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Online Courses for Digital Nomad Professionals

Online Courses for Digital Nomad Professionals

Professionals working remotely or seeking a digital nomad lifestyle may find themselves lacking certain skills. Here are a variety of options to take flexible online courses to amp up different areas! Whether you are working, volunteering or balancing the two, these options can give you a boost.

Meet Venturer Carly Thurman

Meet Venturer Carly Thurman

Carly Thurman describes her interest in Venture with Impact, and how she plans to use skills based volunteering to further her knowledge in fair trade and work with local entrepreneurs.

Staying Productive While You Venture

Staying Productive While You Venture

Productivity advice for working remotely around the world from Jessica Yubas: veteran digital nomad, remote work advocate and location independent lifestyle coach, and author of Go Remote School’s newest online course, “How to Be a Productive Remote Worker While Traveling.”

The Truth behind Remote Work Myths

The Truth behind Remote Work Myths

Whether you work from home, internationally, or with a global team, there are many common misconceptions about remote work. I’ve gone ahead and broken down some of the top myths about the field to shed some light on the true world of remote workers and some of the under-appreciated benefits.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Tanner

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Tanner

Today we're highlighting the work of our past Trujillo, Peru program volunteer Jennifer Tanner and looking at the positive social impacts she's helped to generate on both local and global levels. 

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: SHANNON SANZONE

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: SHANNON SANZONE

Today we're highlighting the work of our past Trujillo, Peru program volunteer Shannon Sanzone and looking at the positive social impacts she's helped to generate on both local and global levels. 

TIPS FOR TRAVELING MINDFULLY

TIPS FOR TRAVELING MINDFULLY

Conscientious tips on how your travels can be meaningful and beneficial to not only yourself but to the people you meet along the way.

A Week in the Life - Tim Pearce

A Week in the Life - Tim Pearce

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Tim Pearce.

5 DO's AND DON'TS OF REMOTE WORK LIFE

5 DO's AND DON'TS OF REMOTE WORK LIFE

Whether you’re starting down the path to becoming a remote worker or are a seasoned pro with a passport full of stamps, there are always lessons to be learned. The life of a digital nomad is full of opportunity and adventure, but with that comes uncertainty and room for error. While everyone’s experience is different, there are many common mistakes and ways to avoid them.

Meet Sasha Mills

Meet Sasha Mills

Meet Sasha Mills! Sasha has never lived abroad before but is excited to do so now and explore a new country. While volunteering with Venture with Impact, she will be working with Espaanglisch, teaching English and helping with curriculum development. Continue reading to learn more about Sasha!

SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTEERING 101

SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTEERING 101

The truth of the matter is, while well intentioned, some forms of volunteering abroad are more beneficial than others.

OUR TOP 9 REMOTE WORK BLOGS

OUR TOP 9 REMOTE WORK BLOGS

Whether you’re new to nomadic work or a worldly pro, these are our favorite remote work themed blogs you won’t want to miss!

5 WAYS VOLUNTEERING ABROAD CAN BENEFIT YOUR CAREER

5 WAYS VOLUNTEERING ABROAD CAN BENEFIT YOUR CAREER

Not only is volunteering abroad an exciting way to give back to others while experience a new culture, it can also help to develop your professional skills and enhance your career. That’s right, you can have your (work/life balance) cake and eat it too!

Meet Shannon Sanzone

Meet Shannon Sanzone! Shannon will be working with Vive Peru, helping women who need to learn new skills to enable them to become more sustainable and independent.  Shannon has studied abroad in England for two months, many years ago, and has always wanted to volunteer abroad.  Continue reading to learn more about Shannon!

A Week in the Life - Alyssa Hampton

A Week in the Life - Alyssa Hampton

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Alyssa Hampton.

The Solo Traveler - 10 Safe Places to Venture Alone

The Solo Traveler - 10 Safe Places to Venture Alone

If you've ever thought about traveling alone, I'd highly recommend it.  If you've decided that you're going to break out of your comfort zone, into the unknown, and take on the world, I've put together a list of 10 safe places to venture alone.

A Week in the Life - Daniel McMullen

A Week in the Life - Daniel McMullen

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Daniel McMullen.

A Week in the Life - Josie Santiago

A Week in the Life - Josie Santiago

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Josie Santiago.

A Week in the Life - Jesse Olsen

A Week in the Life - Jesse Olsen

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Jesse Olsen.