Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo is originally from Toronto, Canada. In 2007 she sold her financial planning practice, got rid of all of her belongings in order to free herself up for the adventure of a lifetime, and has been travelling the world full-time since then. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Nora Dunn and The Professional Hobo: Experimented with remote work forms including volunteerism, freelance writing, teaching, tutoring, and online business
• By 2008: Crafted a career earning enough on the road to eliminate reliance on savings, found ways to live inexpensively (e.g., $1,718 for a year’s accommodation in 2012)
• Digital Nomad: Over 50% of the workforce may become digital nomads, working remotely from home instead of commuting to an office
• The Professional Hobo: Discussed 5 ways to travel the world and live for free: Hospitality Exchange, Volunteering, WWOOFing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), Living on Boats, House Sitting
• Tips and Strategies: Nora Dunn shares insights from her experiences, offering guides on inexpensive travel and living, valuable for solo travellers or families

 

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CONCLUSION

This was an easy-going, fun and interesting episode with Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo. I learned a ton during our talk and I know you will too. If you've always thought that being a digital nomad was the life for you, and learning how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free sounds exciting, then don't miss this episode.  

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