I've lived in 7 countries over the last 18 months and it cost me less than staying home. Here's where I went and how I did it.

Lora PopeApr 27, 2022, 17:32 IST

I live and work remotely around the world.Lora Pope

I sold all my possessions and left my home in Canada to become a full-time digital nomad in 2020.
For 18 months, I lived and traveled in 7 countries and spent less on average per month than at home.

With life in Toronto becoming increasingly expensive and dissatisfying, I decided to quit my job, sell everything I owned, and become a digital nomad.

In 2020, I felt like I was living for the few vacations I took a year.Lora Pope

I rely on credit card points and airline miles to book most of my flights.HYS_NP/Shutterstock

Barbados was my first destination as a digital nomad.Lora Pope

I split a luxury villa with a pool with other remote workers to offset the cost.Lora Pope

Mexico was a cheap place to live, and one that also made me very happy.Lora Pope

By not paying for accommodations in Colorado, I could afford to rent a car and go on a road trip around the state.Lora Pope

Lisbon is an affordable destination in Western Europe favored by digital nomads like myself.Lora Pope

There are lots of free things to do in Tenerife, like hiking, surfing, swimming, and rock climbing.Lora Pope

Diving at the SS Thistlegorm, one of the world’s top shipwreck dives.Lora Pope

Instead of spending money on material possessions, I spend it visiting beautiful places like the Dolomites, Italy.Lora Pope