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Working from a beanbag at KoKub.
- The life of a digital nomad - someone who works remotely while traveling the world - sounds glamorous.
- James Abbott, who founded digital nomad-coworking destination KoHub, says that there are a few challenges that people face when they start trying to work remotely.
- Classic digital nomad mistakes include not having a job before starting to travel, failing to find a community, and not properly balancing work and fun.
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KOH LANTA, Thailand - The life of a digital nomad sounds glamorous: constant travel to beautiful beaches, inexpensive stays in remote hostels, and cheap beers with a community of similarly-minded travelers.
The reality is not always quite so idyllic.
James Abbott founded KoHub, a coworking space in the Thai island of Koh Lanta, in 2014. KoHub has become a popular digital nomad destination, offering beach access, a thriving community, and a laid-back vibe for people planning to work remotely in a gorgeous destination.
Business Insider recently asked Abbott about some of the missteps he has seen over the last six years while running Kohub. Here are four of the common mistakes he says he sees digital nomads make over the years.