What problems did you have while traveling full-time as a digital nomad?

There are only two things that I can think of and both of them happened almost at the same time in Australia.

I was in Melbourne, taking the tramway and listening to a podcast. After I exited the tram and crossed the empty rail track, I missed a step and fell down, twisting my ankle heavily. Thankfully I was almost back at the Airbnb, but I was alone, and I spent the following two days barely able to put my foot down. Luckily my friend was close by and came around the following day. He brought some food and we hung out at the Airbnb that evening.

The second thing was a huge amount of stress as two of my clients were fairly late in paying me and money was starting to run low. Once again: everyone told me Australia would be expensive, and even having prepared myself for it, I wasn't ready. It was VERY expensive to be there!

Bonus tip: leaving Australia, I had forgotten to buy the extra checked bag — that was one expensive mistake because if you buy that option at the counter, they super-charge you!

Other answers by Thibault Lemaitre:

• Where are your favorite digital nomad destinations? in category Travel
• Do you prefer working from home or co-working spaces? Why? in category Remote work
• What are some interesting discoveries you had while traveling as a digital nomad? in category Travel
• What is your ideal working environment while traveling as a freelancer? in category Freelancing
• Did you ever have any issues with clients who didn't think you were able to do a good enough job, because you were traveling? How did you convince them otherwise? in category Remote work

Other answers in the category Travel:

• What have been the biggest hurdles so far travelling as a family?
• Can you remember the first time you came across the term “Digital Nomad” - what was your first impression and what was the factor that sparked you to become one?
• Any advice for solo travelling as a woman?
• How much money do I need to travel for a year or longer as a digital nomad?
• What's your favorite country as a surfer digital nomad?

Some random answers on our wiki :

• How do you deal with taxes as an American citizen when you travel constantly and are not registered in any state? by Meagan Maher in category Freelancing
• How much money do I need to travel for a year or longer as a digital nomad? by Thibault Lemaitre in category Travel
• What were the biggest preparations you had to take care of before deciding to live a nomadic lifestyle as a family? by Kierstan Streber in category General
• How do you manage your time between work, travels and other things? by Jacob Laukaitis in category Productivity
• What are the best websites to inform yourself about the situation in a new destination ( cost of living, where to find apartments, security situation etc.)? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Travel
• Is being a digital nomad compatible with running a relocation business? by Kristin Wilson in category Startups
• As a freelancer, do you constantly get ideas for new services/startups/apps? by Thibault Lemaitre in category Startups
• What are family specific considerations that one has to keep in mind when travelling abroad with babies/very young children? by Kierstan Streber in category General
• What are the best strategies for Facebook ads marketing? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Facebook ads
• Where are your favorite digital nomad destinations? by Thibault Lemaitre in category Travel