This 32-year-old left his life and career behind to work remotely while traveling the world - and help others do the same

Charles Du / Mike Chino

What life is like as a digital nomad, according to Charles Du.

Charles Du left his career as an award-winning product manager in Los Angeles to travel the world.

But that doesn't mean he stopped working.

Now, the 32-year-old, who has designed apps for NASA and Ticketmaster, teaches other people how to follow in his footsteps. He's become a "digital nomad" who works everywhere from Portugal to Peru.

Through trial and error, Du has figured out how to make this unique lifestyle work for him. Here's how he does it: