1 Year As a Digital Nomad - Still Worth It? [Pros and Cons]

[@robertschemmel971]

Matt you have so much to offer. I think we all miss your videos I myself learned so much from you. I don’t know if you are searching for something but you are great you have so much to offer. I hope you find it you are a great person

[@brent57]

you have a room full of people in Discord you could engage with.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Not a real cure for loneliness. He needs some in person time socializing and making friends, even if it's just someone to hang out with over coffee or someone with a shared interest. One on one time even if just once in a while is important to staying mentally healthy.

[@Meekavintage]

the sheer blunt force novelty of mundane life abroad.... nailed it

[@johnteaguefilm]

The time dilation thing is really weird. I spent 6 weeks in SE Asia that felt like 6 months, while in the US, 6 weeks goes by and I don’t even notice.

[@wildrosetreasuresva1837]

Hi, Matt! Glad to hear that you may have found something that is helping your neck pain. Take good care of yourself - happy to see your update. 😊

[@ingridferrer5517]

community is crucial, totally agree, abroad or at home

[@thekeywitness]

Being an American who has lived in 3 Asian countries over the past 10 years, I 100% identify with what you're describing. Every day is an adventure, often in a good way, sometimes in a stressful way. It definitely gives you an appreciation for language. The loneliness thing can be a real issue for people. In Thailand, my wife and I managed to make a lot of friends through work and exercise, including many Thais. In China, it was a bit harder but we often hung out with our Chinese language tutor and a few expats. In Korea, our friend group is mostly expats. In America, I was not especially outgoing, but Asia made me much more outgoing and it really opened up my world in ways I never would have imagined before I got here.

[@cayleyelaine]

Glad to see you back! Some of my friends solo travel for long periods of time. You are definitely not alone in what you are experiencing. There are communities you can get involved in where you can meet up with people in the same places as you. Not everyone in these groups are extroverted and you may find one or two people who you can relate to and form bonds with. Wishing you well and also slightly jealous! That sounds like the most fun and terrifying adventure.

[@sammonicuslux]

Good to see you!

[@BelleResells]

this was so interesting to listen to, you do have a way with words!

[@thebookrapport-cx8kh]

The loneliness bit is super real. My first time out of the country was to a very remote place in the Pacific. The air port was a hut sort of situation. When that plane took off and left me standing there, the only passenger to disembark, it was exactly as you described, like throwing on a lead jacket. It's a wild feeling, but the confidence you get on the other side of that feeling is unbelievable.

[@debbiesmith960]

Thank you so much for sharing. I know this was probably difficult to discuss, but many will benefit from your experience.

[@avantgardenovelist]

glad i found this guy. quite the antidote to the usual youtube performance artist.

[@jodiscola1806]

I was so excited to See this video pop up . Love your videos .

[@phyllist.6146]

Hi Matt. Been watching you for a long time. You are very brave to do what are doing. Enjoy! I’m writing to say that maybe your neck pain could be from your body is out of Alignment. Could be trapped nerve. There are certain exercises to get your body back in alignment. You should look into this. Find out what part of your body is out of alignment (maybe your hips). I wish you the best. You are a great person and hopefully you one day find your soulmate to share your life with. Enjoy your travels!

[@PerfectPitch62]

I’m lonely in the US can’t imagine being lonely abroad but you are right about the lonely thing! I’m glad someone is talking about it. It really is a physical thing.

[@bethineson1679]

Great recommendation about being proactive with having people visit and maintaining relationships. It really can hit fast when it hits. Loneliness is mental and physical. Sometimes it helps to get involved with expat groups in your area. Then you have resources without too much contact.

[@psg1975]

Glad to hear that you are making progress on your neck pain. Happy Travels. Cheers, Julien

[@jetpacmozi746]

It’s been a while since I even watched your videos. I even got out of the resell game myself . But I went back to goodwill today just because I felt nostalgic about it.

[@jamiealmond3341]

I admire your choice to try this! Much support from Utah ❤

[@gogos869]

Thank you for your brutal honesty. I was unaware of the whole loneliness conundrum! It caught me off guard. As a fellow introvert, I think it takes us longer to realize the ramifications of loneliness! I often say that I could be on a deserted island for a year before I missed any human contact. That is probably a bunch of B.S.! Come home soon!

[@pnw-coast]

I've also imagined that I could do fine without human contact like your deserted island scenario, but I think I'd need a pet at least. Cat or dog. Loneliness doesn't have to mean people.

[@jackfordmac]

Appreciate the video and I wish you the best!

[@catfunksfabulousfinds97045]

We are never alone. Our Spirit guides, higher self & the Divine are always with you. If you start feeling alone it's time to meditate and go within. We all our connected and meditation is like hooking you up to your network, phone system or wifi. Sit in stillness, deep breaths and open your heart & mind. If you have a question ask it, and then wait and listen to your inner voice. I'm alone most of the time, but I never feel lonely. It's all perspective. It's you telling yourself this isn't good, when most people don't go within If they are with people. You get sick because the divine wants to slow you down so you go within and connect. Turn on the bat phone or whatever you want to call it and know that everything you need is available to you. Every answer to any question is within your connected web of divine intelligence, just like you can ask Google any question you can ask your higher self, Spirit guides or the Divine any question. When we get sick it's because we are too wrapped up in this 3D world and GOD wants us to go within & connect. Some only reach for the Divine when they are in pain or ill. Do it regularly and you won't get ill. You will feel more loved than you have ever felt and the synchronicities will start connecting you to you life purpose. Life isn't about supporting ourselves, that's secondary. Life is about learning lessons and helping others. When you run across someone in need in your travels, no matter how simple the need, you are connecting to the divine intelligence of the universe. That person may of asked the universe for a little heping hand and their you are to help for a minute. As simple as helping an old woman cross the street. Listen to your inner voice and you will be connected to what your life path has intended for you. Perhaps even something that leads you to a life partner😊

[@larisarockenback3727]

Wow that is very true what you wrote! I needed to hear this right at the moment... I will listen to my inner voice because I have been far too busy and stressed out recently.. time to find some quiet space

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Great advice, along with some socializing. You need some sort of balance for good mental health.

[@SabaFilms]

Timezones matter a lot for the lonely aspects. Being from the US, particularly when I was in Southest Asia, having to plan time to call family/etc. really was difficult vs the difference when I lived in Chile.

[@pkzenk2158]

Great installment! I had selfishly been hoping that you would eventually foray into the Philippine Archipelago at some point in your Asian trek. My wife if from there.. we have family, proppity, and investments there.. our nearly 2 decade long plan has always been to end up over there permanently, we’re still here in the states for my elderly parents, mom here in TX, dad back in Chicagoland. Once again, Matt, thanks for all you have done for us and are continuing to do. And continue to take care of yourself.

[@cindyswimchick]

I’m so glad to see another video from you! You really have a way with words and just wanted to know you have a gift most of us don’t have. I can tell you read a lot! As a fellow introvert myself, you have reminded me to reach out to old friends and stay in touch. Maybe you’ll get back into some kind of reselling vids Love to hear about the ass brands and what is trending No matter if you in the USA or abroad, your KZbin audience will be cheering you on and waiting for your next video

[@chrissheffield5468]

What would you recommend for income source(s) as a Digital Nomad? Also, glad to see you doing well.

[@stacirizner4461]

Have REALLY enjoyed watching your adventures Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

[@happysheepies7321]

Missed you!!!

[@pamelarose1066]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on your digital nomad year; thanks for sharing! I'm super glad to hear your neck is feeling better. Take care!

[@marcialewis2701]

Great to see you and get an update!

[@cloudbloom]

The cliché holds, travel can be very enriching. It sounds like you're in a good head space and I'm glad to see it.

[@EauDeMichele]

Still loving your content 😊

[@VictoriaBrown-g9f]

New to your channel and enjoying it. You give lots of good advice. Thanks

[@BoidsOfDoom]

I really hope you are writing. Not only are your personal insights interesting, but you have a solid (and natural!) command of descriptive English (these two points go hand in hand). I am not blowing smoke, if you are not writing and crafting words - about lonliness or neck pain, or whatever - you have a clear skill you are not utilizing. Of course, you do as you wish! Safest travels.

[@salty-walt]

Not that you're seeking validation from me, but. . . I agree! You are correct! It broadens the mind, and strengthens the self. How I miss it.

[@ginamarie5575]

So proud of you , great experience for you …. Are you still selling on posh and eBay ?

[@lisagarcia5508]

Miss your videos, good to see you

[@joycemayer5551]

I get you on the loneliness hard when you have a natural tendency to be an introvert and loner. It is hard to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

[@toddschenk9133]

Always nice to hear from you!

[@melaw5]

Glad to see you again and good to hear you may have found a way to conquer the pain. Thank you for an honest, candid video. You confirmed what I suspected about the loneliness while slow traveling alone.

[@faizorbit9622]

Nice video Could you do a travelling packing videi showing what you packed please

[@tenad10]

Matt - good to see you, and appreciate your communication style ,is always clear are you writing? . Cheers

[@pamelaveselinovic3743]

I experienced this as a travel nurse. I had to deal with everything on my own and not the great stuff. I started worrying about dying in a hotel room and being discovered by housekeeping only when I start to smell. There is a reason we have relationships. Being alone can suck.

[@SeyePhi]

Travel Matte is the new name for your travel channel. You can have it.

[@jeffhucle6436]

I have dealt with loneliness to the point where I realized it's survivable. Maybe not for all but some people are more cut out for it than others

[@burntpopcorn7543]

I remember coming back to America after spending time in France and Italy and realizing - when I open my mouth to speak I’ll be understood!

[@ritasjourney]

Great to hear from you. Are you thrifting in Mexico to resell? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@happylovejojo1763]

thank you. i heard it.

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

Living in a thrift store. 📦

[@maxinebellows741]

I was just thinking about how you are doing!!!

[@tomaldrich6076]

I love your stuff. Keep it up

[@Adnanhasb1]

Wow ... very realistic Thanks for the video

[@angiegracie6954]

I don’t know you but I think you are an HSP which is Highly Sensitive Person like myself. I think if you are and you learn about it, you will find the positive of being HSP and you’ll also understand yourself and things that affect you better. It has a lot of benefits to be able to feel but don’t be surprised if you attract the opposite people (narcissist). They love us. Lol PS. It is said that neck and or back pain is unresolved issues from the past. No idea if that’s true but it’s interesting.

[@Parker307]

On one hand I agree with the importance of connection but I simultaneously bristle at the comparison of loneliness to smoking or other poor health habits. I have read the exact things you mention and I am skeptical of these studies assumptions and conclusions.

[@thehappywanderer6469]

So sorry to hear you went through Covid alone. You have learned so much self reliance and resilence. Honestly the health care in US and Canada is so crappy you were better off where people are treated with respect in other countries even as a foreigner. Western countries are trying to destroy their own citizens right now. Things are bad here in Canada. Really really bad.

[@ViceCoin]

Beats working at Walmart and living in US ghettos.

[@mrs.turquoise1924]

Just saw someone that looked just like you in Middletown NY. I was a bit shy to ask. 😔

[@PlayRoom44]

Hey! Come back to KZbin

[@uunngghh2610]

How can you be lonely with all those bugs around you?

[@robertschemmel971]

Do u still live in San Diego? Waiting for your reselling video. God bless

[@WellnessWizdom]

Did you even watch the video?

[@StaceNyourFace]

I'm really considering moving abroad, and leaving the U.S. soon. Probably to South America somewhere. I'm not wealthy by any means, so it probably won't happen anytime soon, unfortunately.

[@OXyShow]

Yeah, lonelynes if my worst enemy also

[@Opxbest]

Be proud to be an American.

[@MsDonkstar]

Was looking to see if someone else said it. People need to understand being proud of our country and culture isn't disrespecting another.

[@ViceCoin]

Use language apps. Migrants in US manage.

[@georgeclank6212]

This guy is still alive?

[@sassytude1858]

Yes and he is thriving! And yourself???

[@Launena100]

❤❤❤

[@1118emporium]

I’m seriously considering leaving the USA permanently because of all of the insane things happening here. I’m going to spend this month focusing on my other business outside of reselling to see if I can grow that to something that I could do from abroad because I definitely don’t want to continue reselling unless I go to Australia or Canada because those are the only places I know of that eBay’s a real option.

[@ViceCoin]

I see myself as a stateless, minimalist, global citizen. Dont care about nationalism.

[@monicapharo2330]

Wow, glad to see that you are well. I literally was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering if you had posted recently 🫶🏻