Nomad Life — August Community Calendar

📅 Meetups, Chat, Connections, Q&As

Join the fun

As I spend more time in community, it’s become readily apparent that these connections—to both locals and other nomads—are becoming central to my travel experience.

Our Nomad Life online community and IRL meetups are not just a way to share the joys and tribulations of traveling, but an enriching experience in their own right, a chance to:

• Celebrate one another

• Connect online & via chat

• Share the kindness that we see

• Offer a glimpse of our nomad life

• Share our insider travel tips

Thank you for being a part of Nomad Life. I am happy that you are here. 🤗

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Congratulations to our Nomad Life authors

Shout out to our community members and their recent publications:

• Substack serial: Time Dark Sea by JJ Rose

• Substack serial: Kindling by Chris Englert

• Still Life with Sierra by Peggy Sijswerda

• Global Hitchhiking: How I sailed the world without a boat by Matt Ray

• Verde’s Very Lucky Day by Linda Jackson

• Tear This Book Apart by Becky Gilllespie

If you have celebratory news like a new publication, ping me, and I’ll include it in next month’s community roundup.

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Upcoming Meetup

Time Zone Compatible: Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia

• August 20 @ 4:00 pm London

• Guest Co-Host: Chris Englert (EatWalkLearn)

• Topic: 🚀 Nomad Launching Tips: How to Actually Get Out of the House and Go

• RSVP here for call-in information and replay

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Community Chat

Your chance to ask questions, find a connection, share a photo, and post a hot travel tip. Weekly prompts:

💠 Share a glimpse of your nomad life! Drop an image that speaks to your travels — or wanderlust. Check out these amazing images from community members Paula Chanda, Linda Jackson 🌏, Wayfaring Woman, Brad Yonaka, Massimo Stella, Paula Dear, MySpinningMindTravels, Arenosa Owen, Marola Vaes, Melinda V King, and The DigitalHoeMad.

🥰 Feel Good Friday – Did you give, receive, or witness a kindness this week? Let’s share the goodness that we see! Thank you for sharing kindness & gratitude last month Brandi Wiatrak, Linda Jackson 🌏, Wayfaring Woman, Arenosa Owen, The DigitalHoeMad, and Stina Gustafsson.

⁉️ Anytime Advice – Heading somewhere new and searching for a place to stay, a favorite restaurant or activity, or the best way to get around? Feel free to start a new thread and ask all of us travel experts.

BIG thanks for sharing your hot travel tips to:

• 🍁 Montreal: I’m off to Canada soon, using Montreal as a base with side trips to Quebec City and Ottawa. Merci beaucoup to The DigitalHoeMad, chris kalaboukis, Roberta Hill, Wander After 70, Jill Amatt - Full-time Nomad, Brandi Wiatrak, Monique Hutchinson, Teodora for sharing your gems. You helped me pick the best neighborhood for my upcoming wanderings!

• 🐘 Kenya & Tanzania: Teresa is heading to Kenya & Tanzania on safari for the first time and is particularly interested in volunteer opportunities (woman- or child-focused) and a cooking class in Nairobi. Asante Brad Yonaka for offering your insights on “salt-lick lodges". Anyone else got some pearls to share?

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LIVE on Substack

💪 Travel Safety Tuesday: 5-minute LIVE recordings to help us nomads & travelers stay safe and confident on the road. Here are my recent travel safety tips:

• Travel Safety Tip #1 - I do this when walking alone at night.

• Travel Safety Tip #2 - What I do to stay safe hiking alone.

• Travel Safety Tip #3 - How I block intruders from entering my room.

• Travel Safety Tip #4 - How I heal myself after assault.

☕ Ask a Nomad: The nomad version of an AMA, where I get on a 15-minute LIVE to offer more in-depth answers to your questions. Got a burning question? Hit me up!

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IRL Connections

So many of us are talking about the importance of making connections as we roam. If you’re landing in a new place and looking for introductions to local folks or other nomads, feel free to reach out here to make a connection.

Note: IRL meetups can be great, but be sure to meet in a public place and use caution and common sense. Your safety is important.

My favorite yoga-in-the-forest crew!

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Global Nomad Events

Online calendar and links to nomad events around the world, including festivals, workations, and cruises. Looking to expand your nomad community IRL? This is one place to start.

Group Meetup: Deeper Conversations - Bansko to talk about niceness, kindness, and rudeness across cultures.

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Nomad Life Swag(ger)

Proud of your nomad life? Wanna rock a Nomad Life sticker? Ping me, and I’ll pop a few in the mail to you. (C’mon, your water bottle and laptop are begging for one! 😝)

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My Virtual Door is Open, Come on In

As always, I’m open to ideas and feedback on how to make our community more engaging. Feel free to comment below or DM me with ways to improve.

Thank you for being a part of our Nomad Life community. We are more diverse, more connected, and more knowledgeable because you are here!

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About Erin: Founder of Nomad Life, Erin was christened “Wander Woman” by National Geographic. She has traveled to 140 countries & all 7 continents. As a certified empowerment self defense coach, professional speaker, and author of the Nomad Life™ series, she offers travel safety tips, ethical adventures, and travel guides, including the #1-ranked Explore the World with Nomads.

Curious to learn more about nomad life? Get the guide “Explore the World with Nomads: 50 Practical Tips, Interviews & Insights.”