Last month I embarked on my second French Digital Nomad Adventure, and today I want to share with you my three main learning points.
I stayed with my partner in Nice for two weeks, which was our working base, and we explored the French Riviera, enjoyed the sunshine, got a lot of fun and evaluated a possibility to stay in Nice for a little bit longer (3 to 6 months). It was also celebration time for us as we reached 15 years of our relationship.
This is what I have learnt this time.
If you want to discover what I learnt last year you can listen to The Expat Career And Lifestyle Podcast 35: What I Have Learnt From My French Digital Adventure
- Be clear about your goals.
What do you want to do and achieve during your digital nomad experience? I had 3 main goals.
The first one was to follow my working schedule, have coaching sessions with my clients, work on my new upcoming programme and be on time with my regular business tasks, like answering emails.
The second one was to travel through the surroundings of Nice and have fun. The time management factor was very important here. And like last year I decided to work in the morning and sometimes in the evening, so I could have the best of my adventure.
The last goal was to examine the possibility to stay there for a longer period of time. The goal has been achieved as we have found an apartment to stay in Nice from November 2018 to March 2019.
When you are clear about what you want to do and achieve it makes everything easier for you, so I highly suggest you set up your goals and a plan before embarking on your own digital nomad adventure.
- Network to make new contacts and learn about the place you are staying in.
This time I decided to attend networking events and take advantage of networking opportunities. Before travelling to Nice, I checked what type of networking events will be held during my stay there. I got in touch with some of the hosts and I attended a fantastic networking meeting of Professional Women Network in Monaco. I had a chance to make contact with wonderful international women, learn new insights about career transitions and of course visit Monaco!
I was sharing my experience on social media, especially on Instagram, and because of that, I was approached by an expat lady to have a coffee meeting in Nice. During that meeting, we spoke about living abroad, challenges of running an online business and life in Nice. I also invited my new acquaintance to our podcast or summit. A new collaboration has started!
I recommend you to check what networking events can you attend while travelling and share your laptop adventure via social media, you don’t know what kind of opportunities/ collaborations you can attract.
- Take care of yourself.
Digital nomad or laptop lifestyle can be tiring, that’s why it is very important to schedule some time for yourself, have some rest. For example this time I decided to spend more time on the beach to quiet down and recharged. It is very easy to overload yourself with working and at the same time your desire to visit some new places.
Having a plan in place is key to your successful digital nomad experience!
I didn’t want to come back to Rome and at my desk exhausted so this time I focused more on my wellbeing.
Those are the most important insights from my adventure. I would also add that knowing the local language is very important it will help you to avoid misunderstandings in the shops, restaurants and with the locals. I am starting to learn French.
If you would like to learn more about how to have the best of you flexpat/digital nomad experience you can listen to The Expat Career And Lifestyle Podcast Episode 49: 5 Steps To Create A Successful Flexpat Or Digital Nomad Adventure.
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Currently, she is enjoying a laptop lifestyle while travelling across Europe.
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