons

    · 27 min · Episode 138

    After 15 years of living as a digital nomad, I share the core principles that have had the biggest impact on my happiness, productivity, relationships, and long-term sustainability on the road.

  5. BN 137: Book Review: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts

    · 53 min

    Recorded from the coast of Taiwan, Eli shares thoughts on the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. He walks walks through the passages he bookmarked and what still holds up: why long-term travel is cheaper than most people…

  6. BN: 136 Anything You Want: A Book Review for Digital Nomads

    · 24 min

    Join our Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli shares reflections on Anything You Want by Derek Sivers. Speaking from Singapore, he explores how building a company can be an act of…

  7. BN 135: Koh Samet and Phitsanulok Adventures

    · 15 min

    Join our Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode we begin a new experiment with Eli sharing insights and experiences from his weeks of disconnection. We start with a great week that just ended…

  8. 134: Different Countries, Different Mindsets

    · 48 min

    Based on a listener request from our Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode of Become Nomad, hosts Eli and Dan explore one of the most fascinating aspects of travel: understanding the national…

  9. BN 133: Updates on Non Nomadic Lifestyle from Dan and Eli

    · 32 min

    Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Dan and Eli share their annual reflections on the nomadic and sometimes non-nomadic…

  10. BN 132: Long Term Nomadic Life with Wandering Earl

    · 45 min

    Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community -https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli catches up with longtime friend and digital nomad Derek Baron. They talk about…

  11. BN 131: Week of Disconnection: A Nomad's Guide to Digital Detox

    · 42 min

    Join the conversation and connect with fellow listeners in our new Telegram community - https://bit.ly/BecomeNomad In this episode, Eli shares his personal journey of creating a "Week of Disconnection," a practice he…

  12. BN 130: The Rise of Danang: Southeast Asia's New Digital Nomad Capital

    · 48 min

    In this episode Eli talks with James Clark, the legendary digital nomad behind Nomadic Notes. With over 20 years of experience, James shares his insights on how the digital nomad lifestyle has evolved since the…

  13. BN 129: The Grounded Nomad: Staying Disciplined On The Road

    · 48 min

    Nikita is back to teach us everything he knows about staying disciplined while constantly on the move. Eli is mostly just hoping some of it can rub off on him so he can finally wake up and make it to important…

  14. BN 128: ChatGPT Interviews Eli: 15 Years of Nomad Life

    · 35 min

    In this solo episode recorded in Hanoi, Eli reflects on 15 years of nomadic living, the highs, lows, and strange in-betweens. Prompted by questions generated by ChatGPT, he dives into how AI is reshaping his workflow,…

  15. 127: Tips of Working Remotely as a Digital Nomad

    · 50 min

    Living as a nomad starts with a remote job, but it doesn't end there. In this episode, Eli speaks with Anna Maria Kochanska about building a career on the move, turning remote work into real impact, and why Cape Verde…

  16. BN 126: Rituals in New Places We Travel To

    · 55 min

    Nikita and Eli catch up and talk about the rituals they follow when arriving in new places, such as gathering around campfires, along with a range of other related topics.

  17. BN 125: Building Your Career While Location Independent

    · 43 min

    It's always on our minds as we seek to make this lifestyle sustainable -- the financial aspect of location independent work. Because let's not sugar-coat it: building a career that lets you enjoy such freedom requires…

  18. BN 124: "Winning" Cities & Countries for Nomads in 2025

    · 45 min

    What does it mean for a location to be "winning" for nomads? This is something Eli thinks a lot about -- as he plans his next flight and as he continues the work of his main project, StartupBlink. In this ep, we dive…

  19. BN 123: Never Too Late To Start Digital Nomading, & Other Listener Q's (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy)

    · 1 h 06 min

    Our star listener Nikita Smelyanskiy is back! This time to ask Eli some deep questions about his nomadic journey. They chat about how Eli started moving around (at age 31!), his early approaches to making income,…

  20. BN 122: Nomadic Burnout, Lifestyle Breaks, & Long-Term Outlook

    · 45 min

    We often talk about the values of nomadic freedom. But nomadic freedom also includes the freedom to stop being nomadic for a while. After all, there are many ways of living true to the nomadic spirit -- even when…

  21. BN 121: Trying Different Nomadic Lifestyles, Even At Home (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy)

    · 52 min

    Today we have a special guest episode with our friend Nikita, a long-time listener of the show. He takes us through his unique approach to digital nomadism which started with some creative adventures in his home…

  22. BN 120: Choose Your Residency! A Quick Nomadic Guide

    · 20 min

    Let's dig in to some essential nomadic FAQs: How do you choose a place for new residency? How do you handle taxes while on the road? How does it all play with your origin country? In this quick "emergency pod," Eli…

  23. BN 119: Let's Talk Food! Favorite Spots & What To Look For

    · 46 min

    Don't come to this episode hungry! Eli & Dan discuss some of their favorite locales for food and try to get a bit deeper: How much can food play a role in our perception of a location? What's the best way to really…

  24. BN 118: Essential Nomadic Apps & Resources for 2024

    · 48 min

    Every few years we like to check in & ask: What digital tools are we most heavily leaning on? What are we using on a daily basis during our nomadic journeys? In this ep, Eli & Dan cover categories such as social life,…

  25. BN 117: Eli's 2024 Principles for Finding the Right Location

    · 32 min

    It's our eternal question: Where next? Eli's constantly thinking of how to answer this question -- not just with places as answers... But with principles & concepts that always stand true. In this episode, he talks…

  26. BN 116: "When Are You Gonna Settle Down?" & more with Wandering Earl

    · 44 min

    Derek from Wandering Earl is back! To share more of his endless insights from 20+ years on the road. He & Eli touch on the classic question faced by lifelong nomads: Where's the finish line? Or, more accurately, is…

  27. BN 115: Money Talk! Digital Nomad Finance & Banking

    · 44 min

    It's definitely not the sexiest part of our nomadic adventures... but it may be the most vital. Still, banking's tricky because, more than most, it's not a one-size-fits-all topic. In this episode, Eli & Dan try to…

  28. BN 114: What You Don't Expect About the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

    · 51 min

    You pack your bags and hit the road with a certain expectation in your mind. You imagine what you might experience, how you might change, what you might see, and who you might meet. But after years on the road, once…

  29. BN 113: 20 Years of Digital Nomadism w/ James Clark

    · 42 min

    On this ep, Eli's joined by a special guest: James Clark, founder of the travel blog Nomadic Notes. They discuss the ups & downs of being on the nomadic journey for so long, how the landscape has changed since James…

  30. BN 112: Building a Team Vs. Working for Yourself

    · 45 min

    Eli has spent years of nomadic working on both sides of the aisle. Looking back on his experiences, he shares the pros & cons, the rewards & tradeoffs, of both working solo and managing a team. Plus: He shares how…

  31. BN 111: Nomadic Locations -- An Update on Emerging Hubs

    · 46 min

    You know about the Chiang Mai's and Medellin's of the world -- the established digital nomad hubs mentioned in every other blog post. But which places might become the next Chiang Mai? The next Medellin? In this…

  32. BN 110: Finding Accommodations -- How the Game Keeps Changing

    · 46 min

    Accommodations! We start with Eli looking back at the early days of finding a place to stay via travel guides & simple spontaneity... And then see how things have drastically changed in the past ten years. Have they…

  33. BN 109: Staying Healthy While on the Move

    · 44 min

    We may not be doctors, but we do have a few useful principles for approaching personal health on a day-to-day basis. Because the nomadic life inherently complicates our ability to stabilize our routines. Meaning that…

  34. BN 108: Principles for Finding "Success" in New Locations

    · 42 min

    You arrive at a new location. Now: What do you do? And more pertinently: Why do you do it? The more Eli lives this lifestyle, the harder it can be to answer that second question as he moves to new places. In some…

  35. BN 107: Virtual Coworking, Habit Building, & More w/ Nathan Sudds

    · 1 h 05 min

    We're joined today by that Virtual Coworking Guy: Nathan Sudds! Eli found virtual coworking to be a productivity lifesaver during Covid times & continues to be a tool we rely on here at BecomeNomad. In this ep, Nathan…

  36. BN 106: Global Changes, Personal Battles, & Other 2023 Musings

    · 31 min

    Last episode we looked back at 2022. In this one, we glimpse into the crystal ball to discuss 2023. Dan & Eli toss around some predictions, questions, and general ruminations on what 2023 might bring to the world of…

  37. BN 105: Your Purpose for Traveling, "Mental Nomadism," & Other 2022 Takeaways

    · 39 min

    What did you learn in 2022? For our first ep of the year, Eli & Dan look back on the last one & reflect on some unexpected lessons learned. While Eli spent most of his year letting work guide his locations, Dan spent…

  38. BN 104: Building Your Remote Work Future w/ Dan Andrews of TropicalMBA Podcast

    · 56 min

    Dan Andrews of Dynamite Jobs & the fantastic Tropical MBA Podcast joins us for a super special New Years episode to talk all things remote work: How to build a business that's location independent, connecting…

  39. BN 103: How To "Make It" -- Building a Sustainable Lifestyle w/ Jesse Schoberg

    · 47 min

    Jesse Schoberg from Drop in Blog pops in to discuss a whole grab bag of topics with Eli: • The magic of living in Thailand • Inspiration for long-term nomading • Evolving from freelance to agency to startup • Nomadic…

  40. BN 102: Talking Money & Healthy Financial Mindsets

    · 37 min

    Are you trying to get rich? And if that's not your financial goal, what is? Should a nomadic life even be tied by financial goals? Here, Eli & Dan discuss their relationships with money. Citing the wisdom of Naval…

  41. BN 101: Yom Kippur Spirituality and Nomadic Soul-Searching

    · 32 min

    Five years ago we had an episode about Yom Kippur - the holiest Jewish holiday & the only one that Eli celebrates consistently. But regardless of religious roots, the core of Yom Kippur is that of a nomadic holiday.…

  42. BN 100: The Century Pod! Celebrating 100 Magical Episodes

    · 35 min

    7 years. Countless destinations. And now, 100 episodes! Against all odds, we've made it to triple digits (thanks, in large part, to you!). So what's kept BecomeNomad alive despite virtually zero promotion? What value…

  43. BN 099: Dating & Relationship Advice for Digital Nomads w/ Aline Dahmen

    · 32 min

    This is one of our biggest challenges as lifelong travelers: Entering into relationships. And also maintaining those relationships as we stay on the road. Seasoned digital nomad Aline Dahmen joins us to give her…

  44. BN 098: How Bansko, Bulgaria Became a Nomadic Hub w/ Matthias Zeitler

    · 33 min

    This is a story of dedication, perseverance, and community. Matthias Zeitler of Coworking Bansko joins us to discuss how he accomplished his dream of creating a haven for digital nomads. What he and his team have…

  45. BN 097: How To Live Your Nomadic Life to the Fullest

    · 23 min

    This episode is in loving memory of our longtime team member, Vuk Milićević. The idea here is to dig to the core of the digital nomadic lifestyle and pinpoint precisely what makes it worth pursuing. When you're on…

  46. BN 096: Are Cities the New Countries? & Other Nomadic Projections

    · 28 min

    In this episode, we discuss the future of nomadism. What changes have we seen over the past 5-10 years and which trends are likely to become mainstays? We explore this topic from a wide range of angles, from the…

  47. BN 095: Avoiding "Wrong" Locations & What To Do When You're Stuck

    · 37 min

    Choosing locations. It's one of the most exciting parts of a nomadic life... but what if you get it wrong? What if a place's reality doesn't match your hopes and dreams? That's what we're tackling today. Instead of…

  48. BN 094: Traveling Solo or in Groups? Pros, Cons, & Other Insights

    · 32 min

    There's something special about traveling on your own... But there's also something special about moving in groups! Here, Eli & Dan discuss exactly what makes both approaches special. We tackle the psychological…

  49. BN 093: Choosing Adventures: Plan Ahead or Carpe Diem?

    · 33 min

    How do you choose your next destination? Next adventure? Even your next activity? Do you plan ahead to ensure your schedule contains that which you care about? Or do you go with the flow and allow for the moment to…

  50. BN 092: New Year Special! Trends, Goals, & Predictions for 2022

    · 32 min

    It's safe to say the past two years have been... pretty unique from the nomadic point of view. In some ways, the landscape has changed irreversibly; in others, it's returning back to form. Here, Dan & Eli reflect on…

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