Nathan James Thomas, originally from New Zealand, bought a ticket for 20,000 kilometres on the Greyhound Bus network in Australia when he was 17 years old. Over the next decade he lived in China, Spain, Poland, and Hungary, visiting and experiencing dozens of other countries along the way.
In 2014, Nathan founded the digital travel magazine Intrepid Times as a vehicle for sharing stories from the road and as an excuse to meet and interview his favorite writers. It has since grown into a thriving global community of thousands of writers and travellers. Nathan’s own travel writing has been published in places like Roads and Kingdoms and Outpost Magazine.
With his two previous Exisle Publishing titles, Fearless Footsteps and Travel Your Way, Nathan presents a vision of travel that is both challenging and humbling, an experience not of finding yourself, but of losing yourself and becoming immersed in the places where you find yourself.
Discover the truth behind the digital nomad dream and master your own location-independent life.
The allure of becoming a digital nomad has inspired many to leave their jobs and embrace a life that is both global and free from the daily 9-to-5 grind. Picture traveling to exotic destinations, connecting with fascinating people, and embarking on endless adventures―all while earning a living with just a few keystrokes.
However, many find themselves disillusioned in pursuit of this dream. The realities of a digital nomad life are far from simple, and amid ongoing global uncertainty, the complexities of life on the move have become even more daunting to navigate.
Yet, with the complexities of today’s world arise unprecedented opportunities: remote work has transformed from a rarity to a viable option within reach for many. As companies compete for top talent, opportunities for workers across industries to establish themselves as digital nomads are more abundant than ever.
In Untethered, you’ll uncover the secrets to crafting a digital nomad lifestyle in today’s complex world. Step-by-step guidance will show you how to move from wherever you are now to a fully location-independent reality as a freelancer, remote worker, or entrepreneur.
With gripping travel stories and insightful case studies, combined with practical, real-world guidance from successful digital nomads of diverse backgrounds, you’ll determine if the digital nomad lifestyle is right for you and uncover the keys to living a life truly untethered by location.
Success.com
“He predicts that this “great untethering” is just beginning for the future of digital nomads. “American knowledge workers are relocating to Colombia and Thailand, drawn by the allure of a superior lifestyle attainable on their existing salaries. Conversely, companies are increasingly embracing remote workers from Mexico, Spain and Poland, attracted by the relatively lower wage expectations.”
Freelancer Magazine
“Untethered is a must-read… The book is packed with advice, support and guidance from a writer who clearly loves this way of life – and believes everyone has a chance to make it work.”
Heyterra Travel
“The way [Thomas] shares his real-world experience and well-communicated advice is designed not only to inspire, but actually to help others get closer to the digital nomad dream, whatever that might mean to them.”
The Times | reviewed in business column by journalist Harry Wallop
“well written, full of tips and very clear about the ups and downs”
Ross-Shire Journal | regional newspaper with approx. 11.3k readership
“an excellent and realistic introduction [to the digital nomad lifestyle] with hard facts and alternative viewpoints which mines personal experience and shares plenty of resources to find out more and tap should you decide this is the life for you.”
Running to the Core Podcast
“He also talks about the challenges faced by the digital nomad, and talks on the podcast about some issues that contribute to digital nomad burnout. This book can help answer questions for those needing more guidance and insights into the digital nomad life”
Anything Goes Lifestyle | blog and magazine with 18.4k Twitter followers
“If you have thought about taking your life on the road and “creating a life you don’t need a holiday from” then this is worth a read.”
Travel Tales with Mike Siegel podcast
“Nathan’s new book, “Untethered – Living the Digital Nomad Life In An Uncertain World” lifts the veil on both the highs and lows of modern remote living .”
Success Magazine
“Nathan Thomas, digital nomad, editor and author of Untethered: Living the Digital Nomad Life in an Uncertain World, says the concept of location has become “immaterial,” a fundamental shift in the modern workplace.”
The Australian
“The word ‘untethered’ is so evocative, clearly suggestive of freedom and letting go, and it’s the perfect title for a guide to ‘living the digital nomad life in an uncertain world’. The author is a veteran travel author, founder of the Intrepid Times literary hub, and has been a digital nomad for the past 10 years. He’s well qualified to offer advice and he does so in a chatty manner.”
